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DOS Educational Games

These three DOS programs offer very different activities: arithmetic practice, coloring and flying assignments. Adventure Math covers addition and subtraction in this edition, while The Color Wizard is a limited shareware sample. Helicopter Mission focuses on handling cargo and rescue flights with German instructions.

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A few places to start

  • Adventure Math

    Work through addition or subtraction exercises before an arcade bonus round. Multiplication and division belong to the separate Deluxe edition.

  • Color Wizard, The

    Experiment with fill, crayon and brightness tools. Shareware version 1.2 includes the first two pictures from each coloring book.

  • Helicopter Mission

    Read the German mission briefing, then manage wind, altitude and deliveries before returning to the marked landing pad.

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GamePlatformYearGenrePlay
Adventure MathPractice addition and subtraction, then use the answers in an arcade bonus game with moving targets and hazards.
DOS1992EducationalPLAY
Color Wizard, TheExplore a digital coloring book with fill, crayon and brightness tools, plus picture stories and art tips in a shareware sample.
DOS1994EducationalPLAY
Drum BlasterTurn your keyboard into a bank of drums and sound effects with Larry Tipton’s Drum Blaster. Try sample-based synth notes, rhythm tracks and CMF backing music.
DOS1991EducationalPLAY
Helicopter MissionFly cargo and rescue assignments in Helicopter Mission, managing altitude, wind and a safe return to the marked landing area.
DOS1994EducationalPLAY
Magic CrayonChoose colors and fill pictures in Magic Crayon from Alive Software. This DOS coloring-book shareware includes picture samples, an undo button and visual hints.
DOS1990EducationalPLAY
Math RescueSolve arithmetic problems while exploring Math Rescue’s DOS platform levels. Play the original first shareware part from Redwood Games and Apogee, with addition and subtraction.
DOS1992EducationalPLAY
MatherPractise arithmetic in Mather. Answer timed questions, earn imaginary money and choose humorous prizes in Steve Moraff’s text-based DOS learning game.
DOS1991EducationalPLAY
Word RescueMatch English words with pictures in Word Rescue, a DOS platform adventure by Redwood Games and Apogee. Explore the original shareware chapter with Benny Bookworm.
DOS1992EducationalPLAY
Word WhizTest English vocabulary with Word Whiz, Scott Miller's four-volume DOS quiz. Pick the best meaning from four answers and learn from the game's explanations.
DOS1988EducationalPLAY
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