| JumpStart | |
|---|---|
 Series logo used from 1996 to 2011 | |
| Genre(s) | Edutainment |
| Developer(s) | Fanfare Software[1] (1994–1995) JumpStart Games (1995–2023) |
| Publisher(s) | JumpStart Games |
| Creator(s) | Barton Listick |
| Platform(s) | Windows, Mac, Game Boy Color, PlayStation, Wii, DS, Mobile app |
| First release | JumpStart Kindergarten November 14, 1994 |
| Latest release | JumpStart Academy Preschool & Kindergarten January 22, 2019 |
JumpStart (known as Jump Ahead in the United Kingdom) was an educational media franchise created for children, primarily consisting of educational games. The franchise began with independent developer Fanfare Software's 1994 video game JumpStart Kindergarten. The series was expanded into other age groups and beyond games to include workbooks, direct-to-video films, mobile apps, and other media under the ownership of Knowledge Adventure, which later assumed the name JumpStart Games.
A JumpStart online virtual world was officially launched on March 10, 2009, offering a blend of educational content and entertainment experiences.[2][3] On June 13, 2023, JumpStart Games announced the closure of the company and that they would end support for both their JumpStart and Math Blaster series on June 30, 2023.[4]
- ^ "Knowledge Adventure Acquires Fanfare Software". August 9, 1995. Archived from the original on March 15, 2017. Retrieved March 14, 2017.
- ^ "Virtual World Games for Kids — Online 3D Virtual World – JumpStart". Jumpstart.com. Archived from the original on 2022-03-23. Retrieved 2023-08-18.
- ^ Seiler, Joey. "JumpStart Passes 15 Million Session, Now Going Live". Archived from the original on 2011-04-10. Retrieved 2023-08-18.
- ^ "Adaptive Curriculum Games for Kids - Activities & Worksheets - JumpStart". 13 June 2023. Archived from the original on 2023-06-13. Retrieved 8 April 2024.