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'''''Sonic's Schoolhouse''''' is an educational computer game that teaches young learners mathematics, reading, and spelling. In addition, players can earn access to two mini-games (a collect-the-rings game and a match-the-statues game) and a "field trip" section which gives them numerous facts on the various animals in the game.
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'''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is an educational computer game that teaches young learners mathematics, reading, and spelling. It was released for [[sega:Windows PC|PCs]] running either Windows 3.1 or Windows 95 in 1996, and exclusively in North America.
  
The entire game plays in a similar fashion to id Software's ''Wolfenstein 3D'', in that you play in a world that has no variation in height and is largely composed of right angles. You pick up nearby answers (ranging from bouncing letters and numbers to balloons with various pictures on them) to shoot back at a blackboard so as to answer it (usually filling in the blank; in the reading section you match up pictures with their words instead), or otherwise recycle (much to Sonic's pleasure).
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==Gameplay==
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[[Sonic the Hedgehog]] himself is not playable, but acts as the guide; instead, the player chooses from numerous animals as to what they want to play as. The entire game plays in a similar fashion to id Software's ''Wolfenstein 3D'', in that the player moves about in a world that has no variation in height and is largely composed of right angles. The player picks up nearby answers (ranging from bouncing letters and numbers to balloons with various pictures on them) to shoot back at a blackboard so as to answer it (usually filling in the blank; in the reading section you match up pictures with their words instead), or otherwise recycle (much to Sonic's pleasure).
  
[[Sonic the Hedgehog]] himself is not playable, but acts as the guide; instead, you choose from numerous animals as to what you want to play as. [[Doctor Eggman]] and his robots also show up to steal your answer, or in the ring mini-game, to steal all your rings.
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In addition, players can earn access to two mini-games (a collect-the-[[Ring]]s game and a match-the-statues game) and a "field trip" section which gives them numerous facts on the various animals in the game. [[Dr. Eggman]] and his robots also show up to steal the player's answer, or in the Ring mini-game, to steal all the player's Rings.
  
 
The sprites used for Sonic come from the canceled ''[[Sonic X-Treme]]''.
 
The sprites used for Sonic come from the canceled ''[[Sonic X-Treme]]''.
  
==Cheat Codes==
 
 
===Unlockables===
 
===Unlockables===
 
*'''Reward certificate''': Collect all the mini-game gumballs in the playground.
 
*'''Reward certificate''': Collect all the mini-game gumballs in the playground.
 
*'''Field Trip Bus/Schoolyard''': Complete one of the educational sections. (Reading, Math, etc.).
 
*'''Field Trip Bus/Schoolyard''': Complete one of the educational sections. (Reading, Math, etc.).
  
==Manuals==
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==Versions==
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===Also released on===
SonicsSchoolhouse PC US manual.pdf|PC, US
 
SonicsSchoolhouse PC US Expert manual.pdf|PC, US (Expert Software)
 
</gallery>
 
 
 
==Also Released On==
 
 
*''[[Sega Family Fun Pak]]'' for the PC (1996)
 
*''[[Sega Family Fun Pak]]'' for the PC (1996)
  
 
==Production credits==
 
==Production credits==
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*'''Concept:''' Bruce Austin
 
*'''Concept:''' Bruce Austin
 
*'''Producers:''' Brad Krevoy, Steve Stabler, Jed Weintrob, Britton Jackson, Bruce Austin
 
*'''Producers:''' Brad Krevoy, Steve Stabler, Jed Weintrob, Britton Jackson, Bruce Austin
*'''Associate Producer:''' Jonathan Harris, Madhavi Rangachar
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*'''Associate Producer:''' Jonathan D. Harris, Madhavi Rangachar
 
*'''Designers:''' Bruce Austin, Britton Jackson, Jim O'Keane, Jed Weintrob
 
*'''Designers:''' Bruce Austin, Britton Jackson, Jim O'Keane, Jed Weintrob
 
*'''Programmers:''' Jim O'Keane, Jack Bowman
 
*'''Programmers:''' Jim O'Keane, Jack Bowman
 
*'''Graphic Artists:''' Jeremy Buttell, Mike Malloy
 
*'''Graphic Artists:''' Jeremy Buttell, Mike Malloy
*'''Additional Programming:''' Eric Hayashi<br />
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*'''Additional Programming:''' Eric Hayashi
 
*'''Video Design:''' Kurt Tiegs
 
*'''Video Design:''' Kurt Tiegs
 
*'''Sound Design:''' Robert Francke
 
*'''Sound Design:''' Robert Francke
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*'''Pixel Master and General Tech Guy:''' Brian Austin
 
