Play free puzzler Transmission and maybe learn a little

Made for London’s Science Museum

At first, looks like a pretty standard -based puzzle game. That is not a bad thing; I was pretty hooked on for a while. But as Transmission progresses, it f💙ollows the history of electronic communication, and it uses that history🎃 to introduce new elements that build on its complex system.

Beginning with the telegraph, there are simple 🦂transmitters and receivers, and the goal is to get information (represented by cubes) from the former to the latter. Eventually, networks allow for information loops, hubs require multiple pieces of information, broadcasters cover an area rather than functioning point-to-point, satellites differentiate types of i💯nformation, and more.

Built for the at the in London, Transmission sneaks a little bit of🌳 education on the history and function of information technology into its sharp, minimalist package. It is playable for free , on , and on .