Sable Sandbox

Place and arrange geometric shapes to build structures in a dark, atmospheric sandbox environment.

How to play

Select a shape from the bottom palette.
Tap or drag on the canvas to place the shape.
Use the rotation buttons or gestures to turn the shape.
Toggle the grid or snap settings for different placement styles.
Use the delete tool or clear button to remove pieces.

Controls

Touch: Tap buttons to select shapes, drag to place them, and use two fingers to rotate.
Keyboard: Press R or E to rotate the selected shape, and Backspace or Delete to remove it.
Mouse: Click and drag to place or move shapes, and use the scroll wheel to rotate.

More about this game

Sable Sandbox is a creative building game where you construct designs using dark geometric shapes. You can place up to 80 pieces, choosing from blocks, slabs, towers, wedges, disks, arches, and beams. The core loop involves selecting a shape, dragging it onto the canvas, and rotating it to fit your vision. You can toggle grid snapping for precise alignment or build free-form. There is no set goal or end state; you simply build until you reach the piece limit or decide to clear the canvas and start over.

Tips

Toggle the grid on and off to switch between precise structural building and organic free-form placement.
Use the undo button if you make a mistake, as it remembers your last 32 actions.
Pay attention to the piece limit in the top bar; you can place a maximum of 80 pieces at once.

Questions

How do I rotate a shape?

You can use the rotate buttons in the bottom right corner, scroll your mouse wheel, press R or E on your keyboard, or use a two-finger twist gesture on a touch screen.

How many pieces can I place?

You can place up to 80 pieces on the canvas at one time. The current count is displayed at the top of the screen.

How do I delete a piece?

Tap the trash can icon in the palette to enter delete mode, then tap any shape on the canvas to remove it. You can also select a shape and press Backspace or Delete on your keyboard.