shapez (classic)
shapez (classic): How do I diagnose the wrong output shape?
The original shapez is a factory game about cutting, rotating, merging and painting shapes. Its source distinguishes an online demo from the full game; shapez 2 is a separate release. Diagnose the shape before increasing the belt throughput.
Worked example
Compare the target and one output in three passes: outline, orientation, then color. Trace backward to the first machine that changes the mismatching property. A faster belt cannot correct an incorrect rotation or color. Exact available buildings and demo limits depend on the edition linked by the creator.
Using this reference
For shapez (classic), read the rule and the worked example together before opening the game. Separate what the rule explicitly requires from what only seems likely on the current board. A useful next move is one you can explain from the visible constraints, not merely a pattern that looks familiar.
If you get stuck, isolate a smaller part of the position and list what is still possible there. After a move, check the affected rows, regions or connections again. The reference explains the documented rules; progress, controls and save behavior belong to the linked game.
Check the project’s save/export options before clearing browser storage.
Item, ability and equipment names without a local source label remain English source identifiers.
Related entries
Sources and version
shapez (classic) · Source facts ↗
Snapshot reviewed: 2026-11-03