Full Steam Ahead 2.2

Brunel’s ss Great Britain, the Science Museum, and Aardman Animations have collaborated to create an intriguing shipbuilding puzzle game.

Let Isambard Kingdom Brunel himself serve as your guide as you construct a ship, facing the same challenges that the great engineer encountered when designing the ss Great Britain. Your ship must be sturdy enough to withstand rough seas, carry maximum cargo, travel the farthest distance, and triumph in tug-of-war battles against opponents.

Choose your ship’s hull material (wood or iron), engine, fuel, and propulsion mechanism to overcome Brunel's challenges. The more successful you are, the more investor confidence and cash you will earn, providing additional funding to design larger and more intricate ships!

Become a skilled problem solver, following in Brunel's footsteps, drawing inspiration from his unwavering determination, resilience to persevere, and ability to learn from mistakes.

• Eight shipbuilding challenges presented by your guide, Brunel
• Discover the capabilities of iron versus wood in constructing your ship’s hull
• Explore the difference between paddle and screw propulsion
• Earn investor confidence to secure more funding for bigger and more complex ships
• Learn about the design and construction of the ss Great Britain
• Uncover the history of the ss Great Britain and the obstacles it overcame during its operational years
• Can you build a ship to rival the ss Great Britain?

Visit Brunel’s ss Great Britain to obtain special unlock codes for the game!

Plan your visit here: http://ssgreatbritain.org/your-visit

Developed by Aardman Animations for Brunel’s ss Great Britain and the Science Museum, as part of the Museums and Schools project; supported by Arts Council England, utilizing public funding.

Find out more about the Museums and Schools project ssgreatbritain.org/brunel-institute