Rating: Summary: ... the zoombini... Review: When I first played this game... it was a blast! making zoombinis, a map, great challenges, oh, I could play it forever! [But to note that the game is hard and it is bad to rush because it is more of a challenge itself than a play, play, play game.]
Rating: Summary: Love, love, love this game... Review: I was introduced to this game while helping out in an elementary school computer class (yeah, I'm technically a grown-up). It's an engaging way to teach logic skills, and the puzzles are a lot of fun. I agree that there are a LOT of Zoombinis to save (the purpose of the game)and that once you've mastered the higher levels it's a bit tedious to keep playing the harder versions of the puzzles, especially if there are any you don't like to begin with. On the other hand, this game is wonderful for a variety of age groups (some of the younger kids may need some help figuring out the logic behind the puzzles), for different ethnicities (the Zoombinis are blue), and genders (most of the characters are somewhat ambiguous on gender, and the Zoombinis are all equal). I've seen it played solo, and in groups, with equally enjoyable results. And there are a number of resources available for educators, parents, etc. to help your kids make meaning from the games they are playing. All in all, this is a must for any elementary/middle school computer educator, and a highly recommended for parents who want their kids to use computers as a tool as well as a toy.
Rating: Summary: logic made fun Review: I purchased this after looking endlessly for a decent computer game that would require my children to think while they played. I am so pleased with this program. I can't say enough about the growing logic skills that my five and three year old are developing from playing this game. They call this a "thinking game." As other reviewers indicated this is a grow-with-me program. This is a keeper for our boys.
Rating: Summary: Zoombinis Mountian Rescue! Review: Zoombinis Mountian Rescue is a great game filled with tons of logic puzzles. Your goal is to fill up the boolie figure with boolies, and then the mayor will come back. You get to create your own Zoombinis, or have them made by the computer. You won't be wasting your money when you buy it! ( It makes a great gift by the way)
Rating: Summary: The Game That Makes Learning Fun Review: It is a great game and is really, really, really fun. It's perfect for at school at home! It just makes learning great. The best part is you get to choose who comes along with you for the adventure! I really recommend this game.
Rating: Summary: Great learning game Review: All my boys 4, 7 and 12 years really like this learning game. There is a good balace of assignments covering several basic math skills. Players really need to think along the way if they want to have any surviving Zoombinies at the end of the day. I even chip in sometimes myself.
Rating: Summary: ZZZZZZZ What A Bore Review: Zoombinis Mountain Rescue was really,really boring. I have played the first on and it took me like 2-3 years to work on it. (only because 1) I didn't play it all the time and 2) I always wanted my dad to help me) ok now we are at a new type of adventure. I had to admit it was sort of enteraning at first then it got just plain boring. I was able to finish it in maybe and hour to an hour and a half and the worst part is you don't have to use all 635 (or something like that Zoombinis) you just need about 180. So I would not recomend this for somebody who want a chanllege, but if you want something fairly easy stick with this. If you want a chanllege take the oringal Zoonbini Adventure.
Rating: Summary: The most well-developed logical-mathematical game ever!!! Review: In my house, my brother started playing it when he was 2 years old -maybe a bit younger. Today his greatest skill is Math and thanks to this game, he has a good brain for logic and maths. My mum, who is a 37-year-old educator, absolutely loves this game. I can speak for myself: it takes a loooong time before you actually end the game and cannot play it more, and you never get bored from it. You start by choosing your own 16 players, and you go on a journey that contains games that are absolutely the most creative I've played. I absolutely recommend you, and I put my hand on the fire, you WILL LOVE this game. God bless you, and enjoy the Logical Journey!!
Rating: Summary: Cool Blue Furry Things Review: As well as it being a game to home your logic, zoombini's can also be extremely fun. In a way there is nothing so satisfying as watching zoombini's whoop in delight after completing a whimsical and different puzzle. The game is challenging, interesting, constructive and fun. A good buy for young kids.
Rating: Summary: A 12 year old girl review Review: This game is the BEST! When i was in sixth grade, my teacher played it with the class for about 20 min. Ever since i have been searching for it. This is the best! It doesnt seem like your doing math or anything like that at all, no matter what they say. BUY THIS GAME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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