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Children ages eight and up solve logic and critical thinking puzzles in Zoombinis: Mountain Rescue, as they save the little creatures and their neighbors the Boolies from a fierce storm. Nine puzzle games, each with three levels of difficulty, default to the easiest level with automatic advancement after an activity has been successfully completed three times. A practice mode offers a manual choice of any level in any order.<br><br>The full game mode requires gathering an initial rescue party of 16 Zoombinis, little round blue creatures who have distinguishing features such as eyes, noses, hairstyles, or shoes. Gameplay commences with three activities that focus on the sorting and logic skills needed to lead them across a river, through a pipe maze, and out of a trap. At least eight must get through safely to advance to the next set of activities. Lost Zoombinis go back to the original selection screen, and losing more than eight requires the player to restart the level.<br><br>The surviving Zoombinis select either an upper path (color sequencing activity) or lower path (maze with hidden traps and magnets) to reach the next rescue site. Through a series of activities and mini-games, gameplay continues until all nine activities and rescues are complete. Characters encountered include nasty Fleens and grouchy Norfs. After 400 Boolies are rescued through multiple plays, children are treated to a special surprise ending.