Gallery: Brilliant iPad Game Forces You to Collaborate With a Stranger
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Drei's a physics-based iPad puzzler with a cool multiplayer component. *Image: Drei*
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The first 19 levels or so are fairly straightforward. *Image: Drei*
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Then, suddenly, you're paired up with a random player who's stuck on the same level you are. *Image: Drei*
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At that point you have to work together to progress. *Image: Drei*
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Your only means of communication is a control panel of stock phrases--all of them are instantly translated for your partner's preferred language. *Image: Drei*
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It's a little magical. *Image: Drei*
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A behind-the-scenes shot of physics prototyping. *Image: Drei*
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An early sketch for a different visual direction. Very Dali. *Image: Drei*
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Another look that was left behind. *Image: Drei*