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| From: Viva Media
Category: Software
List Price: $19.99
Buy New: $10.49
You Save: $9.50 (48%)
New (15) Used (3) from $8.39
Avg. Customer Rating:  120 reviews
Sales Rank: 41
Format: Cd
Platforms: Mac Os X, Windows Xp
Media: Video Game
Batteries Included: No
Operating System: Windows XP
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 24 hours
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| Customer Reviews:
 Will Not Load Onto PC, Manufacturer No Help April 9, 2008
1 out of 4 found this review helpful
I had great expectation from this software for my boy, but apparently the product came defective. I tried to load it onto my two PCs, but it would not load onto either of them due to errors. I emailed the manufacturer about the problem, but received no response after two weeks. So, I had to send it back to Amazon.
 Fun and science March 24, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
My kids really enjoy this game. It is a good way to introduce them to Rube Goldberg machines. There is a free design mode as well as a series of puzzles where you have to link up a machine to make it work. Ages 8+
Great for any age February 14, 2008
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
I teach computer classes at an elementary and a Jr. High school. All grades from Kindergarten through 8th grade play Crazy Machines when I give them game time. Not only do I enjoy this games myself, my engineer husband enjoys it, too. This version comes with two games: an easier game for the younger kids and a harder version for the older kids and adults. Even when the children finally tire of the puzzles, they are willing to spend many more hours on building their own experiments. I love how the game encourages the children to think logically and stretch their minds in a new way.
Crazy Machines (PC Game) February 9, 2008
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
Good game, alot of fun and educational. Installed it on an XP home PC with no problems. My son loves to play it (sometimes with a little help from dad) I gave it 4 stars because the directions are not very good. I think it would really improve if either the directions were better or it provided better online hints. I had to search the internet to find out how to complete level 4 and it won't let you continue until you finish a task.
Lots of educational fun, but too many crashes February 8, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I bought this for my 12 year-old son hoping it would engage him and stimulate his problem-solving abilities. Surprise! It has. I didn't have too much hope, because he generally prefers the shooter games on his PlayStation and I was worried he wouldn't think this was "cool". But once I got him started, he liked it (especially once we figured out how to turn off the annoying "Professor") and returns to it without being prompted.
Only downside: if you play it for a while, you can expect a crash, at least that's been our experience on our new iMac with the Leopard OS. Otherwise, I'd rate it 5 stars.
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