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BrainRush

(Rated TV-G, Game shows, Starring Lamorne Morris, Sarah Karges, Where to watch: Cartoon Network)

  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 3, age appropriate for kids over 5; suggested age 6.

  • Is it any good?

    4.0

  • Common Sense says

    Kid-friendly contest puts exciting twist on game shows.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 6 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Contestants must focus on trivia quizzes and other brain teasers while they ride roller coasters, so there’s a good amount of mental challenge to the games. The winner must weigh greed against security when he’s offered the chance to double his earnings in the bonus round. All competitors leave the show with some money, and all of the kids are good sports about the contest.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence & scariness:

    Some of the roller coasters are a little intense.

  • Sexy stuff:

    Not an issue.

  • Language:

    Not an issue.

  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About BrainRush

Parents need to know that this show's kid-friendly content makes it a good introduction to game shows for young viewers. Kids will enjoy playing along with the contestants as they answer a series of questions and complete other challenges while riding roller coasters, and parents can rest assured that there's little competitive edge among the participants, all of whom get to keep the money they earn regardless of when they're eliminated. The show does allow the winner to gamble his prize in a bonus round, raising the issue of how greed plays a role even in game shows marketed for kids.

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  1. Kid Reviewer Age 10
    espeon99
    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Educational
    • Positive messages

    brainrush is real educational.

    i think it's educational because you have to figure out and listen while on a real roller coaster.

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  2. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    A Glambert
    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Educational

    Perfect Game Show For Children!

    Children have been lacking a game show as perfect as BrainRush. Not only entertaining, BrainRush is extremely educational. I love this show!

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  3. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    A Glambert
    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Educational

    Perfect Game Show For Children!

    Children have been lacking a game show as perfect as BrainRush. Not only entertaining, BrainRush is extremely educational. I love this show!

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  4. Teen Reviewer Age 17
    chartergirl
    Lives in Massachusetts
    I rate this title on for age 6 and give it 4.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Educational
    • Positive messages

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  5. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    kat4554
    I rate this title on for age 5 and give it 4.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Educational

    Fun educational show!

    I love this show when I watch it I usally try t answer the questions to see how many I can get right. I am always learinig something new and so are my younger siblings, which is great!

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