Zoombinis 3 Game Pack - Island Odyssey, Logical Journey, Mountain Rescue

Binding: Video Game
EAN: 0772040813963
Format: CD
Label: Learning Company
Manufacturer: Learning Company
Publisher: Learning Company
Studio: Learning Company

Editorial Review:

Product DescriptionSave the Zerbles! Excitement like this could only be found in the magical land of the Zoombinis. Sail off on a learning adventure to restore Zoombini Isle from the dastardly Bloats' destruction. Along the way, you'll explore fascinating science topics like astronomy, mechanics, ecology, genetics, and more!

Features:

For Ages 8 and Up.
Island Odyssey, Logical Journey, Mountain Rescue
Windows 98/Me/2000/XP ~ Mac OS 8.6-OS X 10.2.8

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Customer Reviews

Average Rating: out of 5 stars

Rating:

- happy memories
I started playing the first version of Logical Journey of the Zoombinis (written for Windows 98 or 2000) when I was eight or so and loved it. Ten years later, I still think these games are excellent. These are the new version of Zoombinis (made by the Learning Company - the earlier version was from Broderbund) and so should run problem-free on modern computers. My Broderbund originals don't work well on the computer I own now (they cause crashes on Me or XP computers), so I'm ordering this for me and as a present for my sister's ninth birthday.

The games teach the kind of logic that doesn't really have much to do with elementary school curriculum - I didn't understand why this stuff was useful until I took high school honors algebra and AP computer science. (I still think Logical Journey helped me on the AP exam for computer science, though). However, the game is fun for all ages and simple enough for a barely literate child to understand and enjoy. Three long, wonderful games that teach AP-level concepts to children under the age of 10 (and make them late for dinner because 'Mommy, I have to get to the next level!' - true story) are worth a LOT more than the $25 Amazon is selling them for.

Rating:

- Old but excellent
My son is 7 and just started 2nd grade. He loves the logic puzzles and has played it for hours now. He has now noticed how it gets much harder with each level and he enjoys the challenge. He hasn't tried the next 2 titles yet so I can't comment on them. The graphics are quite dated but who cares? The quality of the game is what matters.

Rating:

- Amazing games
These three games are an amazing set, all educational, all fun.

Aside from teaching logic to children of all ages, all three teach self-confidence and self-esteem. Upon successfully completing a puzzle one hears "Well done, oh wise and trusty guide,"--or words of the like. These magnificent puzzles build skill and character without pressure of any kind. Mistakes are just an opportunity to learn better next time.

Each puzzle completed well brings praise and the reward of continuing on the logical journey. But in the instances one loses a few Zoombinis along the road, there is no cause for alarm. "Don't worry, you'll meet the Zoombinis again later," the narrator tells players.

The challenges are great for children of all ages and even for adults. I could think of much worse games with which to play of an afternoon with my kids. Even the characters and sound effects on this game are pleasant. This game is a welcome relief from mass-market time wasters. It's fun and education packed together.

The games are all varied in character, and the puzzles contained on each disc are new. So don't worry about boredom. Take the leap for 3-in-1 fun.

--Alyssa A. Lappen

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