Blocksworld

* iOS/iPadOS
* Steam

**"***Blocksworld lets players of all ages create fun 3D games, interactive scenarios, unique memes, models, and more, using a huge variety of blocks and a simple but powerful visual programming system.*
***"***
— **Linden Lab, March 12, 2015**

**Blocksworld** was a physics-based 3D sandbox video game developed by Boldai for the iPad. It was soft-launched in November 21, 2012 in four Nordic countries, which were Sweden, Denmark, Finland, and Norway. On January 24, 2013, Linden Lab acquired Blocksworld and later released the game worldwide on August 1, 2013. On September 25, 2017, Blocksworld was released on Steam.

There has been no recent updates to the game and the developers have not been in contact with the community. On June 17, 2020, the servers were completely shut down. The game was also unlisted from the Apple App Store and Steam.

As of October 12, 2023, Blocksworld has been acquired by Fortell Games.

## Gameplay

In Blocksworld, players can Build and experiences from 3D building blocks that can be combined to construct simple or complex creations in unique 3D environments. Players can also use "action blocks" and a drag-and-drop visual programming tool to add interactivity and gaming to their creations. Examples include drivable cars, flyable jets, and playable games with win/lose conditions, health systems, and other attributes.

In this free-to-download app, players can share and play their creations with other Blocksworld players around the world. Coin rewards serve as in-game currency that can be earned as player creations are liked by the community or featured within the game Other game features include a "record and share" feature that enables players to instantly upload videos of their creations or gameplay to YouTube.

Certain blocks have a bronze, silver, or gold border around them that symbolizes how special they are. The blocks are sorted into categories known as blocks, models, props, textures, colors, blocksters, gear, action blocks, actions, and sounds. Blocksters are Blocksworld people, that are in different kinds. Models are made by Blockswodld but can also be made by the player. Action blocks are blocks with their own actions, although other blocks may have unique actions as well. Actions are placed in a panel with infinite space to store all actions needed although colors, textures, and any sound effect can be placed in the panel as well.

## Development

Blocksworld was initially developed by Swedish independent video game developer Boldai, which was acquired by U.S.-based Linden Lab in early 2013. An earlier version of the game was briefly available in 2012 in Sweden, Finland, Denmark and Norway. However, for the subsequent global release, the game was repositioned as a freemium offering where players have the option to purchase premium sets and games, additional building objects and pieces, coins, and other upgrades and extras for a small fee.

Virtual Coins serve as the in-game currency, which can be either purchased via the in-app shop or rewarded through various community actions such as having creations rated via stars.

Players have the option to purchase "Blocksworld Premium" which grants an infinite supply of many blocks and items, among other things. It features varying prices and ranks, the higher rank you purchase the more items you get.

## Official Content

### Images

#### Logos

Old iOS icon.G.I. Joe icon.Steam logo.Compact Steam logo.iOS logo.Compact iOS logo.Wizard of Oz variant.Blocksters variant.Ditto, but with the trademark symbol.Plain variant.Blue variant.The logo on the support website.An early version of the logo.The Blocksworld image on the defunct BoldAI website.

## Trivia

* Blocksworld was originally called Creative Builder, before being changed to its current name.

## References

1. ↑ "HEROES WILL BE MADE…WITH BLOCKS! G.I. JOE® COMES TO BLOCKSWORLD®" - Linden Lab. March 12, 2015.
2. ↑ "Remember the 21st of November as the date Blocksworld was released on the App Store in Sweden, Denmark, Finland, and Norway!" - Martin Magni. November 12, 2012.
3. ↑ BUILD, PLAY, AND SHARE - LINDEN LAB’S BLOCKSWORLD BRINGS IMAGINATIONS TO LIFE ON THE IPAD - Linden Lab. August 1, 2013.
4. ↑ https://store.steampowered.com/app/642390/Blocksworld/
5. ↑ "LINDEN LAB® ACQUIRES BLOCKSWORLD" - Linden Lab. January 24, 2013.