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BRAINSTRAIN FOR WINDOWS
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V2.1
By Soleau Software
Written By Robert Paehr
Copyright 1995-1996
SHAREWARE VERSION
Minimum Requirements:
VGA Graphics
386 Processor
Windows 3.1
640K of Memory
1 MByte of Disk Space
ABOUT BRAINSTRAIN
BrainStrain is a word guessing game. It's like a cross between
MasterMind and Hangman. You choose the word length and difficulty
levels, and the computer will choose a word from its word list of
165 words (4500 words in the Registered Version).
To win the game, you must guess the unknown word by guessing words
of the same length as the unknown word. The computer will tell you
how many letters are common between your guess and the unknown word.
It will also tell you how many letters are in the correct sequence.
By guessing different words and using some logic and deduction, you
should be able to figure out the unknown word.
NOTES ABOUT RUNNING BRAINSTRAIN FOR WINDOWS:
1) If "Show Help Balloons" is checked in the Help menu, the
Menu-Access keys (Alt-C, Alt-Q, Alt-H, etc.) will not work if
the mouse pointer is over any area that causes a Help
Balloon to appear.
2) If you click and drag on letters in the scroll window with the
mouse and you drag past the right edge of the last letter
column, the words may shift to the left and you may lose the
left column of letters. When you release the mouse, the words
should return to their normal positions. If they don't, simply
click on any letter in the scroll window again.
3) The Windows 3.1 Task Switcher (accessed by pressing ALT-TAB) does
not function if the BrainStrain window is the active window.
KEYS and BUTTONS
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Key(s) Function
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A to Z Used to enter guesses and to eliminate, highlight, or
de-select letters in the on-screen alphabet and in the
scroll window.
0 to 7 Used only in the "Configure Word Parameters" box to
select parameter values.
Right Arrow Moves the cursor right one position.
Left Arrow Moves the cursor left one position.
Backspace Same as left arrow.
Space Bar Places a blank at the cursor position.
Enter Tells the computer that you've finished entering your
guess.
ESC Exits the "Configue Word Parameters" box without
making any changes.
F1 Access Help.
F2 Access Alphabet.
F5 Pauses the Game.
ALT-C Accesses the Configure Menu, but only if done before
the first guess is entered.
ALT-Q Accesses the Quit Menu.
ALT-H Accesses the Help Menu.
ALT-S Accesses the Soleau Games Menu.
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SOLEAU SOFTWARE GAMES
Soleau Software depends upon your registrations to continue developing
non-violent strategy logic games at competitive prices. If you enjoy
this BrainStrain game and continue to use the software after 30 days,
we ask that you register your copy for $18.00 (U.S.).
The Registered Version features a list of over 4500 words, including
a much larger list of three, four, six, and seven letter words, that
the computer can pick from, depending on your configuration choices.
The Registered Version also features fast opening screens and no
closing screen, a dictionary look-up feature that allows only actual
words to be entered for your guesses, and the ability to save your
game scores by best time AND fewest guesses.
Note: We can even upgrade your copy immediately over the phone so you
won't have to wait for the disk to arrive!
If you register BrainStrain now, you can get special discounts off
regular prices of other addictive Windows and DOS Games from Soleau
Software. Please see the BRAINREG.TXT file for details on prices.
You are encouraged to pass the Shareware Version of BrainStrain to
your friends and local BBS. Soleau Software depends upon your
registrations to continue producing game software for the computer
market. Please support our work by registering your copy today!
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Soleau Software is an innovator of educational, non-violent strategy
logic games that give hours of fun, challenge and enjoyment. Each
game is carefully designed with varying levels of difficulty so that
new users can quickly master a game's objectives and then progress at
their own speed to the more detailed complexities and strategies of
each game.
Soleau Software has over 40 games for Windows and DOS. Here are a
few game descriptions for some of our most popular games:
--------- GAMES FOR WINDOWS ---------
BEETLE RUN is a race against the clock as you rotate paths for the
beetle to run across. Quick thinking and fast reflexes are required
to keep the beetle scurrying across the leaf board. Gain extra points
for bonus grids and other items as you try for the Top Ten High Scores.
Beetle Run is packed with features, sound card support, stunning SVGA
256 color animations and much more. The game is filled with educational
beetle facts and offers a fast-paced challenge for all ages.
WARNING...ADDICTIVE!
FLAPS is a fast-paced arcade marble game where the objective is to use
flaps to guide the falling marbles into their proper slots at the
bottom of the game board. Strategy and quick thinking are a must in
this addictive new game from Soleau Software. Flaps comes with a host
of options and offers 25 exciting levels of play. This game is a must
for those who like challenges! Are you a Master Flapper?
