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Diner Dash & Diner Dash 2

Amanda (age 9) has been really enjoying this game.

In Diner Dash, the player must seat customers, take orders, and clear dishes in the diner.

Diner Dash 2 features a different restaurant, and gives the players upgrades based on appearance.

One thing that I really like about this game is that it doesn’t take up a huge amount of disk space or processing memory. I like the kids to use our old Windows 2000 desktop to play computer games (which is somewhat corrupted). Many new games with all their awesome graphics either won’t run on Windows 2000, or run too slowly due to a lack of space. Amanda has played both of these on that computer with no frustrations.

Wedding Dash

According to my game-tester, this is completely different than Diner Dash, and even features a new character (not Flo from Diner Dash). The planner must meet the expectations of the bride and groom in catering the wedding. Amanda (age 9) enjoys the simplicity of Diner Dash the most, but she advised that I would probably enjoy Diner Dash 2 or Wedding Dash more.

This one also loaded on our old computer with no problems.

Brainiversity

This truly is a game for the whole family. Amanda (age 9) plays without complaining that some math facts are sneaking their way into her summer. Kyle (age 4) watches us play and giggles at the twittering sound that the lightbulb mascot guy makes as the text is going across the screen.

There are four categories: language, memory, math and analysis. Your quizzes are customized based on the age that you enter when you sign up. The game can track up to 6 users on one computer

The idea is that by doing some brain workouts, you can improve your mental function. I can’t testify as to whether or not that works, but if it does, I’m all for it. It is fun, and the competitive side of me loves trying to improve my score and looking back on past results, as well as comparing my brain’s function to others in the family.

Miss Management


I have meant to try this out, but I haven’t had the time yet. Before I got obsessed with interested in blogging, I enjoyed playing adventure or role-playing games on the computer or gaming system. I would think that with the popularity of sit-coms such as “Office Space,” this office-based simulation game would appeal to many. It is rated “Teen” for some vulgar humor, so I have not let Amanda play this one. I’m looking forward to giving it a spin myself.

Five of you (U.S. shipping addresses only) can win one of each of these games from Brighter Minds Media worth close to $100. Leave a comment here if you would like to win, and we’ll post the winners on August 1.

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  3. I’m 16 years old & I really love Diner Dash.
    I would love to play all these games because I often get bored around the house.
    🙂
    Thanks for the awesome giveaway.

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  8. My daughter and I play diner dash on Yahoo! – it’s a lot of fun. Can’t wait to try Wedding Dash!

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  9. I love these type of games. I actually have experienced at least two of them, by downloading an hour of playing time. It was fun. Thanks for this opportunity!

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  10. Oh these look like ALOT of fun!!! I keep wanting to play some of those games but I can never justify spending the money. If I win them though then I can play all I want right? 😉

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  30. My daughter loves to play Diner Dash online, and I love video games, period.
    We would be thrilled to win these.
    Thank you for the contest.

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  38. These games sound great. One of my girls is a natural organizer and she, as well as her sisters, would enjoy all 3 games. Thanks so much for the contest!

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  44. I’d love to win these games! I get so frustrated with playing games from the internet when they only let you play for an hour and then lock you out. I get so addicted then I can’t play anymore. Thanks for the chance.

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  46. What a great giveaway! The games sound awesome! My DD has played Diner Dash, so I know she’d love these!

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  54. My daughter has had her eye on a few of these games, and if I can get her DS away from her, I’ll be playing as well.

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  64. Oh – we’d love Brainiversity! It sounds awesome. 🙂 Thanks for the chance to win. 🙂

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  73. My son has played Brainiversity at a friend’s home and likes it! Our daughter and I would enjoy all the games! 🙂 Thanks for a spectacular giveaway!

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  76. My oldest daughter would totally love these – especially Diner Dash, she’s been wanting that one. Play a free snippet version online and wants the whole thing. 😉
    THANKS!

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  78. Love these games! I’ve tried them all but brainiversity which would be awesome for my son and his uncle (age 9) to learn with.

