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Fraction Fever
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Developer(s) Tom Snyder Productions
Publisher(s) Spinnaker Software
Designer(s) Tom Snyder
Platform(s) Atari 8-bit, ColecoVision, Commodore 64, TRS-80, ZX Spectrum
Release date(s) 1983
Genre(s) Educational
Mode(s) Single-player

Fraction Fever is a fun educational video game that teaches players about fractions. It was created by Tom Snyder Productions and released by Spinnaker Software in 1983. In this game, you control a character on a pogo stick who needs to find matching fractions. It's a great way to practice math skills while having a good time!

What is Fraction Fever All About?

Fraction Fever helps you understand fractions in an interactive way. The game shows a fraction at the top of the screen. Your job is to quickly find another fraction that is equal to it. This means you need to know about equivalent fractions.

How Do You Play Fraction Fever?

The main character in Fraction Fever bounces around on a pogo stick. You move this character left and right across a platform. Below the platform, different fractions appear on moving blocks. You must jump onto the block that has the correct equivalent fraction.

The Pogo Stick Challenge

When you see a fraction like "1/2" at the top, you look for blocks with "2/4" or "3/6" or "4/8". These are all equal to 1/2. If you jump on the right block, you score points! If you pick the wrong one, you lose a life. The game gets faster as you play, making it more challenging.

Learning Math with Fraction Fever

This game is designed to make learning fractions enjoyable. Instead of just doing problems on paper, you get to play an arcade-style game. It helps you quickly recognize different ways to write the same fraction.

Why Understanding Fractions Matters

Fractions are a very important part of math. They are used in cooking, building, and even when telling time. Fraction Fever helps build a strong foundation for more advanced math topics. It teaches you to think quickly about numbers.

Game History and Where You Could Play It

Fraction Fever was released in 1983, a time when many new home computers were becoming popular. Educational games like this one were a big deal because they showed how computers could help kids learn.

Who Developed This Educational Game?

The game was developed by Tom Snyder Productions, a company known for creating educational software. Spinnaker Software published the game, making it available to many families. The TRS-80 version of the game was even sold through Radio Shack stores.

What Computers Could Run Fraction Fever?

Fraction Fever was available on several different computer systems. This meant many kids could play it at home or at school. Some of the platforms included:

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