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- Los Angeles, CA, November 15, 1991 - Dr. Ariella Lehrer, President of
- Legacy Software, today announced the publication of the Mutanoid Math
- Challenge, an educational software program for ages 7 - 14.
-
- Children create intersecting equations on a Scrabble-like gameboard while
- playing against alien opponents. They practice math facts at three levels
- of difficulty (+, -, x, . ) and solve challenging word problems. Not a
- "fill in the blank" approach to math education, children generate many
- different solutions to problems. While constructing correct equations,
- they learn to manipulate numbers and operands, reason deductively, and
- practice mental estimation skills.
-
- "Our software challenges kids to think about number relationships in new
- and flexible ways," says Dr. Lehrer, a cognitive psychologist. "All of
- Legacy's products reflect our commitment to 'active learning' by providing
- children the tools to construct their own understanding of important
- concepts."
-
- The software introduces some of the wackiest characters yet to hit the
- software scene. Part alien-part appliance, the fifteen Mutanoids are out
- for revenge. The Earth has dumped old vacuum cleaners, washing machines,
- and more in their galaxy. The hermit crab-like creatures squeeze their
- shapeless bodies into the old junk But nothing works anymore. Even the
- warranties have expired!
-
- The Mutanoids challenge Earth to a math contest. Win promotions, trophies,
- tournaments and save the Earth! Or lose and get glopped. The Mutanoids
- wisecrack their way through the games. As Barbie Q., the part barbecue and
- hair dryer alien says, "When a victory in the Challenge is at 'steak,' my
- math is 'well done'." The gameboard and math equations are different every
- time the game is played.
-
- Other features include. arcade action, more than 60 animations, dropping
- glop, wise cracking aliens, 3 levels of difficulty that are customizable,
- an unforgettable tournament award ceremony, five ranks (your character
- changes in appearance with each rank), hints, helpful game playing
- comments from Monitron droids, and more.
-
- Mutanoid Math Challenge shipped October 9, 1991 for IBM, Tandy, and
- compatibles. The program supports CGA, 16 color EGA, and VGA monitors. The
- suggested retail price is $49.95. Both 5.25 and 3.5 inch disks are
- included in the package. The school and lab pack versions cost $69.95 and
- $149.95, respectively. A Macintosh version will ship in July, 1992.
-
- Legacy Software, an educational software publisher located in Los Angeles,
- was founded in 1986. Legacy developed the Apple II version of Children's
- Writing and Publishing Center (published by The Learning Company) and the
- Apple II and IBM versions of Mickey's Crossword Puzzle Maker (published by
- Walt Disney).
-
- Legacy Software
- 9338 Reseda Blvd, 2nd Floor, Northridge, CA 91324
- 818-885-5773
-
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