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App reviews for puzzle games, science

36 results
  • Review
    Geared 2!

    Solve puzzles by connecting parts to make them all spin.
    AGE
    9
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Burn the Rope

    Fun, original puzzler challenges you to play with fire.
    AGE
    9
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    World of Goo

    Great physics puzzler works well with touch interface.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Nook HD
    (App, 2010)
  • Review
    Cover Orange HD

    Colorful puzzle game offers physics-based fun.
    AGE
    9
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: iPad
    (App, 2010)
  • Review
    Trainyard

    Route trains to correct stations in this innovative stumper.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2010)
  • Review
    SpongeBob Marbles & Slides

    Fun and varied physics puzzler set in Bikini Bottom.
    AGE
    6
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire, Nook HD
    (App, 2010)
  • Review
    Cut the Rope

    Fun physics-based puzzler with adorable mascot.
    AGE
    7
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2010)
  • Review
    Isaac Newton's Gravity HD

    Trial version of game has great puzzle creator.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Android, iPad
    (App, 2010)
  • Review
    Osmos

    Brilliant, Zen-like puzzler requires patience to appreciate.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2010)
  • Review
    Finger Physics

    Fun, imaginative gameplay based on real science.
    AGE
    7
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2010)
  • Review
    Angry Birds

    Popular knock-down-blocks app pits birds against pigs.
    AGE
    7
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2010)