Fix It

About

Fix It is a puzzle game from 1985 that tasks players with building contraptions using mechanical parts. The goal is to guide a bolt through a series of tools and pipes to reach a box. Each level provides a toolbox of components like elbows to redirect the bolt or converters to alter its properties. Matching the bolt's size and texture to the box and parts is key. Players arrange and rotate pieces on a grid, adjusting their layout until the bolt reaches its target. The game runs on classic platforms like the Apple II and Commodore 64, with single-player progression across 200 puzzles. The game's standout is its structured complexity. The first hundred puzzles use static parts, while the second hundred introduce components that shift properties when touched, adding a dynamic challenge. An included editor lets players design custom machines, extending the game's lifespan. Though released over 35 years ago, its logic-based design and incremental difficulty remain praised by retro gaming communities. Players often note how its mechanical puzzles feel both intuitive and methodically satisfying, with solutions requiring careful planning and trial.