Client:

Twin Cities Public Television & PBS Kids

Main Goal:

Players understand the basic physics concepts of pushing and pulling objects of different weights and sizes. To be successful, players will have to think about how much force is needed to move different objects and how that force affects the distance the object will travel.

Short Description:

In the 2D platformer Push Pull Puzzles, players solve puzzles by learning basic physics concepts. Children instruct one of two heroes (Lucita or Sara) to push, pull, shove, and yank various objects in order to clear a path for Fur Blur to get to her snack. Each level starts with a planning stage, in which players choose which objects to place in the level. After this setup, players attempt to carry out the plan by using the hero to move the objects they selected. The placement and types of objects influence how the hero interacts with the puzzle. Early puzzles explore basic pushes and pulls. In later puzzles, with the transition to Sara Snap and her super strength, players can take what they’ve learned to explore bigger pushes and pulls. Can you help Fur Blur get to her snacks?