Lucas Learning - Press Release Archives - Lucas Learning Releases Debut Title Star Wars DroidWorks

San Rafael, Calif. -- October 21, 1998 -- Lucas Learning Ltd. today announced the debut of its first software title, Star Wars DroidWorks. Lucas Learning has created an "uncommon learning experience," an alternative to traditional skill-based drills and rote memorization. Star Wars DroidWorks provides a fun environment for players to investigate different scientific principles while assuming the role of an undercover agent working for the Rebel Alliance.

Star Wars DroidWorks based on the planet Tattooine, features animated cut-scenes and movie clips from Star Wars the feature film. Disguised as a Jawa, players become a Master Droid Builder by designing and building their own droids from 87 different robotic parts and then sending them on and completing 29 missions. A holographic design grid allows for 360-degree 3D viewing, allowing players to construct, customize, and test their droids. Millions of droid combinations are possible.

Lucas Learning products are based on the philosophy that people need to be given a chance to investigate, create and make their own choices rather than just sit back and wait for instruction. George Lucas states, "Children are naturally curious, self-motivated learners. That capability is still within us all. If you provide the right tools in an interesting environment, people will create their own path to discovery.

The Star Wars universe, with its rich storyline and engaging characters, is a natural starting point for Lucas Learning's first title. Star Wars DroidWorks provides a fun environment for players to investigate and apply the principles of energy, force and motion, and light and magnetism. Jane Boston, General Manager of Lucas Learning states, "We dare you to be smart. We want you to learn from experience. With our products, people learn by doing and by experiencing the consequences of their own decisions. After all, that is what real-life learning is all about."

About Lucas Learning
Lucas Learning Ltd. develops and publishes engaging interactive entertainment and educational software that provides learning opportunities through exploration and discovery. Based in San Rafael, California, as well as on the Internet at www.lucaslearning.com, Lucas Learning is one of six companies in the Lucas group, which include Lucasfilm Ltd., Lucas Digital Ltd., Lucas Licensing Ltd., Lucas Online and LucasArts Entertainment Company.