Super Solvers: Gizmos & Gadgets!

December 31, 1993 The Learning Company The Learning Company
Platform Puzzle Racing
PC Mac DOS
About

Super Solvers: Gizmos & Gadgets is an educational science video game designed by The Learning Company. It is intended to teach children between the ages of 7 and 12 introductory mechanics, namely simple machines, magnets, basic electronics, and forms of energy.
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Game Info

Release Date December 31, 1993
Developer The Learning Company
Publisher The Learning Company
Game Modes Single player
Perspective Side view
Themes Educational