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Fortify

Build a cozy pillow fort to protect Teddy from airborne toys in this Global Game Jam physics puzzle.

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Game overview

Pillow physics

Fortify was created during Global Game Jam 2019. You drag soft puzzle pieces to build a defensive wall around Teddy, then hit play to see if your structure withstands a barrage of falling toys. Adjust the layout, replay, and aim for the highest score while keeping Teddy safe.

Controls

Mouse-driven building

  • Click and drag blocks into position.
  • Rotate pieces (usually with right-click or on-screen buttons in the jam build).
  • Start the test to launch the toy storm and watch physics react.

Why play it?

Jam charm

  • Short levels ideal for casual sessions.
  • Cute art and sound design that match the bedtime theme.
  • Open-source project for developers looking at simple physics puzzle setups.

Tips

Protect Teddy

  • Reinforce corners—the toy barrage often strikes from above.
  • Layer pillows and heavier pieces to absorb impacts.
  • Experiment with rotation; sometimes a vertical pillow is sturdier than a horizontal one.

Our take

Why Fortify stands out

Fortify hits that sweet jam-game spot between toy and puzzle: you drag soft shapes around in a playful way, but the moment the toy storm starts you immediately see whether your engineering instincts were right. The feedback loop—build, test, watch everything wobble, then adjust—is snappy enough that trying “just one more layout” feels natural.

Because the blocks are deliberately squishy and the physics a bit chaotic, perfect solutions are less important than finding clever, good-enough walls that keep Teddy mostly safe. It’s a gentle introduction to thinking about structure and weight without any intimidating simulation controls.

Who is it for?

Fortify is ideal for players who enjoy construction puzzles and sandbox toys, especially if you like seeing physics react to your ideas in real time. If you are chasing long-form campaigns or complex strategy, it will feel more like a charming handful of scenarios—but as a quick creative experiment, it’s great.