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| Crazy Machines: The Wacky Contraptions Game Win/Mac | 
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| From: Viva Media
Category: Software
List Price: $19.99
Buy New: $11.49
You Save: $8.50 (43%)
New (12) Used (3) from $8.34
Avg. Customer Rating:  122 reviews
Sales Rank: 67
Format: Cd
Platforms: Mac Os X, Windows Xp
Media: Video Game
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 7.6 x 5.1 x 1.2
Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
MPN: 100722
UPC: 838639002283
EAN: 0838639002283
ASIN: B000B642OI
Release Date: October 1, 2005
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Condition: Software is in shrink wrapped condition
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| Customer Reviews:
 Can't get it installed! December 30, 2005
10 out of 16 found this review helpful
I am so frustrated! My son was so excited to get this game for Christmas and I couldn't install it eventhough my computer has all the requirements for it!! I thought it was defective so I returned it to Amazon.com for a replacement - which they did in a very timely manner - but the new CD gives me the same trouble! I also gave it to my son's dad to try to install on his computer and he was unsuccessfull as well!Anyone experienced this? Heeeeeeeeeeeeeeeelp! Please disregard the star rating since I haven't seen the game yet!
Too picky in some cases December 30, 2005
13 out of 13 found this review helpful
This game provides many good problem-solving exercises. My 14 and 16-year-old grandsons spent many hours with it, and (unintentionally) learned some basic physics in doing so.
There are some problems, however. Some of the solutions depend upon such exact placement of the items on the screen that your time is spent placing and re-placing the items instead of deciding on basic strategies to solve the problem. In at least one case a solution would not work, but when an item was taken out and then put back in what seemed to be exactly the same place, the solution worked.
None-the-less, this game is better than many of the mindless alternatives that clutter today's computers in the name of education.
A great disappointment December 28, 2005
17 out of 21 found this review helpful
I put this on my wish list, remembering the old "incredible machine" games and the like. This is a sad, pale imitation of them. The graphics are pretty, the physics simulation is good, but the puzzles are dreadful.
Many of them are so simple that anyone over the age of four can do them with little effort. Some others are just mind-bogglingly stupid that when you are done you'll be offended that anyone thought that was a puzzle.
The user interface is atrocious. Much of what you'll do is look (without manuals) how to place items, set them up, and every time you click the wrong thing the scorekeeper will penalize you for clicking wrong.
Avoid.
Buggy on a Macintosh December 28, 2005
8 out of 10 found this review helpful
The Mac OSX (G5 iMac) version of this game would not work with a wireless mouse (would not accept clicks), however our wired mouse worked (go figure)? We also found the software buggy and not as intuitive as we thougth it would be. Moreover, if you need technical support, it is all in German (where the program was seemingly developed). One can not find technical support or FAQs in English anywhere on the net. We were very dissapointed. Do not buy if you are a Macintosh user. Wait for an update that has been thoroughly tested!
 Educational, mentally challenging, positive, fun GIFTand toy! December 17, 2005
213 out of 252 found this review helpful
First, as a present, this is a great gift! Whatever computer your recipiant has, this will run on it, so no worries there. Next, it is positive and fun for any age, or even a whole family to play. I would have loved to play something like this with my dad when I was little, or even with my friends, or by myself. Soon, I am even going to put this on my laptop so I can play during free time on the go or at work, or with my students at lunch as I am a teacher. I am almost sure whoever you buy it for will like it as a gift once they get into it and they will thank you for it! ... Take care, and good luck shopping.
p.s. great game, great gift
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