The Way Things Work Game

Based on the best-selling book by artist David Macaulay, this game of science and engineering combines physical experimentation with a board game, allowing children to discover the workings of gears, levers, fulcrums, ramps, scales, and other basic scientific concepts. The game has three versions of play, for increasing challenge levels as children grow. In the simplest version, children travel the game board collecting tool tokens such as pliers and wrenches to fix problems they encounter. In the second level, children build simple machines that help solve scientific questions posed on the included cards. The third level requires more involved experiments in order for older children to advance. For 2 to 4 players ages 10 and up. The manufacturer has confirmed that this item meets U.S. Federal toy safety standards for lead. 2" H x 14 1/2" W x 10 3/4" D. (2 lbs.)