I am not much of a game-player. I was first introduced to this game when I lived on the West Coast (I used to work for S.O.M.C. Software in San Diego, CA). I tend to take interest in things that spark a quiet interest. Something that helps me to slow down confusion, and organize my perspective. What I like about this game is that it is a quiet strategy game. It is a type of therapy for boosting concentration. I also liked the different mood settings screens and the music choices in particular. I used to take it to work with me to use on lunch break; until the job computer was upgraded to Windows XP (which uses NT components). It's just a wonderful game. I really wish it could work again.

The Bad

What I don't like is that the game comes only as an interactive. It is not something that you can install and go back to (e.g., Solitaire, Chess, Mine-sweep....) Also, when I upgraded my computer, about a month ago, to Windows XP, I could no longer use the game. Why? Have you ever thought of upgrading this game to work on Windows XP or NT?

The Bottom Line

I would describe this game as soothing and nonviolent. It helps one to concentrate and think. And although you are still using your mind, it can be identified more as undoing a problem rather than struggling with one. Breaking it down and conquering it, so to speak. When I worked for the S.O.M.C. Software company, I always recommended this game to adults and young children (not tots). I also described it as a "break from confusion." When I came back to the East Coast, I introduced it to my grandchildren (ages 3 & 4 at the time). They caught on quickly, and loved it! Not to mention, it kept them quiet because they were really, really concentrating and interested. I would still strongly recommend this game if it worked on Windows XP/NT.