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Color Hunt v1.0 for Windows 3.1/95/NT
Copyright (c) 1997 by MidStream, Inc.
All rights reserved.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
1. How to play Color Hunt
2. Contents of distribution kit
3. What is the Shareware Evaluation Copy?
4. How to order the licensed copy?
5. Disclaimer of Warranty
6. Other software by MidStream, Inc.
7. How to Contact the Authors
1. HOW TO PLAY COLOR HUNT
=========================
The goal of the game is to gain points by removing game pieces
from the board. When you place five same color pieces on matching
color squares (say, five red balls on red squares), they are
removed from the board.
To make a move, click on the desired piece (it will start flashing),
then click on a square where you want to move it. The flashing piece
will move to the selected destination if there is a path of
contiguous squares between the two locations so that it can "roll"
to the new square.
If as a result of the move five same color pieces are positioned on
matching squares, they are removed from the board and you are awarded
game points. Otherwise, two new pieces will randomly appear on the
board. The special "smiley" piece can be used as a "joker", i.e.
instead of any color.
The status line along the bottom of the board shows current counts
for each color. First number represents a total count of particular
color pieces on the board, the second number shows how many of them
reside on matching sqares.
In the Beginner level you score 1 point for each game piece removed
from the field. The Intermediate level awards 2 points, and the
Expert level gives you 3 points for each piece.
2. CONTENTS OF DISTRIBUTION KIT
===============================
The Color Hunt distribution kit consists of the following files:
SETUP.EXE - main setup program file
ORDER.TXT - order form
README.TXT - this file
FILE_ID.DIZ - short program description
VENDINFO.DIZ - information for shareware vendors
The setup program automatically detects what version of Windows
you are running (3.1, 95 or NT) and installs 16 or 32-bit version
of Color Hunt appropriately.
3. WHAT IS THE SHAREWARE EVALUATION COPY?
=========================================
Color Hunt is neither free nor public domain software. It
copyrighted software, which is distributed as SHAREWARE, i.e.
using true "try before you buy" method.
This version of Color Hunt is intended for evaluation purposes
only. It is fully functional program with no time limiting. You
may use it freely and without any obligations for 30 days.
Thereafter, if you like the software and wish to continue using
it, you must pay for it.
The registered version of Color Hunt has NO score limits and
registration reminders. It also allows you to choose Intermediate
playing level.
4. HOW TO ORDER THE LICENSED COPY?
==================================
This software is a fully operational program. We have done it
this way so that you can have a real look at it, and then decide
whether you like it or not. If you want to continue using it,
please purchase a licensed copy. The price is just $19.95 (plus
shipping and handling if you want to receive the software on
floppy disk).
This single price covers BOTH 16 and 32-bit versions of Color Hunt,
plus you will receive two more games, 5-Or-More! and BrainCubes -
absolutely free!
If you have email address, we will email you registration number
within 24 hours, so you be able to register your existing copy
right away.
MONEY ORDER, CHECKS OR CASH
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Please send your Money Order, Check or Cash (sorry, NO
Eurocheques) to:
MidStream Inc.
P.O.Box 862
San Bruno, CA
94066-0862 USA
For non-cash overseas orders we can accept personal checks in major
hard currencies. This covers most of Western Europe, Japan and
Australia, so if you live there you can make the payment in your
local currency. For the rest of the world non-cash orders must be
accompanied by an International Money Order or a check in US Funds,
drawn on an American banking Institution.
For your convenience file ORDER.TXT, included in program distribution,
contains order form -- just fill it out and send to address above.
COMPUSERVE ONLINE REGISTRATION
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Go service: SWREG (Shareware registration forum)
Registration ID: 16036
Product title: Color Hunt
CompuServe provides on-line registration, which is a part of basic
services and requires no additional connection charges. Electronic
orders may be placed with CompuServe Information Services and
billed directly to your CompuServe statements for your convenience.
Just GO SWREG forum and request Color Hunt registration.
