Research
Overview
Research is the method by which players can unlock new Buildings and Tools. This is done by spending Gold on the Research tab.
Refining 1
Name: Refining 1
Description: Unlocks Shakers that can separate Gold and Residue from Wet Sand. Build diagonally and drop Wet Sand on it.
Cost: 20
Unlocks: Shaker
Notes: If the player presses the "Skip Tutorial" button, this Research will be automatically granted to them.
Logistics 1
Name: Logistics 1
Description: Unlocks Conveyor Belts and Launchers.
Cost: 50
Unlocks: Conveyor Belt, Launcher
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Guns 1
Name: Guns 1
Description: Unlocks Gun. Damage type: â›ï¸
Cost:500
Unlocks: Gun
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Filters 1
Name: Filters 1
Description: Unlocks Filters that work like conveyor belts but can allow certain elements to pass through.
Cost: 100
Unlocks:Filter
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Pipes 1
Name: Pipes 1
Description: Unlocks Pipes, Pumps and Liquid Vents.
Cost: 2000
Unlocks: Pipe, Pump, Liquid Vent, Pipe Remover
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Refining 2
Name: Refining 2
Description: Unlocks Kinetic Slag Press to further process Burnt Slag into more Gold.
Cost:
Unlocks: Kinetic Slag Press
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Guns 2
Name: Guns 2
Description: Unlocks Rocket Launcher.
Cost: 3000
Unlocks: Rocket Launcher
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Refining 3
Name: Refining 3
Description: Unlocks Planter Boxes.
Cost: 2000
Unlocks: Planter Box
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Refining 4
Name: Refining 4
Description:
Cost: 4000
Unlocks: Flux Emanator
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Tools 1
Name: Tools 1
Description: Unlocks Flamethrower to burn Residue, melt Ice and vaporize Water into Steam that rises and becomes rain.
Cost: 250
Unlocks: Flamethrower
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Tools 2
Name: Tools 2
Description: Unlocks Vacuum to move piles of sand.
Cost: 500
Unlocks: Vacuum
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Tools 3
Name: Tools 3
Description: Unlocks Cryoblaster to freeze water and solidify lava.
Cost: 1500
Unlocks: Cryoblaster
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Tools 4
Name:
Description: Unlocks Grappling Hook to move around.
Cost: 3500
Unlocks: Grappling Hook
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Lights 1
Name: Lights 1
Description: Unlocks wall-mounted Lights
Cost: 750
Unlocks: Light
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Drones 1
Name: Drones 1
Description: Unlocks drones: Digger and Hauler.'
Cost: 3000
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