Educational Video Games

Designed to stimulate young minds as well as bodies, the Konami Kids Playground series combines early educational content and exercise with the help of a custom game mat. Each title is aimed at children ages two to five and helps reinforce letter, color, or shape recognition. In Alphabet Circus, players explore the big top with characters Chico the Clown, Fred the Monkey, and Ethyl the Elephant. The alphabet and basic words are taught through 12 themed mini-games, each offering multiple difficulty settings. Children will toss pies, fire cannons, and perform other carnival acts as they attempt to match letters corresponding to various visual or audio cues. ~ Scott Alan Marriott, All Game Guide