Well...it looks like SW can still produce new titles....
Now if they can only produce profits. :-)
Kent.
Wednesday March 26 7:00 AM EDT
Major League Math 2nd Edition Hits A Homer New Version Adds Pro
Packs For Additional Questions From Favorite Teams
SAN MATEO, Calif., March 26 /PRNewswire/ -- Building on the home run power of the original version, Sanctuary Woods
Multimedia Corp introduces Major League Math(TM) 2nd Edition -- an innovative CD-ROM utilizing the natural connection
between math and baseball to provide a unique learning environment for kids. Part of the company's Head Coach(TM) family
of educational software titles, the new program features several enhancements, including two-player mode for friendly
competition, improved game performance and Pro Packs(TM) with up to 28,000 additional questions, which may be
accessed by CD-ROM or downloaded from their website, www.ah-hah.com.
Like its predecessor, Major League Math 2nd Edition offers kids from ages 8-12 the ability to play with team names and
logos for all 28 big league teams -- the result of a unique agreement between Sanctuary Woods and Major League Baseball
Properties, the licensing arm of Major League Baseball.
Rather than field grounders, players field more than 4,000 questions from the program's database of word problems, tables
and charts, all of which use current Major League Baseball information and statistics. The play also incorporates basic math
skills such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, decimals, averages, percentages, fractions, etc. -- 22 skills in all.
As an added bonus, the new version also includes a Pro Pack(TM), an unlockable CD-ROM found in each box that provides
users with an extra 1,000 questions pertaining to one specific team. For $9.95 per team, users have the opportunity to add as
many as 27,000 more questions to game play.
Once they take the field, kids select what kind of pitch to throw, and when at bat, whether to try safely for a base hit or go for
the bleachers. After a user answers a question, the play then unfolds on a simulated stadium screen with high resolution and
3-D photo-realistic graphics resulting in more than 240,000 different play animation possibilities.
The program is available for both Windows and Macintosh computers. Systems requirements for the former include
486DX/33 or higher, Windows 3.1 or Windows 95 or higher, 4MB of RAM (8MB of RAM for Windows 95), hard drive
with 8MB of free memory, Super VGA monitor (640x480, 256 colors) or better, sound blaster or compatible sound card and
a CD-ROM drive. Macintosh users must have LCIII or higher, System 7.0 or higher, 5MB of RAM, hard drive with 8MB of
free memory, 13" color monitor and a CD-ROM drive.
Currently shipping for $29.99, Major League Math 2nd Edition can be purchased at select software and general merchandise
stores nationwide, through distributors or direct from Sanctuary Woods at 800-943-3664. Teacher's versions that include
special manuals and materials are also available. Information on the company and products can also be obtained at the
company's web site located at ah-hah.com.
Following in Sanctuary Woods' commitment to supporting kids and education, in April the company will be sponsoring the first
annual World Series Challenge, a national competition between schools playing Major League Math 2nd Edition.
About Sanctuary Woods
Founded in 1988, San Mateo-based Sanctuary Woods Multimedia is the innovative developer of the Head Coach(TM) line of
sports-based educational software, including Major League Math(TM), NFL(TM) Math and NFL(TM) Reading, as well as
Franklin Learns Math, Franklin's Reading World and Franklin's Activity Center.
Sanctuary Woods is a registered trademark and Head Coach is a trademark of Sanctuary Woods Multimedia. Franklin is a
trademark of Kids Can Press, Ltd. Major League Math is a trademark of Major League Baseball Properties, Inc. NFL is a
trademark of National Football League Properties. SOURCE Sanctuary Woods Multimedia |
