Welcome to Timpla Lab!
In Timpla Lab, you are a Lead Alchemist tasked with stabilizing volatile potions. Your goal is to merge all potion blocks on the grid until only one remains.
1. The Goal: Synthesis
The experiment is successful when you consolidate all active potions into a single final block. If the lab grid fills up completely (Lab Overflow), the experiment fails.
2. Room Protocols (Game Modes)
Change the "Room Protocol" in settings to play different styles:
- The Step: Drag a potion block to move it exactly one tile at a time.
- The Slide: Drag a potion block and it will slide in that direction until it hits an obstacle or the edge.
- The Shake: Drag anywhere on the grid to slide all blocks simultaneously in that direction.
3. Alchemical Mixing Rules
Combine primary colors to create secondary and tertiary mixtures. Merging two potions of the same color results in a larger potion of that same color.
Red +
Yellow =
Orange
Yellow +
Blue =
Green
Red +
Blue =
Purple
Advanced alchemists can even create tertiary colors like Red-Violet, Blue-Green, and Yellow-Orange by mixing primary and secondary colors!
4. Spawning and Scoring
- Spawning: Every time you make a move that doesn't result in a merge, a new primary color potion (Red, Yellow, or Blue) will appear in a random empty space.
- Scoring: Earn points for every successful merge. The faster you mix, the higher the bonus! Points are calculated based on the potion's complexity and your speed.
Lab Tip: Plan your moves carefully! In "The Shake" mode, it's easy to accidentally fill up the lab if you don't line up your merges.
5. Controls
- Undo: Made a mistake? Use the back-arrow button to revert your last move.
- Reset: Start the current experiment from scratch.
- Settings: Change the Blueprint Size (Grid Size) or Room Protocol.
The lab is waiting. Start mixing!