NOW CLOSED: SimAnimals Africa for Nintendo DS
November 3, 2009 Posted by The Hens
Win a Copy of the Brand New SimAnimals Africa for the Nintendo DS
As an added bonus this week, you can win a copy of the brand new SimAnimals Africa for the Nintendo DS right here on Five Hens. One lucky reader will win a free copy of the newest SimAnimals game from Electronic Arts (MSRP $29.99).
You can also win a copy of the brand new SimAnimals Africa for the Wii right here on Five Hens. That’s right, FIVE lucky readers can score a free copy of this awesome new game from Electronic Arts (MSRP $49.99). Click here to learn how to enter for your chance to win.
And the Winner is…
- Cristi M. of Ft. Laramie, WY
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karenM says:
November 3rd, 2009
Most interesting is the mini games, I think the kids won’t be easily bored with just solving a puzzle and moving on.
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November 3rd, 2009
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sandra w says:
November 3rd, 2009
i like the fact that kids had to balance multiple things to provide the right environment. not just one task .
Carol says:
November 3rd, 2009
The most interesting tidbit in your review for me was that it teaches children responsibility for the eart/environment.
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November 3rd, 2009
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Jon M. says:
November 3rd, 2009
I’ll bet my granddaughter would love this.
DARLA KIDDER says:
November 3rd, 2009
can offer great opportunities to explore what our world needs to remain healthy and happy.
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November 3rd, 2009
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Vickie Riddle says:
November 3rd, 2009
I think one of the most interesting things in the review, was that it’s a learning game, that will teach tidbits of information about wildlife and the enviroment, and I like the cloud of savannah dust concept, kids get enough violence exposure in everyday life. Thank you.
Tim Hughes says:
November 3rd, 2009
I like how the game will teach my little guy more about the balance of Earth’s ecosystem but after reading your review, I am most intrigued to find out the length of a giraffe’s toungue.
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November 3rd, 2009
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Tina H. says:
November 3rd, 2009
I like the mini games, and that the games are learning .
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November 3rd, 2009
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November 3rd, 2009
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Melissa Barnes says:
November 3rd, 2009
i liked in your review :Animal markings. SimAnimals Africa uses a really unique system to help you and your kids recognize which animals have high charm and strength ratings
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Anne Taylor says:
November 3rd, 2009
Exploring different cultures via video games is pretty cool!
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November 3rd, 2009
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November 3rd, 2009
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Shelbie Johnston says:
November 3rd, 2009
Status cards allow kids to learn about what type of food each animal likes best and what type of environment they prefer
I like anything that\ teaches kids about animals, their habits etc, they learn to respect them!
Shelbie Johnston says:
November 3rd, 2009
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adrienne Gordon says:
November 3rd, 2009
i like that it helps children learn about the environment
Margaret Smith says:
November 3rd, 2009
I love that this game is free of violence and offers a more calm game. I also love that the kids can learn from this game. I’d really love this for my son. He’s asking Santa for a ds and this would be perfect.
Thanks so much.
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November 3rd, 2009
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Patricia Wagner says:
November 3rd, 2009
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Jennifer B. says:
November 3rd, 2009
I like that it, “It teaches respect for animals and the natural world.”
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November 3rd, 2009
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November 3rd, 2009
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fokxxy says:
November 3rd, 2009
I read the review and watched the video and just want to say that I agree with you about the over simplified details of the animals. I would like to see them take a little more care in that area too. I do like the sounds of the game though and can think of one little boy who would really like to play it! Thank you!
Lina correa says:
November 3rd, 2009
I liked that it is easy for younger children to master.
susan varney says:
November 3rd, 2009
it teaches children the bare nesessities
vanessa hubbard says:
November 3rd, 2009
I love the graphics and colors. Move over kids!
vanessa hubbard says:
November 3rd, 2009
I am an email subscriber. Not sure if I get both the newsletter and the blog. Very sure of the blog because it comes more often than monthly.
michele says:
November 3rd, 2009
Thank you for the giveaway. I love ow it teaches children responsibility and respect for the environment. Children need to learn to care more about the environment, nature, and people around them.
Mike C says:
November 3rd, 2009
There aren’t a lot of games out there for younger kids so I think this one is rpetty cool.
angie says:
November 4th, 2009
I like how it teaches children about animals by them taking care of them in their natural habitat.
Tracey Byram says:
November 4th, 2009
I lik that it teaches children nurturing skills and responibility by caring for the animals.
