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App reviews for ages 7, 9 & 12, puzzle games

74 results
  • Review
    Cordy 2

    Bright, engaging platformer with notable in-app purchases.
    AGE
    7
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2013)
  • Review
    4 Pics 1 Word

    Catchy one-player guessing game has an addictive quality.
    AGE
    12
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2013)
  • Review
    Cut the Rope: Time Travel

    Charming Om Nom returns, better than ever.
    AGE
    7
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2013)
  • Review
    Alchemy ~ Genetics

    Kids create crazy animal combos in fun but repetitive app.
    AGE
    9
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Android, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2013)
  • Review
    Angry Birds Star Wars

    Familiar brands combine in smart way, ramping up fun factor.
    AGE
    7
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire, Nook HD
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Bad Piggies

    Angry Birds pigs star in challenging, captivating puzzles.
    AGE
    7
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Hidden Objects: Gardens of Time

    Hidden objects and sim combine for fun, social game.
    AGE
    9
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Amazing Alex

    Angry Birds maker follows up with clever brainteaser.
    AGE
    7
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    100 Floors

    Brainteasers to challenge even the most serious puzzle fans.
    AGE
    9
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Dooors - room escape game -

    Entertaining but tricky; best for serious puzzle fans.
    AGE
    9
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Angry Birds Space

    Sequel introduces new levels that have gravitational pull.
    AGE
    7
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Royal Trouble: Hidden Adventures HD

    Hidden-object adventure protagonists show value of teamwork.
    AGE
    9
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: iPad
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    the Sheeps HD

    Challenging puzzle-platform app best for kids with patience.
    AGE
    9
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: iPad
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Square Wars

    Iffy ads in free pencil-and-paper classic; try paid version.
    AGE
    9
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: Android, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Amazing Breaker

    Angry Birds-like play, with spooky targets, scary bombs.
    AGE
    9
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Aiko Island

    Block-popping puzzler steps outside the mold of other physics-based apps.
    AGE
    7
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    To-Fu 2

    Sequel to puzzler even more captivating than original.
    AGE
    7
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Machinarium

    Challenging robot adventure surprises with touching story.
    AGE
    12
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Get Outta My Galaxy! HD

    Fun but repetitive app stars cartoonishly violent alien.
    AGE
    9
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Cut the Rope: Experiments

    Fantastic follow-up to excellent puzzle app with new levels.
    AGE
    7
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Refraction

    Brain-bending laser game will appeal to serious puzzle fans.
    AGE
    9
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: Android
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Firefly Hero

    Catch stars using logic in this fun and addictive app.
    AGE
    7
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Bored Grizzly Tangram HD

    Great version of tile game has 147 free puzzles ... and ads.
    AGE
    7
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Kona's Crate

    Simple puzzle game is fun but can get repetitive.
    AGE
    7
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    To-Fu: The Trials of Chi HD

    Puzzler has a unique star and fun but repetitive gameplay.
    AGE
    7
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: iPad
    (App, 2011)