Hello, and thanks for trying out this game. It is intended for people who just want to have some fun playing checkers, and I really recommend playing this game with a friend. Just sit back, relax, and have a jolly good time!
Requirements:
PowerPC Chip
2mb available RAM
1Mb free space
Color QuickDraw
Contents:
I.How To Play
II.Shareware/Registering
III.Tommy Holmes Foundation
IV.Liability/Liscence
I.How To Play
CheckerWarz has two modes of checkers, traditional, and a unique, fun-filled feature called CheckerWarz (hence, the name,). First I am going to describe how to play traditional checkers. Although I know it is a very widely known game, some people might need a recap.
In traditional checkers, you can choose to play against the computer (Man vs. CPU), or against a friend (Man vs Man). The object of the game is to capture or "eat" all of your opponent's checkers. You accomplish this by moving diagonally along the 8x8 checkerboard, or by jumping your opponents checkers, by moving your checker over an adjacent opponents checker to a empty space behind it. When a checker reaches the opposite end of the board, that checker attains king status, and is allowed to move backwards.
note:Man vs CPU has been toned down in difficulty, for younger and beggining players.
To move a checker, click on one while it is your turn, and drag it to another legal square, and release the mouse button. Simple, right?
To play the Checkerwarz feature, it's exactly the same as normal checkers, but way cooler. You play as normal, but when you jump over an opponent's checker, you are asked whether or not you would like to play a CheckerWar. If you select yes, you enter a challange with your opponent, that tests some of your skills. You will see a brief discription of the rules and how the game is played. When the CheckerWar is over, if you won, you will have jumped over your opponent's checker, but your opponents checker will turn into one of your own! However, if you lose, the checker that you jumped with will dissapear. Gotta have some risk, you know.
So that's it, try it out!
II.Shareware/Registering
CheckerWarz is Charityware/Shareware. That means if you like it and use it, I ask you to register it by paying/donating $10. A good portion of that money goes to a Non Profit Orginization that helps kids and families, called The Tommy Holmes Foundation. If you want to find out more about them, scroll down more. By Registering CheckerWarz, you help to support:
•Macintosh Gaming and shareware, so more games can come out.
•Children and Families who need the support.
If you *ahem*, would like to register this game, please do so by sending $10 US or whatever you have lying under the couch to along with a note if you wish:
Michael Chinen
P.O. Box 10592
Honolulu, HI, 96816
You can also drop me a line at Spynos@aol.com. If you have the time you could give me suggestions on future games or whatever happens to be on your mind- it's just cool to get mail from mac people. Also, Please Report any bugs that you find.
Thanks so much!
III.The Tommy Holmes Foundation
The Tommy Holmes Foundation is a non-Profit organization that was formed when the late Tommy Holmes, a humanitarian passed away. The foundation helps many people who need help, including children, troubled families, etc.
If you would like to contact the foundation, please feel free to write to:
The Tommy Holmes Foundation
P.0. box 10592
Honolulu, HI, 96816
IV.Liability &License
Software License Agreement
You may use this Software(CheckerWarz) as often as you like.
You may distribute this product as long as you do not alter the contents of the package. If you mass Distribute this software, please let me know (spynos@aol.com)
I am not responsible for any damage to the user's computer system or data and in no event will I be responsible to the user for any damages (including damages for loss of business profits, business interruption, loss of business information and the like) .
