Software:Tonka Construction
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| Developer(s) | Vortex Media Arts |
| Publisher(s) | Hasbro Interactive |
| Series | Tonka |
| Platform(s) | Windows Macintosh |
| Release | February 1996[1] |
| Genre(s) | Simulation[2] |
| Mode(s) | Single player |
Tonka Construction is a 1996 video game developed by Santa Monica, California-based[3] studio Vortex Media Arts and published by Hasbro Interactive. It is for ages 4 to 8.[4][5]
Gameplay
In Tonka Construction, the player selects areas on a map to operate Tonka vehicles through tasks such as repairing machines, constructing buildings, clearing roads, removing snow, and collecting gold, with each completed activity awarding a certificate.[2]
Reception
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All Game Guide called Tonka Construction a decent look into the world of construction.[2] The Birmingham News liked the animations but disliked the lack of difficulty levels in Tonka Construction.[7]
Tonka Construction 2 ranked 16th on PC Data's list of Top-Selling PC Games for 1997.[8]
Tonka Construction 2 was given a 2000 Computer Software & Games Award by the Canadian Toy Testing Council.[9]
References
- ↑ "Mr Potato head sees Digital life after Toy Story, Computer Retail Week reports". January 17, 1996. Gale A17806347.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Savignano, Lisa. "Tonka Construction". Archived from the original on November 15, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20141115040711/http://www.allgame.com/game.php?id=19413&tab=review. Retrieved June 12, 2026.
- ↑ Singer, Gregory (January 1, 2001). "Flinch: The House That Flash Built". Archived from the original on November 10, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20241110161051/https://www.awn.com/animationworld/flinch-house-flash-built.
- ↑ Sorrels, Cynthia. "Tonka Construction". Archived from the original on December 1, 1998. https://web.archive.org/web/19981201033851/http://www.kidsdomain.com/review/kdr/tonkacon.html. Retrieved June 12, 2026.
- ↑ "Tonka Construction". Archived from the original on December 1, 1998. https://web.archive.org/web/19981201063608/http://www.superkids.com/aweb/pages/reviews/early/3/tonkacon/merge.shtml. Retrieved June 12, 2026.
- ↑ Reeks, Anne (November 23, 1997). "At home". p. 104. https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-houston-chronicle/198012840/. Retrieved June 12, 2026.
- ↑ Crichton, Ginger (January 4, 1997). "About Me! gives crystal ball of info to girls". p. 14. https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-birmingham-news/198013252/. Retrieved June 12, 2026.
- ↑ Ocampo, Jason (February 5, 1998). "Last year’s best-selling games". Archived from the original on December 1, 2002. https://web.archive.org/web/20021201035746/http://www.cdmag.com/articles/010/050/1997_pcdata_list.html. Retrieved June 12, 2026.
- ↑ "Toy Report 2000". p. 5. Archived from the original on June 7, 2002. https://web.archive.org/web/20020607171012/http://www.toy-testing.org:80/contents/reports/2000/2000-4+a.PDF. Retrieved June 12, 2026.
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