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  81. Hi!!!!!!!! It’s been a long time. Life gets too busy and some things have to give, but I am back and hope to catch up some on my reading!

    Thanks for the giveaway…these games look GREAT!

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  87. Seems my last comment didn’t go through so I’m trying again . . . I know some kiddos (and kiddos at heart!) who’d love these!

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  89. My family would be thrilled with these games!

    Thanks for sponsoring such a fun giveaway 🙂

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  93. Sound like some fun games there me and my kids are always looking for fun and educational games to play together.

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  101. i love all of these games! played the trial versions of them all as many times as I possibly could!

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  102. i’ve actually played the diner dash game in a trial version….loads of fun!! I would love to win these games!

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  116. Good grief, I think I play more time-management games than my kids do. I’m addicted! We enjoy all the Diner Dash incarnations and I’d love to try the new ones.

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  124. My sister’s computer doesn’t have an online connection right now and needs games like this to keep her occupied! Count me in. =-)

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  162. I love to play games online and have played some of these they are sooo fun. Being home can get pretty boring so to have something to play would be nice.

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  166. My family would totally enjoy these games…we have played the Diner Dash before and would love to try the others too. thanks!

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  168. Wow I’ve never heard of any of these games and they all sound super fun. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  169. My daughter and I absolutely love these games. I would love to see her eyes light up if I brought these home to her!

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  173. I’m so relieved that others like Diner Dash also… I was worried I was the only one that got excited to see this giveaway!

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  182. My kids have Diner Dash which we purchased and downloaded off the net and they LOVE! LOVE! LOVE it. So I’m sure they would totally love Diner Dash II.

    I think Brainiversity would be perfect for our family – especially me! My brain is mush sometimes and I NEED to engage my brain in a little bit more mentail activity then it normally gets. As a mom/homemaker/wife I often find myself in “Robot Mode” and a whole day goes by before I know it and I haven’t challenged my brain one bit. I NEED to do something to challenge it. I hear that keeping your brain active helps fend off dementia and other ailments of old age. I certainly don’t want that to happen.

    All the games look GREAT, fun and interesting and I’m sure my entire family would put them all to good use (and I can see the kids fighting over who gets to play them first too…LOL!!!).

    Thanks for an AWESOME giveaway!

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  188. I love Diner Dash! It’s perfect to kill spare time…who am I kidding…I don’t have any spare time since I had a baby!! LOL!

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  193. I’ve played some of these online and they are super fun. I would love to have the complete version of the games.

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  195. I would LOVE to win these! I’m like you as far as letting the kids play on the older and somewhat corrupted computer, so knowing that these would run on it is a definite plus! Thanks so much!

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  197. Wow – these games all sound great – the only one I’ve heard of is Diner Dash, and I love that!

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  201. The games look like so much fun! good times to be had for everyone in our family. please count us in for this great giveaway. thanks!

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  202. We’ve played the demo of a Diner Dash and Wedding Dash and they were a lot of fun. These are some fun games!

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  204. Indeed I would like to win! We’ve played the online demo of Diner Dash and that woman reminds me of myself; I get all wrapped up in that game!

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  213. I love the Dinner Dash games and the Wedding Dash, I have not had a chance to try the other ones. Thank you !

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  216. I have played the “free” versions of Diner Dash and others and love love love them! My family would really enjoy this…thanks :O)

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  218. My sister absolutely LOVES/obsesses over Diner Dash type of games. These would all go straight to her. LoL.

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  220. I’ve always been a bit leary of video games. However, these not only sound fun but educational. Bring on the fun! Thanks.

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  232. I am so addicted to the Time Management games! Love Diner Dash and play it online whenever I can I am sure the rest as fun, it would be nice to own them

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  233. The giveaway would of been great if you just gave away one of these games but NO you’re giving away 3! Count me in.

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  240. Fun prizes! Will help keep the kiddos occupied during these hot summer months! Thanks for the giveaway!

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  245. My daughter loves all games. I know she would love to have these. Thanks for the great contest.

