Item: Stack the States®
Rating: 95
Author: Dinsun

Dinsun Review

I’m going to break my usual cynicism for this one. Stack the States is brilliant. It takes a boring subject—state geography—and turns it into a physics-based puzzle that actually works. The 'stacking' mechanic is the secret sauce here. It’s not just about knowing the capital of Nebraska; it’s about figuring out if the shape of Nebraska can support the weight of Texas.

It’s a rare example of a game that can be enjoyed by both a child and a 40-year-old. I found myself genuinely challenged by some of the later levels, and the sense of accomplishment from filling out the map is real. The art style is charming and clean, and the music is catchy without being annoying. This is how educational software should be made. It’s a complete package with no hidden fees or exploitative mechanics. It’s simply a great game that happens to teach you something.

Overall Stats

Pros & Cons

Clever integration of trivia and physics
High educational value
Polished, consistent presentation

Can be frustrating when physics go wrong
Limited to US geography only
Music can get repetitive after long play

Technical Report

Performance: Runs perfectly; the physics engine is very consistent.

Accessibility:

Audience Fit

Buy if: You want to learn US geography or enjoy clever physics puzzles.

Skip if: You have zero interest in trivia or educational titles.

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Reviewer Context

Reviewer: Dinsun, 40-year-old veteran gamer
Hardware: iPhone 15 Pro
Playtime: 8 hours
Status: Unlocked all 50 states

The Game

Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod

381342267

$2.99 4+★4.4 2153 reviews

Author : Freecloud Design, Inc.

Pubish Date : Mon Sep 13 2010

Last Update Date : Wed Sep 25 2024

Support Languages : English

Genres :

Version 3.1Wed Sep 25 2024

* Updated Minnesota flag
Requires iOS 12.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
Stack the States® makes learning about the 50 states fun! Watch the states actually come to life in this colorful and dynamic game!
As you learn state capitals, shapes, geographic locations, flags and more, you can actually touch, move and drop the animated states anywhere on the screen. Carefully build a stack of states that reaches the checkered line to win each level.
You earn a random state for every successfully completed level. All of your states appear on your own personalized map of the United 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. Four games in one!
HAVE FUN LEARNING ALL ABOUT THE 50 STATES:
▸ Capitals
▸ State shapes
▸ Abbreviations
▸ Bordering states
▸ Location on the map
▸ Nicknames
▸ Flags
...and more!
FEATURES:
▸ Hundreds of unique questions
▸ Interactive map and 50 state flash cards
▸ Choose any of the 50 friendly-looking states as your avatar
▸ Create up to six player profiles
▸ Collect all 50 states and track your progress on a personalized map
▸ Earn FREE bonus games: Map It, Pile Up, Puzzler and Capital Drop
▸ High resolution pictures of famous US landmarks
▸ All games are powered by a realistic physics engine
▸ Fun sound effects and music
▸ iPhone 4 and new iPad Retina Display support
▸ Works on both iPhone and iPad - a universal app
FIVE GAMES IN ONE:
STACK THE STATES: Build tall piles with states and try to reach the checkered line.
MAP IT: Tap the location of the selected state on the map. Try to complete the whole country.
PILE UP: The states are piling up! Tap them quickly to get rid of them before they pile too high.
PUZZLER: Sit back and relax as you slide the states around and put them together like a jigsaw puzzle.
CAPITAL DROP: Match states with their capitals in this fast-paced bonus game. Don't let a state fall!
Stack the States® is an educational app for all ages that's actually FUN to play. Try it now and enjoy five games for the price of one!
PRIVACY DISCLOSURE
Stack the States®:
- Does not contain 3rd party ads.
- Does not contain in-app purchases.
- Does not contain integration with social networks.
- Does not use 3rd party analytics / data collection tools.
- Does include links to apps by Dan Russell-Pinson in the iTunes App Store (via LinkShare).
For more information on our privacy policy please visit:
http://dan-russell-pinson.com/privacy/

Ratings & Reviews

4.4 out of 5 with 2153 Counts

★★★★★

Age Rating 4+

Stack the States makes learning about the 50 states fun! As you learn state capitals, shapes, geographic locations, flags, and more, you can actually touch, move, and drop the animated states anywhere on the screen. Carefully build a stack of states that reaches the checkered line to win each level.

Features

Hundreds of unique questions

Physics-based stacking gameplay

Interactive map of the USA

Multiple player profiles

Tips

Stacking to Success

First, answer a question about a state correctly. Once you do, you get that state! Drop it onto the platform. The goal is to stack them high enough to reach the goal line without the pile falling over.

Promotion Videos

Stack the States Trailer

Gameplays

Unlockable Mini-Games

As you earn more states, you'll unlock four unique mini-games: Map It, Pile Up, Puzzler, and Capital Drop, each testing your knowledge in different ways.