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Summary: 5 stars is not enough for Zoombinis! The best game ever!!!!!
Review: I cannot believe I am so in love with a computer game. My brother started playing it when he was 2 years old, and now his best skill is logic and mathematics -thanks to Logical Journey of the Zoombinis. This game is seriously a challenge for everyone that plays it. Even my mom, who is a very busy 37 year old full time educator, makes time to play this game (she says it makes her relax). We even take it to summer holidays to play it! Me -I am 16 years old- and my 18 year old sister also never get enough of Logical Journey. And I have been playing it for 6 years!
First you choose 16 of these creatures called Zoombinis, and you are supposed to take them out of their island so they can be free. Of course, on the way to their new home, there are several tests to go through. Each single game is excellent, and each one of them demands logic and brain use while you have fun. You enjoy so much this game that you don't know how much time passed and you keep playing it for hours.
It is not easy to finish the game: it takes a lot of time -and a lot of Zoombinis- to finally get them all to their new home and through each game. This is one of the best parts of the game.
Because of the creativity displayed inside this game, the smartness the creators had to make it real, the challenge well put for people of every single age.... I take off my hat (although I don't have one on :-) and my applauses go to the people who created this game.
Whoever they are, thanks a lot. God bless you and to all the readers, enjoy Logical Journey of the Zoombinis!
PS: I also recommend Zoombinis Mountain Rescue.
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Summary: A fun and exciting game that can challenge gamers of any age
Review: The Zoombinis was one of the first computer games to challenge users of any age to try math equations without any numbers. Most people think that math means numbers. Well this game shows those people that ingenius ideas like this can not only teach young children valuable learning skills, but might teach some children better than a math class would. The follow-up however, isnt as original as the first, and the fun factor drops a bit. That doesnt mean you cant enjoy this game. There are still instances where you will find yourself pulling your hair out in rage, but it just doesnt compare to the original. In terms of Gameplay, replayability, and Fun Factor. Sure, its much harder, but a hard game isnt worth playing if it doesnt have anything else to offer.
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Summary: Zoombinis Mountain Rescue Fun, Secretly Educational....
Review: My children received Zoombinis Mountain Rescue for Christmas, alongside Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, I Spy Treasure, and the Sim Theme Park PC programs. Now that it is March, Zoombini Mountain Rescue is the only program that continues to challenge my 6 and 8 year old sons to think. They cannot memorize this game; it changes and requires constant problem solving. It's humor and fun hide the fact that this is an "educational program." This is a great way for kids to learn mathematical theory and logic! ( My Mother, a teacher, even used the 1st Logical Journey of the Zoombinis in her 1st and 2nd Grade classroom with much success. ) We had no problems with loading, display, and playing the program. The characters and challenges in both Zoombini programs are neither violent nor simpering. Kids at 6 years will need some parent help as they progress in Zoombini Mountain Rescue. Logical Journey of the Zoombinis was less difficult for the youngest gamers. Watch out parents! It's fun for all ages...
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Summary: What a great surprise!
Review: We love this game! When I was searching for new games for my girls, 8 & 11, I came across this game, but made the mistake of not ordering it. One day, my daughter came home from her computer class and raved about this game - I ordered the Logical Journey and Mountain Rescue...I am so glad that I did. My 8 year old and I enjoy playing Logical Journey together - its a little more basic and easier for her to understand. My older daughter prefers the Mountain Rescue - the graphics are a little more advanced and she enjoys the games more. I would recommend these games to anyone looking for fun, safe, and mentally challenging entertainment!
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Summary: Does it work on Macs?
Review: Although Zoombinis Mountain Rescue works fine on MacOS X (Panther), neither of the other two Zoombini adventures (Island Odyssey and Maths Journey) work on either my iMac or my eMac - they either crash after the opening video or don't run at all. Island Odyssey claims to be X compatible. Maths Journey ought to run under Classic. The Reader Rabbit CDs work fine under Classic.Tech support don't bother to reply or say they don't support it any more.
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Summary: Zoombini's Logical Journey
Review: Zoombini's Logical Journey
• Grades 3-7
• Mathematics
COMMENTS:
There is no time pressure as in many games, player must think mathematically and use logic skills to problem-solve, arcade type game that teaches classification skills, problem solving skills used as obstacles are encountered, not a typical math program with numbers and arithmetic operations. Instead, the player develops skills working with attributes, patterns, groupings, sorting, comparisons, and problem solving while helping these unusual characters succeed in life.
CLASSROOM CONNECTION:
Logical Journey is an exceptionally well-designed program that will clearly develop math thinking skills. It is challenging, visually captivating, and should hold a student's attention and interest. It is beneficial if someone is available to explain how each obstacle can be overcome as students/children use the program. Logical Journey is also a good program for small groups and independent use in a classroom setting. It should be used to introduce and practice critical thinking and logical reasoning skills.
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Summary: Zoombinis are great
Review: I love Zoombinis.They are very funny. I also like the games,wheather it's for education or not.
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Summary: Excellent game
Review: Originally my daughter was afraid of the game. For some strange reason she was fine with games featuring dinosaurs, but the sneezing mountains frightened her. Anyway, now this is a game she loves (she's 5). It is good for teaching set theory. The 'bubble' puzzle is good for building thinking skills needed for programming computers.
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Summary: The best math game for kids of all ages
Review: I originally purchased Logical Journey for my son back in 2001. As of now, two years later, we still have yet to save all 600+ Zoombinis from the wretched Bloats. That is not to say that this game is boring. On the contrary, no. I have played the game alongside with my kids and sometimes the puzzles stump me as well. When the kids play, they are never bored. My son, who is now 9, and my daughter, who is 5 play the game together. The best thing about this game is that every time you play, every puzzle is solved differently. For example, when you come to the Allergic Mountains, you have to figure out which Zoombinis can cross which bridge. I have seen the mountains accept or reject Zoombinis based on physical features as well as gender. One marked improvment I have seen in my son is his math skills. I originally bought the game because my son needed to learn to think logically. That was a skill that neither I nor his teachers seemed to be able to instill in him. Zoombinis helped him do that. While he still needs more practice in the skill, I have noticed that he is able to solve math word problems and simple logic problems with ease.
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Summary: Zoombinis 1 & 2 Great Zoombinis Island OK
Review: Zoombinis Logical Journey is great my son & I love to play it over and over. Zoombinis Mt. Rescue is great too. Very similar to ZLJ. Zoombinis Island Odyssey is OK. Definitely not as creative or challenging as the first two.
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