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Backup Version 1.3 Information
1. Introduction
Backup is a board game for four players (three of whom may be
computer players). The object is for all four of your pieces to go from
your start box to your home box without being "bumped" off by the other
players. The first player to accomplish this wins the game.
2. Installation
Installing Backup from the .ZIP file that this README.TXT file
came from is extremely simple. (After it has been unzipped).
1. Start Microsoft Windows.
2. From the File menu in Program Manager, select New.
3. Select Program Item and click OK.
4. Under Description put: Backup.
5. Under Command line put the directory where the Backup
files are, followed by backup.exe.
Ex: c:\apl\comm\backup.exe
6. Under Working Directory put the directory where the
Backup files are and click OK.
Ex: c:\apl\comm
3. Files
This is a complete file list.
1. BACKUP.EXE - the main program file.
2. BACKUP.HLP - the on-line help file.
3. DIE.WAV - one of two sound files.
4. UHOH.WAV - the other sound file.
5. README.TXT - this file.
4. Changes from previous versions
The changes in version 1.3 improve the games general performance.
Scaled boards are drawn much faster and other minor changes have been made
to facilitate multi-tasking.
6. Playing the game
The first step is to use the Action-Setup menu command to set up
the game. The next step is the use the Game-New menu command to begin a
new game. The final step is to use the Action-Roll die menu command to
begin the turn. The rest of the rules are described in the on-line help
or the printed manual.
7. Registration
If this game proves entertaining, please consider registering it.
Registration is $12 and entitles you to a printed manual, latest version
of the game, customer support, and information and special discounts about
other offerings by Burnham Park Software, Inc. To register send your name,
address, and check or money order to:
Mark Brownstein
Burnham Park Software, Inc.
P.O. Box #814
Chicago, IL 60605-0814
(312) 922-1326
Compuserve: 71532,3271