wordoid!, by Sean Wilson, is a word game for ages 9+ that is currently free in the Amazon Android Appstore. I don't know if the price will go up later, but the reviews are very good (other than two people that could not get it to install on Android 2.2).Game Description
If you're a word person, you'll find wordoid! to be right up your alley. This fun, fast-moving word game for your Android device is easy to learn but hard to put down.
Connect letters on a grid to create words--you'll receive new letters and earn points for every word you make. Wild card and bonus tiles add to the fun and help you boost your score. Race against the clock and see how many words you can create!
- Play this fun, fast-moving word game on your Android device
- Connect letters on a grid to create words
- Earn points and new letters with every word you create
- Race against the clock to increase your score and advance to higher levels
- Make strategic use of wild card and bonus tiles
SUPER WHY! a children's reading app by PBS KIDS, is free for a limited time, exclusively in the Amazon Appstore. After the free period (time limit unknown), the app will sell for $2.99.Game Description
Reading For Heroes
SUPER WHY! from PBS KIDS makes learning to read and write so fun that kids won't realize they're absorbing essential literacy skills. This app features an intuitive, kid-friendly interface, and best of all, kids learn not to be afraid of learning from mistakes. Based on the hit PBS KIDS show, this colorful, action-packed app features the show's four characters in four different games. Journey to Storybook Village and learn the wonders of reading and writing with Super Why, Princess Presto, Wonder Red, and Alpha Pig. And why yes, Alpha Pig does fly!
Four Games, Four Worlds
When you launch SUPER WHY!, you're presented with a menu of four games: Super Why's Story Saver, Princess Presto's Wands Up Writing, Wonder Red's Rhyming Time, and Alpha Pig's Lickety Letter Hunt. It's easy to exit from each game and start another one at any time. Clearly written rules are available from the main screen. For an added challenge, combine all four games in "Play All" mode by selecting the SUPER WHY! book.
- Play four original games that help build literacy skills
- Practice the alphabet, rhyming, spelling, writing, and reading
- Interact with main characters from the TV series SUPER WHY!
- Learn from your mistakes in a fun way
- Please note that this application requires an additional 17MB download
