SpongeBob SquarePants: A Day in the Life of a Sponge

### Alternative Name

Bob Esponja: Un día en la vida de una esponja (Spain)Bob L'Éponge: Une jourée dans la vie d'une éponge (French)
Spongebob Schwammkopf: Der Tag des Schwamms (German)

### Region

AmericaSpain
France
Germany

### Publisher

VTech

**This page is marked Under Construction**

What needs to be done: The German release has 2 revisions for it.

## Gameplay

"Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a sponge? Here’s your chance to find out! Join SpongeBob for a normal abnormal day in Bikini Bottom, as he takes on such exciting everyday adventures as getting dressed, flipping patties at the Krusty Krab, crashing his way through a boating lesson, and rocking out at the best house party ever. Can you walk a mile in SpongeBob’s squishy, spongy shoes? Let’s find out!" - Excerpt from the game's box.

### Learning Adventure

* **Rise and Brine**

It’s another beautiful morning in Bikini Bottom! SpongeBob needs a little extra motivation to get ready for work. Help him wake up, wash up, get dressed, and get ready for his day.

* **Jelly Roger**

It’s almost time for work, but first – a quick round of jellyfishing with Patrick! Help SpongeBob catch the type of jellyfish asked for in the clue until he has reached the target number below his jar. Use the joystick to move SpongeBob and press ENTER to catch a jellyfish.

* **Krabby Patty-Cake**

Time for work! Help SpongeBob fill Krabby Patty orders by filling in missing letters in the waiting buns. Use the joystick to move SpongeBob, and press ENTER to flip a patty. Press ENTER again to put the patty back down. When both sides of a patty are well-done, a letter will appear on it, and it is ready to be served to either Mr. Krabs or Squidward. Make sure you don’t burn the patties!

* **Downhill Sponge**

During SpongeBob’s lunch break, Sandy drops by the Krusty Krab with one thing on her mind – extreme sports! Help SpongeBob ski Sand Mountain before time runs out. Use the joystick to move SpongeBob and press ENTER to jump. Help SpongeBob hand out Krusty Krab leaflets to skiers labeled with odd or even numbers.

* **Boating Lesson**

After work, SpongeBob stops off for a quick boating lesson at the boating school. Help SpongeBob drive to the shape that correctly answers each logic puzzle. Hold down ENTER to drive the boat, and release ENTER to stop. And don’t forget - since SpongeBob isn’t the world’s greatest driver, the boat may take a while to slow down!

* **Shopping Spree**

Help SpongeBob shop for party supplies. Watch the hint bubbles to see the groceries that SpongeBob needs, and collect them off the shelves. Use the joystick to move SpongeBob and press ENTER to put groceries into the cart. When you’ve collected everything you need, go back to the cash register to pay. Use the four-color buttons to select and deselect the coins, and press ENTER to pay.

* **House Party**

Party time! Dance up a sea-storm with SpongeBob and his friends. Press the matching color buttons when the confetti hits the lights on the ceiling.

### Learning Zone

* **Industrial Park**

Help SpongeBob collect the shapes shown in the machine at the top of the screen. Use the joystick to move around the metal beams and platforms, and press ENTER to jump.

* **Snapper Shots**

Find the differences between the photos. Use the joystick to move the cursor and press ENTER to click on what’s different. There are five differences in each pair of photos.

* **Bargain Mania**

Help SpongeBob collect groceries according to the directions on the sign. Use the joystick to move the cursor and press ENTER to put groceries into the cart. To put groceries back on the shelf, move the cursor to the cart and press ENTER.

* **Jellyfish Fields**

Catch jellyfish that fill in the number sequence shown at the top of the screen. Use the joystick to move SpongeBob and press ENTER to catch the jellyfish.

## Trivia

* The only voice actor to reprise his role in this game was Tom Kenny with his voices for SpongeBob, and the French narrator.
* One of the games that takes place in the boating school has unused shapes.

## Gallery

Pre-release cover artPre-release Smartridge as seen on the V.Smile siteThe front of the game's original release.The flap of the box openedThe front of the German V.Motion box which uses a unique design.
## External Links

1. A Wikipedia article on the V.Smile
2. The game's article on Encyclopedia SpongeBobia.
3. The game for sale on Best Buy, using the pre-release box art.

1. ↑ TCRF's article on this game that mentions these unused shpaes