Operating System: Windows 98 / ME / NT / 2000 Processor: Pentium 200 Hard Drive Space: 20Mb Memory: 32Mb Graphics: 800x600x16bit colour CD-ROM Speed: 4x or faster Audio: SoundBlaster or Compatible Printer: Not Required

Compete against the world's greatest source of knowledge!
The quest for knowledge is an ongoing process. One of the most exciting and popular methods of aquiring knowledge is through quizzing. The Editors of Encyclopædia Britannica now bring to quiz fans, a unique CD-ROM derived from the worlds greatest source of knowledge Encyclopædia Britannica.
This interactive PC CD-ROM is a compilation of more than 2,800 questions and answers, with each providing you with an explanation of the subject of the related question.

The Britannica Quizmaster PC CD-ROM gives you a choice of playing the quiz the way you want to. Covering a wide range of specialist subjects including Geography, History, Literature, Science, and Sports - you can choose your favourite subject, time your quiz, and know your score.

So wether you are compiling a quiz for yoursef of looking for a way to amuse yourself, family or friends, there is sure to be something on this PC CD-ROM to challenge your mind.

• Literature - find out who wrote Darkness at Noon or what was Daniel Dafoe's last major work of fiction?
• Kaleidoscope - take pot luck and get questioned on anything from where did coleslaw originate, though to what was the name of the father of Zeus.
• History - delve into the depths of time and answer questions on numerous topics including the inca Empire and World War 1.
• Sport - do you know who invented volleyball or what is the height of the wicket in cricket?
• Science - answer questions on curcial scientific developments and discoveries that have shaped our world.
• Geography - do you know where the world's tallest tree is located of which explorer discovered the Victoria Falls?

A title that will not only keep kids entertained for hours, but adults too.

Operating System: Windows 95 / 98 / ME / 2000 NOT XP COMPATIBLE Processor: Pentium 133 Hard Drive Space: 10Mb Memory: 32Mb Graphics: 800x600x16bit colour CD-ROM Speed: 2x or faster Audio: Soundblaster or Compatible Printer: Not Required

A fun way to extend your vocabulary!

Perfect for those boredom blues, this addictive compilation will provide you with hours of fun as you play war with words. Featuring over 1,000 words, you can improve your vocabulary as you play.

Word Search
Reveal the hidden words in the grid of letters.

Hangman
Guess the word before it's too late!

Anagrams
Conundrum crazy! Rearrange the letters as quickly as you can to reveal the hidden word.

Letter Link
Find as many words as you can, within the letter grid.

Operating System: Windows 95 / 98 / ME / 2000 Processor: Pentium 133 Hard Drive Space: 5Mb Memory: 32Mb Graphics: 800x600x16bit colour CD-ROM Speed: 2x or faster Audio: Soundblaster or Compatible Printer: Not Required

If you like doing word searches, then you'll love this compilation of over 400 puzzles that can be printed out or completed on screen. They're not as easy as you'd first think, because there's the added twist of having to solve quiz style clues to discover the words you need to look for.

Once you're feeling confident, why not try creating your own word searches for a friend to complete? Just select a grid size and shape, then enter the words you want to appear in the puzzle and the program will do the rest for you.

• Features over 400 search puzzles
• Includes an option to have your game timed for an extra challenge
• If you get really stuck, the program can help by giving you the answer to the clue or even finding the word for you
• Lets you create your own word searches in a range of shapes and sizes

This compendium of 1000 of The Times crosswords is an absolute must for all crossword lovers. It will provide hours of challenging fun and entertainment as you race against the clock to complete each crossword and achieve the best possible score! If you find you're stuggling with a clue, give yourself a helping hand using one of the various hints and tips. But be warned, using these cheats will reduce your final total!

All of the crosswords can be completed on-screen or printed out to do by hand. And, if you decide you want to take a break, you can either pause your game game or save it to come back to on another day. To add an extra dimension, each game can be played by upto four players, pitting their wits against each other to see who can get the highest score.

Key Features:

• Includes 1000 crosswords to challenge and entertain both beginners and experts.
• Gives you the first letter, or random letters within a clue if you need some extra help.
• Each puzzle lets you play with up to 3 different opponents.
• Saves of pauses unfinished crosswords to come back to later.
• Helps you find the type of cryptic answers you're looking for eg, an anagram, a word with two meanings.
• Enables you to complete crosswords on-screen, or print them out to do by hand.