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- CANASTA Version 1.0, Copyright(C) 1994
- Larry W. Nicholas, All Rights Reserved
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- This file contains information for anyone who wishes to distribute
- CANASTA Version 1.0.
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- Shareware versions of CANASTA may be freely distributed, subject to
- the following restrictions:
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- 1. CANASTA must be distributed without modification, in its
- entirety.
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- 2. CANASTA may not be distributed by any company or individual
- that fails to disclose the following points somewhere in
- their literature:
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- . The fee paid by the customer for an evaluation diskette
- is a distribution fee, and does not cover the cost of
- the program itself.
-
- . Additional payment to the Author is required if a program
- is used beyond a 30-day evaluation period.
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- Shareware is "Try-Before-You-Buy" software, it is not free. We urge
- all parties who distribute Shareware to help educate the public about
- the true nature of Shareware distribution.
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- CANASTA is not to be used as an inducement to purchase another product
- without the explicit consent of the Author.
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- All parties are hereby given permission to capture screen shots of
- CANASTA for use in catalogs or newsletters, whether listing or
- reviewing CANASTA. The image should credit CANASTA.
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- Suggested Long Caption:
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- CANASTA is a four-handed game of two opposing partnerships, which
- embodies the principles of forming card combinations as in Gin,
- melding of Pinochle, partnership understanding of Bridge, and the
- deception of Poker. You and your computer partner are matched
- against another computer partnership, or with a second human and
- computer partner.
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- The object of the game is to score 5000 or more points by building
- melds leading to Canastas, while preventing your opponents from
- accomplishing the same. Through Draws, Melds, and Discards, both
- offensive and defensive skills are needed to out-maneuver your
- opponents.
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- Features high resolution animated color graphics.
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- Requires: IBM or compatible, DOS 3.0+, VGA/EGA and a color monitor,
- 720K Floppy or Hard Drive.
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- Suggested Medium Caption:
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- CANASTA is a four-handed game of two opposing
- partnerships, combining elements of Gin,
- Pinochle, Bridge with the deception of Poker.
- You and your computer partner, play against
- another computer partnership or with a second
- human and computer partner. Through Draws,
- Melds, and Discards both offensive and defen-
- sive skills are needed to build Canastas and
- score 5000 points, while preventing your
- opponents from doing the same. Features high
- resolution animated graphics. Requires: EGA/
- VGA with color, DOS 3.0+, 720K Floppy/HD.
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- Suggest Short Caption:
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- You and your computer partner are matched
- against another computer partnership. Through
- Draws, Melds, and Discards both offensive and
- defensive skills are used to build Canastas.
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- Suggested One Line Caption:
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- A four-handed game forming two partnerships.
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- Other Information:
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- Name: CANASTA
- Version: 1.0
- Category: Games (Card)
- Registration: $35 US plus Shipping ($3 US Orders or $5 Int'l Orders)
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- Requirements: DOS 3.0+ or later
- Microsoft Compatible Mouse
- VGA/EGA and a color monitor
- 720K Floppy or Hard Drive
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- Author: Larry W. Nicholas
- Address: 2619 Quail Valley Road
- Solvang, CA 93463-9629
- U.S.A
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- Telephone: 805-688-7255
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- Sales Info: Author guarantees same day shipping. Upon receipt
- of the customer's order, they will be sent the current
- version which allows for multiple hands and games
- to 5000 points.
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