Price: $1.99


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Highlights Hidden Pictures

Our Review

Highlights Hidden Pictures is an application based on the magazine’s classic hunt-and-find game. When you correctly identify and tap on the hidden object in the black and white drawing, the object vividly presents itself in full color. There are eight puzzles included in this game with a free puzzle offered monthly. It’s worth mentioning that some users have experienced trouble updating the initial version of this app (significantly impacting satisfaction) but there’s a fix available if needed. The newer version of this app shouldn’t experience this problem. The initial price for this app was hefty; thankfully the publishers recently reduced the price to better match what’s offered. When I was a kid I subscribed to Highlights Magazine and the hunt-and-find game was absolutely my FAVORITE attraction. I’m thrilled my son will experience the same captivating game in this innovative, portable, and convenient format. Hidden Pictures remains enthralling, challenging, and great fun for children and adults alike. You’ll be wrestling your kid for dibs on this app!

dataJanuary 8th, 2010 by Kristen Young Share

Application Detail

Highlights Hidden Pictures™


Download on iTunesDeveloper: Mobad Games
Released: 2009-10-24 00:00:00
Price: $1.99

Description from the Developer

★★★ 2010 Parents’ Choice Silver Award winner - Parents’ Choice Foundation ★★★

The original Highlights Hidden Pictures™ – classic, fun and irresistible – now on the iPhone and iPod touch! Eight puzzles included with purchase.

What critics are saying about Highlights Hidden Pictures:

★ "Top 50 iPhone Apps for Kids... My eight-year-old enjoys this app as much as I remember enjoying the magazine pictures when I was her age."…Babble.com

★ "4 out of 4 stars.”…USA Today's Jinny Gudmundsen

★ “This is a top-notch, great quality educational title.”…tapcritic.com

★ “It is the best hidden picture type app that my kids and I have tried so far and we are loving it.”…The iPhone Mom

★ "This is a great entry level hidden pictures app for kids. The classic black and white illustrations are easy on the eyes and will take you back to your childhood (specifically to your dentist’s waiting room). This app is almost perfect!"… Best Kids Apps

★ "Hidden Pictures remains enthralling, challenging, and great fun for children and adults alike. You’ll be wrestling your kid for dibs on this app!"... GiggleApps

Seek and find the everyday objects hidden within fun, kid-friendly illustrations. When objects are found, they turn from black and white to color and a cool “aha” sound chimes to announce your discovery. Highlights Hidden Pictures provides timeless, simple and satisfying gameplay in a go-anywhere format.

Features:
• Puzzles – Eight of our favorite illustrations let you find over a hundred hidden objects. Play them over and over.
• Clues – A scrollable row of objects in each puzzle can be turned off or on to make the game more challenging.
• Hints – Use the hint feature when you need a little help to locate the objects. Just ask for a hint and the picture narrows to highlight the area around the hidden object.
• Register – Register to receive two free puzzles and we will let you know as we get more packs ready to go.
• Music – Custom tunes play in the background. Music can be turned on and off.
• More Puzzles – When your child is ready for a new challenge, check the “More Puzzles” tab in your game to find the latest Puzzle Pack releases from the thousands of puzzles in our library.

Children will enjoy an imaginative and fun play experience that captures their attention and interest as they find the hidden objects and complete each puzzle.

Mobad Games is a member of Moms with Apps, a collaborative group of family-friendly developers seeking to promote quality apps for kids and families.
Recommended Ages: 1-3, 4-7, 8-10, 11-12, all, parents
Categories: Games

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  • http://keepsmesmiling.blogspot.com/ Lorraine

    Fabulous to learn Highlights launched this as an app! This is a hit in our house as well, so thankfully now we'll have it out & about!

  • http://keepsmesmiling.blogspot.com/ Lorraine

    Fabulous to learn Highlights launched this as an app! This is a hit in our house as well, so thankfully now we'll have it out & about!