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'''''Arthur's Big App''''' | '''''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> | 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. | ||
==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]] | ||
*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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===Game 5: Muffy's Costume Game=== | ===Game 5: Muffy's Costume Game=== | ||
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===Gams 6: Buster's FroYo Game== | |||
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==Characters== | ==Characters== | ||
*[[Arthur Read]] | *[[Arthur Read]] (unlocked by default) | ||
*[[Leah MacGrady|Mrs. MacGrady]] | *[[Leah MacGrady|Mrs. MacGrady]] | ||
*[[Sue Ellen Armstrong|Sue Ellen]] | *[[Sue Ellen Armstrong|Sue Ellen]] | ||
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*[[Fern Walters|Fern]] | *[[Fern Walters|Fern]] | ||
*[[Pal]] | *[[Pal]] | ||
*[[Bitzi | *[[Bitzi Baxter]] | ||
*[[D.W. Read]] | *[[D.W. Read]] | ||
*[[Rapty]] | *[[Rapty]] | ||
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*[[Mei Lin Barnes|Mei Lin]] | *[[Mei Lin Barnes|Mei Lin]] | ||
*[[Rattles]] | *[[Rattles]] | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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==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 | *[https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=air.org.pbskids.arthursbigapp Arthur's Big App] on Google Play (dead link) | ||
*[https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NMNQ71S Arthur's Big App] on Amazon.com | *[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== |
Revision as of 05:10, 26 November 2019
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Game Information | |
Game type | Mini-games |
Main character(s) | see list |
Release date | September 25, 2014 (iOS)[1] October 2, 2014 (Android)[2] |
Platform | iOS Android |
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.[3] It was removed in November 2019 from the Google Play Store and Amazon.
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!"[1]
Features[4]
- Six unique mini-games hosted in memorable locations around Elwood City
- More than 15 levels per game
- Randomization of gameplay to keep kids engaged
- 50 collectable characters from throughout the history of the series
- A music game in which kids can enjoy a variety of well-known tunes, including the ARTHUR theme song
- A smoothie game in which kids create delicious treats for Sugar Bowl customers
- A library game that challenges kids to find and shelve books before time runs out
- A freeze tag game in which kids “freeze” ARTHUR characters – a fun, digital twist on a classic playground game
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 pencils. When the player wins five mini-games without losing all five lucky pencils, they unlock a character.
Game 1: Arthur's Library Game
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Game 2: Buster's Smoothie Game
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Game 3: Francine's Tag Game
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Game 4: Arthur's Music Game
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Game 5: Muffy's Costume Game
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=Gams 6: Buster's FroYo Game
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Characters
- Arthur Read (unlocked by default)
- Mrs. MacGrady
- Sue Ellen
- Bionic Bunny
- Buster
- Mrs. Compson
- Ladonna
- Fern
- Pal
- Bitzi Baxter
- D.W. Read
- Rapty
- Mary Moo Cow
- Alberto
- Tommy Tibble
- Timmy Tibble
- Vicita
- Amigo
- Bud
- Nadine
- Emily
- Grandma Thora
- Ms. Morgan
- Mrs. Tibble
- Baby Kate
- Mr. Read
- Principal Haney
- Mr. Ratburn
- Mrs. Read
- Muffy
- Carl
- Brain
- Ed Crosswire
- Francine
- Nemo
- Oliver Frensky
- George
- Wally
- Bailey
- Slink
- Binky
- Molly
- Prunella
- Jenna
- Paige Turner
- James
- Marina
- Mei Lin
- Rattles
Gallery
Videos
- ARTHUR Arthur's Big App for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch PBS KIDS
External links
- Arthur's Big App on iTunes
- Arthur's Big App on Google Play (dead link)
- Arthur's Big App on Amazon.com (dead link)
- WGBH Digital Kids blog post about the app
References