Strategy Challenges Collection 1 (Jewel Case) [Old Version]

by The Learning Company

Product Features

• 3 classic games from Africa, Japan, and Scandinavia
• Build strategic-thinking and problem-solving skills
• Game-play demos and strategy coaches provide tips
• Challenge levels advance and game-board scenes change
• Play against a friend or on-screen opponents; for ages 8 to adult

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 4.9 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000063LGK
• Item model number: 381518
• Date first available at Amazon.com: February 28, 2002
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #10,745 in Software (See Top 100 in Software)
  • #81 in Software > Children's Software > Thinking & Problem Solving
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

In three classic games from around the world, students will build strategic-thinking and problem-solving skills. Students may play against each other or on-screen opponents who challenge them with different games, playing styles, and strategies--just like real life!

Games:

• Mancala: in this ancient game from Africa, you'll use a variety of strategies to move stones around the board and try to collect more than your opponent will.
• Go-Moku: quick-scan the board and find ways to put five pieces in a row before your opponent can in this classic Japanese game.
• Nine Men's Morris: this Scandinavian game dates back to the time of the Vikings--and requires multiple strategies to win!

Special features include strategy videos with clips of people using strategic thinking in real-life situations and game guides that give students a look at the rich, cultural history of the featured game.

Features:

• Nine game masters challenge you with different styles and strategies.
• Game-play demos make it quick and easy to learn each game and strategy coaches provide insightful tips.
• Challenge levels advance and game-board scenes change as you master skills!
• Game guides highlight the culture and history of each game.
• Real-world videos feature problem-solving strategies people use in their jobs.
• "Dear parents" videos give parents insights into the educational value of the program.

Learning opportunities:

• Plan ahead
• Break problems into smaller parts
• Learn problem-solving strategies to use every day
• Synthesize information
• Test hypotheses
• Predict outcomes

Product Description

learning pany strategy challenge cd windows/macAvailable in a pack of 30

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

24 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Learning and challenging all in one!, July 17, 2002

By 

Robin G Pence (Albuquerque, NM USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Strategy Challenges Collection 1 (Jewel Case) [Old Version] (CD-ROM)

It is amazing to think of what all a student can learn and do with this piece of software. I have used this program with students with and without disabilities, integrated it into a History/Social Studies Unit where students travel around the world and learn about different cultures. Students learn how to think ahead, can play the computer, or can play against another student. There are different difficulty levels, that I found myself as an adult being challenged. I found this to be fun and engaging, and a great way to get kids thinking!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Problem solving strategy, March 21, 2007

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CompuPlace "Robin" (Cedar Rapids, IA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Strategy Challenges Collection 1 (Jewel Case) [Old Version] (CD-ROM)

This software has been good for kids and also for adults with disabilities. There is a good help section, a way to play with himts and it can get pretty hard if you do well. Not a lot of reading, so it works for those who might not be strong readers, but want a strategy challenge! Works well with either Mac or Win

1.0 out of 5 stars Does not work with Windows 2000, February 9, 2009

By 

K. Hamacher (NYC) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Strategy Challenges Collection 1 (Jewel Case) [Old Version] (CD-ROM)

The description says only XP and Vista won't work, but their website includes 2000 as well. Very disappointed. As for the game itself, I can't comment, but I doubt that there are many PC with a Windows version below 2000.