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Catapult games provide fun and addicting game play for casual and serious gamers alike. Numerous catapult games are available online and as mobile apps for players looking for fun games on their phone. More complex challenges range from destroying polar bears to conquering neighboring...

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When you think of a catapult, you probably think of that huge wood structure ancient armies used to throw large rocks and other projectiles at the opposition. But the term "catapult" can be used to describe more than just these archaic weapons; think of a slingshot or the tool...

Building a catapult serves as an excellent class activity for lessons on projectile motion or medieval warfare. An engaging project, catapult building requires inexpensive construction materials -- such as wood or PVC -- and encourages as much innovation as possible in the designs....

Toy catapults are available in stores, but they are more fun to make at home. The most creative and determined catapult enthusiast will build a large backyard machine which will throw water balloons across the street. Those who are looking for a simple toy will build smaller machines...

In "Hamtaro: Ham Ham Heartbreak" for the Game Boy Advance, you play as the cartoon hamsters from the anime series "Hamtaro." The adventure takes you across the small world of "Hamtaro" to battle a bad hamster named Spat. To face Spat toward the end of the adventure, you must enter...

Many children owned a catapult back in the 1950s, when catapults were popular. The catapult craze didn't come without its share of broken windows and serious head injuries, which is why the craze nowadays encourages the use of soft items to pelt a target (one that doesn't breathe)....

Dionysius the Elder invented the basic catapult in 399 B.C. Some catapults were able to throw stones weighing as much as 350 pounds. The amount of force with which these stones were launched made catapults primary weapons of war even into medieval times. Variations Two...

Legos are ideal buildings blocks for children who enjoy exploring architecture and model building. Not only are they great toys for children, but they can also contribute to a child's understanding of physics and engineering. Lego catapults are creative structures that can be used...

Lego projects are great for adults and children alike and setting out to build a Lego catapult is a great way to put your imagination to work. Legos are inexpensive, readily available and can be used to create any size and shape catapult you wish to build. Instructions 1...

Catapults were used to tear down castle walls in the middle ages. Create your own mini-version of a catapult and shoot things far into the distance. Make your own catapult with a 50-yard range and build your own homemade "medieval rocket launcher," although not as dangerous....

What is a Trebuchet? A trebuchet is a machine used during medieval times to propel heavy objects vast distances. They were primarily used to bring down castle walls during a siege. The trebuchet is powered by gravity and centrifugal forces from two axes. This made it an...

A catapult is a type of siege weapon that was used to attack castles in medieval times. This type of device requires stored energy to propel an object into the air. An example of stored energy is a spring. Demonstrating how a catapult works is done by making a working model. You...

In "The Legend of Spyro: Dawn of the Dragon" the Dark Master, Malefor, threatens to destroy the world with a sea of blazing fire. Spyro and his companions vow to stop him, but Malefor's forces are numerous. Spyro retreats to the ancient Dragon City, where the citizens do all they...

Catapults are well-known to most people, maintaining their fame mostly through movies, history books and video games. Although their uses are relatively more benign today, they were once feared, serving as sophisticated weapons of war. Several examples of catapults can be found...

The catapult is a machine used to hurl projectiles a great distance. A well-constructed catapult is an effective tool used to launch a variety of objects. Throughout history catapults were one of the most effective and powerful devices used in warfare. Today the art of designing...

The catapult is a weapon used to hurl heavy objects at enemies. It started as a medieval weapon, using a hinged lever and propulsion in a method similar to that of a slingshot. Recreating a full-scale replica of the ancient weapon is a major undertaking. However, making a tabletop...

The goal of an egg projectile project is to move an egg quickly from point A to point B without breaking or otherwise harming a raw egg. There are many ways to keep an egg from breaking, but not so many when launching the egg as a projectile. A simple catapult and a firm base...

The etymology of the word "catapult" lies in the ancient Greek for "shield piercer," owing to their ability to supersede the traditional armor of the day. A catapult is a device which can throw objects long distances at great speed, which led to them becoming useful in the ancient...

A catapult is a device that stores energy and then instantly releases all the energy in about one second to force a projectile through the air at substantial speed. Large catapults were used centuries ago as weapons. Today, small catapults are used mainly for fun or school educational...

When your teacher announces the assignment to build your own catapult, it may seem like a daunting task at first. There are a lot of different ways you could go about it, but there is a pattern that allows you to make your own catapult using every day items found in your own...

In the summertime, water fights are a great way to cool off. In order to win such a fight, tactics should be implemented. Being able to strike your opponents from a distance is a huge advantage. For this purpose you should employ a water-balloon catapult capable of launching...

Laying siege is usually tough and your neighbors might get angry, but with the power of a catapult, you can launch projectiles to your heart's content, all while utilizing pure physics rather than electricity or gas. Building a life-size, historically accurate, boulder-tossing...

When you are learning about weaponry and artillery from the dark ages, you may be amazed by how powerful and widely used catapults were for launching objects into and over fortress walls. One way to increase your understanding of these early weapons is to create a miniature catapult...

Building a Popsicle stick catapult is a fun, cheap and easy rainy day craft for children. Once built, this mini-catapult can be used to play the game "Storm the Castle." A catapult also teaches the scientific principles of motion, forces and simple machines. With four Popsicle...

If you collect action figures and you're the type who prefers the figures and playsets outside of their plastic packaging, why waste money on them when making some from scratch is fun and cost effective? Storming the castle with a custom-made catapult to suit the average action...

Take yourself back to the Middle Ages; you're trying to break down a fortified wall. What do you do? Get a catapult of course. Widely-used in ancient warfare, catapults utilize tension and leverage to launch devices or objects at enemies' buildings --- and sometimes the enemies...

Teach kids about simple machines and castle sieges with one project. You can build a craft stick catapult in a few minutes. Small children can participate in the construction and everyone can use the catapult to launch light items into the air. Older children can study the ballistics...

Finding activities that children and parents can enjoy together can be challenging, but, since 1992, K'NEX Brands has been encouraging families to develop resourcefulness together in an enjoyable, innovative manner with its construction sets. One particular K'NEX building project...

Webelos is a scouting program that bridges the gap between Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts, offering scouts the chance to earn 20 different badges. To earn each badge, the scout must complete a list of requirements. One of the Webelos badges is the Engineering Activity Badge. "Requirement...

Catapults, by definition, are machines used for hurling large stones used in ancient and medieval times. Although you won't be able to hurl large objects with a straw catapult, make a catapult to relieve stress by hurling paper into a garbage can or at your fellow co-workers....

A toy catapult is a toy that can provide hours of simple playtime for boys and girls. Making a catapult with two pencils and a rubber band is an easy process that you can do in a matter of five minutes. With two pencils as a stabilizer and a rubber band as the launching power,...