Arthur's Big App | |
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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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Game 6: Buster's FroYo Game[]
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Characters[]
- Arthur Read (unlocked by default)
- Leah MacGrady
- Sue Ellen Armstrong
- Bionic Bunny
- Buster Baxter
- Mrs. Compson
- Ladonna Compson
- Fern Walters
- Pal
- Bitzi Baxter
- D.W. Read
- Rapty
- Mary Moo Cow
- Alberto Molina
- Tommy Tibble
- Timmy Tibble
- Vicita Molina
- Amigo
- Bud Compson
- Nadine Flumberghast
- Emily
- Thora Read
- Ms. Morgan
- Mrs. Tibble
- Kate Read
- David Read
- Francis Haney
- Nigel Ratburn
- Jane Read
- Muffy Crosswire
- Carl Gould
- Brain
- Ed Crosswire
- Francine Frensky
- Nemo
- Oliver Frensky
- George Lundgren
- Wally
- Bailey
- Slink
- Binky Barnes
- Molly MacDonald
- Prunella Deegan
- Jenna Morgan
- Paige Turner
- James MacDonald
- Marina Datillo
- Mei Lin Barnes
- Rattles
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References[]
External links[]
- Arthur's Big App on iTunes
- Arthur's Big App on Google Play Store (dead link)
- Arthur's Big App on Amazon.com (dead link)
- WGBH Digital Kids blog post about the app