Picross DS
© 2007 Nintendo of America
You'll either love or hate this addicting soduko-like puzzle game, specifically designed for the Nintendo DS's touch screen. Players fill in squares using simple hints to reveal the hidden picture. Each puzzle has a sequence of numbers written in the margins of each column and each row. Those numbers show how many squares within that column or row need to be filled in. Your job is to deduce where each filled square is, based on the numbers in the puzzle. Incorrect guesses earn the player a time penalty. If players solve the puzzle in less than one hour, they can earn a reward picture. Puzzles range in size from simple 5x5 squares to more challenging 15x15 squares. It is possible to create and share your own puzzles using the Nintendo Wi-Fi connection. You can also download bonus puzzle packs. Players can also play with up to five friends in Picross-themed minigames.
$20, Nintendo DS
Teaches: puzzle solving, creativity
CTR Rating: 80%