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JIGSAW MANIA (tm)
Ver. 1.00
VGA 320x200 256 Color
(C) Copyright 1990
by
Raymond M. Buti
All Rights Reserved
United Innovations Plus
Post Office Box 21081
Castro Valley, Ca. 94546
(415) 886-0958
TERMS
This software is distributed as ShareWare. What this means is,
you a granted free license to use, copy and distribute this
software as often as you wish so long as the following
restrictions have been met:
1 - When distributing this software, it must be in its
original unmodified form. The ARCed or Compressed .EXE
version of this software will only be distributed to
Bulletin Board Systems and computer information exchanges,
i.e. The Great American Dream Machine (415)-581-3019, GEnie,
Delphi, The Source, Compuserve etc.
2 - Prior written consent from United Innovations Plus must be
obtained before a fee or charge is made for copying or
distribution, with the exception of the computer information
exchanges as mentioned above.
3 - This software shall not be included with other programs,
goods, services, etc. without prior written consent from
United Innovations Plus with the exception of the computer
information exchanges as mentioned above.
REGISTRATION AGREEMENT
United Innovations Plus requires you to register this software
if you plan on using it. Registered users will receive the
latest version with all options available, full support and
notification of later releases. Please note that not all
options and functions are available with this Shareware
release. To register your copy of this software, please use the
Registration Form and make checks payable to United
Innovations Plus.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PROGRAMS ON DISK ............................................ 1
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS ........................................ 1
JIGSAW MANIA ................................................ 2
STARTING JIGSAW MANIA ....................................... 2
PLAYING SCREEN .............................................. 2
MAIN OPTIONS ................................................ 2
F1 Play ................................................ 2
F3 Setup ............................................... 3
F5 Select .............................................. 3
F10 Quit ............................................... 3
PLAY OPTIONS ................................................ 3
ARROWS Move Pointer .................................... 3
SPACE Get/Put .......................................... 3
ALT-R Review ........................................... 4
F10 Quit ............................................... 4
SETUP OPTIONS ............................................... 4
1 Size ................................................. 4
2 Sound ................................................ 4
3 Pictures ............................................. 4
4 Lib.Path ............................................. 4
F10 Quit ............................................... 4
PICTURE LIBRARIES ........................................... 5
SHAREWARE VERSION ........................................... 5
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OTHER PROGRAMS .............................................. 6
Casino/Gambling Games .................................. 6
Solitaire Games ........................................ 6
Other Games ............................................ 6
Utilities .............................................. 6
REGISTRATION FORM ........................................... 7
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PROGRAMS ON DISK
The following is list of file names that you should have on your
distribution disk.
File Name File Description
Jm .Exe - The main program for Jigsaw Mania.
JmMisc .Inf - Graphics file required to play Jigsaw Mania.
JmPics1 .Inf - Graphics file required to play Jigsaw Mania.
Jm .Doc - The documentation for Jigsaw Mania.
JmStart .Bat - A batch file to read the documentation,
print the documentation and install Jigsaw
Mania on a Hard Drive.
JmRead .Com - Used by JmStart.Bat
JmReply .Com - Used by JmStart.Bat
JmIntro - Used by JmStart.Bat
JmPrt - Used by JmStart.Bat
JmHd - Used by JmStart.Bat
JmReg - Registration Form
Jm1S .Arc - Shareware Version of JigSaw Mania.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
You must have at least 384K of free Ram and a VGA graphics
adapter to play Jigsaw Mania. This program uses the 320x200x256
color mode. The files required to play Jigsaw Mania are JM.EXE,
JMMISC.INF, JMPICS1.INF. These files must be present on your
play disk or directory. Use the "Copy" command found in your
DOS manual for making copies from one disk to another.
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JIGSAW MANIA
Jigsaw Mania is played by moving pieces of a puzzle around a
playing area until you've completed a picture. The game comes
with a set of 12 pictures to choose from. The ShareWare version
only contains 2 pictures.
The user selects the size of the pieces used in the puzzle. A
total of 9 sizes are available and range from a 12 piece puzzle
to one that will contain 108 pieces.
STARTING JIGSAW MANIA
From your DOS prompt, type JM and press ENTER. The file
JMMISC.INF must reside on the same drive or directory that
contains the JM.EXE file. You must also have the JMPICS1.INF
file available either on Drive A, B or C. If these files are
not available, Jigsaw Mania will not run.
Assuming everything has gone well, your screen will clear and
display the version number and copyright notice. The program
will then read in the information contained in the JMMISC.INF
file. When done, a beep will be sounded and you will be
required to press any key to continue with the game.
PLAYING SCREEN
You should now see a list of options on the lower part of your
screen. The following should be displayed:
F1 Play F3 Setup F5 Select F10 Quit
If your two .INF file are not on the same drive or directory as
your JM.EXE file resides, press the Function 3 key. Doing so
will allow you to set the path for your picture file (See
Setup Options.
MAIN OPTIONS
F1 Play
Pressing the Function 1 key will start the game. If this is the
first time you have played the game, you must first select a
puzzle by pressing the Function 5 key. Once you start playing,
you will view the completed puzzle on the left top side of your
screen. The puzzle will be scrambled into pieces and placed on
the right side of your screen. All you have to do now is put it
back together. The puzzle must be put together on the left side
of the screen.
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F3 Setup
Pressing the Function 3 key will display a new set of options.
These will allow you to change the size of the pieces along with
a few other options (See Setup Options).
