by David Macaulay

The Way It Plays:

Open up the game and let the fun begin. As you travel the game board, you collect tools to fill your toolbox. These tools help you solve mechanical problems you may encounter as you play the game. Use your brain power to answer the trivia questions which help you win.

For a more challenging game:

Add models to the game - a car, ramps and a simple scale - which help you solve physical experiments. You'll be fascinated as you unlock the mysteries of machines.

Dare to play the ultimate game:

The PhD level of The way Things Work. Perform scientific experiments as you play the game. Trhough these activities you are off on a journey of discovery which will determine who will ultimately win the game.