How can I make a fun game for my friends using basic science?

Whether we’re climbing the stairs or carrying a backpack with a bunch of heavy books, adults and kids alike do work every day. Engineers work diligently to understand the physics and properties of materials that enable us to work even faster, easier, and more effectively. As Mechanical Engineers on Friday, kids experimented with everyday “sticks” that apply forces (that are actually simple machines called levers), as well as ramps that help us move heavy loads up and down more easily (known as inclined planes). Mechanical Engineers innovate the pumps, planes, factories, vehicles, and power-producing machines that make life easier. To put our own engineering skills into practice, we combined the cool physics of motion with the excitement of moving a ball through a a maze, leaving our scientists primed to hit the ground running to design their own Pinball Machines! Enjoy the science-powered game your child imagined and created, made especially for enjoyment at home with loved ones!