Big Science Comics PC CD kids creative thinking Bumptz shipwrecked space game! Type: Children Platform: Windows Publisher: Theatrix Released: 1996 Media: CD Big Science Comics is a software program designed to inspire scientific thinking in 8- to 12-year-olds. It stars cartoon characters called "Bumptz" who have been shipwrecked. The object of the game is to lead them back to their spaceship by creating simple machines out of everyday objects. You perform experiments and observe what happens as a way of figuring out how best to get the Bumptz back to the ship. For example, in one experiment, you drop the Bumptz into a sink full of water to see how density makes a difference and to observe what happens when you add salt to the water. In another experiment, you make Bumptz of different sizes bump into each other, creating a chain reaction that sends the last Bumptz into the target.Escape from Bette's basement as a bunch of Shipwrecked Bumptz back to their spaceship. Create simple machines out of everyday objects. Experiment with gravity-defying contraptions and propel your thinking skills to astounding limits as you go on an adventure so amazing, so packed with science that its...BIG! You can trigger a chain reaction, create cool contraptions, explore the boundaries of balance, and discover the dynamics of density, how could this not be fun!For Windows (32-bit Systems) [*Please review compatibility/platform sections in 'What You Get']