CaribStud 1.0a Copyright(c) 1999, Rose Software All Rights Reserved Introduction ------------ Thank you for trying CaribStud. CaribStud is a Caribean Stud poker game for the Palm Pilot that has basically the same rules as the Caribean Stud Poker game that is played in most casinos. By playing the game on your Pilot, you can quickly try a number of betting strategies, and perhaps you can learn to play better and win a few bucks next time you go to the casino. If you do please remember who provided this learning aid for you ;-) The evaluation period for this product is 15 days. If you continue to use it after 15 days, please register at the address given below. For the latest version of this and other Pilot apps, visit the Rose Software web page at: http://members.tripod.com/~MichaelWalters/rose.html How to Play ------------ The screen for the game is divided as follows: +---------------------------------------+ | Dealer Card Area | | | | | | | |---------------------------------------| | Player Card Area | | | | | | | |----------+------+---------------------| | Bankroll | Ante | Play Buttons | +----------+------+---------------------+ The ante amount can be changed by selecting inside the Ante area. Valid ante amounts are $5 to $25 in increments of $5. After selecting the ante amount, press the Deal button to wager the ante amount and deal the cards. Five cards are dealt each to the player and dealer, with only one of the dealer's cards being exposed. If you decide to drop your hand, select the Drop button, and only your ante amount will be lost. If you decide to bet your hand select the Bet button. You will be wagering an additional amount equal to twice the ante. For example, if you have a $5 ante amount, the total amount wagered will be the $5 ante plus a $10 bet. When the Bet button is pressed, the dealer's remaining cards will be exposed. If the dealer does not "qualify" (meaning an Ace-King or higher), then you win an amount equal to the ante. If the dealer does qualify, then it becomes your hand against the dealer's. If you win the hand, then you win the ante amount, plus an amount determined by the amount of the bet (not ante) and the poker hand. Each poker hand will pay out a different amount. The payouts are as follows: Pair or less 1:1 Two Pair 2:1 Three of a kind 3:1 Straight 4:1 Flush 5:1 Full House 7:1 Four of a Kind 20:1 Straight Flush 50:1 ROYAL FLUSH 100:1 In addition to the above payouts, you may be entitled to additional payouts from the progressive jackpot. These are paid if you bet, but regardless of whether the dealer qualifies or whether you win the hand or not. Flush $50 Full House $100 Four of a Kind $500 Straight Flush 10% of progressive jackpot ROYAL FLUSH 100% of progressive jackpot The progressive jackpot starts at $10,000, and is increased by $1 for each hand played. The amount in the progressive jackpot may be viewed by selecting the "Progressive Jackpot" menu button. Each time one of the above amounts is won, it is subtracted from the progressive jackpot. However, the minimum value of the progressive jackpot is always $10,000. Menu Buttons ------------ The following menu buttons are available: Statistics - View buy-in amount, winnings, hands won/lost, and hand statistics for both player and dealer. Buy Chips 500 - Buy an additional $500 in chips. Cash in Chips 500 - Cash-in $500 in chips. Instructions - Game play instructions. Payouts - Display payout amounts for each poker hand. Progressive Jackpot - View the current amount in the progressive jackpot. About CaribStud - Gives version number and other info. Register - Gives address to send registration. ------------ Registration ------------ There are three ways that a shareware author may handle registration: 1) Cause the program to quit working after a trial period if a registration code is not entered. 2) Display annoying messages until a registration code is entered. 3) Be naive and believe that most people are honest and will register the program if they enjoy using. I tend to send registration fees for programs I actually enjoy using. For those that I rarely use, method (1) stinks and method (2) can be fairly annoying. So for this program, I have chosen to trust in the good nature of people and not add a registration "code" that must be entered. So what motivation is there for you to register this software? First, registration entitles you to automatic notification of all future versions of CaribStud. Second, if you register this software, you will be given a free registration for the next product to be released, LetItRide, as well as automatic notification of its release. This product likely will have some sort of registration enforcement built in. Finally, you will have the knowledge and satisfaction of knowing you did the right thing, and will have my eternal gratitude. To register by mail, please send a check or money order for $10(US). Make check payable to Rose Software, and write "CaribStud" on the check. Please include your email address if you would like automatic notification of updates and release of future products. I hate spam as much as you do. Your e-mail address will never be given or sold to any other parties. Mail to: Mike Walters Rose Software 7022 Circleview Drive St. Louis, MO 63123 Installation ------------- Install CaribStud.prc using instapp.exe. instapp.exe can be found in your pilot directory. (ex.c:\pilot\instapp.exe) Revision History ---------------- 1.0 - Initial Release Features - Basic game operation - Adjustable ante amount - Auto pop-up when amount in bankroll can not cover ante plus bet - Game statistics, including - Buy-in and winnings - Number of hands, hands dropped, hands played -Hand statistics for both player and dealer - Reset feature for statistics - Buy additional chips or cash chips in - Online instructions - Payout amounts - Ability to view progressive jackpot - Auto pop-up when an amount is won from progressive jackpot - Game state maintained when you switch apps 1.0a - Minor bug fix release - Modified payouts to match real casino payouts - Modified text in progressive pot window to fit in form. - Fixed bug in Progressive Jackpot Winner form, in which form keeps popping up after first win. 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 $25 reward. Please report any bugs or program suggestions to: walters5@swbell.net Copyright(c) 1999, Rose Software All Rights Reserved