Rating: (4)

Relevance to objectives:  I found this game to be very relevant to the stated objectives.  It teaches one to spell through fun and easy to use games.  They can do this through memory and word recognition.
Provides practice of relevant skills:  They do in fact practice relevant skills.  They learn to spell through memory for one.  A flash card is shown and the child must type in what he or she saw.  There is a use of a word search and a cross word quzzle which acquaints them with familiar words as well.  Then at the end, the child can apply these words into the spelling bee for further practice.
Likely to arouse/maintain interest:  The game is not overly flashy and amusing for myself, but I think a 7-12 year old might find it pretty stimulating.  However, they could use a little for movement and colour to keep our attention.
Likely to be comprehended clearly:  I think this game is very clear and commprehendable.  The set up is very clear and basic.  The child has enough choice to stay interested, but not enough to overwhelm him/her.
Technical quality (durable, attractive):  As I stated before, this is not the flashiest software.  Yet it is colourful enough to do the job.  There are also a few cute little characters for the kids.
Game: Winning dependent on player actions (rather than chance):   Winning is totally based on the players actions.  They actually have to spell words with the key board or expose them like in the word puzzle.
Simulation: Validity of game model (realistic, accurate depiction):  I think this is a fairly good simulation of numerous word games children can play.  However, it is not too complex to set up a crossword puzzle.  This is valid of the game model itself.
Evidence of effectiveness (e.g. field-test results):  N/A
Clear directions for play:  The directions for play are very clear and easy to follow.  I would think very few children would take too long to figure it out if they actually do follow the instrucitons.
Effectiveness of debriefing:  There is not much of any debriefing at the end of the level.  If you lose the spelling bee, you have to start over again.  If you when, you simply move onto the next level.