Ducks Ahoy!

Ducks Ahoy! is an educational action game for the Atari 8-bit computers and Commodore 64 released in 1984 by CBS Software. The player maneuvers a gondola around the canals of Venice to pick up ducks and ferry them to safety while avoiding a hippopotamus, who tries to capsize the boat. The title's documentation includes an activity book with a song, jokes, and craft projects related to the gameplay for parents to explore the game's learning concepts further.

Developed by Joyce Hakansson Associates, the creators aimed to develop a game that did not reward violence. Instead the team aimed to provide children an environment of learning and play that they could control. CBS Software published Ducks Ahoy! and handled its marketing, which included announcing the title at the 1984 Winter Consumer Electronics Show and releasing it in Europe.

The game was well-received by computing publications following its release. Common praise focused on the audiovisuals and documentation as well as the gameplay, which was often described as enjoyable while having educational value. Although Ducks Ahoy! was marketed to preschoolers, many critics commented that it had appeal for all ages.