Pinball Science

Build wacky pinball games packed with science facts and learning fun!

David Macaulay, Author of The Way Things Work, brings you Pinball Science!

Pinball Science allows you to design and build your own exciting pinball games!

Use boxing gloves, hot air balloons, gears and more to build the most fun pinball games ever!  But before you can use these objects, you'll have to visit the Inventor's Journal to learn the core science topics that make it all possible.  The more you learn, the more gadgets you can use to build wackier pinball games.

Exciting game play - play exciting fast-paced pinball games of your own creation!  Bring Science to life...learn scientific principles by putting them to use as you build your games!  David Macaulay's unique illustrations and humor enliven subjects ranging from energy to simple machines makes science fun!

Thousands of different possible game designs will keep you coming back for fun and learning!

• Coverage of 24 key science topics and concepts, including: Energy ~ Friction, Gravity ~ Magnetic Force, Simple Machines, Units and Measurement
• Three difficulty levels make learning about science fun for everyone
• Over 45,000 words of text help integrate science learning and pinball fun
• Online link to David Macaulay's Internet site for young inventors

 

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• Windows 95/98/Me
• Pentium 75MHz
• 12MB of RAM (16MB recommended)
• 640 x 480 pixels, 256 colors
• Quad-speed CD-ROM drive
• 300MB available hard drive space
• 8-bit sound card required
• Loudspeakers or headphones
• Mouse