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The WorkWare Co. publishes several poker programs. Some are
"shareware," insofar as your license allows you to copy the program
and distribute it or give it away. There are 3 "shareware" programs:
1) "Poker Challenge 7 Card Stud Version": a game of real
poker with 1-7 computer opponents.
2) "Poker Challenge Texas Hold'em Version": a game of real
poker with 1-9 computer opponents.
3) "Vegas Pro Video Poker": a game like the video poker
(five-card draw) machines in Las Vegas Casinos.
If you register any one of the three "shareware" programs, WorkWare
will send you all 3 on disk now and one no-charge update in the
future. Also, you may subtract $10 from any other program you
order. To register, see the form below or press the F10 key.
OTHER POKER-PLAYIN' PROGRAMS FROM THE WORKWARE COMPANY
┌────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ PLEASE NOTE AN IMPORTANT DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE "SHAREWARE" PROGRAMS │
│ LISTED ABOVE AND THE "MASTERY OF POKER" PROGRAMS DESCRIBED BELOW: │
│ │
│ THE "MASTERY OF POKER" PROGRAMS ARE NOT SHAREWARE. │
│ │
│ That is, it is illegal to acquire these programs except by payment │
│ of a purchase price to The WorkWare Company or to an authorized │
│ dealer, and it is illegal for the purchaser to copy these programs │
│ for distribution to anyone. │
└────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
The WorkWare Co. publishes several programs under the series title
"The Mastery of Poker." The programs, all sold separately, are:
7 Card Stud Game \
Texas Hold'em Game \ "MASTERY OF POKER" series
7 Card Stud Hand/Game Analyzer /
Texas Hold'em Hand/Game Analyzer /
Omaha Hold'em Hand/Game Analyer /
THE MOST FREQUENT QUESTIONS ABOUT THE "MASTERY OF POKER" SERIES:
QUESTION: DO 7 CARD STUD AND TEXAS HOLD'EM, THE GAMES, REALLY PLAY
POKER? Yes. The games do include many tools for players who study
poker. But the primary purpose of the game programs is to play
poker. A beginner, or anyone playing for entertainment, can simply
ignore the tools. In Stud, you play against 1 to 7 computer oppo-
nents, called "AutoPlayers." In Hold'em, you play against 1 to 9
AutoPlayers. The AutoPlayers simulate the play of human beings.
You will recognize distinctly different playing styles in the Auto-
Players. And you can change their styles!
QUESTION: ARE THE GAMES JUST KIDDIE GAMES? Absolutely not. Until
we started advertising nationally, almost all of our poker-software
customers were serious poker players from the casinos of Nevada and
the cardrooms of California. About 60% of them stated either that
they play professionally or that they play twice a week or more
with profit. Unless you make every AutoPlayer a "fish" (with the
lowest skill settings), you will have to play strong poker to win.
QUESTION: IS THE GAME THE SAME EVERY TIME? No. Everything is
changeable. For example, you can change the ante, the betting
limits, the maximum number of raises, who has to open the betting.
You can rake the pot a set amount each hand or each half hour as
cardrooms do. You can change any or all of 7 skill settings for
each AutoPlayer. The 7 skills are Tightness of play, Math ability,
Betting aggressiveness, Bluffing, Coolness under pressure, Alert-
ness, and the Ability to "read" opponents. Since each skill may be
set 0 to 4, the possible combinations of skill settings for any one
AutoPlayer are 4 to the 7th power, or 16,384. You can also set
what kinds of hands each AutoPlayer tends to "stay with" at each
round of betting. Even if you never make any changes yourself, the
game is never the same because the cards fall differently and the
AutoPlayers simulate the unpredictability of live players.
QUESTION: ARE THE CARDS REPRESENTED ON SCREEN? Yes, all up cards
are drawn on screen, showing their ranks and suits. The face-down
cards of your opponents are drawn on screen too. Folded cards
are removed from the table (screen). After the bet, the down
cards are turned up, and if you so choose, the folded cards are
revealed. In addition, information pertinent to the game is shown
on screen, for example: the players' stakes, the bet to you, the
bet limit, the name of the opener or last raiser, the pot. When it
is your turn to bet, a rectangular section of the screen near your
cards lights up, tells you the bet to you, and waits for your bet.
QUESTION: WHAT ARE THE HAND/GAME ANALYZERS? There are two
"Analyzers," one for Stud and one for Texas Hold'em. The Analyzers
do not play games. An Analyzer lets you create any possible situa-
tion of cards. Then the Analyzer compiles statistics on your
chances of winning, your opponents' chances, the kinds and numbers
of hands (straights, pairs, etc) that result from the situation, et
cetera. Serious players use the Analyzers to answer questions
about poker that are too complex for math or "card sense."
QUESTION: WILL THE PROGRAMS RUN ON MY COMPUTER? Yes, if it can
run this program okay, or it meets the following requirements:
It is an IBM or compatible computer. Its operating system is
PC-DOS or MS-DOS 2.00 or later (including OS/2). It has 192K of
free RAM (memory). It has a 5 1/4" disk drive. It has any monitor.
