Software of the Month Club
December 1996 CD-ROM Program Guide

- DOS Children's -

- Feature Program -
Billy Bear Enchanted Easter
Find the eggs
This is one of several entertaining electronic multi-media books 
that follow the adventures of Billy Bear. Billy attends an Easter 
party in this story. Kids can help him find the eggs hidden 
throughout the colorful pages.
*   Recorded human speech
*   14 pages of animated pictures
*   Volume settings for speech, music and sound effects
(Application by Loraine Wauer; Requires a DOS mouse driver)

Billy Bear Learns How To Sign
Sign of the times
In this multi-media adventure, Billy Bear teaches kids English 
Sign Language. Look for other electronic storybooks of Billy 
Bear's adventures on this Volume.
*   Covers the complete ESL alphabet
*   Two part storybook
*   Multiple choice quizzes review each lesson
*   Tons of colorful animation in each page
(Application by Loraine Wauer; Requires a DOS mouse driver)

Billy Bear's Summer Vacation
Traveling fun
Take a vacation with Billy Bear in this electronic storybook. See 
how Billy Bear spent his summer vacation. Read about his trip to 
the Great Lakes, his nature hikes and more.
*   More than 20 pages
*   Combines music, sound effects and animations
*   Computer reads text through the PC speaker
(Application by Loraine Wauer; Requires a DOS mouse driver)

Crusher 3.2
Strategy game
Can you survive Crusher 3.2? Search each room for different 
objects. Grab oxygen tanks to keep you going while avoiding the 
enemies. Collect bombs to defend yourself. 
*   25 rooms to explore
*   Ten level objectives
*   Map viewer
(Application by Soleau Software)

G-Quest 1.02
Don't get trapped
Clear levels by collecting all the gems in this unique and 
challenging Sokoban-style game. Push different blocks, collect 
the colored keys and find the exit.
*   Save and restore up to 10 games
*   Track statistics
*   Keyboard, joystick and mouse control
(Application by William D. Rinehart)

Memory Math 1.5
Counting
Help children memorize math problems with the numbers zero to 
nine. Dusty Chalkboard guides kids through the program, asking 
different math questions.
*   Covers addition, subtraction, multiplication and division
*   25 questions per session
*   Tracks several users
*   Keeps score
(Application by Gary Bacon)

Plix 1.0
Matching game
This is mind-bending logic game involving different shaped tiles. 
Position the tiles onto their matching spaces by pushing them 
around. It's not as easy as it sounds and requires careful planning.
*   Choose from 30 puzzles
*   Solutions are provided for the first five puzzles
*   Keeps personal score cards for each player
(Application by Soleau Software)

Robix 1.1
Puzzled?
Challenge the computer to this complex puzzle game. Get 
colored blocks to the bottom of the game board by pushing entire 
rows left or right.
*   Three types of games
*   Choose from three game speeds
*   Randomly chooses who goes first
(Application by Soleau Software)

SnowWhite's Voyage 1.0
Once upon a time 
Mirror, mirror on the wall: What's the fairest game of all? Guide 
Snow White through enchanted gardens as she tries to survive 
the jealous Queen's plots. Catch butterflies, avoid trolls and 
crows, and pick up magic rings.
*   Demonstration mode
*   Easy and advanced game play
*   Joystick and sound card support
(Application by Alive Software)