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ON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age.
PAUSE: Know your child; some content may not be right for some kids.
OFF: Not age-appropriate for kids this age.
Learning ratings
Best: Really engaging, excellent learning approach.
Very Good: Engaging, very good learning approach.
Good: Pretty engaging, good learning approach.
Fair: Somewhat engaging, okay learning approach.
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Game reviews for ages 3, 5 & 13, learning potential, thinking & reasoning

33 results

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  • Review
    BattleBlock Theater

    Raucous co-op platformer with lots of cartoony death.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Xbox 360
    (Game, 2013)
  • Review
    Fire Emblem: Awakening

    Excellent strategy RPG skews older because characters die.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Nintendo 3DS
    (Game, 2013)
  • Review
    Endgame: Syria

    Political events play out in one-sided, provocative game.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Windows
    (Game, 2013)
  • Review
    Criminal Case

    Gruesome crime scenes become Facebook hidden-object puzzles.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Facebook
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    History: Legends of War: Patton

    World War II simulation focuses on history, strategy.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita, Windows, Xbox 360
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Bubble Guppies

    Cute but wordy preschool game has lots of activities.
    AGE
    3
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: Nintendo DS
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Lalaloopsy: Carnival of Friends

    Colorful platformer featuring collectible doll characters.
    AGE
    5
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo DS
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Fable: The Journey

    Fun fantasy actioner marred by troublesome motion controls.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Xbox 360
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    VTech InnoTab Software - Madagascar 3

    Join the circus and learn with familiar animal friends.
    AGE
    5
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: InnoTab, InnoTab 2
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Disney Princess: My Fairytale Adventure

    With five different princess adventures and great help built in, this is a perfect game to teach young girls how to play video games.
    AGE
    5
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Mac, Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo Wii, Windows
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Finding Nemo: Escape to the Big Blue Special Edition

    Polished mini-game collection is good fun for younger kids.
    AGE
    5
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo DS
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Rock Band Blitz

    Downloadable music game delivers simple, rhythmic fun.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Living Classics

    Fun puzzle game for young kids; too bad it's on Facebook.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Facebook
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Myst (Nintendo 3DS)

    While not new, Myst for Nintendo 3DS is fun, challenging.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Nintendo 3DS
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Outernauts

    Good monster-collecting game could eat up lots of your cash.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Facebook
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Jane Austen's Rogues & Romance

    Hidden object game puts wacky spin on classic novels.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Facebook
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Ruby Blast Adventures

    Arcade puzzle game prompts players to pay to get ahead.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Facebook
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Sesame Street: Elmo's Musical Monsterpiece

    Kids will shake, jump, and tilt while playing games that teach them about music.
    AGE
    3
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: Nintendo DS, Nintendo Wii
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Gravity Rush

    Quirky and fun gravity-shifting game has strong heroine.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: PlayStation Vita
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    LeapFrog Explorer Learning Game: Roly Poly 2: Treasure Hunt

    Simple and fun picnic prep reinforces math skills.
    AGE
    5
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: LeapPad Explorer, LeapPad2
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Xenoblade Chronicles

    Great adventure has themes best suited for teens and adults.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Nintendo Wii
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Silverlicious

    Sweet game teaches Pinkalicious fans how to platform-puzzle.
    AGE
    5
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Nintendo DS
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Marvel: Avengers Alliance

    Fun Facebook role-playing romp with superhero combat.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Facebook
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Trivial Pursuit: Bet You Know It

    New version of classic board game adds a fun twist.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Nintendo Wii
    (Game, 2011)
  • Review
    Triple Town

    Social network "match-3" puzzler fun with or without paying.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Facebook, Google+
    (Game, 2011)