Bamzooki is free software available for free download from the BBC's Bamzooki site that enables you to build ‘Zooks’.  Zooks are 3D creatures built from primitives, that move autonomously in line with the design decisions of the creator.  Zooks are designed and created from the ground up, then can complete challenges or be pitted against each other in a range of competitions eg the strongest Zook, fastest Zook, highest jumper etc.  A class Zookolympics is a fun culmination for a Zooks unit.  Besides being loads of fun to design and create Zooks, students will learn valuable ICT skills and physics concepts, and Zooks can provide a very strong stimulus for classroom writing activities.

The main thing to remember when working with Zooks is to experiment, try out different ideas, share your ideas with others and most of all have fun! 

You should start by downloading the Bamzooki program and the manual.

Before you start, if possible, you should create a free membership on the Bamzooki website.  You should create your membership using a screen name, not your real name. 

 
It is not always possible to create memberships when working from school networks, due to complications such as proxy servers.  If you are working on a school network, it is very important that you read the page on file management for school networks.

System Requirements

Bamzooki requires the following minimum system specs (PC only):

Bamzooki installs Video Configuration Settings to your start menu.  If you have trouble running Bamzooki on your computer, try lowering some of the settings in video configuration and you may have more success.