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=============================================================================
For anyone intending to distribute the shareware version of any of Monty's
Games, including Shareware Vendors and Retail Distributors, be sure to read
the license at the end of this file.
==============================================================================
PROGRAM NAME: Block Drop (one of Monty's Games)
VERSION: 2.1
PUBLISHER: MG Software
1022 Prospect Street #607
Honolulu, HI 96822
Email <montyg@aol.com>
PROGRAMMER: Monty Giavelli
PREFERRED FILENAME: BLOCKD21.ZIP (376k)
SIZE: 17 files (when installed) 595K
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: IBM 80386+ or compatible, VGA or SVGA, Windows 3.1
or Windows 95, 600K on hard drive.
SOUND: Soundblaster support for music and sound effects.
REGISTRATION: (in U.S. dollars) $5
AGE GROUP: 6 and up for the EASY level, 10 and up for the HARD level
LATEST VERSION AT:
http://users.aol.com/montyg/homepage/mgames2.html
ONE LINE DESCRIPTION:
A tetris variant with 4 difficulty levels and 49 unique blocks. Use bombs
to remove blocks. TOP-10 scores are maintained. Sound Blaster support.
SHORT DESCRIPTION:
A tetris variant with 4 difficulty levels and 49 unique blocks. Each of the
harder difficulty levels add more block shapes. Use the arrow keys to move,
rotate and flip the blocks as they fall from the top of the playing field.
When the blocks form complete rows, the rows are removed and the blocks from
above fall to take their place.
Use bombs to remove blocks. With enough points you can CANCEL a troublesome
block or do a 'TOP SWEEP' to remove the top 4 rows. TOP-10 scores are
maintained for each difficulty level. Sound Blaster support. Win 3.1 or 95.
LONG DESCRIPTION:
Block Drop v2.1 is one of Monty's Games from MG Software. This Windows game
is a one player game of strategy. It has some similarities to tetris, but
with 49 unique blocks, it is more mentally challenging. It is one of the
more interesting variations on the tetris theme. When things get tough you
will need to take your time, so you can easily pause the game at any time.
As blocks fall from the top of the playing field, you must rotate and flip
them into position so they fill rows at the bottom. Filled rows are removed
and blocks from above fall. You can pause the game at any time, and you will
need to pause it in order to study the layout of the playing field. You will
need to think about the placement of the blocks, especially for the harder
difficulty levels.
You can listen to any of 6 different classical works by composers such as
Bach, Beethoven, Tchaikovsky and Liszt.
There are 4 levels of difficulty, the hardest level has 49 unique blocks.
Some of these blocks have very interesting shapes and will challenge your
game playing abilities. To be successful you will need to think ahead. If
you turn on 'CISCOS CAVE' you will be shown the 'next block', but you will
earn half the points while 'CISCOS CAVE' is on.
As you collect points you will earn 'BOMBS' and 'CANCELS'. With 1 'BOMB' you
can drop a bomb anywhere on the playing field to remove a block. With 1
'CANCEL' you can cancel the current block and move on to the next one. If
you have a total of 5 BOMBS and/or CANCELS you can do a 'top sweep' to remove
the top 4 rows in the playing field.
While playing the HARD difficulty level, I can only earn about 30,000 points
maximum. My friend Larry has passed the 1 million point level, but only after
playing the game regularly for several weeks. There is a technique of block
placement that you will figure out if you keep at it.
This game is shareware, but the registration is only $5.00. This is one of
the better games of its type, so download it today.
To install -
1) unzip BLOCKD21.ZIP
2) from Windows - run "setup.exe" and it will be installed.
TOP-10 scores are recorded for all difficulty levels.
SoundBlaster support for music and sound effects. Requires Windows 3.1 or
Windows 95, VGA, mouse, 595k on hard drive, 80386 or higher.
KEYWORDS: games, strategy, puzzle, easy to play, kids, monty, shareware
* See INSTALL.TXT for installation instructions.
