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Spelling Challenge

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: August 17, 2008
Author: Amazon User

I bought this game for my 7 year old son only to find out its fun for every one. It has 100 levels of spelling challenges. There are also challenges on what is a noun, adjective, verb etc. Its a great game.

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5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 1
Date: August 04, 2008
Author: Amazon User

When I bought this game, it's intended for my child but when I started to play with it, come to find out, it's intended for an older kid. I think it's too advanced for the age of my child but it is worth the challenge!

S P E L L IT!

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: July 21, 2008
Author: Amazon User

My 7 year old isn't much into this game. I love it and I'm 45! I think this game is perfect for 12 and up, particularly for anyone who loves to spell and be challenged. The spelling is not challenging for me but there is an area for parts of speech that one must achieve in order to advance in level. I've only played this game for an hour or so and am at level 57. I like the game but I am not totally challenged by it.

Noun, verb, adjective?

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: June 25, 2008
Author: Amazon User

It's been a long time since I took grammar in school. Some of the games here are definitely more fun than others, but as a whole it is entertaining. I don't particularly like the spelling bee portion, it is strange that it pops up the correct spelling and you just parrot it back. I prefer the spelling bee in Word Coach, where the game speaks the word and you have to spell it. I would also prefer if definitions were provided, particularly for words that you get wrong. I could also do without the scoring being transferred to a monetary prize.

Negatives aside. this is a perfect game if you have short periods of time to kill.

fun game, not well edited

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 3 / 3
Date: June 04, 2008
Author: Amazon User

This is a fun game that my kids enjoy playing. There are a variety of games and 100 levels. Unfortunately, I have found that there are some words misspelled. One example is a middle eastern bread that the game spells "pitta." I looked it up in a dictionary at home and on line, and a "pitta" is a bird, but "pita" is a middle eastern bread. It just seems like a spelling program could be a little better edited.

More suitable for a younger age

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 3 / 4
Date: May 09, 2008
Author: Amazon User

I read the reviews before purchasing this game because I was a skeptic. Well, I should've went with my own mind. I wasn't sure if I would like it and I was right. It doesn't have many modes or options. The levels aren't long and as far as spelling is concerned it does not reach a suitable age appropriate level to keep my attention. This would be a good game for a child and possibly even teenager but not an adult. It does refresh your memory when it comes to nouns, verbs, etc. so for those whom may be interested in that aspect of the game, I say go for it. If you are more interested in spelling, this is not for you.

Great for kids, but not enough words/levels for adults

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 11 / 11
Date: January 01, 2008
Author: Amazon User

I bought my 60-year-old father a Nintendo DS Lite along with a brain exercise game pack that included Spelling Challenges and More, Brain Age 2, and My Spanish Coach. We have enjoyed the different word games, especially Mishmash (similar to the newspaper Jumble puzzle) and Fill It In (similar to Wheel of Fortune). Unfortunately, Spelling Challenges includes only 100 levels. This may seem like a lot, but after just 5 days of playing, I reached Level 100. Now I keep seeing the same words over and over. Argh! If you are buying this gift for a child, then it's wonderful. My 2 young nephews love it. However, if you are an adult with a good vocabulary and a passing familiarity with French (many of the words in Levels 90-100 are French words in English), this game may be too easy for you.

love this game

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 11 / 12
Date: October 27, 2007
Author: Amazon User

Okay so this game doesn't sound as exciting as the other DS games. I bought this game for myself because I like word games. It is fun to quiz yourself on different levels. A nice alternative to those other brain games. I enjoy those games but always prefer the word game sections over the sudoku or music memory games. This game is also great for my 7 yr old twins. They can play at their level and it will advance them as their skill grows. This is great for their vocabulary and they are learning new words.

Great game for kids and adults!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 38 / 38
Date: October 24, 2007
Author: Amazon User

My son, who is 9 was hesitant at first because he is a pokemon fan, but the game show style of this game drew him in and now he loves to play! He likes collecting money for each challenge that he completes. His 5 year old sister and I have also played and enjoyed it. Highly recommended for parents!

Lots of fun for me

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 31 / 31
Date: October 22, 2007
Author: Amazon User

I agree that the game is fun. It is fairly fast-paced. It tries pretty well to adapt to the user's skill level. It asked me my age, and at 38 years old, it put me on level 31. Seemed a little too easy, but who knows where it can go from here. Lots of games that I haven't unlocked.
I agree that the qwerty configuration would be good for two reasons. First, for those of us who type, that is how we look for letters. Second, for kids, that is how they SHOULD be learning to look for letters. It's a skill that everyone needs in the 21st century. Maybe 5-year old players should have the option to have it in alphabetical order, but they should include qwerty as an option.
nonetheless, great game, great fun.
more people need to understand that spelling correctly can be fun!

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