fantasy

I see reviews from older people or children. This is a game for young children like preschool-3rd grade. There is very little reading involved but a parents should be close enough just to let the child know what game is which and they click the one they want to play. From that point there is no reading to play each individual game. My 4 year old daughter enjoys it. She calls me when she needs to go back to the main screen and choose a different game. I read them as she clicks through the options and she clicks on the one she wants and play. Really not a whole lot of reading. If you are 4-8 you should enjoy this game. Otherwise I can see how you may use it as a drink coaster.

This was the first computer game for my 4 year old. He learned it easily and can play with very little assistance. I am looking for a sequal.

My husband bought this game for our 4 year old, he likes Bob the Builder on TV but this game pales in comparison to the cartoon it is based on. Considering he can't read quite yet the beginning of the game is confusing to him since the titles of the different games don't tell you what is going to be happening when you play the game. It took even me a little while to figure out a couple of the different games. It's a little on the slow side and very little educational value. On the up-side it does have great verbal and written instructions before each different game and although my son enjoys a nice easy game once in a while this one will never be played very often. As for the parents, the repetitive nature of this game will leave you seeking shelter, I love to sit down with my son and play games but when this one comes out of the case I leave the room. I wouldn't buy this game unless you have a lot of patience and a pair of earplugs. I would go for something more fun, less repetive, and more educational.