| 1. Crazy Machines: The Wacky Contraptions Game | 
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From: Viva Media
October 01, 2005
Features:- Build imaginative machines in this creative and addictively fun brainteaser
- Turn cranks, rotate gears, pull levers, and more to build unique contraptions
- Solve more than 200 challenging puzzles; put your machines to work
- Physics engine with air-pressure, electricity, gravity, and particle effects
- Experiment with gears, robots, explosives, and more in your own virtual lab
This game has my 9 yr old challenged, occasionally frustrated, but overall very entertained. The professor is annoying, but so far the rest of the game is just great. It's the sort of game that requires thinking that can spill out into the real world--on the first day she played it we ended up talking about motors, generators and energy conversion.
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| 2. Learn to Play Chess with Fritz and Chesster |
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From: Viva Media
July 02, 2003
Features:- When the king and queen go on vacation, young Fritz is left in charge of the castle. As he explores his surroundings, he'll learn all about chess, from the basics to advanced strategies -- and so will you!
- Discover 7 great arcade-style games that introduce chess fundamentals and advanced concepts
- Fun characters like Fritz and Chesster make learning the game fun and interesting for children
- Also includes a one-year membership to playchess.com
- Is the item available or not, website issue confusing.
I was looking for a way to teach my 5 1/2 year old son more about chess. I had taught him how the pieces move, but since I never learned anything more than that (such as basic checkmates), I couldn't help. I considered Dinosaur Chess, but it seemed that the emphasis was more on teaching how the pieces move, and my son had mastered that. I was a little wary of buying Fritz and Chesster because it... more
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| 3. Where in the USA is Carmen Sandiego? (JC) | 
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From: The Learning Company
August 24, 2001
Features:- Expand your knowledge of U.S. geography, develope vocabulary and deductive reasoning skills, and practice map-reading
- Move through 8 levels from Gumshoe to Super Sleuth
- Includes 3,000 clues to help you on your search
- Classic American music from all 50 states and breathtaking photographs
- Spoken descriptions of each state by local residents
This game was great for our 8 year old grand daughter and we enjoy playing too... more
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| 4. Crazy Machines 2 | 
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From: Viva Media
April 15, 2008
Features:- Hundreds of all new levels to complete; new parts, new pieces, new contraptions
- Incredible 3d graphics with brand new effects
- Multiple solutions-play these challenging puzzles again and again
- Swap ideas with other members of the online community
- Trick out your own contraptions in free-style mode
game looks great, got if for christmas. Run the installer and it asks for a serial number, the quick start card says to print the manual after install, the install says to look at back of the manual "if" it asks for a serial code. So how do I look at the manual for the serial code if I have to install the game to get the serial code?!?! I have looked for a pdf on the disk or a txt file and... more
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| 5. Nancy Drew: Danger on Deception Island | 
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From: Her Interactive
October 03, 2003
Features:- An unknown assailant has vandalized the whale-watching boat owned by Nancy's host, Katie Firestone. Nancy will explore Snake Horse Harbor to uncover the truth to this new mystery!
- Use Nancy's new cellular phone & GPS system to collect clues and chart a course at sea
- Uncover clues and interact with townsfolk, as you study the strange threat in the rolling fog
- Click on the Second Chance option to avoid making mistakes
- Go kayaking in crystal clear waters and shadowy sea caves, and figure out if this crime is related to the orca whale that's been spotted in the harbor
Well this was the first Nancy Drew game that I ever got and I was about oh 10 when I got it. After about 20 minutes of playing it I loved it. ^_^
Graphics: The graphics are not as good as the newer games but that happens with every game, but back to this game. It has some rough areas every here and there and sometimes may leave an after image but it doesn't happen very often. over all... more
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| 6. Math Missions: The Amazing Arcade Adventure Grades 3-5 |
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From: Scholastic
June 23, 2003
Features:- Solve real-world math challenges to make uniquely entertaining stores successful again
- 15 math activities and 10 math missions; 3 complete grades of math
- Arcade with 7 games to play; earn money to open your own arcade
- 3 levels of play automatically adjust according to your child¿s progress
- Automated personal education tutor; progress report
We had Math Mission K-2 and my son loved it and showed improvement on his math. When he out grew it I got Grade 3-5. He likes the reward system of winning credits for games... more
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| 7. Putt-Putt Saves the Zoo | 
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From: Humongous
Features:- Putt-Putt and his dog Pep visit the zoo and find that six baby animals are missing! Kids will use their thinking & puzzle-solving skills to find them.
- Simple point-and-click mouse navigation makes it easy to take Putt-Putt on his adventures
- Help Putt-Putt track down the things he needs - toolboxes, rope, hot chocolate and more
- Work with Pep to use these new items as a way to lure the baby animals home
- Fun music videos and mini-games keep things lively
I was looking for computer games my great grandchildren could play. It took a couple of times for the 5yr.old child to finish the complete game. He needed very little help once he undertood the game. I like the game because it makes him think and use his brain to figure out how to get Putt-Putt where he needs to go and how and what he needs to save the animals. This game was purchased on Amazon for... more
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| 8. Crazy Machines 1.5 |
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From: Viva Media
May 10, 2007
Features:- Get ready for explosive action and building fun with this brain-teazing puzzle game
- Create zany "Rube Goldberg" devices using 100 awesome and wacky parts
- Go crazy with over 200 brand-new gizmo-twistin' levels
- Enjoy all-new elements, music, backgrounds, and more
- Start off in the Inventor's Training Camp to sharpen your skills
Our Grandson up in Rhode Island started with Crazy Machines 1 when he was four and a half years old. He loved it so much that I purchased Crazy Machines 1.5 for him. His father uses it as a reward. If he is good he gets more time on the computer with his CMs. Example; if he gets up on time & dressed he'll get to play until it's time to leave for nursery school. He had gone through all of his... more
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| 9. I Spy Fantasy [Old Version] |
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From: Topics Entertainment
September 27, 2003
Features:- Explore fantasy worlds and engage your brain
- Three fantasy worlds: Undersea, Outer Space, and Dragon's Lair
- Nine different adventures with 54 I SPY riddles
- Designed for kids age 6-10; For 1 player
- Technical Support no longer provided by Manufacturer
My boys (4 & 6) play this as a twosome and I"ve come home to find a crowd of kids gathered around the computer all playing it together. These games are also a great way for family time. Like this one. Like Treasure Hunt too... more
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| 10. Nancy Drew: Curse of Blackmoor Manor |
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From: Her Interactive
October 01, 2004
Features:- Over 25 hours of spellbinding game play
- Enhanced challenges with two difficulty settings
- Suspects move, sleep and interact according to game time schedules
- Forgiving ""Second Chance" option erases blunders and rookie mistakes
- Play alone or with friends and family
This is a great Nancy Drew game, but because it creeped me out a lot, I haven't finished the game yet! I won't spoil any of the exciting and suspenseful parts of the game, but let's just say it was creepy and a little weird. It was still very fun, and I loved to play it. You probably don't want to give this game to a child younger than ten. Trust me!... more
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