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MySims Agents (Wii)
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MySims Agents (Wii)

Why We Recommend It

Cool secret-agent sim challenges kids to solve entwined mysteries. Nifty spy gadgets help players outwit adversaries.

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Scene It? Bright Lights, Big Screen (Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii, PlayStation 3)
Parents Need to Know...

that this fun, engaging party quiz game uses video clips from real Hollywood films. These scenes are often from R-rated movies and, while they don't show R-rated material, they still feature language, humor, violence, and themes that many ... read more

Age 15+
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Buzz! Quiz World (PlayStation 3)
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that Buzz! Quiz World is a straightforward trivia game for one to eight players filled with general knowledge questions suitable for teens and up. It features mild violence in the form of exploding bombs that cover contestants in soot, ... read more

Age 13+
Buzz! Quiz World
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Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader? Make the Grade (PlayStation 2, Windows, Nintendo DS, Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii)
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that this is a game based on the television show of the same name. Kids will learn academic facts by playing this game, and it's the type of game you can play together in front of the same PC or TV. This game offers good, clean family fun. read more

Age 8+
Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader? Make the Grade
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Scene It? Box Office Smash! (Xbox 360)
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that Scene It? Box Office Smash! is the second in a series of video games based on the popular DVD party game Scene It?, and that it features dozens of clips from popular films. While the game's makers have taken care not to include any ... read more

Age 13+
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Disney Think Fast (PlayStation 2, Nintendo Wii)
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that while this trivia game is fun, it is about all things Disney. Playing a round, even in the single player mode, can take a half hour to play. It's closer to an hour when four people play. Some of the film clips shown have mild cartoon ... read more

Age 6+
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Wits & Wagers (Xbox 360)
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that this game is based on the award-winning trivia board game of the same name. The questions are safe for the ears and eyes of younger players, and kids even stand a decent chance at beating older, more educated competitors, thanks to ... read more

Age 12+
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Buzz! The Hollywood Quiz (PlayStation 2)
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that this is a movie trivia game that shows stills and clips from a wide variety of films and that a healthy interest in movies on behalf of the player is assumed. Also be aware that included among the films referenced in the game are ... read more

Age 13+
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Scene It? Lights, Camera, Action (Xbox 360)
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that this game is based on the Scene It? brand of DVD-based board games. While several editions of that version are appropriate for younger children, this video game isn't. It features clips from movies geared for older audiences that ... read more

Age 13+
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Buzz! The Mega Quiz (PlayStation 2)
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that this game draws inspiration from television quiz shows and that, much like watching an episode of Jeopardy, you may learn a thing or two while playing. However, unlike Jeopardy's charming Alex Trebek, this host issues playful verbal ... read more

Age 10+
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Game Wave (Game Wave)
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that buying this system is the same as buying a new DVD player, but with one difference: The system has four unique remote controllers that allow families to play trivia games by competing head-to-head. This is a good fit for families ... read more

Age 10+
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Eco-Rangers: Animal Kingdom DVD Game (Plug and Play TV games)
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that this fun DVD game features more than 250 high-quality videos about animals and their habitats. While it does not have a two-person mode, friends and family will enjoy the trivia-question format and can join in helping kids to solve ... read more

Age 6+
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Madagascar Animal Trivia DVD Game (Plug and Play TV games)
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that this trivia game makes it easy for adults and kids to play together by providing different difficulty levels for each player. The zany characters from Madagascar add to the fun. read more

Age 6+
Madagascar Animal Trivia DVD Game
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that these special trivia games use technology that allows kids and their parents to compete on a level playing field. Each player starts on different levels depending on age, and the difficulty of the questions continues to adjust during ... read more

Age 6+
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