Take a Break! Crosswords
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Presage Software (Macintosh)[1]
| Take a Break! Crosswords | |
|---|---|
| Developer(s) | Dynamix Presage Software (Macintosh)[1] |
| Publisher(s) | Sierra On-Line[1] |
| Platform(s) | Windows Macintosh |
| Release | 1992 |
| Genre(s) | Puzzle[2] |
Take a Break! Crosswords is a 1992 puzzle video game developed by Dynamix and published by Sierra On-Line for Windows and Macintosh. The Macintosh version was developed by Presage Software.
Take a Break! Crosswords players are challenged to a collection of 750 crossword puzzles drawn from Dell Magazine, each sortable by difficulty (Easy, Medium, Hard), size (ranging from 13x13 to 19x19), and author. The game offers a variety of play styles, including over twenty themed specialty puzzles—from holiday challenges to Star Trek tributes and punanagrams. Gameplay unfolds within a Windows-compatible interface that keeps the entire puzzle visible onscreen, eliminating the need for scrolling. Players can tailor their experience by selecting a proficiency level (Apprentice, Puzzler, or Fanatic), enabling or disabling auto-checking, and choosing whether to be scored against a time limit. Additional features include hints, a 65-page built-in crossword dictionary, automatic word advancement, and the ability to highlight intersecting clues. Digitized speech, sound effects, and animated graphics enhance the presentation, while puzzles can be printed for offline play.[3]