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About Stacking
Stacking, from Double Fine Productions, drops you into a vintage world where living Russian stacking dolls populate bustling locales. You play as Charlie Blackmore, the tiniest doll, and can jump into more than one hundred distinct dolls, each granting a special ability needed to solve puzzles and challenges.
The adventure moves from a busy Royal Train Station to a soaring Zeppelin, while you collect dolls and matching sets for display in Charlie’s secret hideout. The free Lost Hobo King DLC adds a new kingdom, fresh dolls, and a PC‑only concept‑art browser.
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Core Gameplay & Doll Abilities
Players control Charlie Blackmore and can enter any of the over one hundred unique dolls scattered throughout the game. Each doll provides a distinct ability that must be used to overcome specific puzzles and environmental challenges presented in each area.
Collected dolls can be grouped into matching stacking sets and displayed in Charlie’s secret hideout, offering a visual record of progress and a quick reference for which abilities you have already unlocked.
- Try different dolls on the same puzzle to discover which ability fits best.
- Use the hideout display to verify you have the required doll before revisiting a challenge.
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Story and Main Characters
The base story follows Charlie Blackmore on a quest to rescue his family from the nefarious industrialist known only as the Baron. Along the journey Charlie meets his hobo friend Levi and Levi’s uncle, Rufus Ryken.
The Lost Hobo King DLC expands the narrative by sending Charlie and Levi to the mythical kingdom of Camelfoot, where they help Rufus reclaim a throne by completing three tests of valor and reawakening ancient hobo blacksmiths.
- Pay attention to dialogue for hints about each character’s role.
- Track the three tests of valor in the DLC to ensure you complete every objective.
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Key Locations
The base game guides you through distinct settings such as a bustling Royal Train Station and a high‑flying Zeppelin, each offering its own visual style and puzzle layout that require different doll abilities.
The Lost Hobo King DLC introduces Camelfoot, described as the resting place of the lost hobo king and his crown, adding new environmental puzzles and visual cues unique to that kingdom.
- Observe environmental details; they often suggest which doll ability is needed.
- In Camelfoot, note landmarks that may point toward the three tests of valor.
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Lost Hobo King DLC
The DLC is included free with the PC version and adds a complete adventure featuring new challenges, multiple solutions, and an assortment of fresh dolls each with engaging abilities.
A concept‑art browser, exclusive to PC, lets players explore the visual development of the expansion, providing additional context for the new locations and characters.
- Explore all puzzle solutions; the DLC encourages multiple approaches.
- Check the concept‑art browser for visual inspiration on new doll abilities.
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Platform Availability & Features
Stacking is released for Windows, macOS, and Linux, offering a single‑player experience that can be shared via family sharing. The game lists partial controller support, indicating some controller functionality is available.
These listed features do not imply additional input methods or online requirements; they simply describe the platforms and basic sharing options supported at launch.
- If using a controller, test which actions respond to ensure smooth play.
- Family sharing lets another account on the same platform access the game.
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