The video features a massive trebuchet, sponsored by Xbox Game Pass for PC, inspired by the game Age of Empires. The creators, Colin, Rick, and Tom, built the trebuchet in a barn over several weeks. After some trial and error with different sling systems, they successfully launched a steel box section filled with sand about 100 meters. They then attempted to launch a washing machine, which didn't work as planned, but later successfully launched a bicycle and a patio heater. However, the sling system broke, and they realized they need to improve the design. The video ends with a teaser for their next attempt, where they plan to launch a car shell.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. A massive trebuchet was built in a barn over several weeks.
2. The trebuchet is as big as the builders could possibly make it.
3. The trebuchet was towed up a road to its current location.
4. The road was wide enough for the trebuchet to fit, but just barely.
5. The trebuchet was sponsored by Xbox Game Pass for PC.
6. The trebuchet was built to mimic the one in Age of Empires: Definitive Collection.
7. The game is available on Xbox Game Pass for PC for $1 a month.
8. EA Play is also included with Xbox Game Pass for PC.
9. The trebuchet's counterweight is a steel box filled with gravel and barra, weighing around 3 tons.
10. The trebuchet's sling system was designed to release a projectile, but it had some issues with consistency.
11. The builders tried using a chain sling and a tongue bag to launch projectiles.
12. The trebuchet was able to launch a steel box section filled with sand around 100 meters.
13. The builders also launched a washing machine, which reached a wall around 200-250 meters away.
14. The trebuchet's sling system was damaged during the launch of the washing machine.
15. The builders plan to redesign the sling system to improve its consistency.
16. The trebuchet was also used to launch a bicycle, a patio heater, and other objects.
17. The builders plan to try launching a car shell in a future attempt.
18. The trebuchet's wall target was built to mimic the castle walls in Age of Empires.