Powder Keg

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. Our keg-shaped puzzle will ignite your ingenuity as you rebuild the secret weapon of China’s true genius.

• Difficulty: 3/4
• 14 years and up 
• Material: wood