*'''Voices:''' Meg Inglima
 
*'''Voices:''' Meg Inglima
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{{Creditsheader|[[sega:Sega Entertainment (North America)|Sega Entertainment]]}}
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*'''Executive Producer:''' [[sega:Greg Suarez|Greg Suarez]]
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*'''Producer:''' [[sega:Matt Wolf|Matt Wolf]]
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*'''Associate Producer:''' [[sega:Scott Hawkins|Scott Hawkins]]
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*'''Product Manager:''' [[sega:Jill Braff|Jill Braff]]
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*'''Art Director:''' [[sega:Sarah Wittmer|Sarah Wittmer]]
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*'''Production Manager:''' [[sega:Eileen Sacman|Eileen Sacman]]
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*'''Special Thanks:''' [[sega:Shinobu Toyoda|Shinobu Toyoda]], [[sega:Bernie Stolar|Bernie Stolar]], [[sega:John Hurst|John Hurst]], [[sega:Kristi Walker|Kristi Walker]], [[sega:Eileen Noguchi|Eileen Noguchi]], [[sega:J. Tony Smith|J. Tony Smith]], [[sega:Jeff Goodwin|Jeff Goodwin]], [[sega:Geraldine Dessimoz|Geraldine Dessimoz]], [[sega:Jeannie Ash|Jeannie Ash]], [[sega:Sue Price|Sue Price]], [[sega:Bob Schonfisch|Bob Schonfisch]], [[sega:Arvin Carlson|Arvin Carlson]], [[sega:Scot Allen|Scot Allen]], [[sega:Ross Harris|Ross Harris]]
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*'''Lead Tester:''' [[sega:Lloyd Kinoshita|Lloyd Kinoshita]]
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*'''Assistant Lead Testers:''' [[sega:Jason Cordero|Jason Cordero]], [[sega:Karen Brown|Karen Brown]], [[sega:Anthony Gomez|Anthony Gomez]]
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*'''[[sega:Sega of America|Sega of America]] Testers:''' [[sega:Fernando Valderrama|Fernando Valderrama]], [[sega:Jeff Junio|Jeff Junio]], [[sega:Yobo Shen|Yobo Shen]], [[sega:Eugene R. Valenzuela|Eugene R. Valenzuela]], [[sega:Howard Gipson|Howard Gipson]], [[sega:Cesar Lemus|Cesar Lemus]], [[sega:Pedro Ponce|Pedro Ponce]], [[sega:Abe Navarro|Abe Navarro]], [[sega:Elton Brown|Elton Brown]]
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*'''Manual:''' [[sega:Curtis Clarkson|Curtis Clarkson]], [[sega:Richard Verdoni|Richard Verdoni]]
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==Manuals==
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<gallery>
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SonicsSchoolhouse PC US manual.pdf|PC, US
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SonicsSchoolhouse PC US Expert manual.pdf|PC, US (Expert Software)
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</gallery>
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==Magazine articles==
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{{MainArticle|{{PAGENAME}}/Magazine articles}}
  
 
==Physical scans==
 
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==References==
 
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Sonic's Schoolhouse
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System(s): Windows PC
Publisher: Sega
Developer:
Genre: Educational
Number of players: 1
Release Date RRP Code Rating
Windows PC
US
1996-10-18[1] $34.99[1] 85047
ESRB: Early Childhood
Windows PC
US
(Expert Software)
1997-09[2] $19.99[2] ?
ESRB: Early Childhood

Sonic's Schoolhouse is an educational computer game that teaches young learners mathematics, reading, and spelling. It was released for PCs running either Windows 3.1 or Windows 95 in 1996, and exclusively in North America.

Gameplay

Sonic the Hedgehog himself is not playable, but acts as the guide; instead, the player chooses from numerous animals as to what they want to play as. The entire game plays in a similar fashion to id Software's Wolfenstein 3D, in that the player moves about in a world that has no variation in height and is largely composed of right angles. The player picks up nearby answers (ranging from bouncing letters and numbers to balloons with various pictures on them) to shoot back at a blackboard so as to answer it (usually filling in the blank; in the reading section you match up pictures with their words instead), or otherwise recycle (much to Sonic's pleasure).

In addition, players can earn access to two mini-games (a collect-the-Rings game and a match-the-statues game) and a "field trip" section which gives them numerous facts on the various animals in the game. Dr. Eggman and his robots also show up to steal the player's answer, or in the Ring mini-game, to steal all the player's Rings.

The sprites used for Sonic come from the canceled Sonic X-Treme.

Unlockables

  • Reward certificate: Collect all the mini-game gumballs in the playground.
  • Field Trip Bus/Schoolyard: Complete one of the educational sections. (Reading, Math, etc.).

Versions

Also released on

Production credits

Orion Interactive / BAPI
  • Concept: Bruce Austin
  • Producers: Brad Krevoy, Steve Stabler, Jed Weintrob, Britton Jackson, Bruce Austin
  • Associate Producer: Jonathan D. Harris, Madhavi Rangachar
  • Designers: Bruce Austin, Britton Jackson, Jim O'Keane, Jed Weintrob
  • Programmers: Jim O'Keane, Jack Bowman
  • Graphic Artists: Jeremy Buttell, Mike Malloy
  • Additional Programming: Eric Hayashi
  • Video Design: Kurt Tiegs
  • Sound Design: Robert Francke
  • Pixel Master and General Tech Guy: Brian Austin
  • Voices: Meg Inglima
Source: Sonic's Schoolhouse US manualMedia:SonicsSchoolhouse PC US manual.pdf[3]

Manuals

Magazine articles

Sonic Retro emblem.svg Main article: Sonic's Schoolhouse/Magazine articles

Physical scans

PC, US (Expert Software)
SonicsSchoolhouse PC US Box Front Expert.jpg
Cover

References


Sonic's Schoolhouse
SonicsSchoolhouse PC Title.png

Main page | Hidden content | Magazine articles | Reception


Sonic the Hedgehog games for the following systems
Windows PC
Retail
 1996  Sonic the Hedgehog CD | Sonic the Hedgehog The Screen Saver | Sonic's Schoolhouse     1997  Sonic & Knuckles Collection | Sonic 3D: Flickies' Island     1998  Sonic R     2003  Sonic Adventure DX: Director's Cut     2004  Sonic Heroes     2006  Sonic Mega Collection Plus | Sonic Riders     2010  Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing     2011  Sonic Generations     2013  Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed     2022  Sonic Speed Simulator