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- LOGICAL DEDUCTION
- A Game For Your Brain
- Copyright (c) 1995 by Judah Warshaw
-
- Logical Deduction is a code breaking game in the classic style. A
- secret sequence is generated, and you must figure it out through logical
- process. You make a guess at the code, and receive information as to
- the accuracy of your guess. Based on this feedback, the solution can be
- logically deduced. The game will be familiar to many people, who have
- played both traditional table top and computerized versions of this
- game. If you like Master Mind, you will LOVE Logical Deduction!
-
- Logical Deduction is perhaps the ultimate code breaking game. It has
- many configuration options and extras not found in other such packages.
-
- REGISTRATION
-
- Logical Deduction is shareware. You free to use the program for 30 days
- on an evaluation basis. After that time, if you wish to continue using
- the program, you must register it with the author. The price is $15
- plus $3 shipping worldwide. See the file REGISTER.DOC for more
- information on how to register Logical Deduction.
-
-
- PROGRAM FEATURES
-
- There are a number of features that make Logical Deduction a cut above
- other similar programs.
-
- MANY GAME OPTIONS: Most code breaking games limit the game you can play,
- which may be too hard or too easy. Logical Deduction lets you set the
- difficulty as you like it. The secret code itself can be from 3 to 5
- (up to 8 in the registered version)
- items in length. The items for the code can be chosen from 3 to 7 (up
- to 10 in the registered version) You may also choose to have an item
- duplicated in the code or not. Setting the length to 8 items from a
- choice of 10 with doubles on presents a true challenge. Deducing the
- one correct answer will prove quite the task.
-
- FULL GUESSING HISTORY: Certain code breaking games only allow you to see
- your past few guesses. Once they have scrolled off the screen, they are
- lost and no longer available for review. Logical Deduction stores up to
- 1,000 guesses for the game, and allows for full review of all guesses
- made. All information is readily available for quick reference.
-
- EXCLUSIVE WORK AREA: Logical Deduction is the only code breaking game we
- know with this feature. It works like a scratch pad to help you in
- deducing the secret code. As you gather information, it will become
- known that certain items can not appear in certain places in the code.
- They can be so marked in the work area, and removed from play. A game
- option will keep you from guessing this item in that place in the
- future. This work area proved to be a favorite of testers of the
- program.
-
- DOUBLE HI SCORE BOARDS: Logical Deduction keeps two high score board for
- every game configuration (items in code, items available for code and
- whether doubles are on or off). Different play styles suit different
- people. Some people play to solve in the quickest amount of time, and
- will make a number of quick guesses to generate information. Other will
- play for the minimal amount of guesses, pondering each guess for
- accuracy. Logical Deduction supports both modes of play.
-
- PLAYER INFORMATION: Logical Deduction supports a high number of players.
- Each can have their own configuration, which is saved along with the
- player's name. Switching players is easy, and the game will load the
- new options for each player. This way the game can be enjoyed by many
- family members without having to manually reconfigure the game each
- time.
-
- TOURNAMENT PLAY: Logical Deduction allows for tournament play. Players
- compete in succession on the same puzzle. Options are chosen before the
- tournament starts. As with the high score board, dual scores are kept
- for the tournament.
-
- MULTIPLE ICON SETS: Logical Deduction uses graphics to represent the
- items in the code. The program comes with a number of premade icon sets
- for use in the program. These include marbles, letters and numbers.
- Some people prefer one over the other, suited to their method of
- thinking and deducing. Choose the set that suits your style. As always
- the choice is yours. Of course, during tournament play, each player
- will use their own selected icon set.
-
- BONUS PROGRAM FREE TO REGISTERED USERS! ICON SET EDITOR & BUILDER:
- Don't like the icon sets that come with the game? Then create your own
- with the included icon editor. From here you can change any of the icon
- sets to suit your needs, or create your own from scratch. Not an
- artist? The editor can import standard Microsoft Windows icons of which
- there are literally thousands of such icon files available and give you
- an instant source of art for your icon sets.
-
- OTHER FEATURES: Logical Deduction's interface is fully mouse driven and
- is very easy to learn to use. There is also a built in screen saver
- (which can be disabled for users of other such products); the editor can
- also be disabled (so your kids don't mess up your hard work). The
- program can be run directly from a CD-ROM (the high score tables and
- configuration options will be saved to the hard drive).
-
- Logical Deduction requires an IBM-PC or compatible with a VGA monitor
- and a mouse. A hard drive is not needed but is highly recommended.
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