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++ DIGITAL DOWNS ++
COPYRIGHT (C) 1994 ACCIDENTAL SOFTWARE
"If it's good, it's ACCIDENTAL"
NOTICE
ACCIDENTAL SOFTWARE DOES NOT PROMOTE OR CONDONE USING DIGITAL DOWNS
FOR GAMBLING PURPOSES AND IS NOT LIABLE FOR DIRECT, INDIRECT OR CONSE-
QUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF DIGITAL DOWNS.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Game features
2. System requirements
3. Registration
4. Registration benefits
5. Set up
6. Installation
7. Game start up
8. Command line switches
9. Making Selections
10. Menu Bar
11. Daily Racing Form
12. Race Types
13. Tote Board
14. Video
15. Utilities
16. Race
17. Tips
18. Trouble shooting
19. Other Accidental Software
GAME FEATURES
1. An exciting and action packed horse racing simulation.
2. Easy to use mouse interface. Point and click your way through
the entire game.
3. Large data base of available horses, each with predetermined
abilities. (1000 horses and 10 stables in the unregistered
edition, 3000 horses and 30 stables in the registered edition).
4. Each stable has it's own set of jockeys, each jockey has a dif-
ferent ability that may add to or detract from the horses ability.
5. Each stable has it's own trainers, each horse is assigned a
trainer. The trainer may have a bearing on how well the horse
performs.
6. Each racing day has an associated track condition. Each
horse will perform differently depending on the track condition
it encounters.
7. A daily double bet is available on the first race of the day,
it covers the first and second races of the day.
8. Nine race lengths are provided. The race lengths vary from
the shortest straight away race (4 Furlongs) to the longest
full track race (1 1/2 miles).
9. The first race of the day features the daily double bet, the
following bets are available in all races.
1. Win bet
2. Place bet
3. Show bet
4. Quenella bet
5. Exacta bet
10. Each race is recorded on simulated video tape. This video is
shown after each race. The video can be run as many times as
you like simply by pushing the video button. The speed of the
video play back can be adjusted with the mouse buttons or
the keyboard.
11. Sound blaster sound effects and voice files. Note: due to the
size of these files, only two sound effects are provided as a
sample in the unregistered edition of the game. The registered
edition has many additional sound blaster sound effects that can
be ordered for an additional $5.00 when this program is registered.
These sound effects require a sound blaster or 100% compatible
sound system to function.
12. The registered edition of this game will allow up to 8 people
to play simultaneously. The unregistered edition only allows
one player to play at a time.
13. The registered edition of this game will save the stake and
default bet amount for each player so that he or she may
continue the game in the future.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
1. IBM or 100% compatible computer
2. EGA/VGA Video adapter with 256K RAM on video card
3. Hard disk with at least 3 megs of free disk space
4. 540K free RAM required
5. Mouse
6. 80386 processor of better
RECOMMENDED:
1. Sound Blaster
REGISTRATION
1. The game supplied is an unregistered version. This version is
provided as a demonstration of the game capabilities and provides
a fully functioning game. Some game enhancements are reserved
for those users who find this game to be a worthwhile
investment. Shareware is a try before you buy marketing method. If
you make regular use of this software, you are expected to "purchase"
it by paying the registration fee. As an additional incentive to
register this program, I will supply you with the most recent version
of this game on disk when you register. The registered version has
several game enhancements not available in the unregistered copy.
These features are listed below.
REGISTRATION BENEFITS
1. Your registered version will no longer have registration reminders
on screen.
2. Your registered version will allow you to play with up to a 8 other
players at the same time.
3. Your registered version will save your stake and default bet amount
so you can continue the game at a future time.
4. Sound Blaster support is provided. Registered users who order the
optional Sound Pack for this game will receive many additional
sound blaster sound effects and voice files that the game will use
to make a more interesting simulation. This feature requires a
Sound Blaster or 100% compatible sound system.
6. Registered users can order additional ACCIDENTAL SOFTWARE games
at a discount. Prices listed below.
REGISTRATION / ORDER FORM (DD)
============================================================================
PLEASE MARK YOUR GAME SELECTION(S): PLEASE MARK DISK TYPE:
Ultimate Blackjack ______ Ultimate Gin _____ Disk Type:
Ultimate Baccarat ______ Ultimate Poker **___ 1.44 (3.5") _____
Ultimate Craps ______ Ultimate Roulette **___ 1.20 (5.25") _____
Digital Downs ______ Operation "Just Because" **___
** These games not available as of 10/10/94. Expected release date 11/30/94
VALUE GROUPS: Choose from the games listed above, mark selection(s) above.
One game ---------------------------- $13.00 ---------- $_____.____
Two games --------------------------- $21.00 ---------- $_____.____
Three games ------------------------- $29.00 ---------- $_____.____
Four games -------------------------- $37.00 ---------- $_____.____
Five games -------------------------- $45.00 ---------- $_____.____
Six games --------------------------- $53.00 ---------- $_____.____
All games --------------------------- $60.00 ---------- $_____.____
Sound Blaster Sound Pack(s) --------- $ 5.00 ---------- $_____.____
(Sound Blaster or 100% compatible card required;
buy one sound pack, get the rest free).
WINDOWS PROGRAMS AVAILABLE:
Custom Screen Saver ----------------- $18.00 ---------- $_____.____
Custom Screen Saver with extra Scenes- $23.00 ---------- $_____.____
Image Master ------------------------ $28.00 ---------- $_____.____
SUBTOTAL $_____.____
TAXES: California residents add sales tax of 7.75%.
(multiply subtotal by .0775) ---------- $_____.____
SHIPPING: The above prices include shipping charges.
Foreign orders (except Canada) or C.O.D add $2.00 ------- $_____.____
TOTAL $_____.____
Check the game(s) of your choice, fill out the order form, enclose your
check, or M.O. payable to Accidental Software, or send your charge card
information. FOREIGN ORDERS: Specify U.S. funds. (DD)
Your Name:____________________________
Mail to......
ACCIDENTAL SOFTWARE Address:____________________________
13245 SKIOMAH RD.
APPLE VALLEY, CA. 92308 Address:____________________________
Phone Orders 1-800-771-6746 City,State,Zip:____________________________
FAX 1-619-247-6819
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