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Video Poker for Windows 2.0
Copyright (c) 1994 Christopher Pearson
All Rights Reserved
(Please read the DISCLAIM.TXT for disclaimer information)
Video Poker v2.0 is a card game based on the video poker gambling machines
found in Las Vegas & Reno, as well as the various hand held games. I got
hooked on this kind game when I was in Reno at New Year's, and felt that
there must be a cheaper alternative. Video Poker for Windows 2.0 is that
alternative, and has become one of the most addicting card games I've ever
played.
Video Poker for Windows 2.0 plays both the standard Jacks or Better game,
as well as the more interesting (in my opinion, anyway) Deuces Wild.
UPDATE FROM VERSION 1.0:
This release is version 2.0, and replaces VIDPOKER.ZIP that is
currently distributed. This version includes many upgrades and
improvements, including:
- a MUCH "flashier" look and feel, with a new and colorful
game screen.
- clickable cards, rather than the buttons in the previous version.
- options for clicking the cards the player wants to hold (similar
to the real video poker machines) or clicking the cards to discard.
- the player can play with the mouse or with the keyboard, and can
configure which keys to use.
- a FULL Windows help file that explains the game as well as how to
score poker hands. Even people who've never played poker can
learn to play after reading this help file.
- a statistics screen that keeps track of hands played/won and money
spent/won, with an option to reset.
- a high score display to give the player something to beat, with an
option to reset.
- a "boss mode" to quickly minimize the game or quit entirely during
those "inconvienient moments". This has become a favorite option
with the beta testers.
- the addition of the game Deuces Wild.
INSTALLATION:
To install Video Poker for Windows 2.0, choose FILE | RUN on the
Windows menu, and run the INSTALL.EXE file. This will prompt you for
a directory to put Video Poker into, and will set up Video Poker for
you. You will also have the option of allowing the install to create
the program group and icon for you. THIS IS RECOMMENDED. It's tough
to play the game without an icon available...
SHAREWARE RELEASE:
This game is being released as Shareware, and I am asking $10 to
register. Please feel free to distribute this game, provided that ALL
copies contain ALL the original files. If this game is to be included
in any shareware compilations, I only ask that I be informed of this.
The files that MUST be included are:
INSTALL EXE 62,480 - the install program
INSTALL INF 800 - the installer's data file
VIDPOKER EX_ 158,461 - the game executable (compressed)
VIDPOKER HL_ 82,742 - the help file (compressed)
CTL3DV2 DL_ 12,279 - the 3D control library (compressed)
README TXT 3,554 - this text file
DISCLAIM TXT 1,284 - disclaimer information
FILE_ID DIZ 345 - short program discription for BBS's
CONTACTING THE AUTHOR:
I can be reached at any of the following:
Internet: cpearson@ciao.trail.bc.ca
CompuServe: 75271,11
Fidonet: mail the message to 1:1/31, and
enter "cpearson@ciao.trail.bc.ca"
in the "To:" line.
Postal: Christopher Pearson
c/o 3411 Aster Dr.
Trail, B.C., CANADA
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