| Number Munchers | |
|---|---|
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| Developer(s) | MECC |
| Publisher(s) | MECC |
| Designer(s) | R. Philip Bouchard |
| Platform(s) | Apple II, DOS, Macintosh |
| Release | Apple II: 1986 DOS/Mac: 1990 |
| Genre(s) | Educational |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
Number Munchers is a 1986 video game and a spin-off to the title Word Munchers. It was made by MECC for Apple II, then ported to DOS and Macintosh in 1990. The concept of the game was designed by R. Philip Bouchard, who also designed The Oregon Trail.[1][2] Two versions of the game were released the Consumer Version (for home use) and the School Version (for classrooms).[3] After The Learning Company acquired MECC, the game was rebranded as "Math Munchers".[4]
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- ^ Bouchard, R. Philip (November 1989). "Appendix 3: A Philosophy of Educational Software Design". Retrieved November 11, 2020.
- ^ "Essentials - Product Information" (PDF). inCider/A+. IDG. May 1993. p. 44.
- ^ Eck, Richard Van (March 31, 2010). Interdisciplinary Models and Tools for Serious Games. Information Science Publishing. ISBN 9781615207206.