CREDIT CARD ORDERS
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Sorry, we DO NOT accept credit card orders ourself. However you
can order with MasterCard, Visa, American express or Discover
credit card from Public Software Library (PsL) by calling:
Toll-free: 1-800-242-4775
Phone: (713)524-6394 (for international calls)
Fax: (713)524-6398
CompuServe: 71355,470
Internet: 71355.470@compuserve.com
Please mention the product number #15389.
Public Software Library (PSL) is in business since 1985 and
accepts credit card orders on behalf of thousands shareware
authors. They process the order and notify us the very same day;
then we will contact you through e-mail and ship the product to
your mailing address.
PsL's office hours to place your order are 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM CST
Monday -- Thursday and 7:00 AM to 12:30 PM CST on Fridays.
You can also mail credit card orders to PsL at P.O.Box 35705,
Houston, TX 77235-5705 USA. PLEASE NOTE, THAT THE ABOVE NUMBERS
ARE FOR OREDERS ONLY. Any questions about status of the shipment,
registration options, distribution possibilities, product details,
technical support, dealer pricing, etc. must be directed the
program authors, MidStream, Inc.
INTERNET ONLINE REGISTRATION
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Please visit MidStream, Inc. home page and follow the online order
link:
http://www.midstream.com
We have tried to list as many options as possible for your
convenience. If none of above is convenient for you to register
Color Hunt please feel free to contact us for a viable solution.
We can arrange for some special methods of registrations anyway.
VOLUME DISCOUNTS
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Color Hunt can be a wonderful gift for your clients. The current
price schedule when ordering multiple copies of Color Hunt
software is as follows:
first 2 to 10 copies: $16.95 each
next 11 to 25 copies: $13.95 each
next 26 to 50 copies: $10.95 each
next 51 to 100 copies: $7.95 each
over 100 copies: $1000.00 total
PURCHASE ORDERS
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Sorry, we DO NOT ACCEPT PURCHASE ORDERS for Color Hunt software.
You are encouraged to use a check, petty cash, credit card or
CompuServe's SWREG registration service.
5. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY
-------------------------
THIS SOFTWARE AND THE ACCOMPANYING FILES ARE SOLD "AS IS" AND
WITHOUT WARRANTIES AS TO PERFORMANCE OF MERCHANTABILITY OR ANY
OTHER WARRANTIES WHETHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED.
BECAUSE OF THE VARIOUS HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE ENVIRONMENTS IN WHICH
THE PROGRAMS MAY BE USED, NO WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE IS OFFERED.
THE USER MUST ASSUME THE ENTIRE RISK OF USING THE PROGRAMS. ANY
LIABILITY OF THE SELLER WILL BE LIMITED EXCLUSIVELY TO PRODUCT
REPLACEMENT OR REFUND OF PURCHASE PRICE.
6. OTHER SOFTWARE BY MIDSTREAM, INC.
------------------------------------
MidStream, Inc. develops and publishes award winning software
called BusinessCards for Windows. It has been distributed as
shareware since January 1994. More than 15 major computer
publications and online services reviewed BusinessCards and
featured the software on cover disks.
You are welcome to download full featured evaluation copies
of BusinessCards for Windows and BusinessCards/32 for Win'95/NT
from our WWW site on the Internet.
MidStream, Inc. develops and distributes PrivateEXE shareware
title. The software allows you to password protect existing
32-bit Windows executables. PrivateEXE protects programs, not
their icons. It modifies existing .EXE files to incorporate
password protection. PrivateEXE works with both Windows'95 and
NT regardless of installed file system or network configuration.
Our other title, 5-Or-More! is an exetremely addictive logical
game, similar to Color Hunt. In 5-Or-More! pieces are removed
from the board when you arrange five or more pieces of the same
color horizontally, vertically, or diagonally. You will receive
FREE licensed copy of 5-Or-More! when ordering Color Hunt!
The latest versions of our software always available for
download from our Web site at http://www.midstream.com.
7. HOW TO CONTACT THE AUTHORS
-----------------------------
Please feel free to contact us if you would have any suggestions
regarding the program. We also appreciate any bugs or errors
information which would help us with the future releases.
Enjoy!
Mailing address: MidStream, Inc.
P.O.Box 862
San Bruno, CA
94066-0862 USA
E-mail: games@midstream.com
WWW Site: http://www.midstream.com