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Recommendations needed for kids games

kathys.clown14 — Sat, 28 Feb 2015 10:16:34 GMT

I have bought a tablet for a 5 year old. I'm struggling to find games that would be appropraite for her and a 2 year old.

It's a generic tablet running an android os.

The 5 year old starts school next year.

I would like some educational games that will help her with numbers, colours, letters etc, but also some fun games. Her mum doesn't have a tablet or computer so the kids haven't really been exposed to this technology.

Any suggestions on what would Ikeep a toddler and preschooler amused ?

Re: Recommendations needed for kids games

kathys.clown14 — Sat, 28 Feb 2015 11:31:24 GMT

What do your small children/grandchildren like to play when they get hold of your ipad?

Re: Recommendations needed for kids games

Anonymous — Sat, 28 Feb 2015 11:42:29 GMT

no idea but would these help

https://www.commonsensemedia.org/guide/best-first-kids-apps

http://www.raisesmartkid.com/1-to-3-years-old/3-articles/56-best-educational-apps-for-toddlers-and-babies

http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/test-centre/google-android/3464905/42-best-kids-apps-2015-best-apps-for-children/

Re: Recommendations needed for kids games

kathys.clown14 — Sat, 28 Feb 2015 12:00:54 GMT

thank you . I have looked at some of those.

Re: Recommendations needed for kids games

softail-joanie — Sat, 28 Feb 2015 15:18:27 GMT

Give them a Playstation One with the following games

1- WWF Smackdown

2- WCW Mayhem

3- ECW Hardcore Revolution

4- Colony Wars

5- Star Trek Invasion

6- Nascar Rumble

7- Nascar Thunder 2003

8- IHRA Drag Racing

9- VR Sports Powerboat Racing

10- Test Drive 5

11- Test Drive Off Road 3

12- Driver

13- Driver 2

that should keep them bust for at least three years, then give them a PS-3 with the game

14- GTA 5 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=na5Ecc5isdE&list=PL_XqGBfpM20gb-m5ZElQbvH7r1owK3zTF

One of the most anticipated games of the year for people is finally here! I'd like to thank those of you who will be watching this play-through in whole or full, because I know a lot of people will be doing this. I also strongly suggest if you wish to avoid spoilers to avoid the comments section. With all that said, I hope you enjoy this series as much as I probably will!

Re: Recommendations needed for kids games

softail-joanie — Sat, 28 Feb 2015 15:42:19 GMT

that should keep them ~~bust~~ busy for at least three years .... sorry, miss type

heres another great game You will need to find a Nintendo 64 game system, and the expantion pak.

Perfect Dark- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lVM3pEMubUU

Do not get the one for the xBox, it's not the same game, it's no where near as good ...

Re: Recommendations needed for kids games

lyne-flyn — Sat, 28 Feb 2015 22:40:46 GMT

@softail-joanie wrote:
Give them a Playstation One with the following games

1- WWF Smackdown
2- WCW Mayhem
3- ECW Hardcore Revolution
4- Colony Wars
5- Star Trek Invasion
6- Nascar Rumble
7- Nascar Thunder 2003
8- IHRA Drag Racing
9- VR Sports Powerboat Racing
10- Test Drive 5
11- Test Drive Off Road 3
12- Driver
13- Driver 2

that should keep them bust for at least three years, then give them a PS-3 with the game

14- GTA 5 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=na5Ecc5isdE&list=PL_XqGBfpM20gb-m5ZElQbvH7r1owK3zTF

One of the most anticipated games of the year for people is finally here! I'd like to thank those of you who will be watching this play-through in whole or full, because I know a lot of people will be doing this. I also strongly suggest if you wish to avoid spoilers to avoid the comments section. With all that said, I hope you enjoy this series as much as I probably will!

I hope you are not serious with these recommendations...the child in question is only 5 years old.

As for GTA5...it has been withdrawn from sale in Australia and is also 18+

Re: Recommendations needed for kids games

lyne-flyn — Sat, 28 Feb 2015 22:43:27 GMT

@kathys.clown14 wrote:
What do your small children/grandchildren like to play when they get hold of your ipad?

Kid's Zone is one my grandson uses often..it is very good, non violent and has heaps of eductaional content as well as games.

You can get it in the app store on your ipad.

Re: Recommendations needed for kids games

softail-joanie — Sat, 28 Feb 2015 22:57:35 GMT

I hope you are not serious with these recommendations...the child in question is only 5 years old.

Well, my only other rewcomendation, might be a teddy bear, a baby rattle for the 2yo, I don't know, op is asking for recomendations on kids games and i can't recomend what i haven't played. Theres pac man and donkey kong, but the games i posted in last reply are much easyer to play.

As for GTA5...it has been withdrawn from sale in Australia and is also 18+

Well now, thats how you know it's a good game. You recon i could purchase one here and send it in the mail? just a thought.. lol

Re: Recommendations needed for kids games

azureline** — Sun, 01 Mar 2015 00:26:54 GMT

https://play.google.com/store/search?q=my%20horse%20free%20game&c=apps&hl=en

Have a look on that list, my grandchildren play some of them.

My Horse

Pet Rescue

Hay Day, all good for that age group.

Maybe Reading Eggs? they do a free trial.

Re: Recommendations needed for kids games

lis351 — Sun, 01 Mar 2015 12:18:58 GMT

Reading eggs is supposed to be good, expensive though. Apparently you can only buy a 12 month license, rather than own the game. Try Schoolbo, same vein but not quite as good.

You could try searching things like puzzle games, math games, fun games, animal games etc for children. Play anything you download yourself for a few minutes before handing it over to the child. Try to avoid literacy/spelling type games, apart from those mentioned, as they are normally developed in the States and use American spelling.

Re: Recommendations needed for kids games

green.fields — Sun, 01 Mar 2015 14:30:34 GMT

Go to google playstore and choose games, from there there are sub menus and a couple of them are educational and family. There are free and paid games, you have to sift thru them to check what they are and decide from there.

There are loads there you just have to take some time and check thru them. I was looking at some the other night and there were tons for preschoolers.

Re: Recommendations needed for kids games

kathys.clown14 — Sun, 01 Mar 2015 22:45:47 GMT

Thank you. I have downloaded some games fromm googleplay. They nearly all have in-app purchases and some have pop-up advertising. I have tried some of the games after I downloaded them and then I couldn't get them to go back to the beginning. They saved the level I got up to.

I didn't think it would be so hard to find kids games that don't have ads, and you don't have to pay to unlock more levels or get items.

Some of the items are over a hundred dollars ! Even games you buy press you to spend more in app or to remove ads.

Bugs and Buttons looked good but the ezpad wouldn't let me download it The ezpad came with mofi software. It has it's own 'store' I tried downloading something from there and the game was in chinese!

Re: Recommendations needed for kids games

creative*crisis — Sun, 01 Mar 2015 23:06:51 GMT

I get games from Big fish I've been a member for years if take yearly membership which requires you buy 1 game per month for a year games will cost you approximately $7 each depending on the exchange rate. Payment is available by paypal.

The games are all types and all age ranges for all different formats the range classed as family games would be most suitable for your purpose.

Once purchased they are yours for life and can be downloaded multiple times for multiple computers or tablets etc from your purchase history.
To start from the begining in these type of games you just need to start a new game under a new profile.

Be sure to only buy games suitable for the media you're using it on .

All are available for trial before you purchase