Reader Rabbit Kindergarten
| Reader Rabbit Kindergarten | |
|---|---|
 Cover art | |
| Developer(s) | The Learning Company |
| Publisher(s) | The Learning Company |
| Series | Reader Rabbit |
| Platform(s) | Windows, Macintosh, Wii |
| Release date(s) |
Win/Mac: 1997 Wii: 2009 |
| Genre(s) | Edutainment |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
Reader Rabbit Kindergarten is a video game within the edutainment series Reader Rabbit, published by The Learning Company in June 1997. A new version of the game was developed in-house by Graffiti Entertainment, and was released in 2009.[1][2]
Gameplay
Designed for ages 4–6, the plot of the game sees the player help Reader Rabbit and Mat the Mouse collect resources for a large campfire party at Camp Happy Tails.[3] The game is designed to teach children skills such as mathematics, phonics, reading, and listening.[4] The press release said the game "incorporates lively music, vivid graphics and charming characters to encourage imaginative learning".[3] The game featured 16-bit color and sound.[5]
Commercial performance
The game was the 8th top-selling educational software across nine retail chains (representing more than 40 percent of the U.S. market) in the week ending January 10.[6] A March 15, 1998 article said the game finished at number 14 in a ranking of the ranking of best-selling educational software.[7] The game was the 6th op-selling home-education software across 13 software retail chains (representing more than 57 percent of the U.S. market) for the week ending May 1, 1998.[8] The game was the 4th top-selling educational title across 13 computer software retail chains (representing 53 percent of the U.S. market) for the week that ending October 31, 1998.[9] Across October 1998, the game was the second top educational software programs for PCs, after The American Girls Premiere.[10] The game was the 4th best-selling product by dollars in the education category across November 1998,[11] and the 5th in December 1998.[12]
Critical reception
Computer Shopper praised the graphics, animation, and characters, and compared the "entertaining and compelling" game to Creative Wonders title Get Set for Kindergarten Deluxe.[13] Superkids said the game had "engaging animation" and "structured yet entertaining activities".[14]
References
- ↑ "Graffiti Entertainment Releases 'Reader Rabbit Kindergarten'". 2009-12-22.
- ↑ "Signature Devices, Inc. Offers New Reader Rabbit Apps for Kids on Apple iTunes with Three Titles Available Today". 2012-01-25.
- 1 2 "Fun-Filled Multisubject Reader Rabbit Series for Earliest Learners Available Today From The Learning Company - Free Online Library". www.thefreelibrary.com. Retrieved 2016-09-18.
- ↑ "Graffiti Entertainment Offers 'Reader Rabbit Kindergarten'.". 2009-12-18.
- ↑ "The Learning Company Ships State-of-the-Art Reader Rabbit CD-ROM Adventures. - Free Online Library". www.thefreelibrary.com. Retrieved 2016-09-18.
- ↑ "BESTSELLERS". 1998-01-26.
- ↑ "PC PRICE DROP BOOSTS KIDS' SOFTWARE BURIED IN DEBT JUST A YEAR AGO, CAMBRIDGE FIRM REBOUNDS WITH ACQUISITIONS, NEW TITLES". 1998-03-15.
- ↑ "Bestsellers". 1999-05-17.
- ↑ "BESTSELLERS". 1998-11-16.
- ↑ "A SPECIAL BUSINESS REPORT; SectorSnapshot; Little multimedia firms gain big voice.". 1998-02-19.
- ↑ "The Learning Company Announces 29% Increase In Year Over Year Dollar Sales in November - Free Online Library". www.thefreelibrary.com. Retrieved 2016-09-18.
- ↑ "The American Girls Premiere Top Ranked Educational Title in December For Third Consecutive Month - Free Online Library". www.thefreelibrary.com. Retrieved 2016-09-18.
- ↑ "Reader Rabbit's Kindergarten. (The Learning Co)(The Learning Arcade) (Software Review)(Brief Article)(Evaluation)". 1997-11-01.
- ↑ "SuperKids Software Review of Reader Rabbit's Kindergarten.". superkids.com. Retrieved 2016-09-18.