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* Dimensions includes number-search and word-search games in addition to the pattern-search game. | * Dimensions includes number-search and word-search games in addition to the pattern-search game. | ||
* Dimensions includes a computer (robot) assistant | * Dimensions includes a computer (robot) assistant: The robot will help you find matches. | ||
::It operates on a timer—finding matches after an adjustable number of seconds. | |||
::The robot is enabled/disabled by clicking on the button the the Tool menu. | |||
::You can also use the robot as a computer opponent. Decreasing the time between moves increases the challenge. | |||
* Dimensions includes Beginner, Intermediate, and Expert Modes. In Beginner Mode, there are only 9 (3<sup>2</sup>) cards and only two card characteristics. In Intermediate mode, there are 27 (3<sup>3</sup>) cards and three card characteristics. In Expert Mode, there are 81 (3<sup>4</sup>) cards and four card characteristics. | * Dimensions includes Beginner, Intermediate, and Expert Modes. In Beginner Mode, there are only 9 (3<sup>2</sup>) cards and only two card characteristics. In Intermediate mode, there are 27 (3<sup>3</sup>) cards and three card characteristics. In Expert Mode, there are 81 (3<sup>4</sup>) cards and four card characteristics. | ||
* There is an edit mode so that customized word lists can be used in the Word Game (and shared over the network). | * There is an edit mode so that customized word lists can be used in the Word Game (and shared over the network). | ||