Rating: (1-5)

Relevance to objectives: 5.  The objectives are clearly stated as being educational about the United States.  The whole game centers around the persons knowledge of state trivia and history.  Also, if the player answers wrong, information is provided to show why the answer is wrong.
Provides practice of relevant skills: : 5  For Social Studies students, this is a good practice tool for remembering state information.  Also, the game says it for fifth graders, but older people as well can use the game for mental practice.  It is not just for younger people.
Likely to arouse/maintain interest: 4  The information is cool in the way that they present it and the questions make the player think each time.  The only problem is the graphics and sound effects are pretty lame
Likely to be comprehended clearly: : 5  The purpose is to enhance knowledge of state trivia.  By playing the game, you learn about the states, and anything that you’re confused about, the tutorial re-enforces after playing each round, therefore, there really is no confusion
Technical quality (durable, attractive): The game is easy to download, and teachers, according to the game, can have a free copy for their school.  As mentioned above, the only problem is that it is not aesthetically pleasing, with basic color schemes, and boring graphics.
Game: Winning dependent on player actions (rather than chance): 5   The player has to know the information asked, or they will get the questions asked wrong.  Also, level one is a tutorial essay covering information on every single state.
Simulation: Validity of game model (realistic, accurate depiction): 5 All the information provided is accurate.  Questions asked include location, state capitals, founding fathers, etc, so it can be used for enhancement of not only state trivia, but also study of the units on explorers, etc.
Evidence of effectiveness (e.g. field-test results):  ): 5  People surveyed said that the game was good for geography skills as well as thinking and memorization skills.
Clear directions for play:  : 5  Directions are presented as soon as the player opens up the game, and are re-presented on each new level that the player plays
Effectiveness of debriefing: 5 The debriefing states the objectives in part to the player and shows you where to go for help, directions, or to move on to the next level.