JumpStart 1st Grade facts for kids
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JumpStart 1st Grade (1995) CD Cover
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| Developer(s) | Knowledge Adventure |
| Publisher(s) | Knowledge Adventure |
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| Designer(s) | Barton Listick |
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| Series | JumpStart |
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| Release date(s) | August 28, 1995 |
| Genre(s) | Educational |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
JumpStart 1st Grade is a fun computer game made by Knowledge Adventure in 1995. It was designed to help kids learn things taught in first grade. In the United Kingdom, it was called Jump Ahead Year 1.
This game got new versions over the years. It was re-released in 1999 with different cover art. A big update came out in 2000. Later, in 2002, a new game called JumpStart Advanced 1st Grade took its place. That game was then replaced by JumpStart 3D Virtual World: Trouble in Town.
The very first version from 1995 is special. It introduced Frankie, a friendly brown dachshund dog. Frankie became the main character and mascot for the whole JumpStart game series!
How to Play the Game
The Classic 1995 Version
The first JumpStart 1st Grade game from 1995 was like an interactive school. It had many fun learning activities and songs. Frankie, the school mascot, helped guide players around.
When you played activities, you earned points. You could trade these points for cool "milk cap" rewards. The game featured voices and songs from Mark Beckwith and Glynnis Talken Campbell. Some popular songs included JumpStart First Grade and Frankie's Theme Song.
The 2000 Version Update
The 2000 version of the game kept a similar idea. This time, Frankie acted more like a student. He chose the player to be his partner in a school treasure hunt.
Playing games in this version earned you clues to find the treasure. The game had four main areas to explore. These included a classroom, a cafeteria, field trips, and a playground.
Earning Rewards
In the 2000 version, you earned 100 points to get a milk cap. There were different types of caps:
