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App reviews for puzzle games, ipad, self-direction

10 results
  • Review
    Flow Free: Bridges

    New version of puzzle game adds easy bridge twist.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    The Room

    Gorgeous, captivating puzzle game will draw you in.
    AGE
    11
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Flow Free

    Color puzzle game grabs grade-schoolers to grown-ups.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Scramble With Friends

    Addictive word game safer to play with your own friends.
    AGE
    14
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Globs

    Popular online color-matching puzzler makes a nice app.
    AGE
    6
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    U Connect

    Great way to test your finger's connection to your brain.
    AGE
    7
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Solitaire Chess by ThinkFun

    Logic puzzler great for a wide range of ages, skill levels.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Slice It!

    Tough but fun geometry puzzles for brainy players.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2010)
  • Review
    Isaac Newton's Gravity HD

    Trial version of game has great puzzle creator.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Android, iPad
    (App, 2010)
  • Review
    Collapse!

    Matching colored blocks is great puzzle app for young kids.
    AGE
    7
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2010)