Bop-A-Bet
| Industry | Video games |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1982 |
| Founder | Margaret Lowe, Rae Lynn McChesney |
Key people | Al Lowe (programmer), Mike McChesney (illustrator) |
| Products | Bop-A-Bet |
| Parent | Sierra On-Line (later distributor) |
Bop-A-Bet is an educational video game from 1982, created and released by Sunnyside Soft for the Apple II platform, with later distribution handled by Sierra On-Line. The title was developed by Margaret Lowe and Rae Lynn McChesney, programmed by Al Lowe, and illustrated by Mike McChesney. Its primary educational focus is on letter identification and the skill of alphabetizing. The game includes a feature that allows speed adjustments, which progressively intensify as the player's proficiency advances, making it suitable for young learners.
Reception
In a review for Computer Gaming World, Bob Proctor evaluated four educational titles, observing that three were suitably designed with simplicity for their intended age groups. Bop-A-Bet generally met this standard, aside from some initial questions. He also issued a warning regarding the potential issues of giving children access to a single disk valued between $30 and $40.