Jumpstart 3D Virtual World: My First Adventure

by Knowledge Adventure

Product Features

• For ages 3-5
• Run, jump and swim through an amazing 3D virtual world
• Create a character that looks just like you, design your own house, meet furry friends, plant a garden of flowers, and more
• Includes unlimited access to JumpStart.com for extra content and a hidden game
• Includes 2 collectible cards with bios, fun facts and pictures of 2 JumpStart characters

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 5.3 x 1.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 0.8 ounces
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B001B6922E
• Item model number: 20667
• Date first available at Amazon.com: June 17, 2008
• Average Customer Review: 1.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,692 in Software (See Top 100 in Software)

Product Description

Amazon.com

Play new games, explore new lands and unravel new mysteries everyday with the brand trusted by over 20 million families--JumpStart. Ages 3-5. Welcome to a colorful, musical neighborhood where you can play games and safely explore an enchanting 3D world! Frankie, Kisha, Hops and the rest of the JumpStart gang can't wait to meet you so they can join in on your first adventure!

First, get settled in to your new world. Create a character that looks just like you by choosing eyes, skin color, mouth, hair and clothes. Decorate you house the way you like it and make sure to plant lots of flowers out front. Then, start exploring the neighborhood--find the spiral slide, the movie house, the arcade and more. Your JumpStart friends will guide you every step of the way and help you use your ABC and shape smarts to collect all sorts of cool decorations for your world!

Run, jump and swim through an amazing 3D virtual world Create a character that looks just like you! Design your own house Whisk down the spiral slide	Meet furry friends, visit new places and play exciting games Plant a garden full of multi-colored flowers Get around the neighborhood all by yourself with easy-to-use controls Grown-up controls keep you safe Grown-ups can even get your new JumpStart friends to wish you a happy birthday

Unlimited Access to JumpStart.com
With your purchase of JumpStart 3D Virtual World: The Legend of Grizzly McGuffin, you'll have unlimited access to JumpStart.com where you'll find all sorts of cool stuff!

Bonus! Inside every JumpStart 3D Virtual World product, you'll find 2 collectible cards with bios, fun facts and pictures of 2 JumpStart characters! Plus, the top secret access code on the back is your ticket to a hidden game on JumpStart.com. Just follow the instructions to play a game with Kisha, Hops, Pierre or the other JumpStart friends!

Want more? You can get even more adventures with your new JumpStart friends by becoming a JumpStart Member! With your membership, you'll get to explore even more: Brave the rapids in Kisha's canoe Race dune buggies and bobsleds Trek to the peak of Spiral Mountain Fly through the air with your jet pack Become the True JumpStart hero! Visit www.JumpStart.com for more information!

Meet the JumpStart Friends

Your parents can relax, knowing that you are safe with this cast of characters!

	Frankie As Camp JumpStart's head counselor, Frankie wants to make sure you have a good time at camp, If you ever need advice, directions or just a little encouragement, you can count on Frankie.
	Kisha Kisha may be all athlete from her tail to her paws, but everything she does she does with style. She trains hard and runs fast, but she's always willing to slow down and admire your artwork!
	Pierre Music is Pierre's passion. He loves to dance and is never without his headphones or tambourine. With a new tune in his head every day, Pierre certainly moves to the beat of his own drum!
	Eleanor Don't let her strength fool you; Eleanor is also the daintiest and most graceful of the JumpScouts. She loves to hang out at the reading arcade, but is always up for a good game of catch in Ivy's meadow.
	Hops For Hops, there is nothing more exciting than completing a new gizmo or gadget. He's always working on some cool device to solve a problem and would love to show you his latest invention.
	CJ Brave, daring and energetic, CJ is always on the lookout for a good adventure. If there's a lost reasure, a sunken ship or secret caverns, CJ will lead the expedition...even if it is all in his imagination.
	Botley Nobody has been around camp as long as Botley! You can get tons of information from him, but be warned: Botley's facts are not always perfect since hanging around the fountain all the time has rusted a few of his circuits.

