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*** Triple-Draw v1.0 ***
(TRIDRAW.EXE)
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS:
This program should require no more than 256K of RAM and any
color monitor.
DESCRIPTION:
Triple-Draw 1.0 is a card-type game where you play against the
house (the computer).
At the start, 6 cards are dealt face-down, three for your hand
and three for the house. (Yours at the top). Note that the only
cards which will be dealt will be from Ace (counts as 1) thru
9. There are no face cards and no 10.
First, you take your turn by choosing number 1,2 or 3. The card
corresponding to the number position you choose will then be
'turned over' (displayed).
Then the house does the same with it's hand of three cards. Play
continues alternating in this manner until all six cards are
displayed, ending the hand. The next hand is played in the same
manner, and play continues until one player or the other reaches
GAMESCORE which the default is $10,000, or this may be set thru
the Instruction/Options menu up to $99,000.
The object of the game is to reach GAMESCORE before the house
does.
Score is computed by using the face value of each card, BUT the
values are NOT added to each other, instead they are COMBINED in
the order in which they are chosen by the player.
EXAMPLE: If you draw a 3, a 2 and a 1, your score for the
hand is $321. (Not 6).
The score for each hand is added to the accumulated scoreboard
near the top of the screen. Displayed below this is the High
Score to Beat. Note that this score will be the HIGHEST SCORE
on record for THE SAME GAMESCORE as the game which you are
currently playing. The gamescore will be displayed near the
bottom of the screen.
Also displayed each hand is the card numbers, in the order which
each player has chosen them.
At the end of the game an 'alarm' will sound and the winner's
score will change color to indicate this and a message will
also appear.
At this point, if you want your score to be recorded, press
"N" to indicate you do not want to play again. Then you will
go to the top-ten score screen where you will be prompted for
your name, and if your score is higher than the score in the
#10 position, it will be added in position along with your name
and the GAMESCORE which was used in the game.
To reset the top-ten scores, delete the file TRIDRAW.DAT. The
next time the game is started it will make a new file.
OPTIONS:
Options are 1. Sound toggle and 2. GAMESCORE setting.
The options are accessed by choosing "Y" at the opening screen
when prompted for Instructions/Options.
NOTE that the 'registered' version adds a two-player option.
DISCLAIMER:
We offer no warranty for TRIDRAW Version 1.0 whether
express or implied, including without limitation any
implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a
particular purpose. We will not be responsible for any
special, incidental, consequential damages, either direct
or indirect resulting from use of this product. The user
bears all risks as to the quality and performance of this
software, and in no case shall the liability for any
damages ever exceed the price paid for the software.
As always, you should make a backup copy of your original
disk. Please refer to your DOS manual.
REGISTRATION & SUPPORT:
This program is 'shareware'. this means that although it IS
copyrighted, you are permitted to use, copy and share it as
desired, EXCEPT: 1.) It MUST be copied IN FULL, with all of
it's files, including this one. 2.) None of the files may be
altered in any way, and 3.) No fee may be charged for it,
except for a small copying/distribution fee by distributors.
HOWEVER: If you like the program, and would like to support
the development of quality, low-cost software such as this,
you should register it with the author. To register, if you
have a printer, print the included file INVOICE.DOC, or if
not, then send your fee to the address below.
The fee to register is $5.00, but if you enclose an additional
$2.50 for Shipping/Handling, you will be sent FREE the
registered version which has added features including an
option for two players to compete against each other. You
will also be sent a list of our other programs.
Be sure to specify your DISK SIZE & TYPE (High Density or
Double Density).
*** Only U.S. Check or money order will be accepted. ***
For further information, registration or support, contact:
* Eric Jarrett
* P.O. Box 34749
* Richmond, VA. 23234
Please be sure to specify the program name, and where you
obtained your copy. (The BBS or catalog).
If you have a modem, you may either download our programs
or leave us a message at either of these BBS'S:
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║ Valhalla BBS.......................: 804-560-0701 │
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