VideoPoker V1.0b Copyright(c) 2000, Rose Software All Rights Reserved Introduction ------------ Thank you for trying VideoPoker. VideoPoker is a poker game for the Palm Pilot that has basically the same rules as the Jacks-Or-Better video poker games found in many casinos. The initial bankroll provided by this program is $100. If you run out of money, you will need to register the program in order to be able to "buy" additional chips and continue playing the game. The registration fee is just $7.00. A small sum for all the enjoyment you will get from this game! For the latest version of this and other Pilot apps, visit the Rose Software web page at: http://www.rosesw.com How to Play ------------ The screen for the game is divided as follows: +------------------------------------+ | | | | | | | Player Card Area | | | | | | | | | | | |----------+-----+-------------------| | Bankroll | Bet | One Max Deal | +----------+-----+-------------------+ The bet amount can be changed by selecting "One" or "Max" button. The "One" button increments the bet amount by one, up to the maximum bet of $5. The "Max" button sets the bet amount to $5. After selecting the bet amount, press the "Deal" button to start the game. When the Deal button is pressed, you will be dealt five cards. You may keep any or all of the cards. To keep a card, press the "Hold" button beneath the card. You may also press the card itself to select it. Pressing the "Hold" button again toggles the hold value, and de-selects the card. After you have selected all of your cards that you would like to keep, press the "Deal" button. The cards that were not selected to hold will be replaced with new cards. If you have a pair of Jacks or better, you will be paid based upon the payout values for that hand. The payouts are as follows: One Pair (Jacks or better) 1:1 Two Pair 2:1 Three of a kind 3:1 Straight 4:1 Flush 5:1 Full House 8:1 Four of a Kind 50:1 Straight Flush 200:1 Royal Flush 2000:1 Menu Buttons ------------ The following menu buttons are available: Statistics - View buy-in amount, winnings, and hand statistics. Buy Chips 100 - Buy an additional $100 in chips. Cash in Chips 100 - Cash-in $100 in chips. Instructions - Game play instructions. Payouts - Display payout amounts for each poker hand. About VideoPoker - Gives version number and other info. Register - Gives address to send registration. ------------ Registration ------------ To register by mail, please send a check or money order for $7(US). Make check payable to Rose Software, and write "VideoPoker" on the check. Please include your email address so that we can send you a registration code. Your registration code will then need to be entered via the Register option in the pulldown menu in order to activate the ability to purchase additional chips and to be able to reset the statistics. Your inclusion of an e-mail address also allows us to notify you of updates and future products. If you would not like this automatic notification, please let us know. Your e-mail address will never be given or sold to any other parties. Mail to: Rose Software 7022 Circleview Drive St. Louis, MO 63123 You may also register on-line by credit card. To pay by credit card, please visit our web site at: http://www.rosesw.com Installation ------------- Install LetItRide.prc using instapp.exe. instapp.exe can be found in your pilot directory. (ex.c:\pilot\instapp.exe) Alternately, this application can be installed via the Palm Desktop application. Go to the "Install" Icon under Palm Desktop, and then click "Add...". This will bring up a browse window which you can use to find VideoPoker.prc. Select VideoPoker.prc, and the next time you do a HotSync, the application will be transferred to your Palm Pilot. Revision History ---------------- 1.0 - Initial Release Features - Basic game operation - Support for color - Auto pop-up when amount in bankroll can not cover bet - Game statistics, including - Buy-in and winnings - Hand statistics - Reset feature for statistics - Buy additional chips or cash chips in - Online instructions - Payout amounts - Game state maintained when you switch apps 1.0a - Reduced executable size form 120K to 58K 1.0b - Fixed bug in which A-5 stright flush is reported as a flush only - Fixed spacing on statistics page Legal Stuff ---------------- Rose Software is not responsible for lost data. We have tested the apps thoroughly; however, you are responsible for assuring that your pilot system has been properly backed up in case any software causes your pilot to fail. Bug Reporting ------------- In the very unlikely event of a bug, if you are the first registered user to report the bug, you are entitled to a refund of your registration fee, as well as a free registration for any of our other products. Please report any bugs or program suggestions to: support@rosesw.com Copyright(c) 2000, Rose Software All Rights Reserved