Playskool Puzzles (PC and Mac, CD-ROM) Hasbro Interactive - 1996 USA, Canada Release

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Playskool Puzzles
TitlePlayskool Puzzles
Product ID32245-10115
Platform(s)PC and Mac
MediaCD-ROM
Publisher(s)Hasbro Interactive
Publisher label Playskool
Category(s)Education, Preschool
Recommended age(s)3-6.

Description from the packaging.

Solve and color over 100 animated puzzles!
Helps develop:

  • Spatial reasoning.
  • Pattern matching.
  • Creative design.

You'll go to pieces with this collection of over 100 animated puzzles! Solve the jigsaw, mix 'n match, lift 'n look and connect the dots puzzles or use the special paint pallet, brush and other artistic tools to create your own puzzle versions. You'll put it all together as you develop spatial reasoning, pattern matching and creative talent. It's a whole new way of puzzle play... with sound effects, music and animation to bring all your puzzle creations to life.

A whole new way of puzzle play!

Jigsaw.
It's an animated twist to classic puzzle play. Learn about shape and color matching with over 60 colorful images to manipulate.

Explore It!
It's a puzzle within a puzzle! Develop sequential thinking skills as you complete the barn and find more surprises inside.

Puzzle Maker.
You're the artist! Create your own puzzles and scenes with a special tool set of paints, brushes, stamps, and more!

Mix & Match.
Use your wildest imagination to create your own wacky combinations of characters and watch them animate.

Connect the Dots...
to reveal your surprise picture. You'll learn about number and letter sequences as you make the connections.

Special features:

  • Five different types of puzzle-making fun.
  • Three skill levels to grow with your child.
  • Solve, paint and customize over 100 puzzle variations.
  • Save and print your puzzles for coloring or cutting by hand.

Ages & Stages.
Educational framework.
This unique system helps you choose the right software at the right time for your child's age and stage of growth.

Spatial Reasoning.
Helps children discover how shapes and objects fit together through the movement and manipulation of puzzle play.

  • Recognizing shapes.
  • Manipulating shapes.
  • Visualization.

Pattern Matching.
Puzzles will come alive as children recognize the similarities and differences between objects, patterns and colors.

  • Comparing.
  • Matching.

Creative Design.
Children's imaginations are their guides. They can paint the puzzles, mix 'n match them or create their own versions.

  • Designing.
  • Painting.
  • Drawing.

And more...

  • Number recognition.
  • Letter recognition.
  • Early vocabulary.

System Requirements

PC Windows 3.1
Required CPU486-33
Required RAM8MB
Required CD Speed2X
Required AudioYes
Supported VideoSVGA 256 Color
PC Windows 95
Required RAM8MB
Required CD Speed2X
Required AudioYes
Supported VideoSVGA 256 Color
Mac System 7.0
Required CPUMac LC 475
Required RAM8MB
Required CD Speed2X
Supported Video13" 256 Color

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