City of Tshwane, Gauteng, 10 February, 2015 game released internationally – This is a historic day for us and we would love to share it with you. Come join the celebration as we launch the one-and-only Kasparov-MiniChess mobile game on App Store and Google Play. The MiniChess Mobile Game, in association with Garry Kasparov, will be show-cased on Tuesday, 24 February at MiniChess Head Office in Pretoria. The concept was developed by Marisa van der Merwe (Developer of the Award-winning Educational Program, MiniChess) and the mobile game is endorsed by Chess Grandmaster and former World Chess Champion, Garry Kasparov. The Mobile game was developed and published by the reputable HeroCraft. The concept designed by Michelle Robbertse with the script written by Gregory Blyth.
A number of prominent guests have been invited to bear witness to this exclusive unveiling, including respected business leaders, MiniChess associates, MiniChess franchise members, and most importantly children who will play the MiniChess mobile game. The Honourable, Founder Marisa van der Merwe, will deliver a keynote speech at the event.
Attendees will also have the opportunity to get their photographs taken with the famous life-sized Cheddar the cartoon chess mouse from the MiniChess mobile game. The MiniChess mobile game will be housed in Apple app store, Google Play store and for all medium size mobile phones and tablets.
“Experiencing the MiniChess mobile app, isn’t just any enjoyment, it is a new opportunity to learn through play – for all ages”, said Founder Marisa van der Merwe.
The Kasparov-MiniChess educational mobile game enables children to learn and play chess with colourful, interactive and fun gaming. Even kids as young as five can enjoy playing with Cheddar the Chess mouse. He makes learning fun and easy, with over 80 different and exciting mini-games to play. This affordable fun teaching tool is now available on App Store http://bit.ly/minichess-iOS and Google Play http://bit.ly/Minichess-GP.
Educational Benefits of Kasparov-MiniChess, the game: Mathematics Development (Adding and Subtracting; Division; Multiplication; Introducing numbers; Counting; Categorizing), Algebraic Concepts and Pre-Concepts (Spatial Orientation / Directions and Graph Reading & Coordinates); Pre-Reading & Writing Skills (Shape recognition; Fine motor skills/ hand-eye coordination; Word and sound recognition (Listening exercises); Visual memory) and Life Skills Development (Colour and Pattern recognition; Steriognostic development; Planning & Strategic thinking & Emotional awareness; Reasoning & Problem solving and Comprehension).
“MiniChess empowers not only the children of South Africa towards a bright future but also creates jobs and nurtures entrepreneurship inside communities. Taking hands with international leaders, I hope that Tuesday the 24th of February 2015’s historical Kasparov-MiniChess launch – will continue to inspire the people and children of our country for generations to come,” concluded Mrs Marisa van der Merwe.
Issued by: MiniChess Proprietary Limited
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Contact 1: Ms Kim Boman
Tel: 084 513 0222
E-mail: kimberleybosman@gmail.co.za
Contact 2: Ms Michelle Robbertse
Tel: 012 347 6464
E-mail: michelle@minichess.co.za