| | |  | Children's Software | Home » » » Zoombinis 3 Game Pack - Island Odyssey, Logical Journey, Mountain Rescue | | | | | | | Description: | | Save 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! | | | Product Details: | | | Package Length:
| 5.5 inches | | Package Width:
| 5.0 inches | | Package Height:
| 0.9 inches | | Package Weight:
| 0.4 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 24 reviews |
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| Windows | | Media:
| CD-ROM | | Item Quantity:
| 1 |
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29 of 30 found the following review helpful:
 happy memoriesSep 09, 2007
By khayankh
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.
17 of 17 found the following review helpful:
Amazing gamesNov 18, 2006
By Alyssa A. Lappen
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
10 of 10 found the following review helpful:
Old but excellentSep 05, 2007
By Brian T. Berry
"BTBerry"
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.
12 of 13 found the following review helpful:
 May not work with many computers!Dec 26, 2008
By trueblue
"munchiesmum"
I have three computers in my house: one Mac, and two PCs running XP. Of the three games, only one of them worked on one computer; all other eight permutations did not work, with problems ranging from failing to recognize the CD to hanging mid-game.
It's not good enough to write a program for Windows 98 and continue to sell it when there are so many incompatibilities. Obviously it works on some computers, but mine are hardly unusual, and I can only imagine that many others have the same issues.
There is a website which seems to offer a large number of fixes, but I don't think it is appropriate to reconfigure your entire system to runs a kids' game ... I've done it in the past, and wound up with major system instability.
So, if it works, fine. But keep the receipt!!
7 of 9 found the following review helpful:
UnsatisfactoryJul 31, 2008
By Jill Dunn
One of the games works fine, but the other two shut off as soon as the "play" button is hit, even though our computer fits the requirements listed on the game box. My son was really disappointed.
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