SANDBOX How-To Videos & Articles

Follow these sandbox tutorials to learn all about sandbox with WonderHowTo's collection of free how-to videos and articles, like Build a sandbox, Use the sandbox tools in SketchUp 6, and Build an alpine sandbox.

You'll also find several great video games tutorials in the Video Games category.

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How to build a sandbox

No family backyard is complete without a sandbox. Learn how to make your own sandbox with your family. It's a great way to spend time ...more

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How to use the sandbox tools in SketchUp 6

SketchUp 5 and up has a Sandbox. But there are a few rules to know before you're allowed to play. In this episode of The SketchUp Show, Alex ...more

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How to build an alpine sandbox

Watch Monty Don planting up a sandbox for displaying alpine plants, in our step-by-step video project - with tips for keeping plants cool ...more

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How to make scaled maps in Sandbox 2 for the game Crysis

So, you're addicted to that award-winning, science-fiction ...more

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How to apply custom textures to objects in Sandbox 2

This video tutorial will teach you how to apply custom textures to ...more

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How to create terrains with the sandbox tools in SketchUp 6

This two part software tutorial shows you how to work with the sandbox ...more

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How to walkthrough Halo 3 Mythic Map Sandbox

HALO 3 : The Dead Pixel gives you inside look at the Mythic Map Pack through some matchmaking games. Be sure to watch all three videos for ...more

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How to add rain with the Crysis Sandbox Editor

Learn how to add rain to your custom Crysis Crysis maps created with the Sandbox Editor

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How to add textures with the Crysis Sandbox Editor

Crysis Sandbox Tutorial 5 Add Textures

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How to add a skybox with the Crysis Sandbox Editor

How to add a skybox to your custom Crysis maps made with the Crysis Sandbox Editor

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How to create a Crysis map with the Sandbox Editor

How to get started creating a map for the PC game Crysis using the Sandbox Editor.

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How to use the Flow Graph in the Crysis SandBox Editor

Learn a small part of what the Flow Graph can do in the Sandbox Editor ...more

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How to create spawn items in the Crysis SandBox Editor

Learn how to create and add spawn items to custom maps made with the ...more

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How to juggle the Sandbox Shuffle advanced pattern

Romeo's and Rubinstein's Revenge juggling patterns are suggested pre-requisites for learning how to do the Sandbox Shuffle, but with a ...more

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How to build a simple sandbox

Kids are fascinated with digging and playing in dirt. Which is why a sandbox is a perfect alternative to the backyard mud pit ...more

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How To Make a Good Map on Halo 3

Anyone can make a map in Halo 3 , but to make one which many people will enjoy takes skill and know-how. This article will share a few tips ...more

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How To Use Wikipedia As a Document Comparison Application

Need a quick and cheap way to compare the contents of two documents ...more

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How To Get the Orbital Skull in Halo 3

Downloaded the new Mythic Map Pack for Halo 3 and want to start earning those pesky achievements right away? Well how about getting into ...more

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How To Keep Your Kids Occupied

Do you have something important to do, but you can't do it because your kids are bored and want something to do? Unfortunately, although ...more

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How To Make a Draft Dodger

A "Draft Dodger" is a simple tube of fabric stuffed with other fabrics or materials. It is used to keep the outside cold air from sneaking ...more

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How To Care for a Leopard Gecko

If you've decided to purchase Leopard Gecko to be your new pet, there are a few things you need to know before buying and caring for your ...more

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How To Convert Your Living Room Into a Beach

If you love the sights and sounds of the beach, try bringing them into your home. You can't put an entire beach into your house, but you can ...more

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How to create your first OpenSocial application

A video describing how to build your first OpenSocial application. Dan Holevoet gives a brief introduction about gadgets, and goes over ...more

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How to make custom maps for Crysis

How to make maps for Crysis using the Sandbox map editor.

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How to change terrain texture in Sandbox

Watch and learn how to change the look of a terrain in Sandbox by changing the texture map.

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How to export objects from 3ds Max into the game Crysis

This six-part 3ds Max video tutorial will guide you step by step ...more

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How to make a sand painting

Sand isn't just for building castles by the beach or shoveling around the sandbox—you can use it to make beautiful, colorful artwork too!

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How to make a waving flag in Second Life

How to make a flag (that waves in the wind) in the world of Second Life. It is needed to visit Harbinger's Haven Builder's Sandbox.

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How to skip rounds in Bloons Tower Defense 4 (11/05/09)

The best and fastest way to beat a flash game is to skip levels. And ...more

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How to hack money in Bloons Tower Defense 4 (11/11/09)

Bloons Tower Defense 4 cheats are here. And you guessed it… this one ...more

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How to fly and walk on air in Saints Row

What if you could jump so high in Saints Row, that you could fly? Well, with this tutorial, you can! After following the steps in this video ...more

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How to hack Bloons Tower Defense 4 with a glitch (11/12/09)

What? Cheating Bloons Tower Defense 4 without Cheat Engine? Unheard ...more

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How to hack Bloons Tower Defense 4 (11/05/09)

Bloons Tower Defense 4 is finally here… and so are the hacks. Be the first of your friends to hack money in BTD4, and to the charts! This ...more

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How to hack Bloons Tower Defense 4 with CE (11/15/09)

This is hacking for Bloons Tower Defense 4. Newly released, this game ...more

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How to install addons in Garry's Mod

Garry's Mod is a sandbox providing tons of content to play with for Valve games. This game allows you to manipulate creatures and objects in ...more

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How To Avoid Getting a Computer Virus or Worm on Your Windows PC

There are many viruses and worms out there that could infect your ...more

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How to install a side yard swing

This how to video is a quick excerpt from a DIY show. Watch as an unused side yard gets a custom arbor swing and a colorful sandbox. Get a ...more

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How to hack the Bloons Tower Defense 4 game (11/04/09)

Hacking your way to a winning game in Bloons Tower Defense 4 is pretty ...more

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Undulating LED Wave Sculpture

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