| ★ AMSTRAD CPC ★ GAMESLIST ★ CROSSWORD PUZZLER (COMPUTER CHALLENGES FOR THE AMSTRAD) (c) DUCKWORTH ★ |
Computer Challenges for the Amstrad |
If you are one of those people who eagerly await the paper every morning just so that you can do the crossword, and, like most of us, get stuck and have to wait another twenty-four hours to get the result, then this program is for you. The program will provide you with an endless supply of puzzles. If you happen to get stuck, then pressing the QUIT key will give you the solution immediately. Playing instructions When the game is loaded from tape and executed, a brief résumé of the playing instructions will appear on the screen and the database WORDS must be transferred into the computer. If you have followed the instructions for saving the programs correctly, then this should be situated on the tape after the main program. When the loading process is completed, there will be a substantial delay during which the Amstrad organises its memory allocation. When this is completed you will be asked whether or not you require a time limit game (not for those with weak hearts!). When this has been decided, the crossword itself will be designed and the message MOVE CURSOR will appear in the appropriate window. The game is played by using the cursor keys t and 4> to move a pointer up and down the list of clues on the left-hand side of the screen. When the required position is obtained, depressing the E key will cause the appropriate clue to appear and you can then input your solution. During this input stage there are three options available:
Notes
It is important to remember that any crossword puzzle has one and only one solution. Even though it may appear that you have completed the puzzle, this is only the case if all twenty-seven of the individual words are correct. |
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