The Incredible Machine 3 demo for Windows

Name: The Incredible Machine 3 demo
Rating: 3.1 (10 reviews)
Author: Vivendi Universal Games

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Download.com staffFebruary 25, 2026

This acclaimed game lets you build intricate cause-and-effect contraptions using a wide array of parts. Create over 150 unique machines or design your own challenges.

Pros
- Construct cause-and-effect contraptions with diverse parts
- Create over 150 different machines
- Free-form mode to build custom puzzles
- Hundreds of active parts and background items available
- Head-to-head multiplayer mode included
Cons
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GENERAL

Release: October 18, 1996

Latest update: February 25, 2026

Version: 0

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System

Windows 3
Windows 10

Additional Requirements: None

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Total Downloads: 174,192

Downloads Last Week: 16

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3.1/5

10 User Votes

. i didnt like it. but good work. read the summary.
sarmenhbbNovember 20, 2009
Pros
couldnt play it.
Cons
looks old. the music is very very annoying.
Summary
this game wont work with windows xp or above. the only way to play it. extract the exe file on your desktop using winrar or windows xp. then right click on the exe file and select compatibility with windows 98. then apply and launch it.
This is a GREAT game.
pclive--2008September 29, 2009
Pros
The game teaches you to think outside the box and to be creative to solve problems and puzzles. Learning to think this way can be applied to real life situations. My kids love it as much as I do, probably more.
Cons
This is an older game. You must run the .exe file as Win95 compatible mode. To do this right-click TIMDEMO.EXE file, select Properties, Compatibility Tab. Check Compat. Mode checkbox. Choose Windows 95. Click OK. Double-click file and play the game.
Summary
Again, this is overall a wonderful game that is both fun and educational. And though it is teaching you by making you think differently about ways to solve puzzles with the various contraptions that you must build, it does so without you realizing it. It is addicting in a good way. You will definitely need the full game as the Demo is only 5 puzzles. However, start with the demo. It will leave you wanting more.
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Buttsweat1January 15, 2009
Pros
It's a very nice, classic game that never gets boring.
Cons
This is a demo version.
Summary
You need a DOS-box to open it (latest version might work better than previous versions). I shouldn't suggest you to download this, 'cause it's demo.
Great game
penguin_juniorNovember 23, 2008
Pros
Fun, you use gears, pulleys, melvin getting sucked in a vacuum or eating by a croc, and other fancy gadgets that make building and solving puzzles fun!
Cons
You must set the compatibility to Windows 95; more on how to set this below.
Summary
To set the compatibility to Windows 95 for Incredible Machine (based on windows vista; soon will instructions for windows xp: First, download and install Incredible Machine. Do NOT run the program! Click Start Click help and support search "program compatibility wizard" Click start the program compatibility wizard The program compatibility wizard opens. Click next Click I want to choose from a list of programs. Now it will search for programs. Click Incredible Machine (or TIM) in the list (I'll soon get Incredible Machine for my PC, so I'm vague here). Then click next. Click Microsoft Windows 95 Click next 4 times. The program should now run. I have not tested this program yet, but I soon will, so I'm not sure if this works.
Couldn't play it
November 10, 2007
Pros
The orginal game I really enjoyed and looked forward to playing this one
Cons
Error came up and could not play the game at all
Summary
ICouldn't play it...
ThreepwoodJuly 24, 2007
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Cons
Summary
Can't play it, because it continues to display an error message.
MateachJune 21, 2007
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Cons
Summary
its great
TGLGKFSModNovember 1, 2005
Pros
its a excellent game to use
Cons
Summary
This game sucks, all it does is encounter problems
low_ryder1975February 20, 2005
Pros
NONE
Cons
Everything
Summary
i like it
June 21, 2004
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Developer’s Description

By Vivendi Universal Games

Play a wacky puzzle and invention game.

This wacky invention game series is one of the most critically acclaimed programs of all time. Construct cause-and-effect contraptions with working pulleys, levers, conveyor belts, motors, balloons, and more. Use your creative ingenuity to construct over 150 different machines that create specified effects. Or play in the free-form mode to build your own puzzles from hundreds of active parts and background items. Once you've honed your inventing skills, you can put them to the test against someone else, in the head-to-head mode.

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User Reviews

. i didnt like it. but good work. read the summary.

This is a GREAT game.

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Great game

Couldn't play it

ICouldn't play it...

Can't play it, because it continues to display an error message.

its great

This game sucks, all it does is encounter problems

i like it

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