What's New

Bug fixes and privacy policy

App Description

A small yellow box follows a mystery path across a tabletop. By observing the box's motion in only one dimension, from either the front or the side, try to determine the actual two-dimensional shape of the box's path. In other words, what would the box's motion look like if observed from above? The box always returns to its starting point, and although it may not look like it, the box always moves at the same speed. The paths are all geometric shapes consisting of line segments and, in a few cases, semi-circles. Color changes and a timer provide additional clues. Simply explore, or play for points.

iPad Screenshots

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Mystery Motion screenshot 1 Mystery Motion screenshot 2

App Changes

  • June 13, 2014 Initial release
  • June 15, 2019 New version 2.1
  • September 16, 2023 New version 2.2

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