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Stack the States 2

Stack the States 2

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Stack the States 2

Stack the States 2

Dan Russell-Pinson (Freecloud Design, Inc.)

iOS; Android (Google Play, Amazon Appstore)Paid (one-time purchase, no ads, no in‑app purchases)
Health Score
78
GOOD
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About This Game

An educational geography app (released 2016) that teaches U.S. states, capitals, flags, landmarks and locations through quiz questions and a physics-based stacking mini-game. Players answer questions to earn animated state pieces to stack and unlock bonus games and an interactive 3D map. The app is designed for children with a voice mode for non-readers and supports up to six local profiles.

Score Breakdown

Positive Aspects

Educational Value
5/5
Creativity
3/5
Pro-Social
1/5

Risk Factors

Addictive Monetization
0/5
Time Pressure / FOMO
1/5
Social Risk
0/5
Content Intensity
0/5

Negatives

  • •Limited to U.S. geography (narrow scope)
  • •question repetition can feel repetitive over time
  • •occasional device/profile compatibility reports on some Android devices.

Positives

  • •Strong educational focus on U.S. geography
  • •no ads or in‑app purchases
  • •voice mode and accessible UI
  • •variety of mini-games and interactive 3D map.

Gameplay Videos

Stack the States 2 - By Freecloud Design, Inc. -100% Correct -iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.

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Official Ratings

Not Rated (estimate: E - Everyone)
ESRB
Educational contentMild cartoon visuals

None (no in‑game purchases; no social features; no third‑party ads)

Not Rated (estimate: PEGI 3)
PEGI
Educational content

Age Recommendations

ℹ️Ages 3-5
Use with an adult: voice mode and flashcards can help, but most quiz content is above typical preschool level.
ℹ️Ages 6-8
Good choice — age-appropriate, engaging, and supports non-readers; ideal for learning state names, capitals and shapes.
ℹ️Ages 9-12
Highly recommended — reinforces geography facts and spatial reasoning through stacking and map games.
ℹ️Ages 13-15
Okay as a light, educational review tool; may be too simple for teens seeking deeper challenge.
ℹ️Ages 16-18
Fine for quick review of U.S. geography but limited educational depth for older teens.

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