I Spy Spooky Mansion

Reviewed by Ronda Scantlin
Published by Scholastic

Age Group: Age 4 to 8, Age 8 and Up
Type: Puzzles/Memory, Thinking Games
Price: $30

PC version requires:
486 DX 66 MHz or faster, 640x480x256, 16 MB RAM, 10 MB HD, Windows 95/98, 4xCD-ROM, Sound Card

Mac version requires:
PowerPC 75 MHz or faster, System 7.5 or later, 640x480x256, 16 MB RAM, 10 MB HD, 4xCD-ROM

Description:

"Here is a riddle for you to solve...I spy a spider, a ghost, an old gravestone, three nails, and two yellow tails!" In Scholastic's new adventure - I Spy Spooky Mansion - your task is to listen to the riddle and hunt for the objects listed. There are ten creepy rooms to explore! Find objects and clues to the secret puzzle in the front hall, parlor, dining room, kitchen, upstairs hall, the attic, and other locations. You may need a flashlight in the attic or a magnifying glass to search for hidden clues. The riddles are designed to challenge the obvious and test your thinking and problem-solving skills. Solve all of the riddles to complete the secret message puzzle, which reveals clues to the way out of the house. So start solving those riddles and let the journey begin!

Features:

  • Includes 26 riddles in 13 riddle areas, with hundreds of objects to search and find;
  • Develops problem-solving, logical thinking, vocabulary, classifying and sorting, and visual discrimination skills;
  • Encourages creative thinking and imagination;
  • Provides immediate feedback after finding objects and solving riddles;
  • Scenes are often personalized with the child's name;
  • Utilizes an automatic save function when quitting the game;
  • Contains a parent's guide for ease of use.

Technical Aspects:

I Spy Spooky Mansion installed and ran quite smoothly without any problems. The graphics in this game are captivating, while the pictures and descriptions on the packaging and parent's guide are good representations of what to expect when playing the game.

Report and Conclusions:

You might be surprised at the clever disguise of many objects! Discover how the same concept can be represented in different ways. Words may sometimes have more than one meaning. The numerous riddles that are necessary to solve this mystery really challenge your thinking skills.

The mystery bins game requires you to determine how pairs of objects match. Will the objects match by first letter or do they rhyme? You must decide. In the "creepy collections" game, objects will flash on the screen and you must click only on those that belong in the collection. But be quick - or the objects will soon disappear! Finally, collect ingredients to make your own ghosts in the inventor's workshop and create your own I Spy riddles using hundreds of objects. These games and creations are challenging and entertaining additions to the primary task - finding your way out of the house!

The I Spy Spooky Mansion adventure is full of riddles, clues, games, and fun. If you enjoy the traditional hidden objects puzzles and other I Spy interactive games, you will be hauntingly hooked to I Spy Spooky Mansion!





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