Tonka Construction

Tonka Construction
DeveloperVortex Media Arts
PublisherHasbro Interactive
SeriesTonka
PlatformsWindows
Macintosh
ReleaseFebruary 1996[1]
GenreSimulation[2]
ModeSingle player

Tonka Construction is a 1996 video game developed by Vortex Media Arts and published by Hasbro Interactive. It is for ages 4 to 8.[3][4]

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

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.[6]

Tonka Construction 2 ranked 16th on PC Data's list of Top-Selling PC Games for 1997.[7]

Tonka Construction 2 was given a 2000 Computer Software & Games Award by the Canadian Toy Testing Council.[8]

References

  1. ^ "Mr Potato head sees Digital life after Toy Story, Computer Retail Week reports". PR Newswire. January 17, 1996. Gale A17806347.
  2. ^ a b c d Savignano, Lisa. "Tonka Construction". All Game Guide. Archived from the original on November 15, 2014. Retrieved June 12, 2026.
  3. ^ Sorrels, Cynthia. "Tonka Construction". Games Domain. Archived from the original on December 1, 1998. Retrieved June 12, 2026.
  4. ^ "Tonka Construction". SuperKids. Archived from the original on December 1, 1998. Retrieved June 12, 2026.
  5. ^ Reeks, Anne (November 23, 1997). "At home". The Houston Chronicle. p. 104. Retrieved June 12, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  6. ^ Crichton, Ginger (January 4, 1997). "About Me! gives crystal ball of info to girls". The Birmingham News. p. 14. Retrieved June 12, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  7. ^ Ocampo, Jason (February 5, 1998). "Last year's best-selling games". Computer Games Magazine. Archived from the original on December 1, 2002. Retrieved June 12, 2026.
  8. ^ "Toy Report 2000" (PDF). Canadian Toy Testing Council. p. 5. Archived from the original (PDF) on June 7, 2002. Retrieved June 12, 2026.