Smart Boys: Gameroom

by Tommo

Product Features

• Fun For Boys: An assortment of mini-games specifically made for boys.
• Wholesome Mini-games: With over 12 mini-games that bring out your child's talents, this title will keep your little one's preoccupied for hours.
• Great Entry Point: Aimed at parent's who are conscious of the plethora of inappropriate content for children, this title aims to give child and parent a great alternative into the world of casual videogames.
• Nintendo DS Functions: Using the functions of the DS, your child can interact with the games, bringing them into the world of learning and fun.

Product Details

• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000RZ8Z8M
• Product Dimensions: 5 x 5.5 x 0.5 inches ; 3.2 ounces
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: September 18, 2007
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (27 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,180 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
  • #7 in Video Games > Nintendo DS > Puzzle
  • #67 in Video Games > Nintendo DS > All Games
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Rated as one of the only developmentally appropriate preschool games for the Nintendo DS by the Children's Technology Review, Smart Boy's Gameroom is the perfect choice for parents looking for the right opportunity to safely and responsibly introduce their son to the exciting and educational world of gaming.

Your Son's First Video Game
Packed with more than 12 fun, exciting, and interactive mini-games tailored to both appeal to, and spark the curiosity of young boys, Smart Boy's Gameroom provides a challenging, rewarding and entertaining first experience with technology that boys with carry with them for a lifetime. Mini-games within it allow children to use their fingers or the DS stylus to direct action and concentrate on puzzle-solving and the development of rudimentary critical thinking skills through gameplay involving child-familiar activities like music, memorization, counting and coloring. The result is a teaching tool that also provides a fun, wholesome first gaming experience that children can take with them anywhere.

Key Game Features:

• Fun For Boys - An assortment of mini-games specifically made for boys.
• Wholesome Mini-games - With over 12 mini-games that bring out your child's talents, this title will keep your little ones preoccupied for hours.
• Great Entry Point - Aimed at parents who are conscious of the plethora of inappropriate content for children, this title aims to give child and parent a great alternative into the world of casual video games
• Nintendo DS Functions - Using the functions of the DS, your child can interact with the games, bringing them into the world of learning and fun.

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Color in the lines & out. View larger.

Learning through play. View larger.

Product Description

Let's Play! Filled with fun, exciting wholesome games for boys. Children will have fun with this title for hours on end! This title is a great entry point for young children who want to get into the world of casual videogames. By keeping the titles fun and simple, while providing a challenging and rewarding experience, children will be able to gain a wholesome experience. It's like carrying around a closet full of family fun games that you can take with you anywhere!

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

66 of 66 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great game, but buy Smart Kids: Playroom and get this game and Smart Girls: Playhouse for just a little bit more., January 28, 2008

By 

Laurie Geodakov (Bellevue, WA) - See all my reviews

= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Smart Boys: Gameroom (Video Game)

This game is a lot of fun and your 3-4 year old will love it, whether you have a girl or a boy. Your 2.5 year old might like it, too - but it might be too easy for your 5 year old. Regardless of the gender of your child, you should consider shelling out a little more for Smart Kid's: Gameclub, which contains this game, Smart Boys: Gameroom and Smart Girls: Playhouse.

At any rate, the mini-games in this game are:
play the piano
picture match
free drawing
color a pre-printed picture
find the differences in two pictures
put together the puzzle
bop the monsters
play instruments
match the sounds (sort of an easy "Simon")
picture match
counting
train station (my daughter's favorite, your kid will love it if her or she likes Thomas!)
car driving (use a map to drive the car to your destination)

The games sort of range in the fun factor, and none of them track performance or save any pictures or music beyond the end of the mini-game. I find this sort of frustrating but my 3-year-old doesn't seem to care.

The best part is the free drawing game - I've been looking for one of these since she first held my DS stylus and tried to draw in signature box in BrainAge!

31 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good clean fun but for younger kids, January 6, 2008

By 

Gail Tobin "Tobinyon" (Hudson, Ohio) - See all my reviews
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= Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Smart Boys: Gameroom (Video Game)

Was looking for something more educational for Nintendo DS and this game is great in that respect. I purchased for my 6 year old that is in 1st grade but found it to be tailored more for 4 & 5 year olds skill levels. My son found nothing challenging about this game and has moved on to other games. Highly recommended for younger children 4 to 5 years in age.

24 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A game fit for young boys!, October 24, 2007

By 

Primo Gallanosa ""Artist"" (South Pasadena) - See all my reviews
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= Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Smart Boys: Gameroom (Video Game)

Finally a game my young son can play on the DS!!! No violence or inappropriateness here, just fun and learning for my son. He loves art like his old man and the drawing game keeps him and even me busy for hours. I highly recommend this game to any parent!