Mother Goose's Farm
| Mother Goose's Farm | |
|---|---|
| Developer(s) | Albathion Software Inc |
| Publisher(s) | Mattel Media |
| Platform(s) | Windows[1] Macintosh[1] |
| Release | 1996 |
Mother Goose's Farm, also known as Mother Goose's Farm 4 Learning,[2] is a 1996 video game from Mattel Media. The game is for ages 3 to 6.[3][4]
Gameplay
[edit]Mother Goose's Farm 4 Learning is an educational CD-ROM game designed for preschoolers ages 3 to 6, and requires only basic mouse-clicking skills. It includes interactive activities, music, and animations in a farm setting, where they can explore the barnyard, farmhouse, playground, and garden. Learning activities prompt kids to sort, match, spell, color, and sing along to nursery rhymes.[3]
Development
[edit]Mother Goose's Farm was developed by Albathion Software, a company founded in 1986.[5]
Reception
[edit]| Publication | Score |
|---|---|
| Kearney Hub | 3.5/5[2] |
Kearney Hub said "All the games include standard devices such as positive reinforcement and increased difficulty. They also have an uncanny sense of whimsy that make them unavoidably enjoyable for any tot in front of the screen. Mother Goose" is a delightful package".[2]
The game won a Bronze Invision Award for Best Children's Title.[6]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Learning at the farmyard". The Gazette. December 9, 1996. p. 16. Archived from the original on April 14, 2025. Retrieved March 19, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b c "Mother Goose's Farm 4 Learning". Kearney Hub. December 7, 1996. p. 57. Archived from the original on April 14, 2025. Retrieved March 19, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b Adams, Brooke (December 16, 1996). "Still looking for Yule Gift? Software may fit the bill". Deseret News. Retrieved March 19, 2025.
- ^ "Ready, set, read!". Publishers Weekly. January 27, 1997. Archived from the original on May 17, 2025. Retrieved May 17, 2025 – via Gale Research.
- ^ "About". Albathion Software. Archived from the original on October 29, 1996. Retrieved March 19, 2025.
- ^ "Mother Goose's Farm". NewMedia. Archived from the original on April 17, 1997. Retrieved March 19, 2025.
External links
[edit]- Official website (archived)