HARBOUR·PIXEL
Sandspiel, our illustrationBERTH 06

Falling-sand toy · 2019

Sandspiel

A box of sand, water, fire, plants and lava that all behave like the real thing, pixel by pixel. Pour, mix and watch.

4.5/5 · Lighthouse

Play on the official site ↗

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Made byMax Bittker
Round lengthAs long as you like; most sessions are 10 to 20 minutes.
Stop atAny time; there are no goals.
CostsFree.
AdvertsNone
AccountOptional, to upload creations
Other playersPlayers can browse shared creations
Our age6+ · No violence; things burn and melt.
Plays inWeb browser (computer), Web browser (phone or tablet)

What you do

Pour different materials into a box and watch them flow, burn, grow and react with each other.

Who it suits

Curious minds of any age. A lovely calm toy for a break.

01

First pour

Sand piles up, water flows round it, fire spreads through plants. You will try everything at once.

02

Experiments

Gas, ice, lava, fungus and more. Every combination does something.

03

When to stop

Stop when the box is full or after a cup of tea. Nothing is lost.

Bright lights

  • Beautiful to watch
  • Works on phones
  • No sign-up needed

Choppy water

  • No goals
  • Shared creations vary

The score

Play4.4
Pixels4.6
Polish4.5
Fair to you4.7

Overall 4.5 out of 5 · how we score

Verdict

A pocket universe of sand and fire. Calm, clever and endlessly playable.

Played on a computer and a phone. Checked against the official site on 26 October 2026.