Casper's Scare School (video game) facts for kids
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| Developer(s) | Data Design Interactive |
| Publisher(s) | Blast! Entertainment |
| Platform(s) | PlayStation 2 |
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| Genre(s) | Adventure |
| Mode(s) | Single-player and Multi-player |
Casper's Scare School is a series of three video games. They are based on the animated movie and TV show with the same name. In these games, you play as Casper the Friendly Ghost. His three uncles send him to "Scare School."
Casper often has to stop the school bully, Thatch the vampire. Thatch tries to turn characters to stone. He also tries to stop Casper from helping his friends. Sometimes, Thatch just wants to win everything, like on sports day.
The first game, Casper's Scare School, is an adventure game. It came out for the PlayStation 2 in 2008. Another game, Casper's Scare School: Classroom Capers, was made for the Nintendo DS. It was released in 2008 and 2010. This DS game has simple gameplay. It was made for younger kids, around 4 to 6 years old.
The third game, Casper's Scare School: Spooky Sports Day, came out in 2009. It was available for both the DS and Wii.
Casper's Scare School (PlayStation 2 Game)
This game for PlayStation 2 is a 3D racing game. It has six different levels.
- First Level: Casper's suitcase breaks open. His things are scattered around his mansion. You have 400 seconds to find 30 items. You must do this before the school bus leaves for Scare School.
- Second Level: This level is like a taxi game. You have 120 seconds to steer a boat. You need to pick up six classmates around Deedstown.
- Next Three Levels: These are three-lap races. Casper races against his friends Ra, Mantha, Mickey, and Monaco. He also races against the bully Thatch.
- The first race is around the school grounds.
- The second race goes through school hallways and the grounds.
- The third race is in the gym. You have to jump over poles.
- Final Level: Thatch has turned Casper's four friends into stone. Casper must find each friend to turn them back. Then, he needs to get to his mansion before Thatch does.
This game also has a multiplayer mode. You can play as any of the six racing characters in the lap races.
Casper's Scare School: Classroom Capers (Nintendo DS Game)
This is a 2D game for the Nintendo DS. Casper needs to complete three classes each week. These classes are science, history, and gym. He does this for eight weeks.
- How to Play: You need to earn four marks in each class session. You must get a C grade or higher. You also have a time limit. You play by holding the DS sideways, using only the stylus.
- Earning Marks: Casper gets what he needs by trading with classmates. He gives them things they want. Then, he goes back to his desk to finish his work.
- Avoiding Trouble: Casper must avoid the teacher, who watches parts of the classroom. Gargoyles also patrol the room. Thatch thinks Casper is too friendly and tries to stop him. Kibosh watches over the classes in the final week. If enemies catch Casper away from his desk, he is sent back. Any item he holds is taken away. He has to start the task again.
- Bonus Marks: Casper can earn extra marks. He can scare Thatch with a "beetle blast." He can also scare the teacher with a "Power Bolt."
- Game Progress: As you play, the classroom gets bigger. New classmates, enemies, and power-ups are added.
Casper's Scare School: Scary Sports Day (DS and Wii Game)
This is a single-player 2D game. It was released for the Nintendo DS and Wii in 2009. It's all about the annual Sports Day at Scare School!
Casper and his friends have trained hard. They want to make sure Thatch doesn't win all the glory. You can control Casper, Ra, or Mantha. More characters can be unlocked as you play.
You need to win seven different events:
- Creepy Uppies
- Dragon Egg & Spoon Race
- People Chase
- Goal Creeper
- Scare Boarding
- Frog Lab
- Gymnasties
After winning the Scare School sports day, you get to play "fleshy" versions of each event in Deedstown.
