Parents' Guide to Inventioneers Full Version

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By Debbie Gorrell , based on child development research. How do we rate?

age 9+

Excellent physics puzzler emphasizes engineering practices.

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What's It About?

INVENTIONEERS FULL VERSION offers kids the opportunity either to create their own inventions or build inventions to accomplish a given task. In Create mode, kids can add a username, create their own inventions, and share them with friends. In the other mode, kids are provided with a set of tools and helpers called "Inventioneers" that have special powers, such as the ability to blow, burn, or freeze objects. Kids must arrange the tools and helpers to create an invention that will accomplish a specific task. For example, in one task, kids are given a piece of cheese shaped like a ramp and an Inventioneer that can blow objects. Kids have to arrange them in such a way that will help a cat get blown gently out of a tree to fall safely in a basket below. When kids are ready to test their inventions, they push a play button. If they are unsuccessful, kids can redesign their inventions over and over, reinforcing the importance of trial and error. There are eight themed chapters of play, with several levels to complete within each chapter.

Is It Any Good?

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Inventioneers Full Version encourages kids to use important engineering practices while building strategic-thinking and problem-solving skills. Getting the inventions to work successfully is fun and addictive, and the challenges increase in difficulty as kids progress through the game. There is a lot of variety in the tools and special powers that are offered for each task, which keeps kids engaged. However, some of the tasks are incredibly difficult, even in the early stages of the game. Some additional hints could help avoid frustration among kids who struggle.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about everyday inventions that help accomplish tasks. Talk about what life would be like without these inventions.

  • Work with kids to build a 3-D model of one of their inventions, or have kids sketch the model and add to it.

  • Talk to kids about simple machines and their functions. Identify them when you see them in everyday life.

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