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- Robert J. Deutsch
- 1152 N. 14th St.
- Allentown, PA
- 18102
- (610) 434-0723
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- RIDDLE BALLOON V1.0 RIDDLES/SPELLING FOR KIDS
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- README file for parents/teachers
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- (If you have a printer, you could print this for reference.)
-
- Riddle Balloon is a colorful program that helps kids minds develop and
- is a good choice for parents or teachers looking for good learning
- software for kids. A delightful host named Little Robby guides your child
- through a series of fun riddles designed to teach spelling, logic,
- and co-ordination of mouse and keyboard.
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- A pre-set bank of riddles starts the fun, rewarding your child with
- humorous comments and splashes of colorful balloons along the way.
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- The registered version for only $24.99 brings a larger riddle base
- but more interestingly, a library editor that allows you to create
- custom riddle banks! These banks can be saved on floppy disks as
- well as the hard drive making it useful if you have many children or
- in a classroom setting. He or she will surely smile when Little Robby
- asks questions specifically custom made! You can create as many file
- banks as you can imagine, tailoring them to your childrens' needs.
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- We think you will enjoy Riddle Balloon and your comments and
- suggestions are always welcome.
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- Playing and learning with Riddle Balloon is easy. When you start
- the program, the character Little Robby will give instructions. This
- involves clicking on colorful blocks of letters which fly across the
- screen into an answer field near the bottom of the screen. The keyboard
- may also be used. Sometimes Little Robby will ask to clic the right
- mouse button. This is usually to continue a line of text.
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- Tapping the ESC key at any time ends the session. If you have the
- registered version and have some of your own riddle banks made, tap
- the @ key (shift+2) to bring up the parent/teacher screen. It is
- self-explanatory and will allow you to examine your files on disks,
- load them, etc. This is the real heart of Riddle Balloon because you
- can tailor the program to quiz/spell on almost anything.
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- That's about all you need to know to play, except to remember that
- the run file is called RIDDLE.EXE and could be run from the DOS prompt
- if you like, but it would probably be easier to set it up for WINDOWS
- with it's own run icon. This is easy and here are some brief instructions
- on how to set it up:
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- -Pick a PROGRAM group by clicking its' top bar once
- -Clic File at the upper left, then NEW
- -Make sure program item is checked. It should be already
- -Clic on OK
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- -In the description field, type Riddle Balloon
- -Clic the mouse into the command line area. The command line depends
- on what directory RIDDLE.EXE resides in. We will use C:\SAMPLE as
- an example.
-
- -Type in the command line: C:\SAMPLE\RIDDLE.EXE but don't press ENTER
- yet! We want to pick a fancy icon!
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- -Right after you do that, you'll see the 'change icon' button lite up
- near the right. Click it!
- -You might see the 'no icons' window pop up. No problem - just hit OK
- -You should see some icons flash up. You can click on one, then OK, or
- clic the BROWSE button.
-
- -Clicking the BROWSE button will bring up a scrolling window on the
- left. Scroll down it until you see a file called moricons.dll
- -Double-clic on it. There are many icons here. My personal choice is
- the yellow kite with the smile because it makes me think of
- Little Robby from the game. Choose any you like by clicking once on it.
-
- -Then clic OK - this returns to the main window.
- -Clic OK again and there it is!
- -All you need do is double clic the icon to start the program.
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- If you have the registered version, you can set up the LIBRARY.EXE
- file maker the same way. It is menu-driven with instructions built-in.
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- If you like this program, then you'll love the full version which
- includes a larger riddle bank and, even better, a neat utility
- which allows you to create your own riddle files for your children or
- students. Easy to use, you can make and store as many as you need,
- storing them on your hard drive or floppy disk. This allows multiple
- copies to be made which would be useful in, for example, a classroom.
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- With the library utility, one of the nicest things is how you can
- create custom riddles and words which relate to your child specifically.
- He or she will be delighted when Little Robby asks custom-made riddles!
- This concept can also be extended to a classroom or other setting where
- tests or quizes may be made, or different files for different age groups.
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- We are dedicated to creating quality 'edutainment' software in the hopes
- of stimulating your child's thinking in a fun and interesting manner.
- Right now I am working on a math version and have other educational
- products in the works.
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- Your feedback would be greatly appreciated. If you have any ideas or
- suggestions for this or future products, feel free to write or call.
- As an Uncle to fifteen nephews and neices I would be happy to hear
- from any parents or teachers about products like this.
- And thank you for supporting the shareware concept! From Little Robby
- and the rest, good day!
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- Thank you for evaluating the shareware version of Riddle Balloon.
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- If you have found this program useful you may register for the
- full-blown version for only $24.99 check or money order.
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- You'll get a larger riddle base plus the library editor allowing
- you to make your own riddle banks.
-
- And thank you for supporting the shareware concept.
- You may mail your registration of $24.99 check or money order to:
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- Robert J. Deutsch
- 1152 N. 14th St.
- Allentown, PA
- 18102
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- If you have any questions concerning the program or suggestions,
- feel free to write or call me at:
- (610) 434-0723
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- My answering machine is there even when I'm not so I can get back to you.
- Thank you, and enjoy Riddle Balloon!
- -Robert J. Deutsch
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