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- MAH JONGG
- Version 4.0 March 10, 1993
-
- Nels Anderson
- 92 Bishop Drive
- Framingham, MA 01701-6515 U.S.A.
-
-
- DESCRIPTION: MAH JONGG is a solitaire game played with Chinese tiles.
- The rules are quite simple and easy to learn, but success in the game
- requires strategy and concentration. The object of the game is to
- remove all 144 tiles from the playing surface one pair at a time. To
- get started either read the .doc file, or just start up the game and
- view the help screens to learn how to play.
-
- REQUIREMENTS: Mah Jongg runs in 640x350, 16 color graphics, thus an
- EGA or VGA card is required. Alternatively, you can run in 720x348
- monochrome Hercules graphics if you have a Hercules compatible card.
- CGA, Tandy graphics, etc. are not supported and no version for these
- modes is available.
-
- SHAREWARE: Mah Jongg is distributed as Shareware. You are free to
- try the game and make copies for others. If you continue to use the
- game, however, you must pay the author a registration fee of $15
- (plus $2 shipping/handling); in return you'll receive a copy of the
- latest version of the program, a setup utility and additional tile
- sets. A "deluxe" version is available for $22 (plus $4 shipping/
- handling) which includes a binder, printed manual and reference card
- in addition to the program itself. Please note that all prices are
- U.S. dollars.
-
- Shareware disk vendors may include Mah Jongg in their catalog; please
- see the file VENDOR.TXT for requirements.
-
- FILES: The files included in Mah Jongg v4.0 are as follows:
-
- MAHJONGG.EXE Mah Jongg solitaire program
- MAHJONGG.DOC Documentation (instructions)
- MAHJONGG.HLP Help file used by the game
- SHAREWRE.TXT Information on Shareware
- ORDERFRM.TXT Registration form ready for printing
- UKORDER.TXT Registration form for U.K. residents
- VENDOR.TXT Information for disk vendors/BBS sysops
- STATGEN.EXE Mah Jongg statistics generator program
- MAHJONGG.TXT This file
- TILEMAKR.EXE Tile set editing utility
- TILEMAKR.DOC Complete Tile Maker instructions
- TILEMAKR.HLP Help file used by Tile Maker
- TEXTVIEW.EXE Utility for viewing text files
- MAHJONGG.TIL Standard tile set
- FLAGS.TIL Flags of the world tile set
- FLAGS.TXT Text file describing FLAGS.TIL
- TILEARCH.BAT Sample batch file for archived tile sets
- *.BRD Different board layouts
-
- All these files MUST be included when distributing this program. If
- you archive the program for distribution through BBS's, please use
- the name MAHJNG40.ZIP (or .LZH, .PAK, etc. as appropriate).
-
- SUPPORT: Support for this software is provided through the Xevious
- BBS. Call 508-875-3618 (300/1200/2400/9600/14400, HST/v.32, 8N1)
- and leave a C)omment for the sysop. The latest version will always
- be available there first. Mail support is also available; please
- include an SASE with your request. Finally, you can contact the
- author by CompuServe's email system. Address to Nels Anderson
- [71020,2613].
-
- AVAILABLE SOFTWARE: Other software which I've either written or
- contributed to:
-
- EGATREK: Space strategy battle game, using full EGA graphics.
- Based on the classic star trek type games, including
- maps, graphics, communications and even a view outside
- the ship. Winner of Public Brand Software's 1988
- software contest.
-
- "...simply an amazing program, full of surprises and
- strategic challenges."
- -- ProGamer Magazine, Series 2, Volume 8
-
- "EGATrek is such a well-designed game, if you don't have
- EGA hardware, it's a good reason to upgrade."
- -- Shareware Magazine, July-August 1990
-
- MAHJONGG: Addictive solitaire game played with Chinese tiles. Very
- easy to learn but always a challenge to win. Many game
- options including timed games, tournaments, etc. Also
- allows loading optional tile sets (tile editor included).
- Supports EGA and Hercules graphics; mouse optional.
-
- "Gorgeous board and tiles, challenging and addictive play."
- -- PCWorld Magazine, December 1988
-
- "...a visual feast and a mental workout."
- -- Compute! Magazine, April 1989
-
- TMATCH: Tile Match is a variation on concentration solitaire or
- "memory", but adds multiple player versions (up to four
- players) or play against the computer. Many scoring and
- difficulty settings allow use by any age player. Uses
- the same tiles for playing pieces as Mah Jongg solitaire
- and includes the tile editor.
-
- TILESETS: Several collections of tile sets created by various
- Mah Jongg fans are available. Each collection includes
- at least ten tile sets. Requires Mah Jongg v3.3 or later
- or any version of Tile Match.
-
- CIPHER: A word puzzle game, yet it uses hi-res VGA or EGA graphics
- for displays (mouse optional). Also will run in text mode.
- Includes over 30 puzzles to solve; registered version comes
- with over 200 additional puzzles. You can also enter your
- own already encrypted puzzles. Additional puzzle disks are
- available. Available in MS-DOS or Windows versions.
-
- SHOOT: "Shooting Gallery" is a colorful arcade game with several
- different rounds to test your aim and reflexes, including
- skeet, quick draw, carnival type shooting range and a wild
- west shootout. Uses 320x200, 256 color mode and a mouse to
- play. Requires VGA or MCGA.
-
- "Shooting Gallery is seven rounds of pure fun!"
- -- Patrick Grote
-
- "...one of the most entertaining, colorful, action-packed
- and challenging games I have seen."
- -- Vulcan's Compute Monthly, August 1990
-
- SUPERFLY: An action game using hi-res EGA/VGA graphics. Chase the
- flies and other insects through twenty different rounds.
- Includes three levels of difficulty, hall of fame, shell
- to DOS, etc.
-
- "...so habit forming you'd better not start playing if
- you have anything else to do."
- -- PC Magazine, vol. 10 #17 (10/15/91)
-
- "RATING: 10.0" (highest rating)
- -- Patrick Grote
-
- MOUSTOOL: A collection of utilities for Turbo Pascal programmers
- wishing to incorporate mouse input in their programs.
- Sample programs included for both EGA and CGA graphics.
-
- SOUNDPAS: A collection of utilities for Turbo Pascal programmers
- to add music and sound effects to their programs. Includes
- units for interrupt and real time sounds.
-
- BASSTOUR: (Written by Dick Olsen). Game that simulates a fishing
- tournament, including rod and lure selection. Runs in
- EGA/CGA/Hercules graphics modes. Uses many of the
- utilities from MOUSTOOL. Do not order this game from
- me; for more information contact: Richard Olsen, 68
- Hartwell Avenue, Littleton, MA 01460.
-
- BASSMAP: Companion program for BassTour which allows lakes to be
- created or modified. EGA and CGA versions provided.
- Requires BassTour or Bass Class.
-
-
- These programs are probably available on your favorite BBS or from
- your favorite disk vendors. To register them or to order direct, use
- the form in the file "orderfrm.txt" which is all ready to print. The
- "deluxe" version includes the registered software on diskette, plus a
- binder and printed manual (some programs also include quick reference
- cards). The standard version includes just the diskette with the
- registered software. Note: the actual software is the same in both the
- standard and deluxe versions. You can also use your VISA or MasterCard
- to order on-line thru the support BBS, Xevious, at 508-875-3618. Use
- the command "DOOR 15" to order.
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- Mah Jongg is copyright (c) 1987-1993 by Nels Anderson. All rights reserved.
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