Gridloch Set To Score Well In Education

Online, June 7, 2011 (Newswire.com) - Today marks the launch of Gridloch, a dynamic edutainment adventure game app with a difference, by Sunshine Coast (Australia) based iApps.

Gridloch was created by Bardroyal Books Pty Ltd and developed in partnership with iApps Pty Ltd.

Based on the numeracy edition of CanUCards, used widely throughout the Australian education system by Bardroyal Books, the edutainment app for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch was released today into the iTunes App Store.

The game takes players on a quest through the amazing lands of Historia, while challenging the user with math style quizzes and a number of entertaining mini games. The game also enchants users with fun and bizarre facts. The edutainment game app focuses on numeracy skills for a wide range of ages and difficulty levels.

Gridloch has taken numeric skills, multiplied adventure game play, added a twist of number games and produced the ultimate edutainment package that delivers intrigue, challenge and the amusingly unexpected.

Jason, Pauleen and Bill Novosel, of Bardroyal Books said, "We are excited at the release of Gridloch, as it marks our extension into mobile device applications. We have enjoyed the success of our literacy and numeracy CanUCards books in the global education field and are looking forward to worldwide feedback from players of Gridloch. The game focuses on fun and adventure, with a twist of numeracy, for players of all ages."

The app has wide appeal, challenging the most mathematically minded gamers.

The iApps team was challenged during development, when it came to entering the questions and answers said Mr Rick Hoy, iApps Managing Director.

"There were more than a few puzzled looks during development and testing. The game certainly tested our memory and math skills from primary and high school."

There are big future plans for Gridloch. "We are planning to market the app to the education system, it takes the traditional CanUCards from paper based to an engaging, interactive environment," said Mr Hoy.

Gridloch app is available to download from iTunes now.

For more information about Gridloch or to discuss a development opportunity contact iApps Sales Manager, Brad Davidson on +617 5326 1183 or [email protected]

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About iApps:

iApps, a member of the Apple Developer community, is an Australian based company specialising in the design and development of applications and mobile software. Our customers include individual consumers, corporate, SME's and industry clients.

Our team of innovative and experienced industry professionals combine their technical skills with their innate ability to 'think outside the square' to deliver high quality, effective, efficient and user- friendly applications.

iApps are experts in developing, integrating and marketing applications for mobile devices. Our market expertise ensures optimal product placement for a freemium model.

iApps work in partnership with recognised leading industry experts to develop software that meets the needs of the business and achieve greater profits by increasing the productivity and efficiency of employees while reducing costs.