# A Caribou's Tale

> Educational game about Arctic climate science and caribou survival. (iPhone/iPad app by Dargan M. Frierson.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-caribous-tale/id1279662631 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Dargan M. Frierson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1209897089)
- Category: Games, Education, Casual, Puzzle
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 6 App Store ratings · 4 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 259 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2017-09-07
- Data updated: 2026-08-01
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-caribous-tale/id1279662631/reviews.md

## What is A Caribou's Tale?

Boo the caribou spends her days happily playing with her mom and dad, learning how to break through the snow to reach the tasty grass below.  But everything changes when rain comes to the normally frigid Arctic.  Ice is much harder to break through than snow!  Experience the emotional yet uplifting plight of the caribou as you learn about the science of the Arctic.  

It takes skill to bounce your hoof off of different surfaces and reveal enough grass for your family.  You'll carom through 16 different levels, each illustrated with striking original watercolors.  

Rain on snow events are occurring more and more in the Arctic.  You'll learn about this challenge and how we can help the caribou!  A Caribou's Tale is based on real science facts, with educational material written by environmental scientists at University of Washington.  

A Caribou's Tale is a project of EarthGames and the University of Washington.  Check out our other science-based games on the App Store, including Infrared Escape, Erode Runner, and Climate Quest.

## Key features

- Interactive caribou gameplay
- 16 watercolor-illustrated levels
- Learn Arctic science facts
- Based on real scientific research
- Environmental education focus

## Recent user reviews (4 of 4)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-caribous-tale/id1279662631/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Beautiful graphics and classic gameplay

*2017-10-18*

The gameplay might be familiar, however the graphics are anything but. Plus you learn about the plight of caribou in the artic.

### 5/5 — An emotional roller-coaster

*2017-10-12*

That was good and I'm crying

### 5/5 — Beautiful and Interesting

*2017-09-15*

Great to see such beautiful watercolor art in this fun, interesting, and educational game

### 5/5 — Cool game

*2017-09-11*

Nice graphics

## Frequently asked questions about A Caribou's Tale

### What is A Caribou's Tale about?

A Caribou's Tale is an educational game where you play as a caribou in the Arctic. You'll learn about the challenges of climate change, specifically how rain on snow affects the caribou's ability to find food.

### What are the gameplay mechanics in A Caribou's Tale?

The core gameplay involves using the caribou's hooves to bounce off surfaces and break through snow and ice to reach tasty grass. This requires skill to navigate through 16 different levels.

### Is A Caribou's Tale suitable for children?

Yes, A Caribou's Tale has an age rating of 9+ and is designed to be educational and engaging for younger players interested in science and environmental topics.

### Does A Caribou's Tale have ads?

No, A Caribou's Tale is completely free of advertisements, providing an uninterrupted educational experience.

### What platforms is A Caribou's Tale available on?

A Caribou's Tale is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices, making it accessible to a wide range of Apple users.

### How often is A Caribou's Tale updated?

The game was last updated on October 4, 2022, with version 4.1. While specific update frequency isn't detailed, this indicates ongoing support.

### What is the scientific basis for A Caribou's Tale?

The game is based on real science facts and was developed with educational material written by environmental scientists from the University of Washington, ensuring scientific accuracy.

### Are there any in-app purchases in A Caribou's Tale?

No, A Caribou's Tale does not feature any in-app purchases, offering the full educational experience for free.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.1 — 2022-10-04

Updated for newer devices. Improved tutorial levels.

### 3.0 — 2018-08-08

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

You'll experience a whole new Arctic adventure in this completely rebuilt version of A Caribou's Tale!  We've added puzzle elements and new arcade features, which both make the game much more difficult!  You'll experience the challenge of rain-on-snow events as you find food for your caribou family.

### 2 — 2017-09-18

Added win/loss screens and music and other smaller improvements

### 1.01 — 2017-09-07

Minor bug fixes

### 1.0 — 2017-09-06

No release notes.

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All apps by Dargan M. Frierson: https://appshunter.io/developer/1209897089

## Related topics

[arctic glacier](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/arctic-glacier)

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