Luxor Amun Rising, I compete with my grandson

My grandson is 4 years old, and not only is a whiz at computer games, but has developed a sound understanding of the computer (except for spelling skills, which are coming more slowly). His parents, both engineers, use computers daily; so maybe it is no wonder grandpa, a plastics engineer, struggles to keep up. My Grandson introduced me to "Mumbo Jumbo" Luxor Amun Rising, which he found on the internet and bought with money he earned.

The game features strings of colored balls which race along varied paths on various levels. The object is to launch colored balls to create a series of 3 or more balls of the same color. When you get at least 3 in a row, that segment disappears. More balls keep coming, but if you can eliminate them all, you move to the next level. The game really develops your mouse skills and speed, as the strings of balls are constantly moving, speed and direction changes, and more balls keep flooding in, challenging your concentration. The weird music in the background follows the on screen action, and adds to the pressure!

The game is great for the younger kids, because it promotes color recognition and motor/ vision co ordination. Players set their own skill levels (beginner, intermediate or experienced), but the game adjusts somewhat, as your scores and skills improve. The game is great for us oldsters, too. My daughter in law, chief nuclear physicist in a teaching hospital, enjoys the challenges, as does Grandma, who almost never uses the computer. My 10 year old granddaughter plays with enthusiasm. My son, also a nuclear physicist, is the only one in the family that has gotten completely through. If it held his attention, it will hold yours, too.