* About the files -
BLOCKD21.ZIP contains all the program, installation, and document
files. It contains the complete package.
Within BLOCKD21.ZIP you will find -
A) Game files -
1) GAME8.EXE - windows executable game file for Block Drop
2) *.MID - classical midi music files
3) *.WAV - wav files used for sound effects and voices
4) CTL3DV2.DLL - DLL used for 3D window presentation
B) Files used to install Block Drop
1) SETUP.EXE - run this file to install Block Drop from Windows
2) SETUP.INF - information file for installation of game
3) SETUP.HLP - help file for installation of game
4) FIMAIN.EXE - main installation program
5) LZPUNZ.DLL - zipper library
C) Documentation files -
1) Install.txt - installation instructions
2) Vendor.doc - this file
3) File_id.diz - short description of the game
4) Readme.95 - shortcut instructions for Win95
5) Order.frm - order form used to order Monty's games
6) BLOCKD21.txt - long description of the game
NOTE: If CTL3DV2.DLL is not already installed in the windows directory of
the users computer, the installation program will load it in. There are NO
changes made to the autoexec.bat or config.sys files !!
This is NOT cripled software, but the registered version of Block Drop has
all four degrees of difficulty.
For more information, contact MG Software at the above address or e-mail.
LATEST VERSION AT:
http://users.aol.com/montyg/homepage/mgames2.html
=========================================================================
CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH THIS SOFTWARE MAY BE COPIED AND DISTRIBUTED:
This software is copyright 1997 by Monty Giavelli. All rights reserved,
except those specifically granted by this agreement.
Individual users may freely share Monty's Games with friends and family. Be
sure you distribute the file BLOCKD21.ZIP or ALL the files that are created
when you unzip BLOCKD21.ZIP.
Nonprofit groups (including user groups and BBS's) may distribute copies of
BLOCKD21.ZIP (or all files zipped inside of BLOCKD21.ZIP). A fee of no more
than $8 ($12 for CD's) may be charged to cover disk copying and distribution
costs. If the file BLOCKD21.ZIP has a date more than a year old, we request
that you contact us for a free upgrade to the current version.
Disk distributors recognized by the ASP as adhering to its guidelines for
shareware distributors may begin offering this program immediately. Disk
distributors and dealers are encouraged to contact us to receive the latest
versions or go to -
http://users.aol.com/montyg/homepage/mgames2.html
for the latest shareware versions of most of our Windows games.
Drop us e-mail and you will be placed on our mailing list to receive updates
as they are released. If you are not recognized by the ASP and you charge
more than $8 for disks or $12 for CD's you must obtain permission(written or
e-mail) before selling copies of any of Monty's Games.
If, as a distributor, you supply copies to other resellers, the end price
to the users may not exceed $8 ($12 for CD's) without first obtaining written
permission. If this is a problem, please contact me at the above address
or email.
Anyone distributing copies of this software, whether for profit or as a
nonprofit organization, must conform to the following:
None of the files may be modified or adapted in any way. All of the files
provided must be distributed together. Individual files or groups of files
may not be sold seperately. Additional files may be added and this software
may be combined on a disk or CDROM with other programs.
This software may not be represented as anything other than shareware and
the shareware concept must be explained in any ad or catalog that includes
this software and on any packaging used to display the disk or CDROM.
REGISTRATION: (in U.S. dollars): $5
THIS PROGRAM IS SUPPLIED AS IS. THE AUTHOR DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES,
EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY AND OF FITNESS FOR ANY PURPOSE. THE AUTHOR ASSUMES NO
LIABILITY FOR DAMAGES, DIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL, WHICH MAY RESULT FROM
THE USE OF THIS PROGRAM.
We thank you for distributing MG Software shareware products in accordance
with the terms of this agreement.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at the
address shown above or the e-mail address <montyg@aol.com>