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Super Solvers Gizmos & Gadgets (Jewel Case)
Studio : Learning Company
by Learning Company
Brand : The Learning Company
Platform : Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me
Publisher : Learning Company
Manufacturer Minimum Age : 7.0 Years
Manufacturer Maximum Age : 12.0 Years
Availability : Usually ships in 1-2 business days
EAN : 0798936820037
UPC : 798936820037
Avg. Customer Rating: (based on 9 reviews)
List Price : $29.95
Our Price : $0.89
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Develops an Understanding of Physical Science Principles [Ages 7 - 12]
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Solve puzzles to collect all the parts to build the best auto, air, and alternative energy vehicles.
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Over 260 puzzles and simulations help you understand the physical science principles
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Develops understanding of force, magnetism, electricity, gears, balance, energy sources and more
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Encourages hands-on experimentation. [Windows 95/98, Mac OS 7/8/9]
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Product Description |
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Morty Maxwell, the Master of Mischief, claims he can build the best auto, air, and alternative energy vehicles. You'll need to build the fastest vehicle and outrace him. But first you'll have to collect all the parts you need for your racing gizmo by solving science puzzles featuring everyday gadgets like wheelbarrows and wrenches, slides and scissors. Then it's off to the races. Over 260 puzzles and simulations help you understand the physical science principles found in everyday items. 8 puzzle types independently adjust to your skill level, so you can advance onto those you've mastered or continue working on those you find more difficult. Customization option allows you to select specific areas of focus and to track your progress. Fast-paced action, all-new character voices, and spoken help turn science into an exciting learning adventure. Educational Benefits: Builds a basic understanding of physical science principles. Science puzzles complement classroom science learning by developing children's understanding of force, magnetism, electricity, gears, balance, energy sources, and simple machines. Encourages hands-on experimentation. Onscreen simulations of science experiments give children immediate feedback on their work and, if necessary, encourage further experimentation. Creates awareness of science applications. Solving puzzles that demonstrate basic physical science concepts gives children the insight to apply that understanding to solving real-world problems. |
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Don't Purchase Gizmos and Gadgets |
I loaded this software on 4 different computers and it would not run. I believe it is because it a very old software and will not run on XP but I'm not sure.
In past years this has been a very reliable company (Broderbund) but if they are not going to support the software they should not be selling it. |
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Fun but windows 3.11 only! |
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This is fun, but i had to run dosbox with windows 3.11 installed then download video and sound drivers. Not that hard to do, but its a great game onces it playing! |
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WinXP can play Gizmos & Gadgets |
This has to be one of the hardest Win95 games to get to work under WinXP.
I did it on two different systems and had an extra twist on the second system.
First, I have not been able to get it to work running the ssgwin32.exe in the installed \Tclwin\ssgwincd directory.
Put the CD in the drive and find the ssgwincd.exe in the ssgwincd directory.
Right click on this file and select Properties and then the Compatibility tab. At a minimum, check the "Run in 256 colors" and "Run in 640x480 screen resolution" and select OK. I would go ahead and select "Run this program in compatibility mode for Windows 95" for good measure, but at least one of my tests seemed to indicate this is not absolutely necessary.
Now you are ready to try and run this executable. You will still get
a MIDI error in a window titled "The Learning Company", so don't panic: "The MIDI driver for your sound card could not be found. Make sure that the current sound card drivers are installed before restarting Gizmos & Gadgets! Consult you sound card is documentation for additional protection."
Just click the "Exit" button and it may play OK.
If not, then maybe you will get a window titled "Error" with the message "Error with WaveMixOpenWave". This is what afflicted my second system I tried. To fix this, find and rename the wavemix.ini file (i.e. wavemix.ini.bak) - mine was in \WINDOWS and rename the wavemix.dll (i.e. wavemix.dll.bak) - mine was in \WINDOWS\SYSTEM32. Keep in mind that may affect other existing programs, so you may want to make note of this for the future so you could reinstate these.
Then reboot your system and try running the ssgwincd.exe in the ssgwincd directory that we fixed earlier.
Good luck!
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Gizmos & Gadgets will not run on Win XP |
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Gizmos & Gadgets is a great game but I found it will not run on Windows XP due to the lack of MIDI functionality in XP. I have not been able to find a work around for this issue |
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GREAT!!! |
First of all it is for ages around 8-14 I would say. It is really nice and I play it every time I get a chance too! It makes learing so much fun and I think they should make more as one for xp also. It is so much fun I suggest you buy it today!
P.S. the music is nice too! |
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