Flick Home Run !

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Fun batting game, but in-app purchases strike out.
greenON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age.
yellowPAUSE: Know your child; some content
may not be right for some kids.
redOFF: Not age-appropriate for kids this age.
not for kidsNOT FOR KIDS: Not appropriate for kids any age.

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GOOD: Pretty engaging, good learning approach.
FAIR: Somewhat engaging, OK learning approach.
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What parents need to know

Parents need to know that Flick Home Run ! is a simple baseball batting simulation game that could end up costing you more than you think if your kid makes in-app purchases, ranging from $.99 to $9.99, in order to "level up." The basic play of the game -- touching the "Pitch" icon and using your finger to flick the ball like a bat when the ball comes onto the screen in various pitching styles -- is simple. And the backgrounds and graphics are cute; for example, the balls change "costumes" and "faces" including wearing a snorkel mask and becoming a fireball. But the game isn't really ideal for younger kids because it has a lot of different modes and levels and the option for in-app purchases just to play at increasing levels. Users can share high scores via the Game Center social network, but participation is optional.

  • Ease of use3
    Once you get used to the flicking motion of hitting the ball, rather than a typical swipe or pull back motion, it's easy to play this app. But it's hard to tell what's required to "level up" or how exactly you get "out," which might be frustrating for some kids who want to know the rules or have them so straightforward as to be obvious. 
  • Violence0
    Not applicable.
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  • Consumerism4
    The in-app purchases on this app are required to "level up" at certain points, and they range in price from $.99 to a whopping $9.99.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking0
    Not applicable.
  • Privacy & safety4
    Some privacy concerns. Players can opt in to Apple's Game Center to track scores and achievements, and for some games, challenge friends. Players can send and receive friend requests using an email address or the Game Center Nickname, revealing the first and last name associated with each party's Apple ID and, in the case of email requests, the sender's email address. With iOS 5, players can opt to have a private or public profile, which can include a photo. With a public profile, your real name is visible to all other players, and Game Center will recommend you to other players using your real name. With a private profile, only your friends can see your real name, and Game Center will not recommend you to other players.
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What kids can learn

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Flick Home Run ! wasn't created with educational intent, and we don't recommend it for learning.

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Is it any good?

 

For FLICK HOME RUN ! to be fun, kids have to be old enough to understand and follow their family's rules about in-app purchases and Game Center participation. With cute graphics and an easy way to turn your finger into a baseball bat simulator, it seems like this could be a fun, mindless pastime for any baseball fan of almost any age. But the in-app purchase required at some points to "level up" means this app could end up costing you more than you bargained for. In addition, the parameters around what causes a strike and what sort of motion decides how far a ball goes aren't intuitive, so unless you're old enough and motivated enough to read the long "Help" primer, you or your kid won't know exactly what went wrong (or right) with the swings much of the time. 

This review was written by Dana Villamagna

What kids can learn

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Flick Home Run ! wasn't created with educational intent, and we don't recommend it for learning.

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This review was written by Dana Villamagna
Topics:sports and martial arts
Category:Sports Games
Platforms:iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad
Price:$.99
Size:19.90 MB
Publisher:infinity pocket
Version:1.1
Release date:November 3, 2011
Minimum software requirements:iOS 3.0 or later
This review was written by Dana Villamagna
 

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ON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age.
PAUSE: Know your child; some content may not be right for some kids.
OFF: Not age-appropriate for kids this age.
Learning ratings
BEST: Really engaging, great learning approach.
GOOD: Pretty engaging, good learning approach.
FAIR: Somewhat engaging, OK learning approach.
NOT FOR LEARNING: Not recommended for learning.
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