============================================================================= For Shareware Vendors EPIC PINBALL Version 2.1 from Epic MegaGames (Member ASP) ============================================================================= DESCRIPTION: Epic Pinball brings true arcade-style Pinball to life on your PC! The 256-color scrolling VGA graphics, digital music and sound, and ultra- realistic style will take your breath away! This true commercial-quality product was created by the authors of Silverball, the new record-setting retail pinball game. The shareware version of Epic Pinball showcases the new SUPER ANDROID pinball table. True to the 1990's pinball style, you must make an increasingly-challenging series of shots to bring the Android to life! The dazzling graphics, real pinball sounds, and authentic look and feel will keep you hooked on Epic Pinball - a great game for the whole family. UPDATE (April 25, 1994): This is the second major release of Epic Pinball. Since the first release in October, Epic Pinball has gone on to win top reviews from game magazines worldwide, and has become the #2 game on the Shareware Top Ten! This new version of Pinball adds several major features to the original: An improved SUPER ANDROID table with lots of little improvements, revolutionary Surround Sound support for stereo sound cards, and improved music and sound. We'd like to take this opportunity to give a big "THANKS!" to all of the numerous shareware vendors who have contributed to Pinball's success. Because of your support, Epic has grown to new heights, and we're dedicated to making 1994 and 1995 monumental years for shareware games. EPIC PINBALL Features: * Ultra smooth-scrolling 256-color VGA graphics. The animation runs at an astounding 60 frames per second! * A lavishly-illustrated, robust pinball table. * Realistic pinball action, sound, music, and thrills! * Features a special multiple-ball mode! Play up to five balls on the table simultaneously. * Accurately reflects a 1990's-style Pinball table. * Real digital pinball sound effects. * A unique digital musical score. EPIC PINBALL Gadgets: Drop Targets Ball-return gates Spinners Multi-Level Playfields Kickbacks Tunnels Messenger Balls Multiple-ball mode Skill shots Jackpots Rollovers Much, much more! Registration options: * Buy the two registered Epic Pinball Packs (each with 4 pinball tables) for $29 each, or $45 for any two packs, or $59 for all three packs. A pinball CD-ROM was just released in November of 1994 - This includes all three packs, plus one table which is exclusive to the CD-ROM (for a grand total of 13 tables!) all for just $64 + $4 P&H. Includes a hint booklet, bonus game, and more. Requirements: * A 386 or faster IBM-compatible computer with VGA graphics * A Hard Disk * 640K of memory Also supports: * Sound Blaster, SB Pro, SB 16, Gravis Ultrasound, and compatible music cards. ATTENTION VENDORS: DISTRIBUTION REQUIREMENTS: If you're going to sell this shareware product, please read the terms listed in the LICENSE.DOC on this disk. It contains the guidelines and requirements for distributing Epic's shareware products. Please pay special attention to our requirements for CD-ROM and retail distribution. TO GET THE ENTIRE EPIC COLLECTION: We'll send the entire collection of Epic's shareware games to any shareware vendor for only the cost of disks and postage, currently $16. The shareware collection is also available on CD-ROM (containing Epic and Safari's shareware through 1994, newer releases on disk). Federal Express shipping is also available at cost in case you're on a deadline. Just call us toll-free! SCREEN CAPTURES: PCX screens of every Epic game are included in the Epic shareware collection described above. Should you wish to create your own screen shots, we highly recommend using "Screen Thief," an excellent shareware screen capture program from Nildram Software (on Compuserve, GO UKSHARE to download this great utility!) CONCLUSION: We thank you very much for distributing this game! The Epic team looks forward to working with you to promote shareware. ============================================================================= Epic MegaGames can be contacted at: Epic MegaGames, Inc. 10406 Holbrook Drive Potomac, MD 20854 Tel: +1 (301) 983-9771 Internet: info@epicgames.com Fax: +1 (301) 299-3841 CompuServe: 74774,2062 In Europe, we can be contacted at: Epic MegaGames UK 11 Baker Avenue Potton Beds SG19 2PJ United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0) 1767 260903 Internet: 100265.213@compuserve.com Fax: +44 (0) 1767 262043 CompuServe: 100265,213 Or in Germany: Abteilung RMI (AA15) Postfach 10 29 65 50469 KOLN Germany Tel: 0130 822495 Internet: deutschland@epicgames.com Fax: 0130 822886