No special graphics card is required. NOTE: Special versions of
the programs are available for computers with only 128k RAM total;
and 3 1/2" disks are available.
PLAYING FOR FUN & SKILL
Playing for Fun: Beginners or experts can play 7 Card Stud or Texas
Hold'em just for fun. A poker table, dealt cards, and live-poker
action are all on screen. Your computer opponents have individual
playing styles. You'll have to play for real to come out a winner!
Playing for Skill: To win at poker, you need two things: practice
and knowledge. Now you can easily use your computer to get both!
The programs were originally designed for professional poker players.
7 CARD STUD, the Game
Play 7 Card Stud against 1 to 7 other players (computer "AutoPlay-
ers"). Set their skills from beginner to expert, then play real
poker against them. The AutoPlayers bet, raise, fold--and even
bluff--automatically! The computer keeps track of winning hands,
stays on cards 3 thru 6, final bets, types of winning hands, wins
per hour, etc. See a complete report for each player. Set up the
game for casino play or a private game. Set the betting limits,
antes, maximum raises, players' stakes, etc. Play to improve your
skills or just for fun. Includes the Stud Hand/Game Analyzer!
TEXAS HOLD'EM, the Game
Play Hold'em against 1 to 9 computer "AutoPlayers." The rules are
different, but the game's computer features are like 7 Card Stud's.
The Game includes the Hold'em Hand/Game Analyzer as a bonus!
7 CARD STUD HAND/GAME ANALYZER
Answer poker questions once and for all. Choose any of the cards in
a hand for 1-7 players, then run 1000's of test hands in minutes.
See what wins against what, and how often. The computer reports
numbers, percentages, and odds for both resultant and winning hands.
Test stay-or-fold strategies. Improve your "card sense." View
statistics on screen or print them out. Any combination of hole
cards and up cards may be tested. In 2-5 minutes, find answers
that expert mathematicians would take hours or days to figure out.
TEXAS HOLD'EM HAND/GAME ANALYZER
Like the 7 Card Stud Analyzer, but for Texas Hold 'em. Test the
"board" or hole cards for 1-10 players.
OMAHA HOLD'EM HAND/GAME ANALYZER
Like the other Analyzers, but for Omaha Hold 'em. Test the
"board" or hole cards for 1-10 players.
Like the 7 Stud Analyzer but for Omaha Hold'em Analyzers. Test
IN GENERAL, these programs require no math, no programming, and no
special computer skills. You can play the games using just 2 keys.
The games include a 16-page manual. Analyzers include instructions.
The programs are in color if your monitor is.
PC-Dos and IBM are reg. trademarks of IBM Corp.; MS-DOS is a reg.
trademark of Microsoft, Inc. WorkWare and Hand/Game Analyzer are
trademarks of The WorkWare Company.
Copyright 1989 The WorkWare Company
TO ORDER by credit card or UPS C.O.D. call
The WorkWare Company
(702) 387-7871
TO ORDER by check or money order, use the coupon below. Same-day
shipment--no delay for orders by check.
PRESSING THE F10 KEY WITH YOUR PRINTER TURNED ON WILL PRINT OUT THE
MAIL-IN COUPON BELOW.
+++++++++++++++++++++++++ MAIL-IN COUPON +++++++++++++++++++++++++++
The WorkWare Company, 5130 E. Charleston, Ste. 5 Las Vegas, NV 89122
(702) 387-7871
Please send "The Mastery of Poker" items I have indicated.
_______ 7 Card Stud Game* @ $49.95 = $_______________
_______ 7 Card Hand/Game Analyzer @ $49.95 = $_______________
_______ 7 Card Stud HiLow Split Game* @ $49.95 = $_______________
_______ 7 Card HiLow Analyzer @ $49.95 = $_______________
_______ Texas Hold'em Game* @ $49.95 = $_______________
_______ Hold'em Hand/Game Analyzer @ $49.95 = $_______________
_______ Omaha Hand/Game Analyzer @ $89.95 = $_______________
_______ Omaha HiLow Split Analyzer @ $89.95 = $_______________
_______ Shareware Registered Disk** @ $19.00 = $_______________
Subtract $10 if ordering 2 or more = -__________________
Subtotal = $__________________
Shipping & Handling = $ 3.00
Nevada addressees add 6% Sales Tax = $ _________________
For a 3 1/2" disk, check here __ and add $5 = $ _________________
TOTAL = $__________________
* Includes Analyzer. Limited offer.
** Includes "Poker Challenge" 7 Stud & Hold'em, and Video Poker.
Name______________________________________________________________
Address___________________________________________________________
Apt / Ste#________________________________________________________
City, State, Zip__________________________________________________
Phone (optional) _________________________________________________
I have enclosed a check or money order for $ _____________________
OR
Charge $ ______________________ to my credit card.
Check one: Visa __________ MasterCard __________
Card #___________________________________ Exp. date ______________
Signature ____________________________________ Date ______________