This gaming format was completely new to me. I have never experience anything like this. It was very interesting yet frustrating. First, I keep wondering if I am not doing enough. All you seem to be able to do is go in specific directions. However, I did discover that I was able to pick up leaves and kick things. Doing these activities seemed to have no purpose. I walked through the forests until I could go no further. I found several clearings and made it to the canyon. I was able to climb up and down it and managed to find the end of the rainbow. (Too bad there was no pot of gold.) I was trapped in the canyon so I climbed back up and found my way to the house. I think I walked around the house and found that there was a window ajar which peaked my interest but could not get in the house.
Not having experience with this type of game, feeling I might be unaware of some of the needed language, and not knowing what my purpose or goal was left me feeling frustrated. Nevertheless, my curiosity was aroused. I kept expecting to find something important or at least wanted to.
I really like how this game engages your imagination. You start to picture the scene in your head. It's just like reading the book instead of going to see the movie. I love the idea of using this kind of format with younger students. It would address so many important skills - reading, map skills, directionality, imagination, as well as problem solving. Love the idea of this.
I decided to explore more and went to youtube and discovered that you can give more commands than I thought. I tried to open things, but it did not like my wording. I never thought about climbing a tree and other things. I look forward to going back on and trying again.
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