Donald Duck's Playground
| Industry | Video games |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1980 |
| Headquarters | United States |
| Products | Video games, including Donald Duck's Playground |
Donald Duck's Playground is an educational video game released by Sierra On-Line in 1984. In this title, players guide Donald Duck through multiple occupations to earn money used for purchasing playground equipment for his nephews. Each work session ranges from one to eight minutes, during which the objective is to maximize Donald's income.
Initially created for the Commodore 64, the game was subsequently adapted via Sierra's AGI engine for platforms including Apple II, PC compatibles, Amiga, and Atari ST. Additionally, a version was made available for the TRS-80 Color Computer.
Jobs
Donald engages in various roles across four different workplaces, receiving fixed wages that increase twofold on Intermediate difficulty and triple on Advanced.
- Greengrocer's stand: Donald sorts assorted vegetables—such as watermelons, pumpkins, and cantaloupes—into designated crates as they are thrown from a truck. Correctly sorted items earn 1 cent each; incorrect placements do not yield payment.
- Toy store: Donald organizes toys onto shelves from a moving conveyor belt. He must close the shelf doors when a passing toy train approaches to prevent toys from falling off. Each toy shelved rewards 5 cents.
- Railroad station: Operating a switch console, Donald directs cargo trains by adjusting track switches to ensure they reach their intended cities. Each successful delivery grants 15 cents.
- Airport: Donald sorts cargo marked with U.S. airport codes into matching vans on a conveyor belt. Every correctly sorted item provides 3 cents; sorting concludes when the plane departs.
Playground
Earnings can be spent on playground equipment such as swings and ladders from three different shops. Players must accurately count currency and make change to complete purchases. Items are strategically arranged within the playground area. Crossing the railroad tracks allows control to transfer from Donald to one of his nephews, who can then interact with the playground.
Reception
The Rainbow commended the title for its captivating gameplay that effectively conceals its educational intent, emphasizing its impressive graphics and animation quality on the TRS-80 Color Computer.
See also
External links
- Donald Duck's Playground at '80s DOS Games
- Donald Duck's Playground at AlLowe.com
- Articles with short description
- 1984 video games
- Amiga games
- Apple II games
- Atari ST games
- Children's educational video games
- Commodore 64 games
- Donald Duck video games
- ScummVM-supported games
- Sierra Entertainment games
- Single-player video games
- TRS-80 Color Computer games
- U.S. Gold games
- Video games developed in the United States
- Video games scored by Al Lowe