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By Christy Matte
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Creative, unique matching puzzler entertains.
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Planets Puzzle - Game for Kids
What's It About?
PLANETS PUZZLE - GAME FOR KIDS is easy enough to figure out. You're given a set of creatures, each standing on a piece of land or water (e.g., grass, dirt, ice, etc.). You're also given a rotating planet with surface pieces missing and where you can only see a portion of the planet at a time. Your job is to place each creature in the appropriate spot on the planet by matching the ground with the gaps on the planet's surface. As the puzzles progress, they get more complex, and some levels are timed. Others have creatures straddling two different types of land. Later on, you'll need to slide or flip land on the planet to create spaces for the creatures you have to place. The first 10 levels are free, while the last 20 require an in-app purchase of $2.99. Every so often, you'll get a gift that will unlock a new creature (or set of creatures) for future levels.
Is It Any Good?
This is a delightfully unique puzzle game for kids that's entertaining while still holding some progressive challenge. Each creature makes a special sound or movement when placed correctly in the puzzle, and it's always fun to see what will happen. It's also exciting to get a present and unlock a new creature. Some kids may be bothered by the timed levels in Planets Puzzle - Game for Kids; they can be challenging to complete as the planet slowly spins. If there's one complaint, it's just that it doesn't go on longer and there's no way to interact with the planets or creatures beyond solving the puzzles. Younger kids may want to replay planets, while older kids will probably be done after one playthrough. Either way, it's a new twist on puzzles for kids, and even adults may find this matching game to be a fun diversion.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about habitats. Do the pieces in Planets Puzzle - Game for Kids seem to match real habitats? Why or why not?
Discuss learning with media. How do you like this app as compared with other apps you could play? If you had or have limited screen time, would you pick this app over other apps on your device? Why or why not?
Talk about puzzles. What kind of puzzles are there? What's your favorite kind? What do you think you learn or practice when you do a puzzle?
App Details
- Devices : iPhone , iPod Touch , iPad , Android
- Pricing structure : Free to try (10 levels for free; full unlock is $2.99)
- Release date : March 2, 2018
- Genre : Puzzle Games
- Topics : Animals ( Wild Animals )
- Version : 1.0.3
- Minimum software requirements : iOS 7.0 or later; Android 4.1 and up
- Last updated : September 30, 2025
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