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Monkey Academy

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This platform game is about solving arithmetic problems. In the equation one number is missing, you 'll have to find the right number. This game is aimed at young children to help them learn arithmetic problem solving or playing with numbers. Some monkeys are minding their own business when th...

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Developer
Coleco Industries

Released on
1984

Size
1–2 Players

Version
ColecoVision

Requirements
ColecoVision

Downloads
Education

ESRB Rating
Not Rated

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Description

This platform game is about solving arithmetic problems. In the equation one number is missing, you ‘ll have to find the right number. This game is aimed at young children to help them learn arithmetic problem solving or playing with numbers.

Some monkeys are minding their own business when they see a number missing from their arithmetic problem. Who took it? Another monkey, a crab? And where could it be? The only way to find that out is to go looking for it.

Guide your monkey across the screen and up and down platform levels. Watch out for the crab! If its claws bite you, you lose a monkey. Jump up and pull down shades to find the missing number. When you find it, catch the number bar. Then send it up to your helper monkey. Find three missing numbers and earn bonus points!

Monkey Academy

Overview & History

Released in 1983 by Coleco for the ColecoVision system, Monkey Academy is a charming, educational platform-puzzle game developed during the golden age of early home consoles. While many titles of the era focused on mindless shooting or simple maze navigation, this rare gem uniquely combined arithmetic problem-solving with vertical ladder-climbing mechanics. Players take on the role of a nimble, adventurous monkey navigating a multi-tiered scaffolding grid with a singular, urgent mission: rescue trapped exotic zoo animals by solving sequential math equations. The game was praised for seamlessly integrating basic addition and subtraction into engaging arcade gameplay, making it a standout title in Coleco's family-friendly library.

Gameplay Features & Mechanics

The screen presents a towering, vertical lattice filled with swinging vines, moving platforms, and numbered fruit tiles. The core gameplay loop revolves around guiding the monkey across these dynamic platforms to collect specific numbers that equate to answers displayed at the top of the screen. Players must carefully time their ascents while dodging mischievous forest critters that actively disrupt the monkey's path. As you clear each academic round, the vertical scrolling accelerates, demanding faster mental math and precise directional reflexes. The vibrant, colorful sprites and cheerful chiptune melodies create an inviting atmosphere, while the escalating difficulty ensures a genuine challenge even for seasoned retro gaming enthusiasts. Successfully solving equations unlocks caged animals, rewarding the player with bonus points and progression to increasingly complex aerial labyrinths.