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|image = Arthur's Big App.png
|image = Arthur's Big App.png
|date = September 25, 2014 (iOS)<ref name="itunes">https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/arthurs-big-app/id895098028</ref><br>October 2, 2014 (Android)<ref>https://www.facebook.com/PBSArthur/photos/a.501573345202.387485.43562115202/10154628294880203</ref>
|date = September 25, 2014 (iOS)<ref name="itunes">https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/arthurs-big-app/id895098028</ref><br>October 2, 2014 (Android)<ref>https://www.facebook.com/PBSArthur/photos/a.501573345202.387485.43562115202/10154628294880203</ref>
|platform = iOS<br>Android
|platform = iOS<br>Android}}
|type=Mini-games
'''Arthur's Big App''' is a multi-level game app inspired by the TV series {{Arthur}}. It is designed for children ages 6-8 and focuses on friendship, teamwork and helping others. Kids can explore Elwood City and interact with their favorite ''Arthur'' characters.
|characters = [[Arthur's Big App#Characters|see list]]
|controls = Touch screen}}
'''''Arthur's Big App''''' was a game app for iOS and Android.


The app was first unveiled on August 29, 2014, at the Boston Games Forum Demo Night at the Microsoft Center in Cambridge, MA.<ref>http://wgbhkids.wordpress.com/2014/08/29/boston-games-forum/</ref> It was removed in November 2019 from the Google Play Store and Amazon.
The app was first unveiled on August 29, 2014, at the Boston Games Forum Demo Night at the Microsoft Center in Cambridge, MA.<ref>http://wgbhkids.wordpress.com/2014/08/29/boston-games-forum/</ref>
==Description==
==Description==
:"School’s out at Lakewood Elementary School and that means it's time for an after school adventure! Join Arthur, Buster, Francine, and Muffy in a series of mini-games set all around Elwood City!"<ref name="itunes"/>
:"School’s out at Lakewood Elementary School and that means it's time for an after school adventure! Join Arthur, Buster, Francine, and Muffy in a series of mini-games set all around Elwood City!"<ref name="itunes"/>
==Features<ref>http://wgbhkids.wordpress.com/2014/09/26/arthurs-big-new-app/</ref>==
==Features<ref>http://wgbhkids.wordpress.com/2014/09/26/arthurs-big-new-app/</ref>==
*Six unique mini-games hosted in memorable locations around [[Elwood City]]
*Four unique mini-games hosted in memorable locations around [[Elwood City]]
*More than 15 levels per game
*More than 15 levels per game
*Randomization of gameplay to keep kids engaged
*Randomization of gameplay to keep kids engaged
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*A freeze tag game in which kids “freeze” ARTHUR characters – a fun, digital twist on a classic playground game
*A freeze tag game in which kids “freeze” ARTHUR characters – a fun, digital twist on a classic playground game
==Gameplay==
==Gameplay==
The player is given a mini-game at random. When a mini-game is won, the app levels up and becomes more difficult. If a mini-game is lost, the player loses one of five [[Lucky pencil (object)|lucky pencils]]. When the player wins five mini-games without losing all five lucky pencils, they unlock a character.
{{missing|gameplay}}
*Game 1: Arthur's Library Game
[[File:Arthur's Big App library.jpg|Keep up with customers at the Elwood City Library!|thumb]]
*Game 2: Buster's Smoothie Game
[[File:Arthur's Big App smoothies.jpg|Make smoothies at the Sugar Bowl!|thumb]]
*Game 3: Francine's Tag Game
[[File:Arthur's Big App tag.jpg|Tag! You're it! Catch your favorite ARTHUR characters.|thumb]]
*Game 4: Arthur's Music Game
[[File:Arthur's Big App jam.jpg|Jam with Arthur and the gang!|thumb]]
*Game 5: Muffy's Costume Game
*Game 6: Buster's FroYo Game
 
