Zoombinis Logical Journey (PC and Mac, CD-ROM) Riverdeep - 2001 USA, Canada Release

Zoombinis Logical Journey
Product ID	96055-11067
Product UPC	696055110674
Platform(s)	PC and Mac
Packaging	Retail Box
Media	CD-ROM
Copyright date	2001
Publisher(s)	Riverdeep
Label	Learning Company
Category(s)	Education, Mathematics
Recommended age(s)	8+
Country of Origin	United States of America

Description from the packaging.

Journey into a Mind-Bending Puzzle-Packed Epic Adventure.

Not long ago, the Zoombinis enjoyed the good life. Tragically, they misplace their trust in diabolical Bloats, who take over Zoombini Isle. Lead the Zoombinis on a dangerous quest to a new utopia. Develop math and logic skills on your expedition across puzzle-packed terrain. Each perilous puzzle you solve leads to another, more difficult challenge.

Previously packaged as Logical Journey of the Zoombinis Deluxe.

Features:

• 12 Perilous Puzzles
• 4 Levels of Difficulty
• Practice Mode
• Helpful Puzzle Clues
• Parent's Guide
• Puzzle Reformulation: A new game each adventure!

And Now!

• Printable Activities: including printable dominoes, Zoombini bingo, guessing games, logic activities and more!
• Immersion TouchSense: feel the adventure through your mouse.

Skills

• Algebraic Thinking
• Data Analysis
• Graphing and Mapping
• Logical Reasoning
• Pattern Finding
• Problem Solving
• Statistical Thinking
• Theory Formulation and Testing

"If you want your child to have a great time while learning how to think, you should leave for the store immediately." - Kim Moon, Kids Domain 2000

• Create Zoombinis for the dangerous odyssey to a new homeland.
• Solve perilous puzzles, like graphing coordinates to catapult Zoombinis over the Mudball Wall.

Embark on a dangerous quest to a new Zoombini homeland and learn critical logic and mathematical thinking skills.

Trek across treacherous terrain strewn with perilous mind-bending puzzles. Learning important life skills such as deductive reasoning, pattern recognition, hypothesis testing, and more as you lead the Zoombinis on a dangerous odyssey to freedom.

• The Bloats commandeer Zoombini Isle. The Zoombinis plot a dangerous escape.

• For theories and carefully examine evidence to avoid the Allergic Cliffs' blasting sneezes.

• Lure away mutant Fleens and develop mapping skills used in algebraic thinking.

• Celebrate victories! Raise a tribute building to honor each arriving band of Zoombinis.

• Launch bubbleships across the chasm using sequences similar to algorithms computer programmers use.

• Make pizzas that decipher yes/no combinations, or the trolls won't let you pass.

14 Awards and Rave Reviews!

Including:

Best Pick- Logic Programs
Choosing Children's Software, Fall 2001

First Place- Thinking/Logic Category
2000 Practical Homeschooling Software, August 2000

"Ask anybody who knows a lot about educational software, and you will typically find the Zoombinis near or at the top of their personal 'all time best' list." - LearningVillage.com

"...a favorite of many teachers and children." - Jinny Gudmundsen, editor of Choosing Children's Software and syndicated columnist, February 1, 2001

"A little wild. Enormously appealing. Endlessly amusing- now that's pretty logical." - Tutor House Seal of Approval

Problem Solving, Zoombinis Style

• Captivating gameplay: Enjoy hours and hours of perplexing puzzles. Lose yourself in all the fun and learning.

• Math without numbers or equations: Solving Zoombinis puzzles uses the process of mathematical thinking. This process includes organizing information, reasoning with evidence, and testing systematically. Educators rate these skills as more important than simply practicing computations alone.

• Information age math and logic: Develop mathematical thinking skills that are used in writing computer programs, organizing spreadsheet data, and searching for information on computer networks.

System Requirements

PC Windows 95
Required CPU	Pentium 200
Required RAM	32MB
Req. Hard Drive	40MB Free
Requires Mouse	Yes
Required CD Speed	8X
Required Audio	Yes
Supported Video	SVGA Hi-Color

PC Windows 98
Required CPU	Pentium 200
Required RAM	32MB
Req. Hard Drive	40MB Free
Requires Mouse	Yes
Required CD Speed	8X
Required Audio	Yes
Supported Video	SVGA Hi-Color

PC Windows ME
Required CPU	Pentium 200
Required RAM	32MB
Req. Hard Drive	40MB Free
Requires Mouse	Yes
Required CD Speed	8X
Required Audio	Yes
Supported Video	SVGA Hi-Color

PC Windows 2000
Required CPU	Pentium II 400
Required RAM	64MB
Req. Hard Drive	40MB Free
Requires Mouse	Yes
Required CD Speed	8X
Required Audio	Yes
Supported Video	SVGA Hi-Color

PC Windows XP
Required CPU	Pentium III 450
Required RAM	128MB
Req. Hard Drive	40MB Free
Requires Mouse	Yes
Required CD Speed	8X
Required Audio	Yes
Supported Video	SVGA Hi-Color

Mac System 8.6
Required CPU	PowerPC
Required RAM	32MB
Req. Hard Drive	40MB Free
Requires Mouse	Yes
Required CD Speed	8X
Supported Video	13" Thousands Of Colors

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