Combination Lock

Combination Lock is a video game in the simulation genre developed by Villa Crespo Software, Inc. and published by Villa Crespo Software, Inc. originally released in 1992. It is currently playable on DOS.

Combination Lock is an interesting game based on a never aired game show concept devised by John Ricci. The object of the game is to win the most money in two games, steal the Vault and make a safe getaway.

A game of Combination Lock consists of two rounds: the 'Number Finder' round and the 'Combination Decipherer' round. The Number Finder game board consists of 9 squares, each numbered from 1 to 99. Before selecting a number, players are asked a randomly selected trivia question with three possible answers. The first player to select the correct answer gets to choose one of the numbers from the Number Finder board.

The game will then reveal what is under that number. If it says 'CLOSED', the player receives no money and the game continues. If the box reveals 'OPEN', the player has found one of the three numbers in the (label_12)Combination Lock(label__12) Vault combination, and receives some money. If the box hides the 'CASH', the player receives cash. If the chosen box reveals the 'BURGLAR', the player loses cash.

In the second round, the Combination Cracker game board consists of 6 boxes containing all possible combinations of the numbers revealed in round 1. Here all players must answer more trivia questions to earn the chance to try a combination. The player with the most money at the end of the two games enters the bonus round, called 'Combination Lock Vault'. The Vault game board consists of 15 numbered squares between 1 and 99. The player can continue to select numbers as long as there is money behind them. After each turn, the player has the possibility to make an 'escape', i. e. keep all the money earned in the Vault and end the game.

Combination Lock the PC game features hundreds of trivia questions, decent EGA graphics and the possibility to compete against other human players. The game itself isn't as fun as Jeopardy!!!, but if you're trivia fans, you'll probably have a lot of fun.

First published by Villa Crespo in 1992, the game has been released into the public domain by its designer and copyright holder, John Ricci. So here's your chance to try one of the rarest and most fun games. Recommended, but not a Top Dog.

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