Mancala 
                     Copyright Andrew Kreibich 1992
                          
     Programmed by Andrew Kreibich with AMOSv1.35 (C) 1990 Mandarin/Jawx
     
     Compiled with the AMOS compiler v1.35.

 
     Note: to quit at any time (without using the menu) press Ctrl-C.
           to toggle workbench use left Amiga-A (Amiga N and M will not work)  


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      Memory requirements
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     This programme needs 1 meg. 
     You may run it from Workbench in the usual manner or from 
     CLI.
     Just type

     Run > Nil: Mancala 
     endcli
     
     (Make sure you have Run and endcli in your C directory)     
     
     If memory is short you could put it on its own boot disk and replace
     your startup sequence with the above lines.
    

     THE AMOS FILE REQUESTER

     All loads and saves use the standard amos file requester. Most things are
     self explanatory, just click on the name of the file you want with the
     left mouse button or click in the box at the bottom and type in the 
     name of the file. 

     The PARENT gadget is the small circle above the slider bar at the left.
  
     A list of VOLUMES can be obtained by clicking the RIGHT mouse button in
     the box which contains the list of file names. To get the list of files
     back just click in the same area with the right mouse button a second 
     time.


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        The Game
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     Mancala is a game from Africa which involves moving small beads through
     a series of pits. The aim being to end up with the most beads in your own
     home pit (or Cala). It is a two player game of logic, you have the option
     of pitting your wits against another player or the computer, or if your
     brain hurts then make the computer play itself!

     Full details on how to play can be found by clicking on the instructions
     button when you have started the game. This will demonstrate the types
     of move and introduce you to the (very simple) rules.

     You have the option of playing on 5 different sizes of board, 10 levels
     of play and many different starting positions, including setting up the
     board yourself.
 
     The whole thing is mouse/menu driven.


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       DISTRIBUTION
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     THIS PROGRAMME IS SHAREWARE!

     This means that my ego and my wallet would appreciate a little feedback
     for all my efforts!
     You may (and are encouraged to) distribute the Shareware version of this
     programe to anyone providing you observe the following conditions.
    

     (a) You don't make any money from it (apart from a nominal copying fee)
         without my prior written permission.

     (b) You may not include it or any routines from it in any commercial
         release (including SHAREWARE or one of its variations) without
         my prior written permission. However, it may be included on a 
         compilation disk (such as those distributed by PD libraries)
         providing no more than US $10 (or equivalent) is charged for the disk.

     (c) You distribute this entire doc. file and all other files with the
         programme.

     (d) Magazines may include it on a cover disk provided they include all
         files including .doc and readme files.

     (e) If you use it you write back and let me know what you think of it
         along with a shareware donation. (minimum $15 Australian)
 
              To  Andrew Kreibich
                  Box 333
                  Wantirna South
                  Victoria
                  Australia.  3152

     Please try to send money in Australian dollars, or a cheque drawn on
     an Australian bank (your bank should be able to arrange this),
     our banks charge a  fortune to convert:- another benefit of 
     deregulation?.     

     If you have trouble obtaining Australian Dollars, I can cope with
     English, USA, Canadian or German money, but it costs me money to change 
     it so please add $5.

     PLEASE DO NOT SEND EUROCHEQUES!! It costs me over $40 to convert these!
     Any Eurocheck I receive will be sent back WITHOUT the software. 
     Unfortunately I cannot afford to send the software and hope that you 
     return the money. I did this once and never heard from the guy again. 
     (You may be feeling quite smug, Jurgen, but you have spoiled it for
     everyone else!)
     As they say; Once bitten, twice shy!    


     Naturally if you think I have done a really fantastic job on this 
     and you cannot help but show your appreciation by sending more money 
     (Australian Dollars!) etc. then I will happily accept it! 

     
     WHAT DO YOU GET FOR REGISTERING?
     My thanks, the knowledge that you have encouraged me to keep programming
     and releasing stuff, the source and of course a fully working version.
     Source code will only be sent to those who specifically ask for it.

     Also if you have any requests for differences or improvements in the game
     I will try to include these. Bug reports gratefully received.

     If you are lucky enough to register at a time when I have just finished
     a new game or other programme you may get this as a freebie as well!


     Hope you enjoy mancala,

     Andrew.




     P.S. There are probably many variations of this game in Africa. I would
          be interested to hear of any other rules or setups that anyone
          has come across. If it is not too difficult I will try to programme
          these as options in later versions.