BEYBLADE: Metal Masters

$30, Nintendo DS, Wii

Teaches: collaborative play, mine motor coordination

CTR Review

Inspired by the Beyblade TV cartoon series, this game features 37 characters from the first two seasons. You can take on and battle in a last-man standing competition of Beys in the battle arena. You can customize your Beyblades with different parts for offensive and defensive abilities, and each Beyblade features special attacks to inflict damage on your opponent. You can also link up the DS version with the Wii version (provided you own it) to acquire rare blades. Other features include the ability to use voice commands (DS version only) and play two-player Battle Mode on the DS via Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection or wirelessly using one game card.