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Learning with FuzzyWOMP
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Developer(s) Sierra On-Line
Publisher(s) Sierra On-Line
Designer(s) Michael Mckee
Martin Shen
Programmer(s) Michael Mckee
Martin Shen
Platform(s) Apple II
Release date(s) 1984
Genre(s) Educational

Learning with FuzzyWOMP is a fun educational video game. It was made by Sierra On-Line in 1984. This game was designed for young children. It helps them learn basic math skills. You could play it on the Apple II computer. The game is a bit like another game called Learning with Leeper.

What is Learning with FuzzyWOMP?

Learning with FuzzyWOMP is a special game. It has four different activities. These activities help kids learn important skills. They teach about numbers and problem-solving.

How Do You Play?

The game offers several mini-games to explore:

  • Number Order: Imagine numbers as smoke. They float out of a pipe. Your job is to help FuzzyWOMP blow them away. You must blow them in the correct order. This teaches kids about number sequencing.
  • Number Matching: A clown shows a number. Then, FuzzyWOMP needs to roll the right number of balls. If the number is correct, the clown juggles the balls. If it's wrong, the clown gets upset! This helps with counting and recognizing numbers.
  • Domino Challenge: A domino appears and then hides. You need to pick the same domino. You choose from six options. This game helps with memory and matching patterns.
  • FuzzyWOMP Shooter: First, you create your own assistant. Then, you get to shoot FuzzyWOMP. This part is about creative play.

What Skills Does it Teach?

This game helps kids learn many useful skills. It teaches them to set goals. They learn to understand things in different situations. It also helps with symbolic logic. This means understanding symbols and what they mean. Most importantly, it builds their number skills. This is called numerical literacy.

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