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  254. All of these games sound fun. I already love Diner Dash, the original version, so I know I would love a new version.

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  258. I’d love for the opportunity to win any of these games! My children and family would sure love it!

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  270. I know I love to play Diner Dash online. I would love to try the full version. The others games are right up my alley as well….

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  295. I am so thrilled about this giveaway. I love playing games like Diner Dash.. I get to escape for a bit! I have only managed to play the free trials, so once I’m smoking the game, my free 60 minutes ends. I would LOVE LOVE LOVE to be considered to win your giveaway. Thanks for the opportunity!

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  296. Please on the games! Our family would get many hours of enjoyment out of these fun games. Please enter us in your fantastic contest. Thanks very much…..Cindi

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  316. Enter me please! These are my favorite types of games, because I don’t have to devote a million hours to them, I can do one or two levels at a time! What a great giveaway!

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  329. What a wonderful giveaway! All these games sound like games my kids would love. Thanks for offering this.

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  333. My girls take after both my husband and I… they love the computer. This giveaway is sure to make one (or more) of us happy!

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  336. How fun! I’d love to win the wedding bash for my sister who is getting married in February. Looks like a lot fun and my sis love games.

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  337. My children (ages 12 and 9) have played the online version of diner dash and both loved it! They would love any of these games!
    Thanks!

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  338. My grandchildren would just LOVE this prize and it would make me a star in their eyes.
    Thanks for all the great contests!

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  339. These games sound like a blast. I’ve played Diner Dash and Wedding Dash online, and found I was able to waste a lot of time playing them! 🙂 I’d love to win a copy of any of those games!

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  343. I love Diner Dash! The online version is limited, and I haven’t been able to justify the purchase for a game for me when I could spend that $ on more important things! LOL! I would love to win this, and the other games look great too, so that would be awesome!

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  344. Forget winning for the kids, I would love to win LOL I can often be found in front of games like these to de-stress!

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  350. I’ve tried both Wedding and Diner Dash online, they are both fun and the full versions have even more features!

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  353. My kids LOVE games like these. I love seeing the independence my four-year-old is experiencing while playing!

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  356. Those look like so much fun! (Except the part where I have to share my computer with my daughter!)

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  365. My kids need these games! They’re tired of their Playstation… so these just might be even more entertaining!

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  368. These games look so fun! I have heard about them, but never had the chance to have my family try them.

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  371. I’ve played all of these games on BigFish and Playfirst. LOVE them!!!! Especially Diner and Wedding Dash!

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  373. I’ve played Diner Dash 1 & 2 & loved them, so I know I would love the Wedding Dash one, as well. Brainiversity sounds like a lot of fun. My 6 yr old loves math, so this would be a great learning tool. I’m a former simaholic, lol… so I think Miss Management would be fun! Thanks for a great giveaway!

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  377. Wow-these look like loads of fun! I have my own 9yo that is always surrounded by her brothers’ “guy” stuff, so she’d have a blast! Thanks for a great contest!!

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  378. We have the game Cake Mania and both my six year old son and I enjoy that one… these look great. Thanks for the contest!

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  384. Those games look like a lot of fun!

    They would be great to use on our older computer.

    Thanks for the great giveaway!

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  385. Diner Dash is one of my favorite games! DD2 would be another great one I’m sure! I would love to have all of them.

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  388. Liz would love some new games. My fave is Diner Dash. I missed my calling when I didn’t become a waitress.

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  393. My kids are constantly asking when we can get some new computer games. They would go absolutely crazy with FIVE new games and these look like great fun!

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  394. We have Diner Dash and the kids and I like to compete to see who can do the best at waiting tables. I would love to try some of their other products.

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  399. Oh, I’d love to win these games! My oldest step-daughter had diner dash on her phone for a while, and she loved it. I think they all look fun.

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  404. All of these sound great. My daughters are huge fans of Diner Dash…okay, I’ll admit it, they got me hooked to, but we’ve only played it online. I’d be the coolest mom ever if I won a copy of it for them!

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