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[++] = = = = = = = = = =[ R A N G O O N ]= = = = = = = = = = [++]
|| = = = = = = = [ Version 1.22 12 Nov 1995 ] = = = = = = = ||
|| = = = = = =[ A Game of Solitaire for Windows ]= = = = = = ||
|| = = = = = = [ Copyright (c)1992 Rudy Muller ] = = = = = = ||
[++] = = = = = = = = [ All Rights Reserved ] = = = = = = = = [++]
Rangoon is a game of solitaire with all of the 52 cards faced up.
Though all the cards are shown, and in spite of its simple rules
it is a challenge to find the strategy to complete a game.
After shuffling the deck, the cards will be laid down face up in
four rows of 13 cards each. Subsequently the kings are taken up,
and put down in front of the rows.
The object is to rearrange the cards such that each row contains
one complete family (the cards of a suit in the correct ranking:
King, Queen, Jack, Ten, ...., Three, Two, Ace).
Rearranging is done by using the four vacant places which were
created by moving the kings to the front. A card can be moved to
a gap, provided the card is ranked with the card in front of the
gap ( e.g. the 6 of spades can be moved behind the 7 of spades).
By moving another gap emerges, which can be used to move a card
to, and so on. The game is over when all gaps are behind an Ace
or behind another gap, so no more card can be moved.
This solitaire enjoys some popularity in the Netherlands, and is
known under various names and in various flavors. The program of
Rangoon supports a number of variants.
Look-alike games are known as "Montana Aces" (where the gaps are
created by removing the aces) and "Gaps" (often with less than
52 cards).
[ domain ]
I am releasing this as "POSTCARDWARE", which means you are free
to use the program. And, when YOU think the program is worth it,
express your appreciation by sending a picture postcard of your
hometown to the address at the bottom of this file.
You are allowed to distribute -please do- this package, as long
as you (a) include this documentation file with the package when
you distribute it, (b) do not change this file or one of the
other files of the package.
You are also allowed to use the title-screen or screen-shots of
the program for the purpose of promoting the program.
You are not allowed to distribute this program on disk or other
media, and charge more than the cost of packaging the program,
unless you explicitly explain the customer is paying for the
packaging, and not for the packaged software itself.
[ disclaimer ]
The author makes no representations about the suitability of
this software for any purpose. It is provided "as is" without
express or implied warranty.
You should also be aware that there are bad people out there
who will ignore part (b) above and put a virus into this program
-- if you do not check the program for viruses, logic bombs,
trojan horses, etc. before you run it, don't blame me if there
is one. Basically, run this program at your own risk.
[ history ]
Because it was -and still is- my favourite game of solitaire, I
wrote a program for it way back in 1983 (coded in basic and 8080
assembler for the DAI). In 1984 I ported the program to GWBasic
on a XT, but neither the graphics nor the performance were at a
level sufficient to release the program. The introduction of
Visual Basic gave me the opportunity to write a program with
a satisfactory look and performance, and also get some exercise
in what turned out to be a fine development environment.
Because Rangoon is developed in Visual Basic the program must be
run under MicroSoft Windows, and does need the run-time package
VBRUN200.DLL.
[ installation ]
Copy the following files onto your hard disc in a directory of
your choice (e.g. c:\windows\wingames\rangoon):
rangoon.exe, rangoon.hlp,
ran41x41.bmp, ran41x55.bmp, ran51x69.bmp, ran61x85.bmp
raninfo.txt, ranhist.txt, ranprob.txt, upgrade.txt
cmdialog.vbx
To run the program for a first introduction, type:
cd <owndir>
win rangoon
To install the game start windows, go to the Program Manager and
choose F[ile] / N[ew..] / Program-item, and fill in the form:
Description : rangoon
Command Line: rangoon.exe
Working Directory: <owndir>
If you do not want to locate the files rangoon.hlp, raninfo.txt
and/or ranWWxHH.bmp in the directory of rangoon.exe, then create
a private-profile named "rangoon.ini" in the windows-directory,
and append the following lines, e.g.:
[RANGOON]
About=C:\windows\gameinfo\raninfo.txt
CardDeck=C:\windows\bitmaps\ran41x55.bmp
Help=C:\windows\help\rangoon.hlp
[ how to play ]
Start the program and use the help provided (in rangoon.hlp)
[ future plans ]
The future plans regarding RANGOON are:
o solve the bugs (if any ;-)
o (?) "Montana Aces" option
o (!) ideas from other players
[ credits ]
A (considerable) contribution to the program has been made by:
o MicroSoft, USA (VisualBasic & MS/Windows)
o Marcel Zwienenberg, Apeldoorn, Netherlands (alpha-test)
o Tilly Jansen, Hengelo, Netherlands (alpha-test)
o Martin Snow, Colorado (beta-testing, help-text screening)
o Rob Zahora, Burlington, Massachusetts (first to register)
o Andy & Sandy Fraser, Nashua, New Hampshire (beta-testing)
o Bob Pomerleau, Augusta, Maine (beta-testing)
o Patrick Roosen, Bruxelles, Belgium (beta-testing)
o Matthias Kring, Kreuztal, Germany (bug-spotting)
[ kind regards ]
I sincerely hope that this program will be of some entertainment
or use for you. When you find any problems or wish to offer
any suggestions, please feel free to mail (electronic or by
paper) to the address below.
Thank you and enjoy the game, Rudy
= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =
Rudy Muller Internet: mullerr@apd.dec.com
Havezatelaan 3
7414 GD Deventer Fido: Rudy Muller@2:500/46
Netherlands phone: (+31) 570 670631