Friction Flick Crate

Play a strategy flicking game, test different surfaces, and learn how friction really works.

STUDENTS WILL LEARN & EXPERIMENT WITH:

• Coefficients of Friction — compare how different textures interact with different surfaces
  
• Surface Interactions — discover that friction depends on both surfaces, not just the object
  
• Cause‑and‑Effect — observe how disk texture, board texture, and flicking force affect motion
  
• Predicting Motion — use friction concepts to plan strategic shots in the game
  
• Testing & Data Collection — raise the play surface to see which disks slide first and compare results
• Critical Thinking & Strategy — choose disk textures, control friction, and plan moves based on physics
  
• Hands‑on Learning Through Play — experience friction directly instead of only measuring it
  

Mini‑lessons are adapted for each academic level (K–12) so siblings can learn together with age‑appropriate challenges.

MORE REASONS YOU'LL LOVE THIS KIT

• Legitimately Fun Family Game — as a couple, we've played this a lot for date night, and there's enough strategy involved that we enjoy it immensely. It's also simple enough that our young kids can play it with us without a total disregard for rules. We designed this game with mechanics that make enjoyable play for everyone.
  • 3 game variations: Parallel Mode, Quadrant Mode, and “I” Mode
  • Optional victory condition for advanced play
• Students learn by playing — friction becomes intuitive through real gameplay
• Real physics made simple — students see that friction depends on surface combinations, not just “rough vs. smooth”
• Great for Groups — Designed for 3 players, but perfectly appropriate to play with 2-person teams. Great for families, co‑ops, and classrooms.
• Learning Material is Adapted for All Ages — from Kindergarten through high school, so siblings can learn together with the same kit!
• Endlessly Repeatable — three game modes, multiple strategies, and variable board setups
  
• Stores neatly — designed to easily fit back in the original box

WHAT’S INSIDE:

• 4 Double-Sided Game Boards
  • 2 with a natural birch plywood side, and a rubberized coating side
  • 2 with a smooth and a textured hardboard side
• 18 Double-Sided Disks
  • 3 "X" Disks, 3 "Y" Disks, 3 "Z" Disks
  • Disks are made of the same materials/surfaces as the game boards. Each letter gets 3 of each type.
• Printed Game Instructions
• Instructions & Physics Learning Activities — K–12 adapted lessons on friction, surface interactions, and motion
  • Use the Crate materials to do real experiments and learn real physics.

Designed & Made in the USA
By Our Family For Your Family