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Number Raiders (Leapster)

common sense media says

Kids will love this twist on Space Invaders.


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What parents need to know

Parents need to know that this software contains only one game, but it is offered on three levels of difficulty. It helps kids with math facts by drilling number identification and two-digit addition and subtraction. It allows kids to play at their own level while competing against each other.

Educational value: Drills number identification and two-digit addition and subtraction.
Positive messages: Not applicable.
Violence & scariness: Players shoot asteroids in space.
Language: Not applicable.
Consumerism: Not applicable.

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What to talk about

Talk to your kids
Families can talk about why this game is so addictive. As an arcade game, Space Invaders has always been very popular; why has this game enjoyed such longevity? Also, parents may want to ask: Is this a good way to teach kids math? Do you see anything wrong with using video games as a teaching tool?

What's the story?

What's the story?

This math game for kids ages 4 to 7 mimics the classic Space Invaders arcade game. Kids answer math questions by shooting at numbered space rocks. The space rocks are arranged in rows that descend slowly. Players control a spaceship located below the rows of numbered space rocks.

If kids shoot the correct answer, all the space rocks in the row explode, leaving valuable space gems which, when shot down, earn points. If kids shoot the wrong rock, it falls down and may damage the spaceship. The game sorts the math into three levels of difficulty; the easiest level drills number identification and the hardest level tests two-digit addition and subtraction. Two players of differing abilities can compete for best score; each player can play on a level appropriate for his or her learning.

Is it any good?

Is it any good?
 

NUMBER RAIDERS is addictively fun, which is a good thing, because the longer kids play, the more math they practice. The downside? Since there's only one game, it's a little pricey at $18.

Game themes & details

Game Details
Available on: Leapster
Not available online
Genre: Educational
Developer: LeapFrog
Released on: February 28, 2006
Price: 18

This review was written by Jinny Gudmundsen
 
 

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