Contraption Challenge No. 1
A free creative invention and drawing challenge for kids
- 1+ players
- Pen and paper
Miss Linda discovered this mechanical marvel wobbling about in the corner of the Attic, muttering very quietly in Morse code (or possibly hiccupping, she’s never quite sure).
It’s covered in curious knobs, at the bottom sits a long, grumbly slot-mouth, but strangest of all are the three arms poking out of the sides.
Can you help her work out what it does?
It’s covered in curious knobs, at the bottom sits a long, grumbly slot-mouth, but strangest of all are the three arms poking out of the sides.
Can you help her work out what it does?
Aim of the activity
Decide what on earth this contraption actually does, then draw it in action.
how to play
Grab a piece of paper
Take a piece of paper and start exploring. Tickle your brain particles and see what happens!
What did you think of?
Did you think of anything that surprised you? Did you think of anything that made you laugh?
Share your drawings
Share your photos in the Family Games Challenge Facebook Group. The most outrageous and funny ones get added to this page!
Some tips
- How big is it?
- Who would use it?
- Does it have a name?
- What problem does it solve?
- What might the hands do?
- Do the dials move?
- What terrifying or hilarious side effect does it have?
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If it starts humming again, don’t panic — that usually means it’s thinking
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