Sonic's Schoolhouse

October 18, 1996 BAP Interactive Sega Entertainment
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Sonic's Schoolhouse is an educational computer game that teaches young learners mathematics, reading, and spelling, released in 1996 with collaboration of Sega and Orion Pictures Corporation.

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 (through video clips).
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Release Date October 18, 1996
Developer BAP Interactive
Publisher Sega Entertainment
Game Modes Single player, Multiplayer
Perspective First person
Themes Educational