Powder Keg

Part of the True Genius Collection.  Early civilizations shaped our world by solving puzzles.  Faced with a problem, they were able to visualize and execute a creative solution with few resources.  These brilliant innovations are the foundations of our modern society and the mark of true genius.

The ancient Chinese relied on minerals for their medicinal power, until a spark of genius revealed that one of these minerals created an incendiary explosive that could be used to create gunpowder.  They began using it for a variety of weapons, which launched the groundbreaking development of ballistics and rockets.  This technological advancement helped China fight off numerous invasions for centuries.  This keg-shaped puzzle will ignite your ingenuity as you rebuild the secret weapon of China's true genius.

Goal: Take the keg apart and put it back together.
Ages: 14+
Manufacturer's Difficulty Rating: 3/4