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- For anyone intending to distribute the shareware version of any of Monty's
- Games, including Shareware Vendors and Retail Distributors, be sure to read
- the license at the end of this file.
- ==============================================================================
-
- PROGRAM NAME: Block Shifter (one of Monty's Games)
- VERSION: 1.1
- PUBLISHER: MG Software
- 1022 Prospect Street #607
- Honolulu, HI 96822
- Email <monty@mgsoft.com>
- PROGRAMMER: Dr. Monty Giavelli
- PREFERRED FILENAME: BSHIFT11.ZIP (394k)
- SIZE: 16 files (when installed) 692k
- SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: IBM 80386+ or compatible, VGA or SVGA, Windows 95
- or Windows 98, hard drive.
- SOUND: Soundcard support for music and sound effects.
- REGISTRATION: (in U.S. dollars) $5
- AGE GROUP: 6 and up. Four game fields to play.
-
- LATEST VERSION AT: http://www.mgsoft.com
- WINDOWS 3.1 VERSION AT: http://www.mgsoft.com
-
- ONE LINE DESCRIPTION:
- Form groups of three colored blocks and remove them from the game field.
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-
- SHORT DESCRIPTION:
- The playing field is filled with colored blocks. The object of the game
- is to remove all the blocks from the playing field. Do this by swapping
- and shifting blocks so that three blocks of the same color form a vertical
- or horizontal line. When three blocks form a line, they are removed from
- the playing field and any blocks above them drop. To swap two blocks just
- position the mouse over two adjacent blocks and click the left mouse button.
- To shift a row or column, click on an arrow surrounding the game field.
-
- TOP-10 scores are recorded for all four game fields.
- Sound Blaster support for music, voices and special effect sounds.
- Win 95 or 98, VGA, mouse, 692k on hard drive, 80486 or higher.
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-
- LONG DESCRIPTION:
- From MG Software, Block Shifter is one of Monty's Games for Windows. The
- playing field is filled with colored blocks. The object of the game is
- to remove all the blocks from the playing field. Do this by swapping and
- shifting blocks so that three blocks of the same color form a vertical
- or horizontal line. When three blocks form a line, they are removed from
- the playing field and any blocks above them drop. To swap two blocks just
- position the mouse over two adjacent blocks and click the left mouse button.
- To shift a row or column, click on an arrow surrounding the game field.
-
- Listen to classical music while you play. Choose from 6 compositions. You
- can hit the F1 key at any time to get help.
-
- TOP-10 scores are recorded for all four game fields. SoundBlaster support
- for music and sound effects. Requires Windows 95 or Windows 98, VGA, mouse,
- 692k on hard drive, 80486 or higher.
-
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- KEYWORDS: games,blocks,puzzle,easy to play,kids,monty,shareware,MG Software
-
- * See INSTALL.TXT for installation instructions.
-
- * About the files -
- BSHIFT11.ZIP contains all the program, installation, and document
- files. It contains the complete package.
-
- Within BSHIFT11.ZIP you will find -
- 1) Setup.exe - run this program to install the game from Windows
- 2) Install.txt - installation instructions
- 3) Vendor.doc - this file
- 4) Readme.txt - general information
- 5) Order.frm - order form used to order Monty's games
-
- Files created by the installation of Setup.exe and copied to
- the computers hard drive during installation of the game -
- A) Game files -
- 1) GAME27.EXE - windows executable game file for Block Shifter
- 2) *.MID - midi music file
- 3) *.WAV - wav files used for sound effects and voices
- 4) CTL3DV2.DLL - DLL used for 3D window presentation
- B) Documentation files -
- 1) Install.txt - installation instructions
- 2) Vendor.doc - this file
- 3) File_id.diz - short description of the game
- 4) Readme.txt - information on ordering and shortcuts
- 5) Order.frm - order form used to order Monty's games
- 6) Bshift11.txt - long description of the game
-
- NOTE: If CTL3DV2.DLL is not already installed in the windows directory of
- the users computer, the installation program will load it in. There are NO
- changes made to the autoexec.bat or config.sys files !!
-
- The Freeman-Teressa Installer is used to install this game. The game can be
- uninstalled from the "Remove.." icon in the "Monty's Games for Windows" group.
-
- This is NOT cripled software, but the registered version of Block Shifter
- has all four game fields enabled.
-
- For more information, contact MG Software at the above address or e-mail.
- LATEST VERSION AT:
- http://www.mgsoft.com
-
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- CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH THIS SOFTWARE MAY BE COPIED AND DISTRIBUTED:
-
- This software is copyright 1997 by Monty Giavelli. All rights reserved,
- except those specifically granted by this agreement.
-
- Individual users may freely share Monty's Games with friends and family. Be
- sure you distribute the file BSHIFT11.ZIP or ALL the files that are created
- when you unzip BSHIFT11.ZIP.
-
- Nonprofit groups (including user groups and BBS's) may distribute copies of
- BSHIFT11.ZIP (or all files zipped inside of BSHIFT11.ZIP). A fee of no more
- than $8 ($12 for CD's) may be charged to cover disk copying and distribution
- costs. If the file BSHIFT11.ZIP has a date more than a year old, we request
- that you contact us for a free upgrade to the current version.
-
- Disk distributors recognized by the ASP as adhering to its guidelines for
- shareware distributors may begin offering this program immediately. Disk
- distributors and dealers are encouraged to contact us to receive the latest
- versions or go to -
- http://www.mgsoft.com
- for the latest shareware versions of most of our Windows games.
- Drop us e-mail and you will be placed on our mailing list to receive updates
- as they are released. If you are not recognized by the ASP and you charge
- more than $8 for disks or $12 for CD's you must obtain permission(written or
- e-mail) before selling copies of any of Monty's Games.
- If, as a distributor, you supply copies to other resellers, the end price
- to the users may not exceed $8 ($12 for CD's) without first obtaining written
- permission. If this is a problem, please contact me at the above address
- or email.
-
- Anyone distributing copies of this software, whether for profit or as a
- nonprofit organization, must conform to the following:
-
- None of the files may be modified or adapted in any way. All of the files
- provided must be distributed together. Individual files or groups of files
- may not be sold seperately. Additional files may be added and this software
- may be combined on a disk or CDROM with other programs.
-
- This software may not be represented as anything other than shareware and
- the shareware concept must be explained in any ad or catalog that includes
- this software and on any packaging used to display the disk or CDROM.
-
- REGISTRATION: (in U.S. dollars): $5
-
- THIS PROGRAM IS SUPPLIED AS IS. THE AUTHOR DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES,
- EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE WARRANTIES OF
- MERCHANTABILITY AND OF FITNESS FOR ANY PURPOSE. THE AUTHOR ASSUMES NO
- LIABILITY FOR DAMAGES, DIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL, WHICH MAY RESULT FROM
- THE USE OF THIS PROGRAM.
-
- We thank you for distributing MG Software shareware products in accordance
- with the terms of this agreement.
-
- If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at the
- address shown above or the e-mail address <monty@mgsoft.com>
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