''Blue's 123 Time Activities'' is a 1999

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developed and published by

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. The game works on

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and above, and on System 7.5.3 (with

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) to

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. It was the third game in the ''Blue's Clues'' video game series, in turn based on the television series of the same name.

Gameplay

This educational

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teaches players

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through fun activities, as they help

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and

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and their friends accomplish goals and tasks. Kids learn skills such as measurement, estimation, weight, pattern, and counting.

Critical reception

''SuperKids'' said the game taught maths in a "pleasant, non-threatening way". ''Review Corner'' said the game had "excellent activities" and "good replay value". Allgame said the game captured the "flavor, feel, and tone" of the TV series. ''KidSource'' wrote the game was a "high-performance multimedia program". ''Discovery Education'' opined the game was both educational and entertaining. ''Sonic'' described the game as "wonderful" and ''Parent's Choice'' deemed it "charming". A review by education professors at the ''University of Texas'' highly recommended the title. ''Games First'' liked the difficulty system as "children can play at their own developmental level and progress as their skills improve". Playtesters thought the game was a "great learning experience". Kids Domain praised the graphics and audio for emulating the TV series. The game was the winner of the 1999/2000 BESSIE Award for Math.

Reviews

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- 1999

References

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