Mac Crypt 1.0

File	mac-crypt-10.hqx
Size	1,007.0 KB
Version	1.0
Category	Word Game
Developer	Paul Dobbs

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MacCrypt is a cryptogram puzzle game by Paul Dobbs that builds substitution ciphers from a text file and challenges the player to crack them. It supports drag-and-drop letter entry, hints, a built-in timer, multiple difficulty levels, and switchable puzzle files.How it worksMacCrypt loads a plain-text file and converts it into a classic substitution-cipher cryptogram. The player works out the mapping letter by letter to reveal the hidden text.Input optionsLetters can be typed directly into the puzzle grid or dragged from a list of available (still-unused) letters, making the interface friendly for players of all ages.Helpful featuresIncludes a hint system, a game timer, and selectable difficulty levels so newcomers and seasoned solvers can tune the challenge to their taste.Puzzle librariesMultiple puzzle files can be selected at runtime, letting users swap in different themed text sets or build their own from any plain-text source.AuthorWritten by Paul Dobbs (dobbsp@home.com) and distributed through the Info-Mac archive as a small, focused word-puzzle utility for Classic Mac OS.