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Smarty

Smarty is an interactive storybook designed for girls aged 7-12. However, like designer Theresa Duncan's earlier game, Chop Suey, it can be enjoyed by almost anyone. It follows a little girl named Mimi, who is…

31 December 1996

Smarty is a video game developed by Nicholson New York, released 31 December 1996 on Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows) and Web browser.

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What Smarty is

Smarty was developed by Nicholson New York and released in 1996. It is available on Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows) and Web browser.

The premise, in the publisher's words

Smarty is an interactive storybook designed for girls aged 7-12. However, like designer Theresa Duncan's earlier game, Chop Suey, it can be enjoyed by almost anyone. It follows a little girl named Mimi, who is the smartest kid on her block. There are many different activities to play. You can also interact with many of the game's background items, which provide funny animations or fantastical scenes.
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What it launched against

Smarty launched on 31 December 1996, within three weeks of Mario Kart 64, Wild Arms, Mega Man 8 and Money Puzzle Exchanger.

Released around the same time: Mario Kart 64, Wild Arms, Mega Man 8, Money Puzzle Exchanger.

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When did Smarty come out?
Smarty was released on 31 December 1996 for Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows) and Web browser.