Mah Jongg Solitaire Tile Game Revision 4.1 July 7, 1993 Copyright 1987-1993 by Nels Anderson All Rights Reserved Nels Anderson 92 Bishop Drive Framingham, MA 01701-6515 U.S.A. Xevious BBS: 508-875-3618 CompuServe: 71020, 2613 This file contains information for disk vendors, BBS sysops, user groups, etc. who wish to distribute this program. For the purposes of this document, all of the above will be referred to as disk vendors. This software is copyrighted material and is subject to certain restrictions on copying and distribution. Vendors of any type, whether program distribution is free or whether a fee of any type is charged, may distribute this program under the following conditions: - Any vendor using a non-traditional method of shareware distribution (specifically: retail rack vendors and CD-ROM publishers) may only distribute this program after contacting the author and obtaining written agreement. This applies to both ASP vendor members and non-ASP members. - The vendor is an associate member of the Association of Shareware Professionals and follows the requirements of such membership. Or if not an ASP member, the vendor properly represents the software as shareware and provides customers with a complete definition of the shareware concept. You must not advertise this software as "free", "cheap" or "public domain". - The vendor must in no way imply that they are "selling" the program but rather are only providing a duplication service where the program is provided for evaluation. You may not "rent" or "lease" copies of this program. - You do not rename, change or omit any of the provided files. Any changes made to any of the included files will be considered a violation of copyright. - For profit vendors should provide the author with a copy of their catalog (BBSes and user groups would generally be considered not- for-profit vendors even if a membership fee is charged). - You may distribute this program in a compressed form. You may also include your own text files, "go.bat" startup files, etc. along with the program. If you indicate ASP membership in your catalog, please do so for your listing of this program. The author reserves the right to withhold or withdraw permission to distribute from anyone at any time for any reason. Software reviewers: If you plan to review this software for publication, please contact me first to make sure you have the most recent version of the product and that the ordering information supplied to your readers will be accurate. Program: Mah Jongg Version: 4.1 BBS file name: MAHJNG41.ZIP To run, type: mahjongg Registration: $15 ($22 for printed manual/binder/reference card); additional tile set disks available for $5 each; plus shipping (varies) Program Type: Solitaire game Monitor Type: VGA/EGA/Hercules Mouse: Yes (optional; keyboard also supported) One line description: Colorful and addictive solitaire game Short description: Addictive solitaire game played with colorful Chinese tiles. Easy to learn but challenging to win. Includes tile editor utility for making your own tiles. Detailed description: Mah Jongg is a colorful and addictive solitaire game, based on a Chinese game that is some 3000 years old. It's played with a set of 144 tiles and the object is to remove pairs of tiles from the playing board until the board is cleared. It sounds easy, and it is easy to learn the basic rules, but success is elusive. Includes many features such as undo, multiple saved games, extensive player statistics, help, shell to DOS, etc. Use the traditional Chinese tiles or create your own with the included Tile Maker utility. Two different tile sets are included and many more are available.