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- Match'em
- Version 1.00
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- Written by: Charles A. Hardy
- Copyright 1990 Expert Source Code, Inc.
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- REQUIREMENTS
-
- Match'em runs in 640 X 350 X 16 EGA graphics mode.
- It requires about 300 of disk space (a hard drive is re-
- commended) and about 300K of free memory. It also requires
- a mouse for all input. The delay at the beginning of the
- program is necessary to load all of the pictures that the
- program uses. If run from a hard drive the delay will be
- cut drastically (usually to just a few seconds).
-
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- DESCRIPTION
-
- Match'em is an concentration-like memory game. The
- game is played on an 8 X 8 grid of raised buttons.
- Inside of each button is a picture. The object of the game
- is to select two (2) like pictures for a match. But, you
- only get to uncover two buttons a turn to try to find a
- match. To display the picture inside of a button you have
- to click on that button. When a match is found the pictures
- are removed and the button are inverted (They cannot be used
- any more in this game.) and you get another turn. If two (2)
- pictures are selected and are not a match then the buttons are
- put back on top and the turn passes to your opponent. The game
- ends when all of the buttons are uncovered and all of the pict-
- ures are matched.
-
- Points are awarded in the following manner. one (1) point
- for each match and two (2) points for each additional consec-
- utive match. For example:
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- One (1) match = 1 point.
- Two (2) matches = 3 points (1 for the first match and 2 for
- the second match).
- Three (3) matches = 5 points ( 1 for the first match, 2 for
- the second match and 2 for the third match).
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- The Setup panel has several options. These options are:
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- Sound - Toggles the sound on and off.
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- Speed - The time that the pictures will be left uncovered.
- Slow - Pictures left uncovered about 1.5 seconds.
- Medium - Pictures left uncovered about 1.0 seconds.
- Fast - Pictures left uncovered about 0.5 seconds.
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- Players - Selects 1 (against the computer) or 2 players.
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- Pieces - Selects the number of pictures to used in the program.
- 16 - 16 different pictures in the board (4 of each). *Easier*
- 32 - 32 different pictures in the board (2 of each). *Harder*
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- Icons - Selects the icon to be used to represent the player(s).
- NOTE: The computer icon cannot be changed if only 1 player
- is selected.
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- Level - Selects level of memory for computer play only.
- 1 - The computer remembers about 20 percent of all moves.
- 2 - The computer remembers about 40 percent of all moves.
- 3 - The computer remembers about 80 percent of all moves.
- NOTE: There are effectively six (6) levels of computer play.
- Level 1, 2 and 3 with 16 pictures and level 1, 2 and 3
- with 32 pictures.
-
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- REGISTRATION
-
- Match'em is marketed as Shareware (For a more detailed
- description of Shareware please see the DEFINITION OF SHARWARE
- section). You are free to use this program for a period
- of two weeks. If you continue to use this program after two
- weeks you are required to register it by filling out the
- registration form in the file MATCHEM.REG (or printed from the
- from the program) Or if you are using VISA and MasterCard you
- can register on-line by calling ESC BBS at (813) 997-8479 and
- typing "OPEN 2" at the main menu prompt.
-
- Also, when you register more than one product at a time you
- become eligible for a 10% discount on your order. Please see
- the registration form for more details. Other Expert Source
- Code, Inc. Titles currently available are:
-
- Aggression (only $15.00)
- A graphical strategy game. EGA and mouse required.
-
- Apples & Oranges (only $15.00)
- An Othello style strategy game. EGA and mouse required.
-
- Super Maxit (only $15.00)
- A graphical Maxit game with a twist. EGA required.
-
- Florida Lottery (only $20.00)
- A Florida lottery number picker/tracker. EGA required.
-
- Expert Tools (only $20.00)
- The utilities that Norton forgot.
-
-
- ESC BBS
-
- ESC BBS is the Expert Source Code, Inc. support BBS. In
- addition to its normal services if offers free support of all
- Expert Source Code, Inc. Shareware. The ESC BBS also offers all
- of the lattest versions of Expert Source Code, Inc. Shareware
- products for free download (Not including long distance telephone
- charges of course.). The ESC opperates at 1200/2400/9600 baud
- 24 hours a day and can be reached at (813) 997-8479.
