About Face | |
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Game Information | |
Game type | Critical Thinking |
Main character(s) | Arthur Pal |
Release Date | July 8, 2003 |
Platform | Online |
About Face was a game on the Arthur page of the PBS Kids website.
Gameplay[]
The player first selects one of Arthur's friends: D.W., Francine, Binky, Buster, or Muffy. After choosing, the scene switches to the kitchen, where Arthur has set up three posters on the wall. Each poster shows a different emotion, and the player must pick the one that best fits the situation Arthur talks about. If correct, Arthur tosses Pal a bone, but if incorrect, Pal whimpers sadly then tries again. Once the player has earned all five bones, Pal will jump on his bowl and spill them or push them to the side then, after eating them, pushes the empty bowl back, and the game returns to the menu to select another friend.
Stories[]
Binky's Ballet[]
Binky has a ticket to see his favorite ballet, “Swan Lake,” on Friday night. - Excited
Buster asks Binky if he's going to the ballet. “Uh… I don’t know… maybe… yeah,” says Binky. - Embarrassed
When Binky arrives at the ballet, he discovers that it's “DUCK Lake,” not “Swan Lake.” - Surprised
“I’m not going to enjoy this one bit!” says Binky, sitting down and crossing his arms. - Grumpy
“Duck Lake” turns out to be fantastic. “Ah… how I love a good ballet!” says Binky. - Satisfied
Buster's Show and Tell[]
Buster wakes up and remembers... oh, no! He doesn't have his aliens book for show and tell! - Worried
“Brain never returned it! I TOLD him I needed it today!” says Buster. - Angry
“Hmm… What can I do in five minutes?” says Buster. - Thoughtful
“I’ve got it!” Buster says. “I’ll take this moldy sandwich from under my bed.” - Excited
In class, Buster shows everyone his sandwich. “Very creative,” says Mr. Ratburn. “Good Job!” - Proud
D.W.'s Birthday[]
Today is D.W.’s birthday, and she’s having a big party. - Excited
D.W. thinks that if she’s extra good today, she might get twice as many presents. - Sneaky
Then Mom tells her that none of her friends can come to her party. - Sad
But later, all of D.W.’s friends jump out from behind the furniture and yell, “Happy birthday!” - Surprised
With all the cake, presents, and friends, D.W. has had a very long day. - Tired
Francine's Soccer Game[]
Before the big soccer game, Francine hopes she plays better than she did last time. - Worried
During the game, the ball goes between Francine's legs, and the other team laughs at her. - Embarrassed
“Okay, that’s it!” says Francine. “I have a plan to help us win!” - Determined
Francine distracts the other team by yelling: “Boogedy-boogedy! Nyah!"- Silly
Francine scores the winning goal. The crowd cheers! - Excited
Muffy's Dolls[]
Muffy's father gives her a doll she already has. She sighs and puts it with the others in her room. - Bored
Sue Ellen sees all the dolls and tells Muffy, “Dolls should be played with, not just sit there.” - Sad
Muffy thinks, “Sue Ellen’s not being fair. It’s not MY fault I have so many dolls.” - Grumpy
Muffy gets an idea: she gives all her dolls away to a charity for needy kids. - Proud
Afterward, Muffy thinks, “Hey! Now I have room to display all my Backstreet Boys stuff!” - Excited
Gallery[]
External links[]
- About Face on PBS Kids (dead link)