Coign of Vantage - Time Waster

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Coign of Vantage - Time Waster

by Jason Clarke Sep 29th 2008

If you get seasick when looking at three-dimensional games, this time waster might not be for you. Coign of Vantage is neat little game that uses your vantage point in three dimensions to change how something looks. The game presents you with a bunch of seemingly randomly scattered blocks, but if you move the cursor on the screen, shifting your vantage point, you can find a point at which an image takes shape.

It might take you a few tries to catch on, but luckily the game gives you hints on the first few. One tip is to always start with your cursor in the center of of the game screen, then move it slowly. Usually, you can look for where the pieces trail off to a point, and try to bring that around to the front. If this doesn't make any sense, try the game and come back, and I bet it will then.

The game is to try to reveal as many of the images as you can in 5 minutes, and you earn back time for quick identifications. Perfect for your next coffee break.

Tags: coign-of-vantage, game, online-game, point-of-view, time-waster, vantage-point

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

archpope said 3:54PM on 9-29-2008

One of the first games I've seen that's actually easier with a laptop trackpad than a standard mouse.

L Alma-Tadema said 6:07PM on 9-29-2008

Hmm. Interesting.

Samuel said 5:38PM on 9-30-2008

I second that archpope, hey this is a tres bon juego, I should dithe.

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