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ImaginEngine
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ImaginEngine

An American video game developer specializing in children's games, educational software, and licensed franchise titles.
Action
Simulation
Educational
Founded
1994
Acquired
2005
HQ
Framingham, United States
Parent
Foundation 9 Entertainment
Known for
Casual / Educational / Puzzle
12
Games
2002–2011
Years
6
Platforms
$8.94
Ø CIB
+5.5%
24M change

About

ImaginEngine was a game development studio known for creating educational and children's titles, including games for the Dora the Explorer franchise such as Dora the Explorer Barnyard Buddies and Dora the Explorer: Super Star Adventures. They also developed the Dragon Ball Z Collectible Card Game in 2002 and several titles for the Konami Kids Playground series in 2007, such as Alphabet Circus and Toy Pals Fun with Numbers.
Operating as a subsidiary of Foundation 9 Entertainment, the studio specialized in adapting major children's intellectual properties into interactive media. For the Dora the Explorer franchise, the developer focused on translating the television show's signature bilingual and educational format into handheld and console experiences, emphasizing simple puzzle-solving and adventure mechanics tailored for preschool audiences.
In 2007, the developer collaborated with Konami to create software utilizing an interactive mat controller. This initiative produced Konami Kids Playground Demo Disc [Not For Resale] and Konami Kids Playground: Dinosaur Shapes and Colors, alongside the classic franchise spin-off Frogger Hop, Skip & Jumpin' Fun. These titles combined physical exercise with cognitive learning exercises.
The studio's portfolio also extended to the Alvin and the Chipmunks franchise, where they developed rhythm and performance-based games to match the musical nature of the property. Additionally, they adapted the Monster High franchise into social simulation and adventure games, allowing players to explore the brand's gothic high school setting. This dedication to youth-targeted, licensed adaptations remained the core of the studio's legacy.

Key People

Jon Goldman
Founder
Mark Loughridge
Founder

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