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Poptropica

Poptropica
Video Game information
DevelopersFamily Education Network
PublisherFamily Education Network
DistributorPearson Education
Computing platformPC and Mac
Release dateJuly 2007, September 2007
GenreEducational Massively multiplayer online game, with single-player elements
ModesSingle and multiplayer
RatingIntended for children 6-15
Digital mediaAdobe Flash
System requirementsPC: *1.5GHz CPU or faster *256MB RAM or *At least 2GB free hard drive space *Internet Explorer 5.0, Netscape 7.0, Google Chrome, Firefox 1.0 or greater *Internet connection Mac: *OS X *G4 1.42 G Hz CPU or faster *512MB RAM or more *At least 5GB free hard drive space *Safari 1.3 or 2.0, Firefox 1.04 *Internet connection
Input methodsKeyboard, Mouse

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'Poptropica' is an online game, targeted at children ages 6 to 15, where players can travel, play games, compete in head-to-head competition, and communicate safely with each other. There is a role-playing component as players are encouraged to finish "island missions" and get medallions.

Poptropica was developed by the Family Education Network, a division of Pearson, which also owns kids’ site FunBrain.com. Poptropica has an Alexa Internet rating of 2,169. Its official launch date was in September 2007. It now has over 75 million registered users, 35 million of whom are in the 15-25 age group.

Poptropica Video

An introduction to the world of Poptropica. Poptropica has a new YouTube channel! Visit us at www.youtube.com for all of the latest videos!
1.60 min. | 4.26 user rating
A tour of the islands found in Poptropica Poptropica has a new YouTube channel! Visit us at www.youtube.com for all of the latest videos!
2.58 min. | 4.56 user rating
This was a pretty confusing island. Took me about and hour and a half to complete the first time. I'm surprised this video got 1000 views, but 1000000? What the... And then 2000000 views! Thanks everyone!
7.38 min. | 4.10 user rating
An updated tour of Poptropica. Poptropica has a new YouTube channel! Visit us at www.youtube.com for all of the latest videos!
2.95 min. | 4.57 user rating
Join the epic quest on Astro Knights Island! Poptropica has a new YouTube channel! Visit us at www.youtube.com for all of the latest videos!
1.20 min. | 4.45 user rating
Experience ancient legends in Mythology Island! www.poptropica.com
1.67 min. | 4.03 user rating
poptropicasecrets.com - Mythology Island is the twelfth island in Poptropica and it is one of the most exciting. This full walkthrough of Mythology Island shows you how to solve all of the mysteries and secrets, leading up to the final battle with Zeus himself. Learn all the Poptropica Mythology Island cheats and secrets with this complete step-by-step video walkthrough.
9.95 min. | 4.47 user rating
poptropicasecrets.com - Mythology Island is the twelfth island in Poptropica and it is one of the most exciting. This full walkthrough of Mythology Island shows you how to solve all of the mysteries and secrets, leading up to the final battle with Zeus himself. Learn all the Poptropica Mythology Island cheats and secrets with this complete step-by-step video walkthrough.
10.02 min. | 4.73 user rating
2x sped up. Don't complain it's too fast, then you would have to watch 2 times more videos.
10.77 min. | 3.99 user rating
This island was one of the easier ones, I complete it the first itme in about half an hour.
9.95 min. | 4.07 user rating

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Diary Of A Wimpy Kid: Movie helps books sell and kids read! - ABC15.com (KNXV-TV) Tweet this news
ABC15.com (KNXV-TV)--With seven books, two movies and a popular kids' website on his resume, -Poptropica- , Kinney is making an impact on our kids. For one: He's getting our boys to read! If your child is 7-11 this is a great age to introduce hi - Date : Wed, 30 Mar 2011 23:59:55 GMT+00:00
'Wimpy' writer's Web world - FayObserver.com Tweet this news
FayObserver.com--But thinking about the millions of kids he reaches each month through the popular children's website -Poptropica-.com makes him keep his day job. "It's the other great love of my life," said Kinney, author of t - Date : Mon, 14 Mar 2011 05:04:52 GMT+00:00
'Wimpy Kid' author keeps day job as Web designer, creator of Poptropica site ... - The Canadian Press Tweet this news
The Canadian Press--But thinking about the millions of kids he reaches each month through the popular children's website -Poptropica-.com makes him keep his day job. "It's the other great love of my life," said Kinney, author o - Date : Wed, 09 Mar 2011 14:50:00 GMT+00:00
'Wimpy Kid' author keeps day job on kids' website - abc11.com Tweet this news
abc11.com--But thinking about the millions of kids he reaches each month through the popular children's website -Poptropica-.com makes him keep his day job. "It's the other great love of my life," said Kinney, author of the bes - Date : Wed, 09 Mar 2011 15:42:41 GMT+00:00
"Diary Of A Wimpy Kid"-Inspired Island, "Wimpy Wonderland," Debuts On ... - TheStreet.com (blog) Tweet this news
TheStreet.com (blog)--By Vocus PR-Web 03/15/11 - 09:54 AM EDT Fans of the bestselling "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" series can now join all their favorite characters on a snow day adventure with today's Early Access launch of -Poptropica&a - Date : Tue, 15 Mar 2011 14:08:00 GMT+00:00
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Patch.com---Poptropica-. This site came suggested by Young herself. -Poptropica- is an adventure role-playing game designed for kids between the ages of six and 15. Your character solves mysteries on the Poptropical islands and completes quests for medall - Date : Tue, 15 Mar 2011 20:31:41 GMT+00:00
Kinney's no wimp - GoErie.com Tweet this news
GoErie.com--But thinking about the millions of kids he reaches each month through the popular kids website -Poptropica-.com makes him keep his day job. "It's the other great love of my life," said Kinney, author of the best-selling - Date : Sun, 13 Mar 2011 05:03:36 GMT+00:00
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Knoxville News Sentinel--The creation of cartoonist Lincoln Pierce in 1991, Nate is enjoying a resurgence of popularity with a new book, "Big Nate: In a Class by Himself" and his presence on -Poptropica-.com,a virtual world for kids. &am - Date : Sun, 13 Mar 2011 06:08:15 GMT+00:00

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