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Backyard Basketball 2007

(2007, Video Games - Sports, Rated E, Play it on: PlayStation 2)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 5, age appropriate for kids over 6; suggested age 6.
  • Is it any good?

    4.0
  • Common Sense says

    Fun way to crash the boards with pros as kids.

updated 07.04.08

Why We Rated This on for Ages 6 and Up

The good stuff

  • Educational value:

    Kids will pick up some basketball strategy.
  • Messages:

    You manage of team of kids. The Backyard Kids are both girls and boys and represent all races.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence & scariness :

    Not an issue.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

    Pro athletes are represented as kids and the NBA logos are used for teams.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Backyard Basketball 2007

Parents need to know that this game is a great way to introduce kids to playing sports in video games. The controls are particularly easy, making it a good fit for children ages 6 to 10. As kids select their team to manage, they can choose kid versions of pro athletes including Paul Pierce, Shaquille O'Neal, Allen Iverson, Tracy McGrady, and Yao Ming.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about how you think the pro athletes look as kids here. Do these depictions seem accurate? How do you go about selecting players for your team? Since the game allows you to design your own player, what skills do you look for most: shooting, speed, defense, quickness, or ball handling?
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  1. Kid Reviewer
    Age 11
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    Lives in Arkansas
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    it's a great game and i love it

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    Age 8
    Lives in Oklahoma
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 5.0

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    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

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