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Play as the Squinkies Princess as you search for your lovable Squinkies friends that have become lost. Your goal is to find and free the Squinkies as you complete fun challenges throughout your adventures! Explore the winding paths of the forest in search of Squinkies, but you'll have to hurry or else you'll lose their trail! Special bundle includes both the game PLUS 4 ultra-rare Squinkies! Highly collectable Squinky toys are available ONLY in the specially marked game bundle. Bundle includes the game, three bonus Squinkies plus a mystery 4th Squinky hidden inside the package. Add to your collection plus find unlock codes in other Squinkies toys to unlock special edition virtual Squinkies within the videogame!
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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
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Fun:
3.0 out of 5 stars
"Squinkies" are a new collectible toy - basically, cute pencil toppers about the size of a dime, each of which comes in its own bubble container. This tie-in DS game will be popular with younger girls, but could have been a lot better.
The story in this one is that a princess is trying to collect 250 or so squinkies in four different worlds accessible from her base, a magic gumball house. Each world is basically a maze, where the princess tracks down wandering squinkies and avoids a couple turtles that will block her way. When she finds a squinkie, she needs to play a mini-game to get the squinkie out of its bubble and into her collection. If she does the minigame fast enough, she can also earn gold coins, which she can then use to buy more squinkies.
The minigames aren't that hard for our five year old - things like matching, coloring, a billiards game, "chase the food," and a simplified version of Bubble Bobble. There aren't that many games, so I've seen those repeat several times.
IMHO, this game would be good for young girls, particularly pre-readers, since the games are explained pretty clearly. Most grade schoolers would probably be bored, and many boys might get turned off by the excessive cuteness and constant baby talk the game produces. If you're mostly looking for minigames, something like Smart Girls: Playhouse might be a better choice, but my five year old hasn't stopped playing this since she got it, so preschool girls might love it.
One word of caution: since this game also comes with four actual squinkies, I wouldn't recommend it for kids who are too young for toys that small. Ours came with a cat, a butterfly, a unicorn, and a dog. Each of them is about twice the size of a pencil eraser, so while they're cute, I could see youngsters trying to eat them. If you're getting this for a three or under, maybe pull out the squinkies first and save them for later.
The story in this one is that a princess is trying to collect 250 or so squinkies in four different worlds accessible from her base, a magic gumball house. Each world is basically a maze, where the princess tracks down wandering squinkies and avoids a couple turtles that will block her way. When she finds a squinkie, she needs to play a mini-game to get the squinkie out of its bubble and into her collection. If she does the minigame fast enough, she can also earn gold coins, which she can then use to buy more squinkies.
The minigames aren't that hard for our five year old - things like matching, coloring, a billiards game, "chase the food," and a simplified version of Bubble Bobble. There aren't that many games, so I've seen those repeat several times.
IMHO, this game would be good for young girls, particularly pre-readers, since the games are explained pretty clearly. Most grade schoolers would probably be bored, and many boys might get turned off by the excessive cuteness and constant baby talk the game produces. If you're mostly looking for minigames, something like Smart Girls: Playhouse might be a better choice, but my five year old hasn't stopped playing this since she got it, so preschool girls might love it.
One word of caution: since this game also comes with four actual squinkies, I wouldn't recommend it for kids who are too young for toys that small. Ours came with a cat, a butterfly, a unicorn, and a dog. Each of them is about twice the size of a pencil eraser, so while they're cute, I could see youngsters trying to eat them. If you're getting this for a three or under, maybe pull out the squinkies first and save them for later.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By Happy Mom
Amazon Verified Purchase
Fun:
5.0 out of 5 stars
I bought this for my 7 year old daughter, she loves the game. It isn't really hard. Some people say it is too easy but she doesn't spend a ton of time on her DS like other kids I see, so I guess it all depends how advanced your child it with games. It was easy for her but still thinks the game is great. And was wonderful that it came with the little toys too.
8 of 10 people found the following review helpful
By Mary
Amazon Verified Purchase
Fun:
2.0 out of 5 stars
My 9-year-old daughter loves Squinkies and was so looking forward to receiving the DS game. She waited for its arrival, and when it finally got here she was so happy and excited, and smiling as she started playing it. After about 30 minutes of playing the game for the first time, she emerged from her room without a smile on her face; not what I had expected to see. She began to tell me how disappointed she was in the game because there were not many games included, and the games that were included were not fun. So basically I have wasted money, she is disappointed, and we are stuck with a game that she really does not want to play with again. I wish I would have waited for more reviews before purchasing. :(
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Perfect!
It's just what my daughter wanted...She loves the game and the Squinkies that went along with it. Came on time.
Published 24 days ago by Cat
5.0 out of 5 stars
I love it!
This was a gift for my 8 year old and she loved it. She's played it several times already and loved the little bonus Squinkies that came with it.
Published 4 months ago by Corrie E. Kaufmann
5.0 out of 5 stars
My 9 year old loves this game.
I bought this for my 9 year old to keep her occupied on a long road trip and she loves it. She has been playing this game for months and it still holds her interest. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Amanda H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
fun!
my niece really loves this game and she said the best part was that it came with squinkies in the game lol. kids these days!
Published 16 months ago by Casey
4.0 out of 5 stars
Fun game for Squinkie fans
We bought this game for my 5 1/2 year old daughter. She has minimal experience with video games. If your child does not read, that's ok- they speak & print all the directions! Read more
Published 21 months ago by mamaworks2
3.0 out of 5 stars
Cute game but asily completed
I bought this for my 6 year old daughter and she really enjoyed it. Unfortunately it was also very easy to complete the game in just a few days.
Published 23 months ago by Betty Cracker
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great value and fun!
My 7 year old daughter loves this game. She loved the Squinkies that came with it to add to her collection!
Published 23 months ago by Mrs. C
2.0 out of 5 stars
Like the toys more than the game
My kids played with the toys included more than they played with the DS game. A little on the boring side, but at least they got something they liked out of the deal.
Published on May 19, 2011 by mommy
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