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ON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age.
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Best: Really engaging, excellent learning approach.
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App reviews for simulation games, social studies

5 results
  • Review
    Plague Inc.

    Slow & steady kills the (human) race in disease-design app.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: iPhone, Android, iPod Touch, iPad, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Pandemic 2.5

    Aim is to kill off humans with disease in slow, passive app.
    AGE
    14
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    The Oregon Trail: American Settler

    Frontier building sim a fun, entertainment-focused sequel.
    AGE
    9
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Virtual City

    Robust building sim doesn't get bogged down in details.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: iPhone, Android, iPod Touch, iPad, Nook HD, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Game Dev Story

    Hidden instructions hamper fun in video-game company sim.
    AGE
    9
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: iPhone, Android, iPod Touch, iPad
    (App, 2010)