CrossCraze

CrossCraze: A Modern Take on Classic Crossword Puzzles

CrossCraze offers a fresh, engaging twist on the beloved crossword puzzle game, perfect for solo players and those who enjoy the challenge of a competitive AI opponent. Offline pass-and-play functionality allows for friendly competition as well. Strategically place letter tiles, utilizing bonus squares to maximize your score. The game's teacher mode and detailed player statistics provide valuable insights to enhance your gameplay.

Key Features:

• 10 Skill Levels: Challenge yourself against a smart, fair AI opponent perfectly matched to your skill level. No cheating, no sudden quits, and no inappropriate messages – just pure, clean competition.
• 2 Game Modes: Enjoy standard crossword gameplay or try the innovative "Tile Stacking" mode, adding a new layer of strategic depth.
• 28 Board Layouts: Choose from a variety of board sizes, from the classic 15x15 to a challenging 21x21, or let the computer randomly select one for you.
• 10 Board Styles: Customize the visual appeal of the game board to your liking, even choosing your own custom colors.
• 9 Languages: Play in English (US & International), French, German, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Danish, Norwegian, or Swedish. The game boasts a vast vocabulary of over 5 million words. English, French, and Italian dictionaries are integrated for quick definition lookups.
• Customizable Dictionary: Expand your word options beyond the standard dictionary. The "Flexible Vocabulary" setting allows you to add custom words and challenge the AI's word choices.
• Teacher Mode: Learn from your mistakes by reviewing the optimal word choices you could have made.
• Hint System: Need a little help? CrossCraze's hint system provides assistance, offering varying levels of guidance, from subtle suggestions to complete word reveals.
• Tile Allocation Options: Choose your preferred tile distribution method: "Random," "Balanced," or "Helpful," each offering a unique gameplay experience.
• Tile Sorting: Easily sort your tiles alphabetically or by vowel/consonant groupings, or quickly scramble them with a double-tap.

Educational and Engaging:

CrossCraze is a fantastic educational tool for all ages, enhancing spelling skills, vocabulary, and even foreign language learning. It's also ideal practice for fans of anagrams, word jumbles, and other word games.

Free vs. Pro:

The free version includes minimal, non-intrusive ads. A paid Pro version, available for a one-time fee, offers an ad-free experience.

Latest Version 4.01-FREE Updates:

• New BINGO effect added.
• Minor bug fixes implemented.

https://www.ortsoftware.com/crosscraze.html

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