Poptropica facts for kids
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| Developer(s) | Jeff Kinney Group (formerly) StoryArc Media |
| Publisher(s) | Pearson Education (formerly) Sandbox Networks |
| Designer(s) | Pete Amomaur Jeff Kinney |
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| Release date(s) | June 5, 2007 |
| Genre(s) | Educational, adventure, single-player with massively multiplayer online game elements |
| Mode(s) | Single and multiplayer |
Poptropica is a fun online adventure game that first came out in 2007. It was made by Pearson Education's Family Education Network for kids aged 6 to 15. The main creator of Poptropica is Jeff Kinney. He is also famous for writing the Diary of a Wimpy Kid books.
In Poptropica, players solve problems on different "islands." Each island has a unique challenge you need to fix. You do this by overcoming obstacles, finding and using items, talking to characters, and finishing goals. When you complete an island, you earn "credits." These credits are like in-game money. You can use them to buy cool costumes and special effects in the Poptropica store.
In 2011, Poptropica was named one of "50 Websites that Make the Web Great" by Time magazine. They called it a "creative website for kids" that was also a bit educational. By 2012, millions of people had signed up to play Poptropica. You can play the game on computers, and it also has versions for Nintendo DS, 3DS, and mobile phones.
In 2020, a technology called Adobe Flash stopped working. Many of Poptropica's old islands were built using Flash. Because of this, some islands could not be played for a while. However, in April 2022, Poptropica announced that some of these old islands would come back. They were released as a collection on Steam in May 2022. In 2024, Poptropica also became available to play on Coolmath Games. It is still available on Steam and mobile devices too.
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Exploring Poptropica Islands
When Poptropica first launched in 2007, it only had one island to explore. But by 2017, there were 58 different islands, each with its own theme. For example, on Back Lot Island, you helped make a movie. On Super Power Island, your goal was to defeat six super villains.
Each island has its own quests. When you finish a quest, you get an island medallion and 150 credits. These credits can be spent in the Poptropica Store. Since July 2011, players have been able to replay islands. You can do this without making a new account, and the game still remembers all the Medallions you have earned.
Advertisements and Mini-Games
Sometimes, companies pay Poptropica to add temporary mini-games to the site. These games are like small ads for things kids might like. Companies like Disney, Kellogg's Froot Loops, and Lego have had mini-games on Poptropica. These special mini-games usually last for about two weeks. If you complete one, you get a temporary prize related to what was advertised.
Some Poptropica islands are based on popular book series. These include "Big Nate Island" from Big Nate, "Timmy Failure Island" from Timmy Failure, and "Wimpy Wonderland" and "Wimpy Boardwalk Island" from Diary of a Wimpy Kid. There's also "Red Dragon Island" from Magic Tree House and "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Island" from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. These islands are always available to play.
Fun Mini-Games to Play
Poptropica also has "head-to-head" mini-games. In these games, you can play against other people online. Some of these games include Switch, Sudoku, Hoops, Sky Dive, Paint War, Star Link, Balloons, Soupwords, and Pathwise. The game keeps track of how many times you win or lose each mini-game.
Other Poptropica Games
Poptropica Adventures
In 2012, Poptropica worked with Ubisoft to release a video game for the Nintendo DS. This game was called Poptropica Adventures.
Poptropica: Forgotten Islands
On September 5, 2013, Poptropica launched Poptropica: Forgotten Islands. This was a game for iOS devices like iPhones and iPads. In this game, players could meet new characters and learn more about the Poptropica story. You found clues by discovering old items throughout the game. It was also released for the Nintendo 3DS in 2014. Later, a mobile version of the main Poptropica game replaced it on iOS and Android.
Poptropica Worlds
On January 11, 2017, Poptropica announced a new game called Poptropica Worlds. It was made using a game engine called Unity and came out in spring 2017. Poptropica Worlds had new features like updated characters, homes you could customize, and new islands. Players from the original Poptropica could bring their avatar's look and name into Poptropica Worlds. This game could be played on both the web and mobile devices. If you had a membership for one game, it worked for the other too. Poptropica Worlds was shut down on February 27, 2024, because Poptropica moved to Coolmath Games.
2020 Dream Islands
In 2020, two islands called Fairytale Island and Goofball Island were special "Dream Islands." They were unique because they offered a very different setting compared to other islands. Fairytale Island introduced the character Rumpelstiltskin, who was important to the story. Goofball Island featured a detective with a mysterious personality. These islands added a fun twist to the Poptropica experience!
