Backup Version 1.3 Information

1. Introduction

	Backup is a board game for four players (three of whom may be 
computer players). The object is for all four of your pieces to go from 
your start box to your home box without being "bumped" off by the other 
players. The first player to accomplish this wins the game.

2. Installation

	Installing Backup from the .ZIP file that this README.TXT file 
came from is extremely simple. (After it has been unzipped).

		1. Start Microsoft Windows.

		2. From the File menu in Program Manager, select New.

		3. Select Program Item and click OK.

		4. Under Description put: Backup.

		5. Under Command line put the directory where the Backup 
files are, followed by backup.exe.
			Ex: c:\apl\comm\backup.exe

		6. Under Working Directory put the directory where the
Backup files are and click OK.
			Ex: c:\apl\comm

3. Files

	This is a complete file list.

		1. BACKUP.EXE - the main program file.

		2. BACKUP.HLP - the on-line help file.

		3. DIE.WAV - one of two sound files.

		4. UHOH.WAV - the other sound file.

		5. README.TXT - this file.

4. Changes from previous versions

	The changes in version 1.3 improve the games general performance. 
Scaled boards are drawn much faster and other minor changes have been made 
to facilitate multi-tasking.

6. Playing the game

	The first step is to use the Action-Setup menu command to set up 
the game. The next step is the use the Game-New menu command to begin a 
new game. The final step is to use the Action-Roll die menu command to 
begin the turn. The rest of the rules are described in the on-line help 
or the printed manual.

7. Registration

	If this game proves entertaining, please consider registering it. 
Registration is $12 and entitles you to a printed manual, latest version 
of the game, customer support, and information and special discounts about 
other offerings by Burnham Park Software, Inc. To register send your name, 
address, and check or money order to:

		Mark Brownstein
		Burnham Park Software, Inc.
		P.O. Box #814
		Chicago, IL 60605-0814

		(312) 922-1326
		Compuserve: 71532,3271