OILCAP PRO is a challenging arcade game where the objective is to put
down pipe links to control the flow of the onrushing oil. Keep the
oil flowing through the pipes for as long as possible by carefully
planning out where to place the different shaped pipes. Gain extra
points for bonus links, oilrigs, oil holes and more as you try to reach
the 10 top high scores. Oilcap is fast paced action and excitment for
the whole family. If you want a game that is positively addicting...
then this game is a must!
QUARRY is based on Soleau Software's popular DOS game called Mice Men.
The objective is to push columns of rocks up or down in order to get
your team of little animated men to the other side of the quarry before
your computer opponent (or friend) can. Logic and strategy are a must
in this challenging and funny SVGA game packed with options, sound card
support and stunning 256 color graphics! A fun game for all ages.
ROLLEM is a strategy marble arcade game where the objective is to push
your marbles to the bottom of the maze. You play against the computer
or a friend in your quest to gain the most points by getting your
marbles further into the maze game board. Strategy is a must as you try
to block your opponent by rotating the arrow blocks within the maze.
Rollem is based on our popular DOS game called 'BOLOBALL'. It is packed
with features and has several difficulty levels so the whole family can
enjoy this fun strategy game.
RONNIE'S RESORT is a mind-bending puzzle game where the objective is
to get Ronnie from the hotel to the beach. Using various objects like
beach balls, trampolines, chairs, shuffleboards and much more, he must
use his logic skills and creativity to solve each of the 30 puzzles.
Animated graphics and funny Ronnie dialogue and sounds make this game
a must for gamers who like using their brain instead of their reflexes.
If you need help, a special Demo Puzzle and all the solutions are pro-
vided at the touch of a key. Are you up for the challenge?
WORDMIX is a fun and educational word game where the objective is to
spell as many words as you can from the letters of a master word.
There are over 150 master words that have all the solutions shown at
the click of a button if you need help. There are up to five different
scorecards for Wordmix, so the whole family can enjoy and record their
own scores. This game has sound card support, beautiful 256 SVGA color
graphics and more. It's a fun game for both young and old!
---------- GAMES FOR DOS -----------
The Soleau Software DOS Game Collection won
* Best Entertainment Software for 1995 *
from the Shareware Industry Awards.
ANT RUN is a fast paced game where you rotate tunnels for the ant to
run through. Strategy and careful planning is required to keep the ant
scurrying for as long as possible. Packed with features and fun for
both young and old! * Finalist in the Ziff-Davis Computer Gaming
World Magazine Shareware Awards - 1994*
BOLO BALL is a challenging strategy marble maze game. Your objective
is to get your marbles to the bottom of a maze filled with ramps,
walls, black holes and much more!
BOLO ADVENTURES III contains some of the most mind-boggling puzzles of
the entire series. The objective is to get Mr. Bolo out of 30 devilish
puzzles by cleverly constructing his escape.
MICE MAZE is a funny animated adventure game where you try to rescue
your friend the red mouse trapped in a maze of 36 rooms. Collect var-
ious items to help you to solve the puzzle. Fun for the whole family!
MICE MEN is an exciting and funny animated strategy logic game where
the objective is to get your little mice men to the other side of the
cheese game board before your opponent can. It's a pure strategy game
that's challenging and funny, too!
LOADER LARRY is a dock loader in his hometown of Longview. He has
ambitions to be promoted up the corporate ladder. By solving the 40
clever puzzle rooms, you can help Larry fulfill his dreams.
ROCK MAN is a challenging strategy game where you use your ingenuity
to help Rock Man collect all the rare moths flying around each of the
30 mind-bending mountain puzzles. Fun for all! * Finalist in the
Ziff-Davis Computer Gaming World Magazine Shareware Awards - 1995 *
SQUAREX is an exciting fast paced game where you maneuver your yellow
cube around a puzzle board capturing grids by traveling all 4 sides.
Watch out for the cubes chasing you! ADDICTIVE!
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Download all our latest games from our website at:
http://www.soleau.com
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Soleau Software accepts Visa & MasterCard orders via phone or fax.
All orders are shipped within 24 hours!
We at Soleau Software thank you for your support and hope you will
continue to enjoy this as well as our other Retail and Shareware
products.
Soleau Software
163 Amsterdam Ave.
Suite 213
New York, NY 10023
Order Lines [MC/Visa]
Voice: 212.721.2361 Fax:212.873.4994
All other registered trademarks and tradenames
are copyrights of their respective owners.
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If you have any comments or suggestions for improvements,
please drop the author a note at the following address:
Robert Paehr
P.O. Box 586
Islip, New York 11751
ThereÆs nothing like user input to help make a good
program even better!
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