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Sad to say, that after playing "Email-Tag" with the vendor and continually trying everything advised to me, I still couldn't get this game to work. I also have XP and eventhough I set the compatibility mode to one of the younger windows versions, windows shut down on me and I wasn't able to get the disc out of the driver. To retrieve the disc I had to restart my computer. What a disaster! I am just glad I didn't pay major bucks.
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I am glad that I tried to set this game up before my grandson came for the weekend. It is definitely not XP compatible. I followed their instructions for converting the XP settings on my computer to a compatible setting. The game did start to work but was very choppy and incomplete. I also did not like the theme of the game. Creatures doing mean things to other creatures. I was very disappointed with Broderbund and The Learning Company. Customer service was also very poor.
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I first played this game when I was in elementary school. I loved it then and, after playing it again after so many years now, I still love it. I would highly recommend it for parents with young kids and for those nostalgic adults like myself out there. The puzzles are excellent and grow more complex and difficult as the game progresses to keep the player challenged. Furthermore, the graphics (while no longer very modern by 2008 standards) are easy on the eyes and the voices are clear and even rather entertaining at times (although, in the version I have now, the sound tends to skip every so often). However, the explanations and clues provided by the game for the puzzles are not always particularly helpful, especially since the company apparently no longer makes this game with an actual manual included. If you encounter problems in that regard, I would recommend Googling for an online walkthrough or FAQ about Zoombinis.
Unfortunately, with the version I bought from Amazon.com here, I could not initially get it to play after installation. Despite what they might advertise, you may still run a chance of encountering technical errors that could render the game essentially useless. Fortunately, there are possible ways to fix this awful dilemma, at least for Windows XP users (as this is the system I use; I'm sorry, but I don't know what can be done for Mac users who are encountering trouble). You can run the Program Compatibility Wizard, which a quick Google search will bring up information about and how to start. Or, you can go to the game link on your Start -> Programs menu, right-click on it, click on Properties, go to Compatibility, and select the correct setting under Compatibility mode. I set it to Windows 95 for this game, and it appears to work just fine now. But, be warned - these methods sadly may not solve every case.
Zoombinis: Logical Journey is an excellent game, if you can get it running. There are some errors that you may encounter, and the game isn't as spiffy sight- or sound-wise as the newer games you'll see on the store shelves these days. But what Zoombinis lacks in modern features, it makes up for in charming puzzles, an interesting storyline, and rather addictive game play. I would advise some caution in buying this game if you have never played or seen it before or are not at least a little technically savvy or know someone who is, as you could potentially be let down. Otherwise, I love this game and highly recommend it for those interested. I hope this review helps parents, teachers, and other shoppers alike in their purchasing decision.
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The kids picked it up in no time (ages 9 & 6.) Me, I couldn't figure it out but at least they enjoyed it. However they beat it in one day.
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My 6 year old granddaughter enjoys this game, and I (the 65 year old grandma) have been impressed
with the 'thinking this through' skills that are introduced - and both us are
fascinated with the silly little sounds those Zoombini creatures make!
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