Brain Cryptogram

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About this game

A cryptogram is a type of puzzle that consists of a short piece of encrypted text.[1] Generally the cipher used to encrypt the text is simple enough that the cryptogram can be solved by hand. Frequently used are substitution ciphers where each letter is replaced by a different letter or number. To solve the puzzle, one must recover the original lettering. Though once used in more serious applications, they are now mainly printed for entertainment in newspapers and magazines.

Other types of classical ciphers are sometimes used to create cryptograms. An example is the book cipher where a book or article is used to encrypt a message.

The Cryptogram is also the name of the periodic publication of the American Cryptogram Association (ACA), which contains many cryptographic puzzles.


Solving a cryptogram

Cryptograms based on substitution ciphers can often be solved by frequency analysis and by recognizing letter patterns in words, such as one letter words, which, in English, can only be "i" or "a" (and sometimes "o"). Double letters, apostrophes, and the fact that no letter can substitute for itself in the cipher also offer clues to the solution. Occasionally, cryptogram puzzle makers will start the solver off with a few letters.

Ratings and reviews

It's a good brain workout, but the stationary keyboard obstructs the longer quotes and the player is unable to complete the puzzle. Also the ad on the bottom hides the field that allows you to check your letter suggestions.

Very difficult to use - 1) No qwerty keyboard 2) Keyboard hides part of the quote 3) Doesn't move on to the next letter after entry 4) The game insists on vibrating every time you hit the keys, and you can't turn it off 5) No way to customize game such as background, font size, etc.

Doesn't work - lots of freezes and the keyboard disappearing. Even with that fixed would need a lot of UI improvements to be enjoyable.