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November 4th, 2009
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Violet Smith says:
November 4th, 2009
I liked that it shows almost realistic animals and teaches children about different species, also lets them know that they need daily care to survive.
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November 4th, 2009
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B. Lechowicz says:
November 4th, 2009
It teaches children about animals.
Monique Rizzo says:
November 4th, 2009
I love that it teaches compassion for animals. Thanks for the chance. mogrill@comcast.net
Marlene says:
November 4th, 2009
I like that it has a story line is appropriate for kids of all ages. There is no graphic violence, profanity or adult themes anywhere in the game. It’s a family-friendly adventure from start to finish. Thanks for the great giveaway:) I would love to win this for my kids:)
Kerry Wali says:
November 4th, 2009
I love that the kids can learn about different animals environments, and what they eat! Very educational
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November 4th, 2009
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November 4th, 2009
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evelyn says:
November 4th, 2009
This would be great my son has two DS games so far
Bebemiqui says:
November 4th, 2009
It sounds like a game w/ enough facets to it to keep my kid hopping. Great game idea!
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Huguette English says:
November 4th, 2009
I liked the Ease of play for younger kids.
Heather Garland says:
November 4th, 2009
What I found most interesting in the review was that the game’s end goal teaches children to keep the environment in balance by caring for the animals and plants that populate it. Thought that was pretty cool!
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Grace says:
November 4th, 2009
It teaches the chidren to care about the animals in balance with the environment.
Vicki Andrew says:
November 4th, 2009
This SimAnimals Africa game soundsgreat, love how it teaches children about animals
Kyl says:
November 4th, 2009
you have to pet the animals to gain their trust and friendship and play games with them.
Kelly says:
November 4th, 2009
I like the status cards. They keep children informed of what the animal eats, and where they locate. I loved these growing up.
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November 5th, 2009
I think it’s great that young children can master the game and it has a good message.
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Carolsue says:
November 6th, 2009
SimAnimals Africa uses clever color coding right on the animated animals. Sounds like a lot of fun–one of my kids has a DS and the other has a WII, so I’m hoping I win one of these!
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November 6th, 2009
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Randy Bailey says:
November 6th, 2009
I like the fact that this is a family oriented game
Michelle @ Women Who Win says:
November 6th, 2009
Again, I love the focus on the environment that is included in the game. Thanks so much for the great giveaway!!!
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November 6th, 2009
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Jim W. says:
November 7th, 2009
The minigames sound interesting
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November 7th, 2009
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Courtney S says:
November 7th, 2009
I like that the review said there wasn’t much that they didn’t like 7 that overall, SimAnimals Africa is great for kids.
Janna Johnson says:
November 7th, 2009
Love that this a learning game! Good thing to stress for parents looking for healthy fun games for their kids!
Dawn says:
November 7th, 2009
I like all mini games. It keeps the game different.
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November 7th, 2009
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Susan T says:
November 7th, 2009
Teaches about the enviroment, semtaylor(at)yahoo(dot)com
Rachel Kosar says:
November 8th, 2009
I love your review of this fantastic game. I was going to buy this game for friend’s child who’s sick with cancer, but I can not afford it for I am flat broke. What I like best about your review is the educational edge. This game is wonderful because of how it teaches today’s youth about the many complex environments, and helps the child learn about more diverse environments around the world other than our own (a town or city). Also, what I absolutely love is that because of this educational point on the game, kids will learn to apreciate and learn more about the world around us. Great review, and I hope to win this. It’d be lovely to win something for once, but I hope it goes to someone more deserving. Thanks, Rachel Kosar.
ky2here says:
November 8th, 2009
I like the learning component combined with the proven element of engagement – ANIMALS!
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November 8th, 2009
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November 8th, 2009
rated e – always a good idea
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November 8th, 2009
What I found most interesting was that the Status cards allow kids to learn about what type of food each animal likes best and what type of environment they prefer.
christopher h says:
November 8th, 2009
i really appreciate that its family friendly
Daniel M says:
November 8th, 2009
you pet the animals to gain their trust and friendship, and play games with them.
Jennai says:
November 8th, 2009
Sim Animals Africa does not blissfully ignore the laws of nature.
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November 8th, 2009
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Kristine Michelle says:
November 8th, 2009
It was interesting that you noted that the graphics could have been a little more detailed and there was a lack of more mini-games.
Serge says:
November 9th, 2009
I enjoyed the complexity and depth of the tasks!
Shelley Mitchell says:
November 9th, 2009
I love how these games are fun and teach lessons. Awesome!
