Patrick's Parabox

Entrant 2020


CREATOR
Patrick Traynor

Description

Patrick's Parabox is a puzzle game about playing with recursion and infinities by pushing boxes into and out of each other. Each box contains its own 2-dimensional space that other boxes can enter and exit, creating ever deeper layers of boxes-within-boxes. This unique system gives rise to mind-bending puzzles which require a whole new way of thinking.

As the game progresses, the player slowly uncovers the full depth of the system. In situations where a box contains itself, you can use infinite recursion to your advantage to accomplish intricate feats. Elegant consequences emerge as the player delves into deeper layers of the system.