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Gertrude's Puzzles
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Developer(s) The Learning Company
Publisher(s) The Learning Company
Platform(s) Apple II, Commodore 64, IBM PC
Release date(s)
  • Apple II
  • NA: 1982
  • C64, IBM PC
  • NA: 1984
Genre(s) Educational

Gertrude's Puzzles is a fun and educational video game released in 1984. It was made by a company called The Learning Company. This game helps kids learn important skills like logic and sorting. It's like a puzzle adventure that uses shapes and colors.

Gertrude's Puzzles is a follow-up game to Gertrude's Secrets. Both games were designed by Teri Perl. They both challenge players with clever puzzles in different rooms.

What is Gertrude's Puzzles?

Gertrude's Puzzles is a special kind of video game. It's called an "edutainment" game. This means it's both entertaining and educational. The game teaches players how to think logically. It also helps them learn how to group things together.

How Do You Play Gertrude's Puzzles?

In the game, you explore many different rooms. Each room has a unique puzzle waiting for you. These puzzles use colorful shapes. You need to figure out how to sort or arrange the shapes. You might sort them by color, shape, or other rules.

The Puzzles You'll Find

The puzzles in Gertrude's Puzzles are all about logic. For example, you might see a group of shapes. Some are red, some are blue. Some are circles, some are squares. Your job is to move them to the right spots. You have to follow the rules given in that room. It's like solving a riddle with shapes!

Who Made This Game?

The game was created by The Learning Company. They are known for making many educational games. Gertrude's Puzzles was first released for the Apple II computer in 1982. Later, it came out for the Commodore 64 and IBM PC computers in 1984.

Learning with Gertrude

Playing Gertrude's Puzzles helps you develop important skills. You learn to recognize patterns. You also get better at problem-solving. These are skills that are useful in school and in everyday life. The game makes learning feel like a fun challenge. It's a great way to sharpen your mind while playing!

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