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Mancala
Copyright Andrew Kreibich 1992
Programmed by Andrew Kreibich with AMOSv1.35 (C) 1990 Mandarin/Jawx
Compiled with the AMOS compiler v1.35.
Note: to quit at any time (without using the menu) press Ctrl-C.
to toggle workbench use left Amiga-A (Amiga N and M will not work)
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Memory requirements
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This programme needs 1 meg.
You may run it from Workbench in the usual manner or from
CLI.
Just type
Run > Nil: Mancala
endcli
(Make sure you have Run and endcli in your C directory)
If memory is short you could put it on its own boot disk and replace
your startup sequence with the above lines.
THE AMOS FILE REQUESTER
All loads and saves use the standard amos file requester. Most things are
self explanatory, just click on the name of the file you want with the
left mouse button or click in the box at the bottom and type in the
name of the file.
The PARENT gadget is the small circle above the slider bar at the left.
A list of VOLUMES can be obtained by clicking the RIGHT mouse button in
the box which contains the list of file names. To get the list of files
back just click in the same area with the right mouse button a second
time.
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The Game
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Mancala is a game from Africa which involves moving small beads through
a series of pits. The aim being to end up with the most beads in your own
home pit (or Cala). It is a two player game of logic, you have the option
of pitting your wits against another player or the computer, or if your
brain hurts then make the computer play itself!
Full details on how to play can be found by clicking on the instructions
button when you have started the game. This will demonstrate the types
of move and introduce you to the (very simple) rules.
You have the option of playing on 5 different sizes of board, 10 levels
of play and many different starting positions, including setting up the
board yourself.
The whole thing is mouse/menu driven.
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DISTRIBUTION
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THIS PROGRAMME IS SHAREWARE!
This means that my ego and my wallet would appreciate a little feedback
for all my efforts!
You may (and are encouraged to) distribute the Shareware version of this
programe to anyone providing you observe the following conditions.
(a) You don't make any money from it (apart from a nominal copying fee)
without my prior written permission.
(b) You may not include it or any routines from it in any commercial
release (including SHAREWARE or one of its variations) without
my prior written permission. However, it may be included on a
compilation disk (such as those distributed by PD libraries)
providing no more than US $10 (or equivalent) is charged for the disk.
(c) You distribute this entire doc. file and all other files with the
programme.
(d) Magazines may include it on a cover disk provided they include all
files including .doc and readme files.
(e) If you use it you write back and let me know what you think of it
along with a shareware donation. (minimum $15 Australian)
To Andrew Kreibich
Box 333
Wantirna South
Victoria
Australia. 3152
Please try to send money in Australian dollars, or a cheque drawn on
an Australian bank (your bank should be able to arrange this),
our banks charge a fortune to convert:- another benefit of
deregulation?.
If you have trouble obtaining Australian Dollars, I can cope with
English, USA, Canadian or German money, but it costs me money to change
it so please add $5.
PLEASE DO NOT SEND EUROCHEQUES!! It costs me over $40 to convert these!
Any Eurocheck I receive will be sent back WITHOUT the software.
Unfortunately I cannot afford to send the software and hope that you
return the money. I did this once and never heard from the guy again.
(You may be feeling quite smug, Jurgen, but you have spoiled it for
everyone else!)
As they say; Once bitten, twice shy!
Naturally if you think I have done a really fantastic job on this
and you cannot help but show your appreciation by sending more money
(Australian Dollars!) etc. then I will happily accept it!
WHAT DO YOU GET FOR REGISTERING?
My thanks, the knowledge that you have encouraged me to keep programming
and releasing stuff, the source and of course a fully working version.
Source code will only be sent to those who specifically ask for it.
Also if you have any requests for differences or improvements in the game
I will try to include these. Bug reports gratefully received.
If you are lucky enough to register at a time when I have just finished
a new game or other programme you may get this as a freebie as well!
Hope you enjoy mancala,
Andrew.
P.S. There are probably many variations of this game in Africa. I would
be interested to hear of any other rules or setups that anyone
has come across. If it is not too difficult I will try to programme
these as options in later versions.