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A word game where you race your computer opponent to create the most unique words from a given set of letters. When opponents make the same word, it is Zapped from both lists.

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WordZap Deluxe

WordZap(R) 6.00 is a Shareware word game where you race your computer opponent to create the most unique words from a given set of letters. When opponents make the same word, it is Zapped from both lists. As you get better at WordZap, your computer opponent becomes cleverer to match your ability. In this version you can input words using either the keyboard or your mouse (NEW). Now, if you are a touch typist you can seriously speed up your play. If you are not yet a touch typist, playing WordZap is a good way to get some practice. We hope this new version will be useful in schools and anywhere people are learning to keyboard. WordZap has beautiful new graphics and a variety of additional 'motifs'. Four game options are available: EasyZap, LongZap, WordZap and MatchZap, increasing in difficulty. A new variation called "Sudden Death" makes for even more exciting game play. Extra word lists will satisfy the most exacting Scrabble players. Instant definitions are given for obscure words and longer definitions are immediately available online.-You can play with words up to seven letters in eight languages (English, French, German, Norwegian, Dutch, Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese).- Two human opponents can play each other over the Internet or over a LAN.- WordZap's chat box helps you make new friends while you play. There is an online community of players who take part in tournaments, a Ladder, and the WordZap League. If you like Boggle or Scrabble you will love WordZap. WordZap(R) - The Game Everyone Loves! Better than Boggle -- Faster than Scrabble "My wife just loves your game" -- Peter "Is there a cure for wordzap addiction? Love this game!" - Jena "This is the best in graphics by far on the net" -- DT

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Crickler

Cricklers are a new type of word puzzle - a total re-invention of the crossword puzzle for the computer age. Traditional crossword puzzles are incredibly successful but they have several serious drawbacks: (1) They are difficult to construct, (2) Most words are short and often silly -- chosen only because they fit, (3) Matching clues to numbers is a distraction, and (4) A given puzzle is usually either too easy or too hard. Cricklers solve all of these problems while retaining the essence and feel of a traditional crossword puzzle. Cricklers adapt: they become easier or harder depending on the skill of the solver. Words are chosen by the designer -- the computer takes care of fitting them together. Clues and answers sit side by side. Cricklers use upper and lower case correctly and can handle numbers, symbols, and accented letters. You can see which letters are vowels, and you get a reassuring sound when you complete a clue correctly. We have indeed re-invented the crossword puzzle and we hope you enjoy the results. -- Michael and Barbara Crick

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Ham University

Ham University - Morse Training and Testing QST Review by Dan Miller November 2001 Actual Morse code lessons are accessed by clicking on (Lessons.¦ You must first put a Lesson Plan together. This is easily accomplished following the directions guided by Morris the Cat˜an animated cat who assists by describing each function the mouse pointer indicates. My favorite method is the (Exercise¦ approach done by copying with the keyboard. What you type is shown in the lower panel. At the end of the exercise, you can compare what you typed with the sent message displayed in the upper panel. Variables that you can manually adjust include speed in words per minute, character speed, message length and word length. In addition to all this, Ham University offers a Morse game called PENTODE. The object is to build a large number of points in a short period of time. These points are received by connecting two or more tiles (the more the better), each containing the same character, as a diode (side by side), triode, tetrode or pentode. Personally, I found the game far less exciting than the speed exercise to copy Morse on the keyboard in the shortest possible time. Conclusion Ham University is an excellent tool for anyone wishing to use a computer to study for an Amateur Radio license, regardless of which level they wish to pursue. Of course, my recommendation is to use such a program in conjunction with a class. In the absence of such a class, Ham University provides everything you need to go from ground zero all the way to Amateur Extra+in the comfort of your own living room. I¦d be remiss in this review if I neglected to mention something else. Displayed at the top of each page of the instruction booklet is a flag of a foreign country. Next to the flag is the appropriate country name, accompanied by its latitude and longitude, CQ Zone number and call sign prefix. This is a very nice touch, adding to the educational and instructional factor of the Ham University program.

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