Item description for Strategy Challenges Collection 1 (Ages 8+) (CD, 1996) Win/Mac

Strategy Challenges 1: Around the World

CD-ROM for Windows & Macintosh

Copyright Year: 1996
Publisher: Edmark

Ages 8+

Make Your Move! Learn Powerful Problem-Solving Strategies with 3 Classic Games!

Play Mancala, Go-Moku and Nine Men's Morris-the three games in Strategy Challenges Collection 1-against Game Masters from around the world! Why? Because you'll learn important problem-solving and strategic thinking skills you can use throughout life-in games, in school and in jobs.

As you learn strategies, Challenge Levels for each game advance. Whether you're 8 or 88, these games will test your skills! If you need help, click on your Strategy Coach for an insightful tip. Your opponents are good, but you can be better. Strategy Challenges Collection 1-challenge the Game Masters and learn lessons that last a lifetime!

Learning Opportunities

Plan Ahead

Break Problems into Smaller Parts

Learn Problem-Solving Strategies to Use Every Day

Synthesize Information

Test Hypotheses

Predict Outcomes

Check out the 3 games from around the world and other special features in Strategy Challenges Collection 1!

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.

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:

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.

System Requirements:
PC: Windows 3.1, Windows 95 or later (Not compatible with Windows XP), 486, Pentium or better, 33 MHz or faster recommended, Hard drive with 5MB free, 8MB memory (RAM), Super VGA graphics, 640x480, 256 colors, Double-speed (2X) or faster CD-ROM drive, Windows-compatible sound card. Optional: Edmark TouchWindow?

MAC: System 7.0.1 or higher, 68040, 68030 (25 MHz or faster recommended), or PowerPC, 8 MB memory (RAM), 4200k unused, 13" monitor or larger, Double-speed (2X) or faster CD-ROM drive. Optional: Edmark TouchWindow.

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