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ON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age.
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Learning ratings
Best: Really engaging, excellent learning approach.
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Game reviews for magic and fantasy & book characters, math, thinking & reasoning

22 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
    SimCity

    Exciting but technically flawed city-building simulation.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: Windows
    (Game, 2013)
  • Review
    Nancy Drew: The Deadly Device

    Exciting mystery teaches about physics and electricity.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: Mac, Windows
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    The Testament of Sherlock Holmes

    Compelling but gory adventure for mature mystery lovers.
    AGE
    17
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: PlayStation 3, Windows, Xbox 360
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    LeapFrog Explorer Learning Game: Jake and the Never Land Pirates

    Games, treasure, and free exploration = swashbuckling fun.
    AGE
    4
     
    Learning
    5
    Platforms: LeapPad Explorer, LeapPad2, Leapster Explorer
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    VTech InnoTab Software - Brave

    Learning game based on movie has archery target shooting.
    AGE
    6
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: InnoTab, InnoTab 2
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    VTech InnoTab Software - Hello Kitty

    Sweet party with famous kitty brings learning and fun.
    AGE
    4
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: InnoTab, InnoTab 2
    (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
    Battleship

    Lackluster action game with some tactical elements.
    AGE
    14
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Diablo III

    Gruesome, gory RPG is best suited for adult players.
    AGE
    17
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: 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
    The Splatters

    Fun physics-based puzzler about flinging blobs of paint.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Xbox 360
    (Game, 2012)
  • 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 Museum of Anything

    Playing this exciting adventure has the added benefit of helping kids review 3rd Grade math.
    AGE
    8
     
    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
    Active Life: Magical Carnival

    Active gaming in a collection of fun fantasy settings.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Nintendo Wii
    (Game, 2011)
  • Review
    I Spy Castle

    Explore a castle by doing hidden object and other puzzles.
    AGE
    6
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: Nintendo DS
    (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
    Triple Town

    Social network "match-3" puzzler fun with or without paying.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Facebook, Google+
    (Game, 2011)
  • Review
    VTech MobiGo Software - Mickey Mouse Clubhouse

    Kids play math games with their favorite Disney mouse.
    AGE
    4
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: MobiGo, MobiGo 2
    (Game, 2010)
  • Review
    Wizard 101

    Magical MMO where kids learn to become wizards.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Windows
    (Game, 2008)
  • Review
    Fairy Godmother Tycoon

    Wacky fairytale biz sim lets kids conjure riches.
    AGE
    12
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Windows
    (Game, 2007)