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J A C K P O T S L O T S
~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~
Version 1.6
Copyright (c) Steve Sharpe 1992,1993
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
1. Any BBS capable of producing the following DOOR.SYS drop files:
* Original "GAP standard" DOOR.SYS (31 line version)
- for example, Spitfire BBSs use this one!
* New (currently 52 line) version DOOR.SYS promoted by Raymond Clements
- for example, PCBoard BBSs use this one!
2. Jackpot Slots requires ANSI graphics!
SYSTEM OPTIONS
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Jackpot Slots supports the use of FOSSIL drivers and non-standard port
addresses. Refer to the INSTALLATION instructions for more information.
FILES CONTAINED IN SLOTS16.ZIP
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
SLOTS16.EXE <-- The main program
SLOTS.DOC <-- The file you are reading!
GAME.CFG <-- The game configuration file
REVISION.DOC <-- Revision notes
DOORWARE.DOC <-- Gamekeeper Doorware
FILES CREATED BY SLOTS16.EXE
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
USER.DAT <-- User data files.
JACKPOT.WIN <-- File containing jackpot winners.
OVERVIEW
~~~~~~~~
JACKPOT SLOTS is a fairly authentic re-creation of a gambling casino
progressive $1 slot machine. The rules are simple...just deposit from 1 - 7
dollars (if you have that many left!) into the machine. Each dollar lights a
payoff line. As in real slots, you only win on the payoff lines that are lit.
If you deposit more than 7 coins, the machine will return the excess coins.
When ready, just pull on the handle and watch the wheels spin! If you win,
the payoff amount will be displayed and your winnings will fall into the
machine tray. Each player begins the game with $50 dollars in their bankroll.
From then on, the game keeps track of your bankroll and saves the amount for
use during future plays. If you lose it all, your bankroll will reset to $50
dollars. The game also keeps track of the number of times you go broke! You
become a jackpot winner by getting 5 BARS in a row. You can view jackpot
winners (registered version only) or other players' current bankrolls from the
menu. Players can toggle the coin drop function on and off from a game
options menu. They can also select ANSI color or monochrome displays from the
same menu.
All payoffs are made by matching the slot machine windows in left to
right order. The following table reflects the payoff amounts for each
symbol group:
CHERRIES CIRCLES DOLLARS BARS
~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~ ~~~~
1 - $2 1 - $0 1 - $0 1 - $0
2 - $4 2 - $0 2 - $0 2 - $0
3 - $6 3 - $10 3 - $25 3 - $250
4 - $8 4 - $25 4 - $50 4 - $500
5 - $10 5 - $50 5 - $100 5 - $1000 (JACKPOT!)
INSTALLATION
~~~~~~~~~~~~
Jackpot Slots is easy to install. Simply follow these steps:
1. 'Unzip' the file SLOTS16.ZIP into the directory of your choice. All files
must remain in the same directory.
2. Edit the GAME.CFG configuration file according to the CONFIGURATION FILE
section of these instructions using your favorite word processor. Ensure you
save them as ASCII text files.
3. Create or edit the batch file your BBS will use to activate the door.
The main door program name is SLOTS16.EXE. For example, if you are running
a Spitfire BBS, you would edit SF.BAT to look similar to the following:
:DOOR_A
REM Place Door A Commands Here
CD\SF\DOORS\SLOTS <-- Change to the Jackpot Slots directory
SLOTS16 GAME.CFG <-- The main program with configuration file argument
CD\SF <-- Change back to the Spitfire directory
GOTO LOOP
NON-STANDARD PORT USE: You may specify the use of non-standard communications
ports with the PORT command. The syntax for the PORT command is PORT:03E8:5,
where 03E8 represents a different base address and 5 indicates the IRQ. For
example, the main program line in the example above would be changed to
SLOTS16 GAME.CFG PORT:03E8:5 to reflect the use of a non-standard comm port.
FOSSIL DRIVER USE: You may specify the use of a FOSSIL driver with the PORT
command added to the main program command line. The syntax for the PORT
command is PORT:F:P, where F instructs the door to use a FOSSIL driver and P
identifies the port. For example, the main program line in the example above
would be changed to SLOTS16 GAME.CFG PORT:F:1 if the SysOp wished to specify
a FOSSIL driver on port 1.
