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Program Name: ACROSTIX ver 2.3
BBS File Name: ACRO23.ZIP
Program Type: Word Puzzle
Author: Bob Wight
SW Reg: None
Comment: Well Done
From the Documentation:
"Acrostix v2.3 - A word puzzle which converts a Quotation or
saying into a crossword type puzzle which has to be
reconstructed. The program allows you to create puzzles for
others to play. Contains anti-virus self check."
You've probably seen these puzzles before in one of the
crossword puzzle books. Your have a grid of empty squares
with rows of letters below. You have to take the letters and
fill in the boxes to come up with a quotation. They're easy
to do, but it does take some thinking on your part, as well
as some trial and error. They can be fun and frustrating at
the same time.
Moving around is easy enough with either a mouse or
keyboard. There is no complicated commands and you'll be
playing shortly after loading the program for the first time.
While you are trying to solve the puzzle, you can use the
CHEAT key if you get stuck or the AUTO solve mode if you
really get stumped.
ACROSTIX comes with 20 puzzles ready to solve. It also
lets you easily create your own that can then be shared with
others. Bob runs a BBS (713-370-5804) that has extra puzzles
for ACROSTIX and all of his other programs ready for
download. This is one of the better FREE programs you'll
find. If you like games that uses your brain instead of a
joystick, try this one.