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I Spy Spooky Mansion Deluxe

(2004, Computer Software - Puzzle, Rated E, Play it on: Mac/Windows)
  • Is it age appropriate?

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

    5.0
  • Common Sense says

    Puzzles and treasure hunts are great fun.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 6 and Up

The good stuff

  • Educational value:

    Not an issue.
  • Messages:

    Not an issue.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence & scariness:

    Not an issue.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

This review of I Spy Spooky Mansion Deluxe was written by Jinny Gudmundsen

Parents need to know that this software expands the content found in the 1999 I Spy Spooky Mansion by adding treasure hunts and riddles.

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More on I Spy Spooky Mansion Deluxe

What’s the Story?

I SPY SPOOKY MANSION DELUXE expands by 50 percent the original content found in the 1999 release I Spy Spooky Mansion. This software features 39 I Spy-type puzzles and two fast-paced logic games that are presented in three treasure hunt-style adventures.

Puzzles challenge children to solve clever riddles and then find objects hidden in the crowded pictures. Kids may encounter riddles such as "a face with no eyes" where the answer in the picture is a clock. Players solve puzzles in order to find one of three ways out of the spooky mansion. The first time you enter, solving the puzzles reveals 15 pieces to a final clue that divulges the exit; the treasure hunts are different the next two times, as are the riddles for the puzzles.

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Is It Any Good?

This title is a winner because it combines two things kids love: I Spy puzzles and treasure hunts. The riddles challenge kids to think about the multiple definitions of a word, and the visual puzzles require careful study of details. The three different hunts give the software good replayability.

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Publisher’s Details

Released on 9/12/2004, price $20, not online enabled
ESRB rating: E

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  1. Adult Reviewer
    I rate this title on for age 6 and give it 4.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Educational
    • Safety isn't an issue
    • Easy to play

    A lot of fun for all ages.

    It's easy for adults to play, but still a lot of fun. The graphics are good, and the sound effects are neat.

  2. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Nebraska
    I rate this title on for age 5 and give it 4.0

    Great Computer Game!

    Kids will have a good time with this!

  3. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Florida
    I rate this title on for age 5 and give it 3.0

    a fun game

    educational and amusing...not a bad combination!

  4. Adult Reviewer
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    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 5.0

  5. Adult Reviewer
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    I rate this title on for age 11 and give it 5.0

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