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Super Video Poker for Windows Version 1.0
For Microsoft Windows 3.1
Copyright Elton Inada 1993
Super Video Poker for Windows (SVPOKER) is a shareware game based
on the popular video poker machines found in many casinos. Some of
the features provided by SVPOKER include:
- Both "Jacks or Better" and "Jokers Wild" variations of play
- Animation and sound effects
- On-line context-sensitive help
- Best-play advice for any hand setup by the user
- Game save/restore
- User-definable payoff tables
- Probability table showing how user's choices affect payoff odds
- Automatic play mode
- Game history table and graph
A more extensive description of SVPOKER features and how to play is
available in the on-line help.
List of files provided in the SVPOKER package:
README.TXT - One page summary of SVPOKER
SVPOKER.TXT - This file which gives an overview of SVPOKER
SVPOKER.EXE - Windows 3.1 executable
SVPOKER.HLP - On-line help file for SVPOKER.EXE
REGFORM.TXT - Registration form
REQUIREMENTS
The following is required to use Super Video Poker for Windows:
- PC running Microsoft Windows 3.1
- VGA display in 640x480 resolution or higher.
HOW TO INSTALL OR RUN
Copy all the Super Video Poker files into a directory, for
example \SVP.
If you only want to run Super Video Poker without installing it
into a Program Group, start Windows and run Super Video Poker by
using the Program Manager's File | Run option. For instance,
if you put the Super Video Poker files in \SVP, you would select the
File | Run option and specify \SVP\SVPOKER.EXE as the command line.
To install Super Video Poker into a Program Group start Windows and
use the Program Manager's File | New option to add SVPOKER.EXE. For
example, you might 1) select a Program Group (for example, Games),
2) from the Program Manager's File | New option select Program Item,
3) specify SVPOKER.EXE as the command line, and 4) specify its
directory (for example, \SVP) as the working directory.
ON-LINE HELP
There is further documentation and help information available once you
are running Super Video Poker. There is both a standard help menu and
context-sensitive help.
SOUNDS
If you have the Windows 3.1 PC-speaker sound driver installed (available
for free on many BBS's), the sound effects will play through your PC's
speaker, however, the sound effects sound much better with a sound card.
Be sure to have your sound card's Windows driver installed.
REGISTRATION
Super Video Poker for Windows is not a free program; it is copyrighted
and distributed as Shareware. You may try the program for up to thirty
days for free, but if you decide to keep it, you must register the
program. A registration reminder notice is displayed every time you
run the unregistered version of the program.
The unregistered version of Super Video Poker for Windows is not
"crippleware." It is full featured and functionally identical to the
registered version except for the reminder notice.
HOW TO REGISTER
A copy of the registration form is in the file REGFORM.TXT. It may
be printed from DOS or by using the "File | Print" function in Windows
Notepad or Windows Write. The registration form may also be printed
from the game's help facility. To register, complete the registration
form and mail it with a check for $15 (U.S. funds only) to:
Elton Inada
117 Smart Ct.
Encinitas, CA 92024
If you cannot print the registration form, simply send a note with
your name, mailing address, and preferred diskette size, 3.5" (720 K)
or 5.25" (1.2M), with your $15.
You will receive a registered copy of the latest version of the program
with the reminder notice turned off. Delivery is by U.S. mail. You
will also be eligible for and notified of free updates, possibly
subject to a small shipping and handling cost.
LICENSE
Super Video Poker for Windows is a copyrighted program. You may not
change nor modify the executable file nor any of the documentation
files in any way. You may not disassemble nor reverse-engineer
the program. You may freely distribute this program as long as all
files are included and no money is charged. A small copying fee not
exceeding $10 US may be charged.
This program is for entertainment use only.
DISCLAIMER
This program and the accompanying documentation are provided
"as is" without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied.
All warranties are disclaimed, including damage to hardware and/or
software from use of this program.
The author assumes no risk as to the quality and performance of
the program. The author shall not be liable for special,
consequential, or other, damages, including lost profits, lost
savings or other incidental or consequential damages arising
out of your use or inability to use the program, or any other
claim by any other party. In any event, the liability is limited
to the licensing fees you paid.
FEEDBACK
Your comments, suggestions, and bug reports are welcome. Please
send them to the author at the address above, or by e-mail:
CompuServe: 72233,3451
Internet: inada@alumni.caltech.edu
Please feel free to share and distribute the unregistered copy
of this program, but please only distribute the original archive file
which contains the executable file and accompanying documentation files.
Thank you for trying this program. Enjoy!
-Elton Inada
May 20, 1993