Are You Up To The Rainforest Survival Challenge?
April 28, 2011
The Ruckus Mobile Media Group has released an interesting new game for the iPad. Rainforest Survival Challenge teaching children, ages eight to 12, about rainforest conservation.
Developed with Rainforest Alliance and Stepping Stones Museum for Children, the game teaches kids about wildlife from one of the most fascinating ecosystems on the planet, the Amazon Rainforest.
Players are dealt five species cards and play against the computer to create the best chance of surviving. Along the way, you learn about rainforest animals and plants, and about the environomental issues threatening the delicate rainforests. The winner is determined by having more survivors than the computer.
In addition to being a fun game to play, Rainforest Survival Challenge inspires children to take action that will help protect the planet.
A portion of the proceeds go to support education initiatives at the Rainforest Alliance and Stepping Stones Museum for Children.
According to Ruckus founder and CEO Rick Richter:
“We are delighted to have the opportunity to collaborate with such esteemed partners. Our goal at Ruckus is to stimulate, educate and engage young minds. The Rainforest Survival Challenge app provides the perfect blend of wholesome entertainment and education that makes for an app we hope families can enjoy together.”Launched in September 2010, Ruckus is now home to 16 children’s book apps, including the Best App Award finalists A Present for Milo: A Touch-and-Surprise Storybook, as well as The Velveteen Rabbit Read-Play-and-Record-Along classic storybook app, among others. Rainforest Survival Challenge is $.99 and available in the App Store.