A new version of Word Connection is now available, called Word Foundry!
Word Foundry is available from:
Nordic Software, Inc.
P.O. Box 6007
Lincoln NE 68506-0007
402-488-5086
http://www.nordicsoftware.com
Word Foundry's new features include:
• Custom Puzzles. You can build puzzles from your own list of words. The words in your list become challenge words in the puzzle. Bonus points for finding challenge words can be an added incentive to learn spelling and vocabulary words.
• User Dictionaries. You can extend the Word Foundry Dictionary by creating your own dictionaries to supplement the Word Foundry Dictionary. Add or delete words as well as modify hints, definitions and Word Power levels.
• Word Power Levels. Choose from six Word Power levels, according to your ability.
• Definitions as Hints. Word definitions are available as secondary hints for added help.
• Multiple Players. Two to four players (or teams of players) may play against each other.
• Save Puzzles. You can save any puzzle as a document for later play.
• Print Puzzles. Print puzzles, hints, and solutions for play on paper.
• Sort Button. Click the Sort button to sort your words alphabetically during play.
• Instant Spellcheck. Choose to have your words checked for spelling as you play for instant feedback.
• Board Sizing. Click and drag to enlarge small and mediums sized boards within the board window.
• 3-D Interface. The playing board buttons have an attractive 3-D look, accompanied by sound. Select from a variety of board backgrounds to customize your playing board.
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NORDIC SOFTWARE INTRODUCES WORD FOUNDRY™ FOR MACINTOSH
LINCOLN — Nordic Software, in association with Action Software, announces the release of a new educational, multimedia title, Word Foundry™, available now for Macintosh®. Word Foundry’s endless puzzle combinations tease the brain while polishing spelling skills and introducing new words. Word Foundry lets wordsmiths ages 7 and up hammer out hidden words in puzzles they create. Word Foundry is available as Single Copy and Lab Pack versions in diskette and CD-ROM formats. Site licenses are available for diskette versions only.
Puzzle enthusiasts can test vocabulary skills by trying to find as many words as possible in this word search game. Players control the puzzle’s size, shape and difficulty. Puzzles can be built from a choice of three shapes and sizes. Each puzzle shape —hexagon, square or triangular — presents a new challenge.
Word Foundry complements classroom spelling and vocabulary exercises by allowing the user to import word lists, create dictionaries and print puzzles. Words from imported lists can become challenge words in the puzzle. Word Foundry also provides more than 60,000 definitions for puzzle words.
Word Foundry is now available with a SRP of $59.95 for diskette and CD-ROM versions. Microsoft® Windows™ diskette and CD-ROM version will be available soon.
Wordsearch Studio™, Crossword Studio™, Tackle English™ and Language Explorer™, are four other Nordic titles designed to improve vocabulary skills. These products are available on diskette and CD-ROM and can be ordered direct from Nordic Software by calling (402) 488-5086 or by faxing (402) 488-2914.
Founded in 1981, Nordic Software is a privately held company that develops and markets entertaining, educational software. Nordic Software is well known for its creative software products that make it easy for children as well as adults to practice and learn a variety of subjects at the computer.