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November 9th, 2009
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Kathy Scott says:
November 9th, 2009
I like that you learn about animals and their habits.
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November 9th, 2009
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November 9th, 2009
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Justine says:
November 9th, 2009
I find it most interesting that children are actually taught something by this game, how to nurture the animals and place to keep a balance in the environment. It’s so great to see a game which is actually something that could help our planet!
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November 9th, 2009
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November 9th, 2009
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Jacob LaFountaine says:
November 9th, 2009
I like the clever color coding on the animals
Erica C. says:
November 10th, 2009
I like that the game helps kids learn about protecting the environment and they get to enjoy the animals.
April W. says:
November 10th, 2009
Like the Wii review, what I like best is that the ease of play for younger kids a good recommendation for this game. All to often my littlest feels left out because of the difficulty involved in manuvering in video games.
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Erma says:
November 10th, 2009
I like that you need to pet animals to gain their trust and friendship .
Paula Harmon says:
November 10th, 2009
I have 4 kids ages 14 down to 4 and its something they can all play. Love the E rating for sure.
Denyse says:
November 10th, 2009
I love that it’s great for kids. My kids love animal games and their DS!
STEVE WALDO says:
November 10th, 2009
Africa uses a really unique system to help you and your kids recognize which animals have high charm and strength ratings
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damon says:
November 10th, 2009
I love that it teached kids to have responsibility for the environment.
shawna says:
November 10th, 2009
I like that younger kids can play it and teaches them responsiblity.
Jammie says:
November 10th, 2009
I love the reading skills that come with the game. With my daughter starting to read, I love fun games that encourage her to read more.
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November 10th, 2009
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brooke says:
November 10th, 2009
The game’s end goal teaches children to keep the environment in balance by caring for the animals and plants that populate it.. That right there is one of the best things… We are always trying to teach wee man that we have to take care of the world we live in..
Amanda Galloway says:
November 10th, 2009
I like that the game has a strong environmental message that teaches kids about animals while still remaining fun.
Mary Ward says:
November 10th, 2009
I loved that it’s based on using “good energy”. Kids need the positivity.
Angela G says:
November 10th, 2009
I love that it’s easy enough for young kids to play.
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November 10th, 2009
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Ashley says:
November 10th, 2009
i found it intesting because it can help teach children environmental responsibility
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November 10th, 2009
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Jennifer Barr says:
November 11th, 2009
i think my kids would love this game
Ericka says:
November 11th, 2009
What I found interesting and love is that this game will educate my kids on many different types of animals.
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November 11th, 2009
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Terri L says:
November 11th, 2009
I like the animal theme and the fact that it has a positive message.
Terry C says:
November 11th, 2009
I like that it teaches children to keep the environment in balance by caring for the animals and plants that populate it.
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November 11th, 2009
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November 11th, 2009
I like how kids can learn from the games too
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November 11th, 2009
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katie says:
November 11th, 2009
I like the E for Everyone rating–good for the whole family
Talitha Lee says:
November 11th, 2009
I love the educational aspects of the game. Thanks for the contest!
Francine Anchondo says:
November 11th, 2009
I like the ease of use for little kids found that suprising.
Chrysa says:
November 11th, 2009
I like that it is a “calm” game.
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November 11th, 2009
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Tiffany Lane says:
November 11th, 2009
Exploring differenet wildlife in a video game is cool.
Brenda Park says:
November 11th, 2009
I found the information you gave on the animal facts interesting….except now I have to go google how long a giraffe’s tongue is!! Thanks for the chance to win a copy of this game.
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November 11th, 2009
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Sand says:
November 11th, 2009
I like that it has mini games.
Tara Hill says:
November 11th, 2009
I love that it’s easy for the young ones to play!
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November 11th, 2009
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November 11th, 2009
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Jay F. says:
November 11th, 2009
I see that this is rated E for everyone. That means i can play this with my daughters
Cristi says:
November 11th, 2009
I love that it has mini games and puzzles. Rated e for everyone which would be a great Christmas present for my son!
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November 11th, 2009
I like that it teaches the kids of being responsible for keeping nature in balance
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November 11th, 2009
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November 11th, 2009
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Gianna says:
November 11th, 2009
It has a lot of mini games
Veronica Garrett says:
November 12th, 2009
I found the mini games interesting andhow children get to learn about the environment.
Roxann says:
November 12th, 2009
I like the status cards. They teach the kids about the animals.
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November 12th, 2009
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