Get to Know About Germinator
PBS Kids offers the flash game Germinator. It lets Gorm dive into the bodies of Crumpet, Trumpet, Dump-it and Nelson. Each villain schemes world domination. Gorm travels through veins, mouth and stomach to stop them.
Gorm faces hazards at every turn. Streams of spit spray from cracked pipes. Mouthwash gushes from broken valves. Sticky snot forms thick walls. Slippery soap foam piles up inside narrow tubes. Rushing water sweeps Gorm off his feet. Each zone adds new twists and greater speed.
Gameplay mixes strategy with split second moves. Players map routes and adjust each step. Each level shows tips on germ fighting. Kids soak up facts about teeth, throat and lungs. The game feeds simple science without dulling the pace.