Backyard Engineers

Backyard Engineers provides players the means to build catapults so that they can bombard bullies with water balloons. The game is divided into levels that present players with a puzzle, and each one allows them to manipulate the catapult's design to change qualities like range and damage. Ultimately, players will need to alter the catapult in the way that will most effectively take out the enemy formations.

The game includes several tutorials to introduce players to the mechanics.

The game will need to be played online through a browser unless players wish to use a mobile device instead.

• What do you think of the game's educational aspect? Did you learn anything new about how catapults work?
• Have you ever had an experience with a bully? If so, how did you handle it? What do you think is the best way to deal with a bully?