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CaribStud 1.0a
Copyright(c) 1999, Rose Software
All Rights Reserved
Introduction
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Thank you for trying CaribStud. CaribStud is a Caribean Stud poker game
for the Palm Pilot that has basically the same rules as the Caribean
Stud Poker game that is played in most casinos.
By playing the game on your Pilot, you can quickly try a number of betting
strategies, and perhaps you can learn to play better and win a few bucks
next time you go to the casino. If you do please remember who provided
this learning aid for you ;-)
The evaluation period for this product is 15 days. If you continue to
use it after 15 days, please register at the address given below.
For the latest version of this and other Pilot apps, visit the Rose
Software web page at:
http://members.tripod.com/~MichaelWalters/rose.html
How to Play
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The screen for the game is divided as follows:
+---------------------------------------+
| Dealer Card Area |
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|---------------------------------------|
| Player Card Area |
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|----------+------+---------------------|
| Bankroll | Ante | Play Buttons |
+----------+------+---------------------+
The ante amount can be changed by selecting inside the Ante area. Valid
ante amounts are $5 to $25 in increments of $5. After selecting the ante
amount, press the Deal button to wager the ante amount and deal the cards.
Five cards are dealt each to the player and dealer, with only one of the
dealer's cards being exposed. If you decide to drop your hand, select the
Drop button, and only your ante amount will be lost. If you decide to
bet your hand select the Bet button. You will be wagering an additional
amount equal to twice the ante. For example, if you have a $5 ante amount,
the total amount wagered will be the $5 ante plus a $10 bet.
When the Bet button is pressed, the dealer's remaining cards will be
exposed. If the dealer does not "qualify" (meaning an Ace-King or higher),
then you win an amount equal to the ante. If the dealer does qualify, then
it becomes your hand against the dealer's. If you win the hand, then you
win the ante amount, plus an amount determined by the amount of the bet
(not ante) and the poker hand. Each poker hand will pay out a different
amount.
The payouts are as follows:
Pair or less 1:1
Two Pair 2:1
Three of a kind 3:1
Straight 4:1
Flush 5:1
Full House 7:1
Four of a Kind 20:1
Straight Flush 50:1
ROYAL FLUSH 100:1
In addition to the above payouts, you may be entitled to additional payouts
from the progressive jackpot. These are paid if you bet, but regardless of
whether the dealer qualifies or whether you win the hand or not.
Flush $50
Full House $100
Four of a Kind $500
Straight Flush 10% of progressive jackpot
ROYAL FLUSH 100% of progressive jackpot
The progressive jackpot starts at $10,000, and is increased by $1 for each
hand played. The amount in the progressive jackpot may be viewed by selecting
the "Progressive Jackpot" menu button. Each time one of the above amounts is
won, it is subtracted from the progressive jackpot. However, the minimum value
of the progressive jackpot is always $10,000.
Menu Buttons
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The following menu buttons are available:
Statistics - View buy-in amount, winnings, hands won/lost, and hand statistics
for both player and dealer.
Buy Chips 500 - Buy an additional $500 in chips.
Cash in Chips 500 - Cash-in $500 in chips.
Instructions - Game play instructions.
Payouts - Display payout amounts for each poker hand.
Progressive Jackpot - View the current amount in the progressive jackpot.
About CaribStud - Gives version number and other info.
Register - Gives address to send registration.
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Registration
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There are three ways that a shareware author may handle registration:
1) Cause the program to quit working after a trial period if a registration
code is not entered.
2) Display annoying messages until a registration code is entered.
3) Be naive and believe that most people are honest and will register the
program if they enjoy using.
I tend to send registration fees for programs I actually enjoy using. For
those that I rarely use, method (1) stinks and method (2) can be fairly
annoying. So for this program, I have chosen to trust in the good nature
of people and not add a registration "code" that must be entered.
So what motivation is there for you to register this software? First,
registration entitles you to automatic notification of all future versions
of CaribStud. Second, if you register this software, you will be given a
free registration for the next product to be released, LetItRide, as well
as automatic notification of its release. This product likely will have
some sort of registration enforcement built in. Finally, you will have
the knowledge and satisfaction of knowing you did the right thing, and will
have my eternal gratitude.
To register by mail, please send a check or money order for $10(US). Make
check payable to Rose Software, and write "CaribStud" on the check.
Please include your email address if you would like automatic notification
of updates and release of future products. I hate spam as much as you do.
Your e-mail address will never be given or sold to any other parties.
Mail to:
Mike Walters
Rose Software
7022 Circleview Drive
St. Louis, MO 63123
Installation
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Install CaribStud.prc using instapp.exe.
instapp.exe can be found in your pilot directory. (ex.c:\pilot\instapp.exe)
Revision History
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1.0 - Initial Release Features
- Basic game operation
- Adjustable ante amount
- Auto pop-up when amount in bankroll can not cover ante plus bet
- Game statistics, including
- Buy-in and winnings
- Number of hands, hands dropped, hands played
-Hand statistics for both player and dealer
- Reset feature for statistics
- Buy additional chips or cash chips in
- Online instructions
- Payout amounts
- Ability to view progressive jackpot
- Auto pop-up when an amount is won from progressive jackpot
- Game state maintained when you switch apps
1.0a - Minor bug fix release
- Modified payouts to match real casino payouts
- Modified text in progressive pot window to fit in form.
- Fixed bug in Progressive Jackpot Winner form, in which form keeps
popping up after first win.
Legal Stuff
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Rose Software is not responsible for lost data. We have tested the apps
thoroughly; however, you are responsible for assuring that your pilot system
has been properly backed up in case any software causes your pilot to fail.
Bug Reporting
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In the very unlikely event of a bug, if you are the first registered user to
report the bug, you are entitled to a $25 reward. Please report any bugs or
program suggestions to:
walters5@swbell.net
Copyright(c) 1999, Rose Software
All Rights Reserved