H.S.Software "Reading Packs"

Each of the "Reading Packs" in H.S. Software's highly acclaimed "Read-Right-Away" series contains two exciting games, each of which covers a specific "phonic" word building skill. Children have great fun playing them, whilst at the same time learning the phonic skills which play a crucial part in the development of their reading and spelling.

Our "Reading Packs" have been highly recommended by a wide range of leading educationalists, including members of the British Dyslexia Association Computer Committee.

"..I suspect these are the sort of programs children will enjoy taking home in days to come, for learning with these really is fun, and mums and dads will play with them after children are tucked up in bed just for the pleasure of the graphics."
- A & B COMPUTING

"Reading Pack 1": £14.95 Ages: 5-7 years (PC + Amiga*)

Minimum system requirements for PC Compatibles: CGA Graphics

"Splashdown" (Word building with simple letter sounds)
In an exciting air-sea battle, up to four players have to type suitable letters to complete their "word boats" (three letter words with first, second or third letter missing).

“Firefight” (Consonant blends: sl,sm,sn,sp,st,sw,bl,br,cl,cr,dr,dw,fl,fl,gr,pl,pr,tr,tw)
A player has to rescue the heroine from the top of a burning building, by choosing
the right letter pairs to bridge the burning holes in the words.

"Children really do like playing this game. The graphics are superb ...teachers found the different levels that could be set allowed them to use Firefight with a whole range of children over a period of time. Without a doubt, this is a very good example of a computer based reading game."
- EDUCATIONAL COMPUTING

"Reading Pack 2": £14.95 Ages: 6-8 years (PC + Amiga*)

Minimum system requirements for PC Compatibles: CGA Graphics

"Pyramids" (consonant digraphs: ch,sh,th,wh)
he player has to finish building a pyramid by choosing the correct pairs of letters to complete the word endings set into the side of the pyramid. There is a team of hefty helpers on hand to carry the words into place. Successful completion of the 4 words leads to an exotic Egyptian dance display!

"Sploosh" (vowel digraphs: ee,oo,ea,ou,oi,oa,ai)
Each player has a set of 4 diving boards made of words with missing letter pairs. Players use their swimmer to pick a pair of letters, and drop it into an appropriate word. Correct choices lead to exhilarating diving action!

"..will be welcomed in any classroom where phonic work is taking place, particularly for those who have been turned off books-although I expect it'll be difficult to keep those who don't really need them away. There's a great deal of flexibility about the programs-numbers of players, skill levels, choice of sound to meet individual needs."
- A & B COMPUTING

* The Amiga versions of "Reading Pack 1" and "Reading Pack 2" were written using Amos (c) Mandarin Software and feature synthesised speech when run on a 1 Mb machine.