Memory Train

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Fast app aimed at young kids, but older ones will enjoy too.
greenON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age.
yellowPAUSE: Know your child; some content
may not be right for some kids.
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What parents need to know

Parents need to know that Memory Train is an engaging, fast-moving memory game. Players watch objects move by on the screen as if they're riding on a train with "Spacey" the elephant. Once the objects are out of sight, they need to help Spacey recall the colors, shapes, and patterns of those objects. This game is "language neutral," meaning no spoken words at all, which makes it a bit confusing at the start. But it's easy for kids to catch on with the on-screen prompts. Once they do, hang on! The game gets progressively faster.

  • Ease of use4
    There are no instructions at the start of this game, but it only takes a moment or two of watching the objects move across the screen to get the gist of what you're supposed to do. Then it's very easy to play.
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MEMORY TRAIN is a cute, rather brilliant, way to promote attention and memory -- far more engaging than the standard memory flip-card games. Even though the graphics are geared toward younger kids, even kids to age 10 or so can build memory recall skills using this app, so older siblings may enjoy playing against younger ones and still feel challenged because of the increasing difficulty and speedy pace on the higher levels. After each round, kids earn rewards along the train track and watch points rack up for their individual characters. Up to four players can keep running scores on this app. The 10 levels get progressively faster (really fast) and more difficult in memory challenges, such as remembering details within patterns.

This review was written by Dana Villamagna

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This review was written by Dana Villamagna
Category:Education
Platforms:iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad
Price:$.99
Size:35.80 MB
Publisher:Piikea St. LLC
Version:1.0
Release date:October 27, 2011
Minimum software requirements:iOS 4.0 or later
This review was written by Dana Villamagna
 

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