Science Papa

by ACTIVISION

Product Features

• Hours of gameplay are mixed with educational tidbits destined to make science fun.
• Perform over 30 experiments consisting of actions like mixing chemicals, heating solutions, unearthing dinosaur bones, and rewiring gadgets.
• Multiple actual scientific fields represented including chemistry, physics, biology and paleontology.
• Play solo or go head to head in multiplayer against friends and family, sabotaging each other?s experiments as you attempt to be the first to successfully complete the different science challenges.
• Win rewards, unlock new lab equipment and earn your chance become the world's most renowned scientist.

Product Details

• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B001UWGF6U
• Product Dimensions: 5.7 x 4.9 x 0.6 inches ; 4.5 ounces
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: July 21, 2009
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #19,926 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Using fundamentals from a wide variety of sciences as a basis for fun, skill-based experiments, Science Papa for Nintendo DS turns wherever you are into virtual laboratories that will fuel kids' curiosity. In Science Papa, the player takes on the role of the newest member of Science Papa's research team, and aspires to become the greatest scientist in the world. It won't be easy, however, as players must prove their scientific worth under pressure. Join Science Papa and friends. Gameplay Science Papa features over 30 different experiments based in disciplines such as chemistry, physics, biology and paleontology to pique the curiousity of players and earn the coveted Helix Prize for Science. Utilizing the Nintendo DS stylus, players will engage in activities such as pouring and mixing chemicals, pounding objects into dust, monitoring Bunsen burners and fixing/using lab equipment. In addition to taking on AI opponents in this, they can also invite their friends into the lab and compete against each other in science competitions to see who can finish an experiment first, and with the most precision. Key Features Plenty of Experiments - Science Papa features over 30 fun, science flavored experiements suitable for all ages. Multiple Real Scientific Fields Represented - Compete in several disciplines including chemistry, physics, biology and paleontology. Multiplayer Option - Go head-to-head against friends in science-based battles. A Lively Cast of Characters - Joining the Einstein-like Science Papa is his team of characters each a specialist in their own field. Additional Screenshots: Fun characters. View larger. 30+ experiments. View larger. Fast stylus action. View larger. Multiplayer option. View larger.

Product Description

As the newest member of Science Papa’s renown research team, explore chemistry, physics, paleontology, and biology as you play over 30 experiments. Compete against rival scientists in heated competitions to win records, unlock new lab equipment, and become the world’s most renown scientist!

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wacky Science Fun, August 4, 2009

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Working Mom "Working Mom" (USA) - See all my reviews
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= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Science Papa (Video Game)

I got this for my 9YO son for his bday. Amazingly, he now plays this more than Pokemon (not sure for how long as Pokemon is the all time favorite, but that's impressive). This game is supposed to be educational, I'm not convinced of any educational value, but it is fun.

The player gets to be a research scientist and conduct various experiments and create funny things - like pink hair dye. My son loves the wacky things he needs to create. The games graphics are comic book like and very amusing. Looking over his shoulder, the science lab does look real enough for a game. There are beakers and bunsen burners and vials. The players pour and pound and mix ingredients and weigh things and do other scientific stuff.

I'm almost certain this game won't turn you into a world renowned scientist, but you'll have a lot of fun playing it.

7 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Bad, August 23, 2010

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S. Beiter (Albany, NY United States) - See all my reviews
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= Fun:2.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: Science Papa (Video Game)

This game is poorly made. I'm a science teacher and bought this to see what it was like. There isn't a real set of directions and figuring out what to do is tough. I'm not sure what science you might learn from it. Don't buy this game unless its under $10 and you have a general interest in science related games.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Daughter loves it!!, November 30, 2011

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Rebecca Logerquist "rlogerquist" (Loami, IL) - See all my reviews
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= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: Science Papa (Video Game)

I bought this for my budding scientist - my nine year old daughter:-). I asked her what she thought of it after a day or two of playing and she said, "this is the best game ever!". I was delighted she liked it so well and that it was related to her field of interest.I am glad I got it for her and wanted to share.