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Blueprint 3D HD

Mindprint Rating

Tags

All Ages iOS App

Skills

Flexible Thinking Organization Abstract Reasoning Visual Discrimination Visual Motor Speed Spatial Perception

Mindprint Expert Review

Pros

  • Good 3D visual puzzle app that could be effective for a broad range of ability levels.
  • Includes 11 different themes so most students could find a category of interest.
  • Students are rewarded for speed, but can take as long as they want to be successful.

Considerations

  • Requires a reasonable amount of coordination and precision which could cause frustration.
  • Some students may find the game insufficiently exciting.
  • The military category uses pictures of weapons.

Mindprint Expert Review

This unique visual puzzle game can develop visual and spatial reasoning skills for students with a variety of interests. The app includes over 300 puzzles in themes ranging from animals to architecture to military and the option to use one's own pictures. Each puzzle requires students to rotate and manipulate the 3D images on the screen until they form the target object. The objects are all blueprint drawings, so students must focus on lines and objects rather than colors to guide them. They will need to manipulate the drawings with multiple fingers. The on-screen timer factors into the point value, but students can take as long as they need to solve a puzzle. A paid upgrade can be used for hints. Students of all levels of visual reasoning can effectively use this app, though some students may simply not find it sufficiently interesting and those with weaker skills could find it frustrating without support. Overall, a unique and good app to build visual skills but engagement factor will be variable for each student.

Fun

Engaging for the Mindprint recommended age range

  • Appropriate for a broad age range to use and enjoy
  • Subject matter and problems are relevant, interesting and authentic to students
  • Visually appealing to children in the target age range
  • Provides virtual rewards or incentives after meeting specified goals or objectives
  • Provides a "break activity" between academic problem sets
  • Offers ongoing, progressive challenge
  • Overall - Enjoyable. Given the option, students would choose this option

Easy to Use

Understandable for children in the Mindprint recommended age range

  • Has a free or trial version
  • Provides teaching guidance for adults to support the child and set appropriate goals
  • Provides an age-appropriate tutorial/first time users can work independently
  • Student should be able to use independently after first use
  • Has a multi-player option to foster in-person collaboration or cooperation
  • Multiple users can save a profile
  • Student graduates to the next level or topic only after meeting a benchmark
  • Can play without sound and not distract others
  • Students can save work between sessions
  • Can effectively understand and monitor student's progress (email report or in product)
  • Provides options to play in languages other than English/Good for ELL
  • Presents information in multiple formats (voice over, pictures and text, etc.)
  • Overall - Easy to use

Cognitive Concerns

May not be advisable for students with the following cognitive needs

  • Fine Motor Skills
    • Requires challenging finger movements, motor precision or physical manipulation
  • Self-regulation
    • Promotes purchases or upgrades to students
    • A player's success depends on speed

Manufacturer Description

AN ENTIRELY NEW GAMING EXPERIENCE

**USA TODAY: Rating: 4 stars (out of 4)
"In the crowded market of puzzle apps, Blueprint 3D HD shines for its uniqueness."

Magical 3D motion puzzle game
Never before seen gameplay
NEW: Create own 3-D puzzles for your friends.

• OVER 300 LEVELS OF PURE AMAZEMENT!
Each level begins with a mysterious clutter of seemingly chaotic dots and lines. Underneath all the chaos, however, lies a beautiful blueprint image waiting to be uncovered. It’s right there in front of you: Just drag your finger across the screen to rotate the figure, and all of a sudden you’ll notice that the lines start to make sense! Solve the puzzle by rotating the figure in all directions and on all planes until you hit the sweet spot. Once you’re there, the secret picture will reveal itself. Wait till you see this in action!

• 3-D Camera and Editor Feature
Take photos and easily convert them into amazing 3-D puzzles. Share your puzzles with friends.

• INCLUDES 11 THEMES AND FREE UPDATES!
Reveal hundreds of artistic images and amaze your friends with the magic of this app. Select your picture challenge from the following themes:

• ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK
Each theme comes with its own original music, but feel free switch to your favorite tracks in iTunes. Whatever your musical preference, this app is sure to deliver a delightfully artistic multimedia experience.

• TROPHY ROOM AND GAME CENTER
Earn trophies while you unlock new images, and add your prizes to your Blueprint 3D trophy room. Unlock GAME CENTER achievements and post the leading high score.

Feature Overview:

- Amazing 3D Motion Puzzle
- 3-D Camera and Editor
- Create and Share Levels
- Full Retina support for the new iPad
- More than 300 Levels
- 11 Theme Packs
- Smooth Graphics
- Original Soundtrack
- Trophy Room
- Game Center Support
- Global High Scores
- Game Center Achievements