This is a
3 CD-ROM Set!
Harness the power of nature's forces, and save the
world with science!
PRODUCT INFORMATION
Masters of the
Elements is a 3D animated adventure that begins with a journey
to
a faraway land high in the mountains. Here players will encounter six
Masters of
the Elements. The six Masters of the Elements live together in
the Castle
of Infinity, and they have the combined power to control time, gravity,
electricity, warmth, light, and chance. Physicus is filled with
numerous
interactive learning experiences that teach the physics of electricity,
optics,
heat, sound, or mechanics. These science instructions are by themselves
fun to
work with, as you learn the scientific principles that are then well
integrated
into the game. As you learn the science in the game, this information
then will
come in handy in order to solve the many puzzles in the game.
PRODUCT
TITLES INCLUDED
Masters
of the Elements
In
a faraway land somewhere high in the mountains, live the Masters of the
Elements who control Time, Gravity, Electricity, Warmth, Light and
Chance.
But the forces of nature have been thrown off balance. It's up to you
to help
the Masters of Elements win back their powers. To do this, you have to
solve
challenging puzzles and carry out awkward experiments. You'll need
brains,
endurance and skill.
- Prove your skills in tricky games
- Participate in intricate experiments
- Help the Masters of Elements get their
powers back
The
game offers a unique combination of excitement, puzzles and educational
elements set in the surroundings of a fairy-tale. The game reacts to
you, you
react to the game – real interactivity! You can experiment with several
principles of physics while you play! Mouse skills alone will not
suffice, you’ll
need your brain too. The five rooms in the castle and the Master’s
garden
contain the following educational and exciting "reality games".
Room of Gravity
- game of skill: skittle-juggling
- game of skill: balancing a hobbyhorse
and a pencil exploring gravity with the aid of a seesaw, a crane which
lifts heavy balls and a plane powered by an elastic band
Room of Warmth
- game of skill: lighting a gas cooker
with matches
- game of skill: making pancakes with the
aid of a balloon, learning how hot air rises
Room of Time
- game of skill: reaction game with
falling logs
- synchronization of time and distance
with a railway train and a barrier which can be controlled by a
dripping tap
- game about biological time using the
example of a plant’s growth
Room of Electricity
- game of skill with electricity
- set a train and a lift in motion by
connecting electrical circuits
- learn about the conduction of electrical
power
Room of Light
- game of skill: catching fireflies and a
bad-tempered bat
- learn about the reflection of light and
linear multiplication of light beams
- learn about the reflection of light by
mirrors
Garden of Chance
- game of chance with dice
- application of skills acquired in the
rooms
Physicus
A meteorite has crashed into your planet, causing it to stop rotating
around its
axis. One half of the planet begins to freeze over, while unbearable
heat
scorches the other half. There is only one solution. You must figure
out a way
to set your planet rotating again. Wander stunning virtual environments
to
collect the clues that will unlock the mysteries of Physicus. You
are the
last hope. You must save the planet!
Science
of Electricity
- Understand how electrical circuits,
current, strength, voltage, generators, and electrical power are
interrelated.
Mechanics
- Play and learn about Newton's law of
motion.
Optics
- Find out about light and shadow lenses
and colors, and lots more!
Acoustics
- Learn everything about sound waves,
oscillations, and the human ear.
Science
of Heat
- What are aggregation states? And
why does a hot air balloon actually fly?
Product Reviews
"A fascinating Myst-style adventure...The puzzles are quite ingenious,
the
interface is exquisite."
- Game Chronicles
"A compelling, well-designed game. Kudos to Tivola for putting it all
together in an attractive package, at a good price."
- Boston Sunday Herald
"This Myst-style game has riddles and gorgeous graphics that...adults
will
enjoy."
- PC Magazine
Requirements
- Windows
- Windows 95, 98 or NT (not XP compatible)
- Pentium PC 133 MHz processor
- 32 MB of RAM
- SVGA graphics card
- Sound Card
- 8X speed CD-ROM drive.
Requirements -
Macintosh
- Power
PC 166 MHz processor
- System
7.5 (not OS X compatible)
- 16
MB of RAM
- 32768
colors
- 8X
CD-ROM drive
- Sound Card
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