If you choose the correct state, you get to actually pick it up, move it, rotate it and place it wherever you want. You are asked various questions about the 50 states including capitals, state shapes, abbreviations, bordering states, location on the map and even nicknames. Dan says it best, “The object of the game is fairly simple. With Stack the States kids answer questions about each state correctly and “win” that state. After watching children of all different ages and abilities, react with total focus and lots of laughter we were convinced this app was a winner and it still is along with Dan Russell Pinson’s other unique games! It’s a simple format, but ingenious concept for gaming. Teachers With Apps first noticed this terrific app, back in early October 2010, while introducing students to the iPad. Stack the States has filled a void in the average child's education – geography - and done it splendidly! Stack the States is incredibly pleasing to the eye and has relevant photo backgrounds that change as you move through the levels. This reference helps students to begin to recognize the various shapes and sizes of each state as they build configurations by moving, rotating, and placing each state in a stack. Our favorite feature is how all the states are scaled to size. Will you get three large states that are easily stacked and reach the checkered line right off the bat? Or, will you get a slew of smaller states that don't stack easily and fall down, collapsing the tower? Perhaps they'll tumble off the platform completely! The laws of gravity and physics play an integral role in how the states react to being stacked. Your goal is to carefully create a stack of states that reaches the checkered line." Your brainpower is tested in your ability to stack your states successfully.ĭan says it best, " The object of the game is fairly simple. Besides learning about the 50 states through answering basic questions, this app requires critical thinking skills as well. Dan has developed a fun learning game that uses some of the best mobile features - interaction and manipulation. This game combines sound educational material with an incredible "gaming" sense. After watching children of all different ages and abilities, react with total focus and lots of laughter, we were convinced this app was a winner! Does include links to other apps by Dan Russell-Pinson.Stack the States, by Dan Russell-Pinson, is a fabulous educational app! We first noticed this terrific app, back in early October 2010 while introducing students to the iPad. Does not use 3rd party analytics / data collection tools. Does not contain integration with social networks. Try it now and enjoy five games for the price of one! Stack the States® is an educational app for all ages that's actually FUN to play. PUZZLER: Sit back and relax as you slide the states around and put them together like a jigsaw puzzle.ĬAPITAL DROP: Match states with their capitals in this fast-paced bonus game. PILE UP: The states are piling up! Tap them quickly to get rid of them before they pile too high. MAP IT: Tap the location of the selected state on the map. STACK THE STATES: Build tall piles with states and try to reach the checkered line. All games are powered by a realistic physics engine High resolution pictures of famous US landmarks Earn FREE bonus games: Map It, Pile Up, Puzzler and Capital Drop Collect all 50 states and track your progress on a personalized map Choose any of the 50 friendly-looking states as your avatar Interactive map and 50 state flash cards HAVE FUN LEARNING ALL ABOUT THE 50 STATES: Try to collect all 50! As you earn more states, you begin to unlock the four free bonus games: Map It, Pile Up, Puzzler and Capital Drop. All of your states appear on your own personalized map of the United States. You earn a random state for every successfully completed level. Carefully build a stack of states that reaches the checkered line to win each level. Stack the States® makes learning about the 50 states fun! Watch the states actually come to life in this colorful and dynamic game!Īs you learn state capitals, shapes, geographic locations, flags and more, you can actually touch, move and drop the animated states anywhere on the screen.
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