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Top 6 Computer Games for Kids Ages 6 to 9

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Kids are starting to play computer games young and younger these days. The majority of games made for young gamers are fun and are focused on learning. When buying a game for a child, be sure to read the suggested age range on the box and the features.

1. "Backyard Baseball"

"Backyard Baseball" has 10 Major League Baseball players you'd expect in other baseball games made for adults. The difference - the players are children! All 30 MLB team logos are available to use, as the player picks from 30 Backyard Kids and 10 MLB players to be on their baseball team.
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2. "Barbie Horse Adventures: Mystery Ride"

Almost every girl dreams have owning a horse. With Barbie on her horse, the gamer will have to guide the horse along the trails, with puzzles to solve along the way.
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3. "Barbie Beauty Boutique"

Give Barbie and her friends a makeover and get her ready to go to parties, modeling, or to an award show. Barbie needs help putting on makeup (lipstick, blush, eye shadow, etc) and getting dressed in an appropriate outfit.
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4. "Nancy Drew: Danger on Deception Island"

This is the perfect gift for the girl that loves Nancy Drew. She'll become Nancy Drew and be challenged to find clues, investigate, and solve puzzles. The difficulty level can be set to Junior or Senior.
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5. "SpongeBob SquarePants: The Battle for Bikini Bottom"

Kids will play mini-games as one of their favorite characters from Spongebob Squarepants as they explore 5 worlds. The mini-games include puzzles and trivia, with some games being unlocked after hidden treasures are found.
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6. "Scooby-Doo Case File #2: The Scary Stone Dragon"

For more mystery solving fun for kids, they can join up with the gang from Scooby-Doo. In this case, a stone dragon statue comes to life and scares people away from the festivities for the Chinese New Year. There are 3 difficulty levels, 5 villains, and 5 solutions.
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