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The Incredible Machine 2 is a puzzle game released in 1994 for the MS-DOS platform. It was developed by Jeff Tunnell Productions and published by Sierra On-Line, Inc. The game centers on the construction and repair of complex, often whimsical, chain-reaction devices to accomplish specific objectives.

Players are presented with a series of individual levels, each containing a partially assembled machine designed for a particular task, such as moving an object or triggering a sequence of events. The core activity involves analyzing the incomplete apparatus and selecting from a library of components to place in the correct positions. This library includes a wide variety of items like flashlights, super balls, treadmills with monkeys, cats, and lava lamps. Success requires understanding the physical interactions between these parts, such as gravity, momentum, and cause-and-effect timing, to create a functional sequence that solves the puzzle.

Progression is structured through these predefined levels of increasing complexity. A significant additional feature is the included level editor, which allows players to design their own machines from scratch. These custom creations can function as standalone contraptions or be formatted as new puzzles for others to solve, requiring the player to identify and place the missing parts just as in the main campaign. This tool extends the game's focus on mechanical logic and creative problem-solving beyond the original set of challenges.