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Ruff's Bone

Ruff's Bone centers around a day in the life of Ruff, as he anticipates his weekly routine of fetching his trainer's bone. Ruff finds himself chasing the bone into the most unlikely of places! Can you help Ruff recover the bone and make it home?

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Brøderbund, Jordan Freeman Group, Living Books, Wanderful Interactive Storybooks
Publisher
ZOOM Platform Media, Wanderful Interactive Storybooks
Release
January 15, 2026
199 days ago
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About the Game

Explore and share "Ruff's Bone", from the mind of Eli Noyes, known for his work with Sesame Street, Disney, and Nickelodeon. Through the main character, Ruff, a friendly and excitable dog, the story comes alive one word at a time. The experience offers an easy to digest story mode which is fully animated and voiced. Increase the fun with interactive games that have lots of bonuses and surprises to discover!

Ruff's Bone centers around a day in the life of Ruff, as he anticipates his weekly routine of fetching his trainer's bone. When the bone is tossed over the fence into their neighbor’s yard, Ruff goes on a hunt to find it. The journey of course does not go as expected, and Ruff finds himself chasing the bone into the most unlikely of places! Can you help Ruff recover the bone and make it home?

Since it's first release in 1994, Living Books' rendition of "Ruff's Bone" has been enjoyed by countless children. Step-by-step, the player will discover charming characters, as well as new and fun scenes at every corner. This adventure provides new ways to interact with the story again and again.

  • Both play and story modes suitable for different levels of skill.

  • Interact with the pictures and discover hidden scenes.

  • An easy-to-use point and click interface.

  • Attractive animations bring the characters to life.

  • Fully voiced with charming dialogue and musical numbers! 

  • A revitalized re-release compatible with modern platforms.

  • A great way to reward curiosity and engage your child and family.

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