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Rubberdale

A friendly little town where you can hop behind the wheel and hit the open road. Race in the famous Rubberdale Derby, practice tricks on the training ground, and discover what it means to be part of a close-knit community where everybody knows your name.

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A car with the hood open, and a symbolic heart "Under the Hood"

Join your choice of character for a day in Rubberdale where things don't run quite as smoothly as planned. When feelings start revving up, your character learns to check under the hood - noticing their emotions, understanding their body's signals, and choosing how to respond. Will they find a way to get their day back on track?

ConfidenceResilience+6 more
A cheerful race car character surrounded by scattered tools and cleaning supplies in a colorful workshop setting

Your character's space is getting pretty messy! Everyone in Rubberdale says, "Tools in Place, Ready to Race!" but what does that really mean? When things start piling up, will you find a way to get organized—or discover what happens when the mess takes over? Either way, you'll learn that it's okay to not love cleaning... and that keeping things tidy has some surprising benefits!

ChoresSelf-Management+2 more
Mayor Cluckett (a rooster in a suit) is waving a checkered flag, and the cover title "The Rubberdale Derby"

It's that time of year again: The Rubberdale Derby! Six colorful characters zoom through meadows, forests, and hills in their unique vehicles. Along the way, you'll help your character make important choices about racing strategy, helping friends, using special abilities, and finding creative shortcuts. Will teamwork, speed, or clever thinking win the day? The adventure is full of surprises, friendship, and fun!

PerseveranceConfidence+2 more
A close up of a gas tank getting filled with a gas pump, and the title "Tanks of Thanks"

The Derby is over, and the crowds have gone home. Now it's time for something special - a Thank You Tour! Join your favorite racer as they visit friends around Rubberdale to say thanks to the people who make their racing dreams possible. Along the way, you'll think about the people YOU want to thank, too.

GratitudeSocial Awareness+2 more
A warm illustration of animal friends at a racing track, one friend noticing another sitting quietly by their vehicle looking down, showing the moment of recognizing when someone needs support

Someone you care about is having a really hard day. They're not acting like themselves—something seems off, like a warning light telling you to check in. What do you do? With a little advice from a wise friend, you'll learn that being a good friend isn't about fixing everything—sometimes it's about pulling over, showing up, and letting someone know they're not alone.

HelpfulnessGenerosity+6 more
An overhead shot of Rubberdale and it's surrounding landscape, and the title "A Day in Rubberdale"

Come play with your favorite racers! Where will the day take you? Maybe you'll explore fun places, visit a friend's home, or head into Thimblewood forest. It's up to you to decide!

ConfidencePerseverance+2 more

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