NOTE: The PORT command must be the third command in the main program command
line, if used. If not used, the door defaults to the use of the 4 standard
communications ports (1-4) by reading the BBS file.
CONFIGURATION FILE
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Entries in the GAME.CFG file must be accurate or the door cannot be expected
to function properly. Save your changes to the GAME.CFG file in ASCII text
format.
The GAME.CFG file
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Jackpot Slots <-- Line 1 (See below)
c:\sf\door.sys <-- Line 2 " "
The Gamekeeper's Lair <-- Line 3 " "
Steve Sharpe <-- Line 4 " "
000000000000 <-- Line 5 " "
1 <-- Line 6 " "
Line 1 - This line reflects the name of the door. The registration algorithm
is based on some of this data. DO NOT CHANGE LINE 1!
Line 2 - Enter the full path and filename for the BBS DOOR.SYS file.
Line 3 - Enter the name of your BBS.
Line 4 - Enter the SysOp's name.
Line 5 - Enter 12 zeros if the door is not registered. Registered users enter
the registration number provided by the author. Other numbers will prevent
the door from running.
Line 6 - Enter 1 if your BBS DOOR.SYS drop file is the original GAP standard
31 line version. Enter 2 if your BBS DOOR.SYS drop file is the newer (longer)
version (presently 52 lines).
SYSOP KEYS
~~~~~~~~~~
The following keys assist the SysOp in the management of the door:
F5 - Shell to DOS
F8 - Return user to system
F9 - Toggle display on/off
F10 - Chat mode (ESC to exit)
ALT H - Toggle between status lines
REGISTRATION
~~~~~~~~~~~~
The registration fee for Jackpot Slots is $10. The unregistered door displays
"EVALUATION COPY" upon entry and exit. Please register or remove the door
within 90 days of first use. As a BBS SysOp, I understand how costly it can
be to register BBS software. I have purposely kept the cost of registering
Jackpot Slots to a minimum with that thought in mind. I believe the fee is
quite reasonable, based on the many long hours of programming required. Upon
receipt of the registration fee, you will be provided with a unique
registration number. Once you insert the registration number into the GAME.CFG
file, the opening and closing "EVALUATION COPY" messages will be replaced with
the following messages:
[OPENING MESSAGE]
Your BBS name
presents
[CLOSING MESSAGE]
Thanks for playing
Jackpot Slots
on
Your BBS name
COMMENTS/BUG REPORTS
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
I'm interested in all user comments and bug reports. Please send your comments
to:
Steve Sharpe
1835 Stonetree Dr.
Mountain Home, ID 83647
Warranty
------------
This program has been thoroughly tested on a Spitfire 3.2 BBS,
however, it should perform equally well on any BBS that can
produce a BBS drop file listed in this documentation.
I make no warranty of any kind, express or implied, including
without limitation, any warranties of merchantability and/or
fitness for a particular purpose. I shall not be held liable for
any damages, whether direct, indirect, special or consequential
arising from a failure of this program to operate in the manner
desired by the user. I shall not be held liable for any damage to
data or property which may be caused directly or indirectly by the
use of this program.
In no event will I be held liable for any damages, including (but
not limited to) any lost profits, lost savings or other incidental
or consequential damages arising out of the use or inability to
use this program, or for any claim by any other party.
This warranty is governed by the laws of the State of Idaho.
REGISTRATION FORM
-----------------
Jackpot Slots Return to: Steve Sharpe
Version 1.6 Attn: Door Registration
Registration Cost: $10 1835 Stonetree Dr.
Mountain Home, ID 83647
Name ______________________________________________________________
Address ___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
Voice Phone _____________________ Data Phone ______________________
Enter GAME.CFG file information below:
BBS Name______________________________________________
SysOp Name____________________________________________
Orders outside the USA add $2.00 . . . . . . . . . . . . _________
Please find enclosed a check or money order for USA $_________
payable to Steve Sharpe. This shows my support of Shareware products
and the Shareware concept. It also shows my encouragement to help further
the development of BBS doors.
I understand that Jackpot Slots is provided as-is and no warranties of
any kind, expressed or otherwise, are included and that I am using it at my
own risk.
Signed: _________________________________________ Date: _________