At SmartGames, we have had a strong collection of fairy tales for young children, such as Little Red Riding Hood and The Three Little Pigs. Recently, we wanted to expand this series with a new preschool fairy tale for SmartGames. The story and initial concept was quickly found, as my sister Jeanne Ribbens (who works as an illustrator for SmartGames) and I quickly reminisced about our favourite childhood fairy tales. One story that had a signifi cant impact on us was The Wolf and the Seven Goats by the Brothers Grimm. This was a tale our father would tell us before bedtime. We were in our bunk beds, and our father would tap on the bed frame as if he were the wolf knocking at the door, trying to get inside. It was such an incredibly thrilling story that my sister and I would huddle closer together under the blanket. I can still feel the tension to this day. There are many elements in the story that resonate with the world of young children. Playing hide-and-seek and trying not to be found is a favourite game among preschoolers. 
We wanted to add an extra layer to the SmartGames experience by challenging children to use logic and deduction to solve the game. Not all the little goats have the same shape, so they won’t all fit into the same hiding spot. For example, the triangular-shaped goat has more hiding options than the square-shaped goats, encouraging children to use deductive reasoning to solve the puzzle.