Jatris
Latest update to this document: 04 December 2003
- AGE/GRADE
The grade/age level that this game would be helpful to people of all ages and grades.
EDUCATIONAL VALUE
There are a few reasons why this game can be considered educational. One of these reasons is that the game relies heavily on concentration, reactions time, and planning. These three things are very important in aiding in the learning process. If a child can't do these three tasks learning won't be easy or fun. This game is a great way to strengthen children’s skills in these areas. This game is also a game of strategy. To be able to finish this game you have to be able to plan out your next moves and accomplish your goal.
INSTRUCTIONS
The instructions for this game are very simple and easy to fallow. All you have to do is first click the link below which will bring you to the game. Once you get to the page with the game click the button "S" to start. Once it starts the pieces will start to fall and you have to try and and make rows with them. To move the pieces you use the left and right arrows and to flip then you use the up arrow. You can also make then fall faster by pressed the down button. The point of the game is to last as long as possible with out the pieces hitting the top of the game box. When you make a full row it will disappear and the other blocks will move down one level.
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Links
Link to Northern Michigan University
J. Edens: jedens@nmu.edu