Product Description

Kids are invited on a great adventure of endless exploration and discovery.

Kids are invited to JumpStart Town! Inside awaits a colorful, musical place where there are exciting games, swimming, sliding and more, all contained in a safe 3D virtual world. While kids explore the land, JumpStart friends will provide encouragement and directions.

In JumpStart Town, kids can:

• Design a unique avatar
  
• Decorate a house
  
• Add personal photos and artwork
  
• Practice ABCs and counting
  
• Make friends with the locals
  
• Get creative in the Art House
  
• Plant flowers
  
• Watch exciting films in the Movie House
  
• Complete missions to unlock storybooks
  
• And more!

Features:

• Unique 3D design and adaptive play immerse each child in a whimsical world of imagination, adventure and learning
  
• Friendly JumpStart characters offer encouragement, companionship and directions along the road to discovery
  
• Sing-along music videos and exciting activities and games let kids practice the skills they are learning, like reading and math
  
• Personalized progress reports, activity tips and advice from educational experts keep parents informed and engaged in kids' growth

System Requirements:
Windows® XP, Windows Vista™

Pentium® III (or equivalent) 1 GHz or faster
3D video card with 32 MB dedicated memory w/DirectX® 9.0c-compatible driver
256 MB dedicated RAM (512 MB recommended), 1 GB RAM for Windows Vista™
24x CD-ROM drive
500 MB available on hard drive
16-bit color
800x600 screen resolution
DirectX® 9.0c-compatible sound card
DirectX® 9.0c (included with install)
QuickTime® 7.1 (included with install)
Windows Media® Player 10 (included with install)
Adobe® Flash® Player (included with install)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Monthly fee required! Watch out!, March 26, 2009

By 

E. Huinda - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Jumpstart 3D Virtual World: My First Adventure (CD-ROM)

Buyer beware! Game REQUIRES a monthly subscription of $8 in order to complete it. The game includes only a few token games for free. In order to access the rest of the game, which is the majority of it, JumpStart requires an $8 a month subscription. Outrageous! False advertising. Nowhere on the box does it say that a monthly fee is required to access the game!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Great game if your willing to spring for a membership, February 5, 2009

By 

L. Wolff - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Jumpstart 3D Virtual World: My First Adventure (CD-ROM)

On the back of the box it says "Endless Adventures are waiting for you!" but what they don't explain is that it is only endless if you pay a monthly fee. It only allows kids to play 1 level/unit before it requires you to start a paid membership. I have read and reread the box over and over again to try to find where it says membership required to get more than a couple day's worth of playing time. I feel this was very misleading.

My 4 year old loved the first unit and it really was great. Easy controls, bright colors, some great learning games built into it. It really was perfect for him, but now he is really frustrated with me because I am not willing to pay for a monthly membership. (And the game keeps reminding him of it while he is re-playing the games in the first unit! "To continue your adventure, tell your parents to log onto [...]

Bottom line for me is: if you are willing to pay a monthly fee, it would be a wonderful game and well worth it. But if you aren't, skip it and save yourself a headache.

2.0 out of 5 stars HIGH SPEED INTERNET REQUIRED!, January 6, 2009

By 

Cynthia Bingham "Cyndi B" (Amelia Island, FL) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Jumpstart 3D Virtual World: My First Adventure (CD-ROM)

My son loved the game for the first twenty minutes. Then the game kicked him out; when I tried to restart the game, I kept getting error messages. I contacted the company, and was told that high speed internet was required- my dial-up was insufficient. Also, membership to their internet site is required to proceed as well. NOTHING IS FREE, contrary to the box. Looked like an excellent game, but turned out to be a $20 doorstop for my family because of hidden requirements. DO NOT PURCHASE unless you are forewarned of these extra costs and requirements.