C I P H E R

                          Crypto-Quotes Puzzle Game
                        Release 1.2    April 18, 1990

                                Nels Anderson
                               92 Bishop Drive
                          Framingham, MA 01701-6540

DESCRIPTION:  CIPHER is a word puzzle game in which you must try to
discover the real meaning of a quotation or other phrase that has 
been encrypted.  To get started either read the .doc file or just
start up the game and view the help screens to learn how the game
works.

REQUIREMENTS:  CIPHER runs in 640x350, 16 color graphics mode for use
with an EGA or VGA card.  It can also run in color or monochrome text
mode, so almost any system will work.  All video modes support keyboard
play; VGA and EGA modes also supports mouse play.

SHAREWARE:  CIPHER is distributed as Shareware.  You are free to try
the game and make copies for others.  If you continue to use the
game, however, you must pay the author a registration fee of $15; in
return you'll receive a copy of the latest version of the program, a
larger collection of puzzles and possibly other software to try out.
A deluxe version with binder and printed manual is available for $20.
Software distribution companies may include CIPHER in their catalog
provided a copy of the catalog is supplied to the author.

FILES:  The files included in CIPHER v1.2 are as follows:

  CIPHER.EXE      Cipher program
  CIPHER.DOC      Documentation (instructions)
  CIPHER.TXT      This file
  NEWS.PCC        Title picture
  PUZZLE1.CPZ     Puzzle data file
  ORDERFRM.TXT    A ready to print registration form
  SHAREWRE.TXT    Information on Shareware

All these files MUST be included when distributing this program.  If you
archive the program for distribution through BBS's, please use the name
CIPHER12.ZIP (or .LZH, .PAK, etc. as appropriate).

SUPPORT:  Support for this software is provided through the )(evious BBS.
Call 508-875-3618 or 617-449-7322 (300/1200/2400/9600HST, 8N1) and leave
a C)omment for the sysop.  The latest version will always be available
there first.  Mail support is also available; please include an SASE with
your request.  Finally, you can contact the author through CompuServe's
mail system.  Address to Nels Anderson [71020,2613].

AVAILABLE SOFTWARE:  Other software which I've either written or
contributed to:

EGATREK:   Space strategy battle game, using full EGA graphics.
           Based on the classic star trek type games.  Winner of
           Public Brand Software's 1988 software contest.

MAHJONGG:  Solitaire game played with Chinese tiles.  Supports
           EGA and Hercules graphics; mouse optional.  See reviews
           in December 1988 "PCWorld" and April 1989 "Compute!".

SHOOT:     Shooting Gallery is an exciting and colorful arcade game,
           using full 256 color MCGA graphics (also works on VGA).
           Requires a mouse to play.  New in January 1990.

MOUSTOOL:  A collection of utilities for Turbo Pascal programmers
           wishing to incorporate mouse input in their programs.
           Sample programs included for both EGA and CGA graphics.

SOUNDPAS:  A collection of utilities for Turbo Pascal programmers
           to add music and sound effects to their programs.  Includes
           units for interrupt and real time sounds.
 
BASSTOUR:  (Written by Dick Olsen).  Game that simulates a fishing
           tournament, including rod and lure selection.  Runs in
           EGA/CGA/MCGA/Hercules graphics modes.  Uses many of the
           utilities from MOUSTOOL.

BASSMAP:   Companion program for BassTour which allows lakes to be
           created or modified.  Supports EGA and CGA modes.


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