Join the twins as they challenge players to match
pictures in a critical thinking game.
The twins are the hosts in this matching game.
The program begins with simple matching pictures, then advances to matching the
pictures to answer picture problems such as equations, items with similarities
and finally sequences. No reading or hearing ability is required, each question
is pictoral.
Ohio Distinctive is a well-known publisher of affordable school educational
software. Most of their programs are fairly simple, consisting of question and
answer sessions, sometimes interspersed with an easy arcade game. The big plus
for schools here is the very low price range ($5-$10) and the low system
requirements. The quality of their products vary from mediocre to very good.
The Twins’ Challenge is an average game, being that it pretty much just
offers one type of activity, matching, but the critical thinking questions that
must be answered in the matches are a nice touch and offer good practice for
elementary children. Also, it’s only $5, and that’s a great deal for a teacher
on a budget.
Install: Easy
No installation as such is necessary.
Gameplay: 7
Simple, no frills gameplay with educational focus that is still fun to play.
Graphics: 6
Decent graphics, but not much animation.
Sound: N/A
No sound, but the program doesn’t need any.
Difficulty: 7
A good range of difficulty is offered, from very easy to fairly hard.
Concept: 6
It’s a matching game, albeit with some twists.
Overall: 6.5
Matching games have been done to death, but the logical thinking questions
add some depth to this program. The sequences at the highest levels are the best
logical exercises, and will require concentration to remember the pictures
flashing by. The low price and simple interface make this a good program for use
in a school setting.