==Characters==
==Characters==
*[[Arthur Read]] (unlocked by default)
*[[Alan "The Brain" Powers]]
*[[Leah MacGrady|Mrs. MacGrady]]
*[[Alberto Molina]]
*[[Sue Ellen Armstrong|Sue Ellen]]
*[[Arthur Read]]
*[[Binky Barnes]]
*[[Bionic Bunny]]
*[[Bionic Bunny]]
*[[Buster Baxter|Buster]]
*[[Cisely Compson|Mrs. Compson]]
*[[Ladonna Compson|Ladonna]]
*[[Fern Walters|Fern]]
*[[Pal]]
*[[Bitzi Baxter]]
*[[Bitzi Baxter]]
*[[D.W. Read]]
*[[Buster Baxter]]
*[[Rapty]]
*[[Cisely Compson]]
*[[Mary Moo Cow]]
*[[Fern Walters]]
*[[Alberto Molina|Alberto]]
*[[Francine Frensky]]
*[[Tommy Tibble]]
*[[George Lundgren]]
*[[Timmy Tibble]]
*[[Vicita]]
*[[Amigo]]
*[[Bud Compson|Bud]]
*[[Nadine]]
*[[Emily]]
*[[Grandma Thora]]
*[[Grandma Thora]]
*[[Ms. Morgan]]
*[[Ladonna Compson]]
*[[Mrs. Tibble]]
*[[Leah MacGrady]]
*[[Kate Read|Baby Kate]]
*[[Muffy Crosswire]]
*[[David Read|Mr. Read]]
*[[Nigel Ratburn]]
*[[Francis Haney|Mr. Haney]]
*[[Pal]]
*[[Nigel Ratburn|Mr. Ratburn]]
*[[Prunella Deegan]]
*[[Jane Read|Mrs. Read]]
*[[Sue Ellen Armstrong]]
*[[Muffy Crosswire|Muffy]]
*[[Carl Gould|Carl]]
*[[Alan Powers|Brain]]
*[[Ed Crosswire]]
*[[Francine Frensky|Francine]]
*[[Nemo]]
*[[Oliver Frensky]]
*[[George Lundgren|George]]
*[[Wally]]
*[[Bailey]]
*[[Slink]]
*[[Binky Barnes|Binky]]
*[[Molly MacDonald|Molly]]
*[[Prunella Deegan|Prunella]]
*[[Jenna Morgan|Jenna]]
*[[Paige Turner]]
*[[James MacDonald|James]]
*[[Marina Datillo|Marina]]
*[[Mei Lin Barnes|Mei Lin]]
*[[Rattles]]
 
==Gallery==
==Gallery==
===Videos===
<gallery>
ARTHUR Arthur's Big App for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch PBS KIDS
</gallery>
===Icons===
<gallery>
<gallery>
Arthur's Big App icon.png|iTunes icon
Arthur's Big App icon.png|iTunes icon
</gallery>
===Screenshots===
<gallery>
Arthur's Big App smoothies.jpg|Make smoothies at the Sugar Bowl!
Arthur's Big App jam.jpg|Jam with Arthur and the gang!
Arthur's Big App tag.jpg|Tag! You're it! Catch your favorite ARTHUR characters.
Arthur's Big App library.jpg|Keep up with customers at the Elwood City Library!
Arthur's Big App collect.jpg|Collect favorite ARTHUR characters from throughout the history of the series!
Arthur's Big App collect.jpg|Collect favorite ARTHUR characters from throughout the history of the series!
</gallery>
</gallery>
==External links==
==External links==
*[https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/arthurs-big-app/id895098028 Arthur's Big App] on iTunes
*[https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/arthurs-big-app/id895098028 Arthur's Big App on iTunes]
*[https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=air.org.pbskids.arthursbigapp Arthur's Big App] on Google Play Store (dead link)
*[https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NMNQ71S Arthur's Big App] on Amazon.com (dead link)
*[http://wgbhkids.wordpress.com/2014/09/26/arthurs-big-new-app/ WGBH Digital Kids blog post about the app]
*[http://wgbhkids.wordpress.com/2014/09/26/arthurs-big-new-app/ WGBH Digital Kids blog post about the app]
==References==
==References==
{{Reflist}}
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[[Category:Arthur games]]
[[Category:Arthur games]]
[[Category:Arthur video games]]
[[Category:Arthur video games]]
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