F5 Select
When pressing the Function 5 key, you will be able to view each
of the pictures available to you. When you've found a picture
you would like to work on, press F1 to play the game.
F10 Quit
When you want to quit, press the Function 10 key. This will
return you to your DOS prompt from the Main Options only.
If you have a mouse installed, you may select an option by
moving your mouse either left or right until the option you wish
to choose is underlined. Press either button or the SpaceBar to
select the underlined option.
PLAY OPTIONS
Once you've started to play Jigsaw Mania, your Main Options will
change to Play Options. These are displayed on the right side
of your screen. You should see the following:
ARROWS Move Pointer
SPACE Get/Put
ALT-R Review
R.BUTTON Quit
F10 Quit
You will also see your scramble pieces on the top right part of
the screen. A pointer or marker will be visable on the top left
part of the screen. The moves made while trying to solve the
puzzle will be displayed just to the left of your Play Options
along with a message telling you either to select or place the
part of the puzzle.
ARROWS Move Pointer
Using the Arrow keys will allow you to move the pointer around
both sections of the playing area. If you have a mouse
installed, you may move your mouse in the direction you wish
your pointer to move.
SPACE Get/Put
Pressing the SpaceBar will either get the piece of the picture
your pointer is on or put the piece of the picture you've
previously gotten, at the current pointer location. You must
always pick a piece first, not an empty space, and you also must
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place a piece into an empty space and not over another part of
the puzzle. If you have a mouse installed, press the left
button to Get or Put the pieces.
ALT-R Review
Pressing the ALT and R keys will bring up the complete picture
for your review. This would not normally be used if you are
using the larger sizes for your puzzle pieces. It will come in
handy when working with smaller puzzle pieces. Pressing any key
will bring back your uncompleted puzzle.
F10 Quit
Pressing the Function 10 key will bring you back to the Main
Options. If you have a mouse installed, press the right button.
SETUP OPTIONS
When pressing F3 from the Main Options, the Setup Options will
appear. Your options should display the following:
1 Size 2 Sound 3 Pictures 4 Lib.Path F10 Quit
1 Size
Pressing the number 1 key will change the size of the pieces to
be used while solving your puzzle.
2 Sound
Pressing the number 2 key will toggle the sound ON or OFF.
3 Pictures
Pressing the number 3 key will allow you to select different
picture sets. The Registered version of Jigsaw Mania comes with
one set of 12 pictures. Other sets are available for a nominal
charge.
4 Lib.Path
Pressing the number 4 key will allow you to change the location
to the drive that contains your JMPICS1.INF file.
F10 Quit
Pressing the Function 10 key will bring you back to the Main
Options.
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If you have a mouse installed, you may select an option by
moving your mouse either left or right until the option you wish
to choose is underlined. Press either button or the SpaceBar to
select the underlined option.
PICTURE LIBRARIES
Picture libraries are available for $5.OO each. All libraries
contain a random selection of pictures. There are 12 pictures
in each library set. The Registered Version is distributed with
the first library set, JMPICS1.INF. The following is a list of
the libraries currently available:
JMPICS2.INF
Registered users may request XXX Rated libraries. These
libraries contain material not suited for children. The ordering
of XXX libraries is for adults only. These libraries will only
be sent to those that have signed the order form stating they
are at least 21 years of age. The following is a list of the
XXX Rated libraries currently available:
JMPIXS1.INF JMPIXS2.INF
SHAREWARE VERSION
The ShareWare version of Jigsaw Mania requires the picture
libraries and the main program to be on the same drive or
directory. The ShareWare version also only contains two
pictures.
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OTHER PROGRAMS
* Shareware programs will run on CGA or Monochrome
ALL REGISTERED VERSIONS run on either CGA or
Monochrome unless otherwise noted.
CASINO/GAMBLING GAMES
*Lowball Poker Draw Poker Baccarat
Roulette *Blackjack Connoisseur *Chuck-a-Luck
*Holdem Poker *Knock Poker *Red Dog
SOLITAIRE GAMES
*Pyramid *Poker *Osmosis
*Accordion Baker (VGA Only) *Golf
OTHER GAMES
*SuJu Jigsaw Mania (VGA Only) *Pig
UTILITIES
DCS EU Kill DX CDate
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REGISTRATION FORM
Registration entitles the user to full support, major
upgrade notifications, discounts on all programs and future
programs.
Jigsaw Mania
Version 1.OO Registration
Registration Fee ( ) 5 1/4" ( ) 3 1/2" $18.00 _______
Library Disk JMPICS2.INF $ 5.00 _______
Library Disk JMPIXS1.INF (Signature Required) $ 5.00 _______
Library Disk JMPIXS2.INF (Signature Required) $ 5.00 _______
All 23 Shareware versions on 5 1/4" disks $ 8.00 _______
All 23 Shareware versions on 3 1/2" disks $10.00 _______
Foreign orders add $ 5.00 _______
Total $ _______
Name _______________________________________________________
Address _______________________________________________________
City _____________________________ St. ______ Zip __________
Computer System ________________________________________________
Please check one: MONO____ CGA____ EGA____ VGA____
Where did you acquire this version of Jigsaw Mania
________________________________________________________________
Comments & Suggestions
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
I have ordered XXX Rated Libraries and I am at least 21 years of
age. Signature _____________________________________
United Innovations Plus
Make checks payable to: Post Office Box 21081
Castro Valley, CA 94546
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