These games were the first thing lots of Windows converts did with their new Mac in the early iMac and iBook era. I've heard and read a lot of stories of Nanosaur and Bugdom selling people on new Macs at the time as well, as kids would fall in love with them on demo-unit Macs at computer stores.
If you're ever curious about the stories behind these games (or anything else Mac gaming-related from the Classic era), I wrote a book called The Secret History of Mac Gaming.
These games were the first thing lots of Windows converts did with their new Mac in the early iMac and iBook era. I've heard and read a lot of stories of Nanosaur and Bugdom selling people on new Macs at the time as well, as kids would fall in love with them on demo-unit Macs at computer stores.
If you're ever curious about the stories behind these games (or anything else Mac gaming-related from the Classic era), I wrote a book called The Secret History of Mac Gaming.
Sweet! I just looked it up and plan to pick it up soon. Perhaps someday if we ever cross paths in person you can sign it for me.
I'm not a Mac user but I know Pangea Software because they also published their own game programming book (now it's free on their website!).
I bought my first Mac (a PowerMac G4) in 2001 and I remember these games were pre-installed.