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Game reviews for ages 8 & 11, editors' picks

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  • For the 3DS, a nifty set of puzzles plus a puzzle-creation area.

     
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    3
    Platforms: Nintendo 3DS
    (Game, 2012)
  • This party game has hilarious mini-games that will get you laughing, cooperating, and thinking.

     
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    3
    Platforms: Nintendo Wii U
    (Game, 2012)
  • This software package does a great job of instructing kids on how to make art in a no-fail environment.

     
    Learning
    5
    Platforms: Nintendo 3DS
    (Game, 2012)
  • Kids jump into the TV show to learn about animals in this new way of interacting with a Nat Geo show.

     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: Xbox 360
    (Game, 2012)
  • Kids can play a wildly creative platformer and then learn how to make their own games.

     
    Learning
    5
    Platforms: PlayStation Vita
    (Game, 2012)
  • This fantastic expansion to the top-rated Civilization V game adds religion into the historic mix.

     
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    5
    Platforms: Mac, Windows
    (Game, 2012)
  • This collection of 3-D puzzles is surprisingly entertaining as well as intellectually challenging.

     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Nintendo 3DS
    (Game, 2011)
  • Spectacular looking, this side-scrolling puzzler offers varied gameplay and the ability to play with friends.

     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Mac, Nintendo Wii U, PlayStation 3, Windows, Xbox 360
    (Game, 2011)
  • This computer game makes practicing 6th grade math fun.

     
    Learning
    5
    Platforms: Mac, Windows
    (Game, 2011)
  • Playing this exciting adventure has the added benefit of helping kids review 3rd Grade math.

     
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    5
    Platforms: Mac, Windows
    (Game, 2011)
  • This game offers a novel way of playing by controlling up to 10 characters at once.

     
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    Platforms: Nintendo DS, Nintendo DSi
    (Game, 2011)
  • Navigating mazes by tilting the 3DS is a unique way to play a video game.

     
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    (Game, 2011)
  • This inclusive fashion game celebrates all sizes and shapes of bodies.

     
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    Platforms: Windows
    (Game, 2011)
  • "Gleeks" will get a kick out of singing alongside their favorite characters and watching videos from the show.

     
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    Platforms: Nintendo Wii
    (Game, 2010)
  • This creative and wholly original platformer transports players to a world made almost entirely of colorful textiles.

     
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    Platforms: Nintendo Wii
    (Game, 2010)
  • Players learn a lot about real-world figures, as well as the effect of geo-political forces on world history.

     
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    4
    Platforms: Windows
    (Game, 2010)
  • Add a little mystery to your next family game night with this challenging, Clue-style "whodunit" everyone can play.

     
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    Platforms: Nintendo Wii
    (Game, 2010)
  • Instead of collecting and fighting monsters, players must become their friend -- and then have a blast racing with them.

     
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    Platforms: Nintendo DS, Nintendo DSi
    (Game, 2010)
  • Based on a popular book, this game promotes a you-go-girl message through fun and wholesome activities for young girls.

     
    Learning
    5
    Platforms: Nintendo DS, Nintendo DSi, Nintendo Wii
    (Game, 2010)
  • Downloadable zoo-builder provides hours of economical family fun with almost limitless match-three puzzles.

     
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    Platforms: Mac, Windows
    (Game, 2010)
  • Don't know much about biology? This free online game engages kids in the cool worlds of microbes and ecosystems.

     
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    5
    Platforms: Mac, Windows
    (Game, 2010)
  • Gamers adventure through fabulous puzzles, mazes, fantasy creatures, and more in order to aid Link and Zelda.

     
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    Platforms: Nintendo DS, Nintendo DSi
    (Game, 2009)
  • Floormat-controlled mini-games keep the party jumping, racing, skateboarding, skiing, and more.

     
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    Platforms: Nintendo Wii
    (Game, 2009)
  • You’ve got to love a game that teaches teamwork and uses a "hug" button when your character is afraid.

     
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    Platforms: Nintendo Wii
    (Game, 2009)
  • Cool secret-agent sim challenges kids to solve entwined mysteries. Nifty spy gadgets help players outwit adversaries.

     
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    Platforms: Nintendo Wii
    (Game, 2009)