Variety Games Inc.
Alternate Download Area

This is alternate location for downloading the demos of Crossword Weaver® and 1-2-3 Word Search MakerTM, the leading custom puzzle creation software programs.

These demos can be converted into the full program by typing in a proof-of-purchase code that we call a license number.

5 Ways of Getting the Demo

Demos Available
(For Microsoft Windows, including XP and Vista)

1-2-3 Word Search MakerTM Crossword Weaver® 8.0
Method 1
Download as a data file (*.dat)
Try this first. Data files are less likely to be corrupted. Save the file to your computer. After downloading is complete, right-click on its icon and select "Rename." Change the ending from ".dat" to ".exe" (e.g., "setup.exe"). Say "Yes" to the verification question since you are actually making it usable once again. Then open the file to install the demo.
Start 1-2-3 Word Search Maker download Start Crossword Weaver download
Method 2
Download via FTP
Try this if the download is interrupted before it is completed. This choice is especially helpful if you have a slow dialup connection.
Start 1-2-3 Word Search Maker download Start Crossword Weaver download
Method 3
Download via HTTP
This is like method 1 but without the file renaming step. It works especially well for fast Internet connections.
Start 1-2-3 Word Search Maker download. Start Crossword Weaver download.
Method 4
Email
Try this fourth, if methods 1, 2 and 3 don't work. Just send us your email address
Request 1-2-3 Word Search Maker by email. Request Crossword Weaver by email
Method 5
Postal Mail
Try this as a last resort. Just send us your mailing address. Available for United States addresses only.
Request 1-2-3 Word Search Maker on CD. Request Crossword Weaver on CD.

After Download, What? For complete installation instructions, press your browser's Back button or visit 1-2-3 Word Search Maker installation , or Crossword Weaver installation .

These demos can be converted into the full running product with a phone call to the publisher, Variety Games Inc. The toll-free number is 1-800-229-3939 or 1-801-373-4681. This can also be done online at http://www.wordsearchmaker.com/buynow.htm and http://www.crosswordweaver.com/BuyNow.htm .

See also: complete description of 1-2-3 Word Search Maker and Complete description of Crossword Weaver