Is this game like or the successor to The Incredible Machine Series? I remember playing The Incredible Machine when I was kid and loving the puzzles so much. I wanted to purchase the game and I was going to when I saw this series. Since this isn't the same company that developed and produced The Incredible Machine (in 2001 Sierra Entertainment took over), I wanted to know if this was a successor or just a bad rip off? Is this game like or the successor to The Incredible Machine Series? I remember playing The Incredible Machine when I was kid and loving the puzzles so much. I wanted to purchase the game and I was... » Read More Is this game like or the successor to The Incredible Machine Series? I remember playing The Incredible Machine when I was kid and loving the puzzles so much. I wanted to purchase the game and I was going to when I saw this series. Since this isn't the same company that developed and produced The Incredible Machine (in 2001 Sierra Entertainment took over), I wanted to know if this was a successor or just a bad rip off? « Show Less
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I recently got the game. Its fun and it keeps the same idea, but it doesnt have the same feel. Don't get me wrong I do enjoy the game, but I would definately prefer TIM over this game.
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My question exactly. I also really enjoyed The Incredible Machine games and would like to know if this is (1) a worthy successor (2) a blatant rip-off (3) a new twist on an oldie but goodie.
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There is a new game coming out called Crazy Machines 2 that's supposed to have improved graphics and physics this spring.
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I can't find the app in the App Store either. I see that the company Duo from Discovery Bay has been defunct since 2013. I bought mine over the summer, so it was still available up to that point. The cards were mostly used in a game where the kids scattered the cards, then the app would say which one to find and it would time you. The kids tried to beat the clock while the app showed short videos to correspond with each character. I would suggest returning it for a refund, but the iPad case is so cool. My son loves it almost as much as the app.
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Karen I am sorry that you have lost your host instructions. I do not own that game, I purchased it as a gift for someone else! Have you tried going to u-tube to see if the instructions for the game are possibly available. Good Luck with your search and enjoy the game!
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I dont know. It´s an old game. Please, do this questione to the factory game. But I think yes!
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definitely. the only real things that may feel the same is the overworld map being almost identical in a lot of areas and the overall playability. which isnt a bad thing. its very smooth and fun to play. the dungeons are all different. a lot of cool new puzzles and weapons etc. i think you'd have a lot of fun with this if you're a fan of the original.
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Nathan, While I don't have kids myself, I do have a 6 year old niece. With her as a reference, I have no doubt that the basic tile laying and boat moving mechanic of the game will be easy to pick up for a 6 year old. In my mind, I picture those toys that used to be in every doctor's office of my youth that had a jumble of multi-colored wires with different carved beads on them and youre task was to slide the beads up and down and zigzag and loop-de-loop to the other side of the table. That said, I think the addition of the sea monsters may be a more challenging concept to grasp. rolling dice of different colors, coordinating with icons, and potentially rearanging the tiles already laid to the board. These may take a little more advanced game-playing. I can easily see removing this part of the game and tailoring it for a while until the basics are mastered. Then working the monsters back in later on. I hope this helps. Good luck and game on! Best, Tony D.
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I would hold off on buying this game until they make a better version. I emailed the company the other day and the woman told me that they haven't finished the new version yet. she said it woulnt be finished till after the first of the year. so who knows when that will be.
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Because of the nature of the game and the fact that it comes with numerous stories (quests) it is VERY different from game to game. Each game the monster order (and depending on the number of players, the amount), the dungeon layout (and depending on quest, objectives), and potential traps will be different. I have played this game many times in 1-4 player games and it has not 1 time felt repetitive or stale. There are a few videos on YouTube of the game in action. I recommend watching some to get a feel for how it will randomize the different elements of game play.I hope that helps. Because of the nature of the game and the fact that it comes with numerous stories (quests) it is VERY different from game to game. Each game the monster order (and depending on the number of players, the amount), the dungeon layout (and depending on quest, objectives), and potential traps will be different. I have played this game many times in 1-4 player games and it has not 1 time felt repetitive or stale. There are a few videos on YouTube of the game in action. I recommend watching some to get a feel for how it will randomize the different elements of... » Read More Because of the nature of the game and the fact that it comes with numerous stories (quests) it is VERY different from game to game. Each game the monster order (and depending on the number of players, the amount), the dungeon layout (and depending on quest, objectives), and potential traps will be different. I have played this game many times in 1-4 player games and it has not 1 time felt repetitive or stale. There are a few videos on YouTube of the game in action. I recommend watching some to get a feel for how it will randomize the different elements of game play.I hope that helps. « Show Less
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I saw that review too. Sadly, it was probably here on Amazon. The ONE I bout was I think, $6 or something a few months ago? Now it is $12? It really isn't worth $12, but $4 or $6? You betcha. I want another but am not going to buy at this price - it's just not essential. (But is sure is fun!)
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Yes. I wondered why you asked that so I looked up the listing. No idea why the one image shows those plain playing pieces. Must have been an older version. It's a very fun game. Good for learning strategy.
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Geri, I have never played the second edition before, so I'm not really able to speak to that, but do want to say that the original is SO MUCH FUN!!! I would email the game company and ask them. Look forward to what you find out...
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I don't understand that - I just got this Scrabble game and a new laptop last November (2012), so it's not that old. Since I don't have the box that the game came in, is Encore the game manufacturer? If so, they probably have a newer version, but trust me the one that I bought from amazon works - I have a Dell laptop - not that it should make a difference.
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If you remember the old style game from the 80's and 90', it is like that. Side scrollers, racing, puzzles, sports and many others. I did not try them all but there are repeats of what I said in the former sentence. My 7 year old nephew enjoys it very much. Hope this helps.
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This game is a little complex. Each time you play it is completely different. I have played it at least 5 times and it has been different every time. In order to understand what I mean, this youtube video does a great job at explaining it as well as giving a few examples. I hope this helps your decision. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MINNKyE4fjs
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When we bought this game, a cd was included. It was advertised to have alternate endings, but there was only one. That was the case with the other one we bought at the same time, which was a fifties backyard barbeque theme. they both had cds. we had purchased a couple of similar games, by the same company, back in the eighties, and they came with a cassette. So I guess it depends on if you are buying one that is used from many years ago or a more current one. The title of the old one we had was something like pasta pistols and passion. Hope that helps!
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As far as I know this is the first level. I believe it is called the 'original' Perplexus and I assume the others came after it and are more sophisticated games for people who mastered the original and were looking for more challenges. I have given it to a 5 year old and 8 year old grand-child and both were very enthusiastic - and so were their parents!
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No my good friend, it is the same game as the 2001 release of The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker It is remastered in HD for the Wii U, with a new faster sail added, one slight control difference when it comes to aiming weapons, and selfies with the pictograph along with some other small things. It's a 10/10 and I do recommend. Happy shopping and stay loving the best game franchise ever!