-
-
- REVISIONS
-
- 1.00 - Initial release.
-
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- DIRECTORY
-
- Match'em includes the following files:
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- MATCHEM.EXE - The executable program.
- MATCHEM.PCL - Graphics used by the program.
- MATCHEM.FNT - Font used by the program.
- MATCHEM.REG - Registration form.
- MATCHEM.DOC - This file.
-
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- DEFINITION OF SHAREWARE
-
- Shareware distribution gives users a chance to try software
- before buying it. If you try a Shareware program and continue
- using it, you are expected to register. Individual programs
- differ on details -- some request registration while others
- require it, some specify a maximum trial period. With
- registration, you get anything from the simple right to continue
- using the software to an updated program with printed manual.
-
- Copyright laws apply to both Shareware and commercial
- software, and the copyright holder retains all rights, with a few
- specific exceptions as stated below. Shareware authors are
- accomplished programmers, just like commercial authors, and the
- programs are of comparable quality. (In both cases, there are
- good programs and bad ones!) The main difference is in the method
- of distribution. The author specifically grants the right to copy
- and distribute the software, either to all and sundry or to a
- specific group. For example, some authors require written
- permission before a commercial disk vendor may copy their
- Shareware.
-
- Shareware is a distribution method, not a type of software.
- You should find software that suits your needs and pocketbook,
- whether it's commercial or Shareware. The Shareware system makes
- fitting your needs easier, because you can try before you buy.
- And because the overhead is low, prices are low also. Shareware
- has the ultimate money-back guarantee -- if you don't use the
- product, you don't pay for it.
-
-
- DISCLAIMER - AGREEMENT
-
- Users of Match'em must accept this disclaimer of warranty:
- "Match'em is supplied as is. The author disclaims all warrant-
- ies, 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 consequen-
- tial, which may result from the use of Match'em."
-
- Match'em is a "shareware program" and is provided at no
- charge to the user for evaluation. Feel free to share it with
- your friends, but please do not give it away altered or as part
- of another system. The essence of "user-supported" software is
- to provide personal computer users with quality software without
- high prices, and yet to provide incentive for programmers to
- continue to develop new products. If you find this program
- useful and find that you are using Match'em and continue to use
- Match'em after a two week trial period, you must make a regis-
- tration payment of $15.00 to Expert Source Code, Inc. The
- $15.00 registration fee will license one copy for use on any
- one computer at any one time. You must treat this software just
- like a book. An example is that this software may be used by any
- number of people and may be freely moved from one computer
- location to another, so long as there is no possibility of it
- being used at one location while it's being used at another.
- Just as a book cannot be read by two different persons at the
- same time.
-
- Commercial users of Match'em must register and pay
- for their copies of Match'em within 30 days of first use
- or their license is withdrawn. Site-License arrangements may be
- made by contacting Expert Source Code, Inc.
-
- Anyone distributing Match'em for any kind of remuneration
- must first contact Expert Source Code, Inc. at the address below
- for authorization. This authorization will be automatically
- granted to distributors recognized by the (ASP) as adhering to
- its guidelines for shareware distributors, and such distributors
- may begin offering Match'em immediately (However Expert Source
- Code, Inc. must still be advised so that the distributor can be
- kept up-to-date with the latest version of Match'em.).
-
- You are encouraged to pass a copy of Match'em along to
- your friends for evaluation. Please encourage them to register
- their copy if they find that they can use it. All registered
- users will receive a copy of the latest version of the Match'em
- system.
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- Expert Source Code, Inc.
- P. O. Box 180519
- Casselberry, FL
- 32718-0519
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- PROGRAMMING TOOLS
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- Match'em* was written using the following items:
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- An AST Premium/286 model 140X computer.
- A Vega VGA card with 512K ram.
- NEC Multisync II monitor.
- Turbo Pascal version 5.5 by Borland International**
- PCX Programmer's Toolkit
- by GENUS Microprogramming, Inc. ***
- PCX Effects by GENUS Microprogramming, Inc. ***
- PCX Text by GENUS Microprogramming, Inc. ***
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- * Copyright 1990 Expert Source Code, Inc.
- ** Copyright 1983, 1989 Borland International
- *** Copyright 1988-90 GENUS Microprogramming, Inc.