I Spy
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I Spy
(2001 on
Windows,
DOS)
Description
I Spy is an educational game based on the children’s picture book series by Jean Marzollo and Walter Wick. The recommended age group is 5 to 9. Educational topics include Reading and Math Skills, Problem Solving, Logic, Critical Thinking, Vocabulary, Spelling, Rhyming, Visual Memory and Discrimination, Writing, Creativity, and Sorting/Classifying.
There are seven areas in the game, including Code Breaker, Balloon Popper, Oops Hoops!, Nature, Wood Block City, the Chalkboard and a bonus activity for making I Spy riddles.
In Oops Hoops, the player must classify objects in each hoop and beat the clock. In Code Breaker, the player must decipher a secret code with three clues based on objects to reveal a word. In Balloon Popper, the player must find the missing pieces of a Rube Goldberg-like machine in order to pop the balloon by following the clues from each area of the game.
The other three areas are the Chalkboard, Wood Block City and Nature, which the player hunts for objects while reading a riddle. The last area is Make your own I Spy, which the player can create his/her own I Spy riddles and record a voice reading the riddle.
Spellings
- Искатель - Russian spelling
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Reviews
Critics
Average score: 70% (based on 1 ratings)
Players
Average score: 5.0 out of 5 (based on 3 ratings with 1 reviews)
Great picture riddle game for the big thinking kids!
The Good
This one inspired my childhood years, and it was actually the first in a series of I Spy games that I have played in my whole life! The very first when I was a toddler was I Spy Junior, this one is suited for a 5-year-old. The instructions were written very nicely, and the voice acting quality seems excellent for an I Spy game like this! The gameplay is where I had to look closely at the picture and see if I can spot one based on a riddle. There were times where I had problems looking at the picture correctly because of tiny objects for instance. Otherwise, it's well laid out!
The Bad
None at the moment!
The Bottom Line
Perfect for the big thinkers who are interested in picture riddles, this game has it all! So far, this game had plenty of more great activities if you wanted a more challenging approach, not just hunting for objects. All in all, this game definitely has an outstanding way for kids to explore pictures and finding objects with written riddles, and that means a lot to them! When the kids improve, they will recognize a lot of things they see when they go for outdoor walks and stuff! This would be a good grab, and hopefully the kids will master critical thinking skills too!
Windows 3.x · by Katie Cadet (10036) · 2017
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Game added by Katie Cadet.
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Game added December 18, 2016. Last modified May 31, 2023.