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ON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age.
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Game reviews for ages 9, 10 & 16, learning potential, math

31 results

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  • Review
    Nancy Drew: Ghost of Thornton Hall

    Great haunted house mystery with challenging puzzles.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: Mac, Windows
    (Game, 2013)
  • Review
    MLB 2K13

    Mediocre baseball game resembles last year's title.
    AGE
    9
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
    (Game, 2013)
  • Review
    SimCity

    Exciting but technically flawed city-building simulation.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: Windows
    (Game, 2013)
  • Review
    Brain Age: Concentration Training

    Brain training game purports to help your working memory.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Nintendo 3DS
    (Game, 2013)
  • Review
    Mayan Mysteries

    Cartoony learning adventure about ancient Mayan culture.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    4
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    American Mensa Academy

    "Brain-training" mini-games cover math, reasoning, logic.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo Wii, Windows
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Harvest Moon 3D: A New Beginning

    Cute, open-ended farming series adds more customization.
    AGE
    9
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: Nintendo 3DS
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Smart As...

    Playful brain workout provides social media bragging rights.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: PlayStation Vita
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Nancy Drew: The Deadly Device

    Exciting mystery teaches about physics and electricity.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: Mac, Windows
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Style Savvy Trendsetters

    The focus is on looks, but business strategy makes the game.
    AGE
    9
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: Nintendo 3DS
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Rollercoaster Tycoon

    Revived version of classic amusement park sim is still fun.
    AGE
    9
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Nintendo 3DS
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Puzzler World 2012 3D

    1,200+ puzzle collection offers variety and challenge.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: Nintendo 3DS
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    NHL 13

    Fast, fun, and realistic hockey game shoots and scores.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Splice

    Fun but tricky puzzler provides players little guidance.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Mac, Windows
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Nancy Drew: Tomb of the Lost Queen

    Learn about ancient Egypt as you solve a mystery set in a lost tomb.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: Mac, Windows
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Carmen Sandiego Adventures in Math: The Great Gateway Grab

    Carmen Sandiego engages kids to use math to solve a mystery in this downloadable Wii game.
    AGE
    9
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Nintendo Wii
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Imagine Fashion Designer (3DS)

    This fun and creative style game for girls takes fashion beyond its superficial surface.
    AGE
    9
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: Nintendo 3DS
    (Game, 2011)
  • Review
    Monkey Tales: The Castle of Draconian

    With vampires inside old castles, kids practice math by playing an exciting adventure.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    5
    Platforms: Mac, Windows
    (Game, 2011)
  • Review
    Monkey Tales: The Abbey of Aviath

    Using 4th grade math facts is the key to winning this exciting adventure game.
    AGE
    9
     
    Learning
    5
    Platforms: Mac, Windows
    (Game, 2011)
  • Review
    Nancy Drew: Alibi in Ashes

    Solve Nancy's latest mystery with help from her friends.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: Windows
    (Game, 2011)
  • Review
    Drawn: Trail of Shadows

    Beautiful storybook adventure game incorporates puzzles and brainteasers.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Mac, Windows
    (Game, 2011)
  • Review
    Puzzler Mind Gym 3D

    Collection of mental challenges is hard but rewarding.
    AGE
    9
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: Nintendo 3DS
    (Game, 2011)
  • Review
    Portal 2

    Inventive and enjoyable spatial puzzler with mild violence.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: Mac, PlayStation 3, Windows, Xbox 360
    (Game, 2011)
  • Review
    Gamestar Mechanic

    For kids interested in game design, this is a great way to jump in.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    5
    Platforms: Mac, Windows
    (Game, 2010)
  • Review
    Style Savvy

    As boutique owners, players will find surprisingly rich business ed is served up with this game's stilettos.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: Nintendo DS, Nintendo DSi
    (Game, 2009)