Tile Match Release 1.2 September 1, 1994 Nels Anderson 585 Edmands Road Framingham, MA 01701 U.S.A. DESCRIPTION: Tile Match is a variation of concentration solitaire that can be played with a variety of options, including competitive play against the computer or with up to four human players. 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: Tile Match runs in 640x350, 16 color graphics mode so either an EGA or VGA card and monitor is required. A mouse is optional but convenient. SHAREWARE: Tile Match 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 (#12.95 in the U.K.; see UKORDER.TXT for details); in return you'll receive a copy of the latest version of the program. A "deluxe" version with binder and printed manual is available for $22. Please include $2 shipping/handling with your payment, or $4 for deluxe versions or shipping outside the U.S. Please note that all prices are in U.S. dollars. Mail order shareware vendors may include Tile Match in their catalog provided a copy of the catalog is supplied to the author; see the file VENDOR.TXT for complete details. Retail rack vendors please be sure to see VENDOR.TXT. SPECIAL OFFER: Tile Match/Pair-Three-Four offers yet another variation on "memory". This varient ups the challenge by requiring multiple rounds of play where you must match pairs, then three of a kind, then four of a kind. Beating the computer in a full series is the ultimate Tile Match challenge! Tile Match/Pair-Three-Four is normally $15 but if you order it at the same time as regular Tile Match it's only $10. Or order before July 1, 1995 and get Tile Match/Pair-Three-Four for $5. FILES: The files included in Tile Match are as follows: MATCH.EXE Tile Match program MATCH.DOC Documentation (instructions) MATCH.TXT This file MATCH.HLP Text for online help function KIDIMAGE.PIC Pictures used during the game BACKSIDE.TIL Tile back images TILEMAKR.EXE Tile editing utility TILEMAKR.DOC Tile editor instructions *.TIL Various tile sets *.PCX Pictures for use as playing board backgrounds FILE_ID.DIZ Standard program description for BBS use SHAREWRE.TXT Information on Shareware ORDERFRM.TXT Ready to print registration form UKORDER.TXT Registration form for UK residents VENDOR.TXT Distribution information for disk vendors TILES.DOC Information on available tile sets All these files MUST be included when distributing this program. If you archive the program for distribution through BBS's, please use the name TMATCH12.ZIP (or .LZH, .PAK, etc. as appropriate). SUPPORT: Support for this software is provided through the )(evious BBS. Call 508-788-6951 (300 thru 28800 bps HST/v.32/v.34, 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. You can contact the author through CompuServe's email system. Address to Nels Anderson [71020,2613]. You can also reach the author via InterNet using the address 71020.2613@compuserve.com. AVAILABLE SOFTWARE: Other software which I've either written or contributed to: 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 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. 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 CIPHER: A word puzzle game, yet it uses hi-res VGA or EGA graphics to run (mouse optional). Also will run in color 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. Also available in a version for Windows 3.x. 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. "...fascinatingly mixes arcade action with strategic maneuvering." -- PC Magazine, vol. 10 #17 (10/15/91) "RATING: 10.0" (highest rating) -- Patrick Grote BASSTOUR: (Written by Dick Olsen). Game that simulates a fishing tournament, including rod and lure selection. Runs in EGA/CGA/Hercules graphics modes. 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. 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" (U.K. residents use "UKORDER.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. You can also use your VISA or MasterCard to order on-line thru the support BBS, Xevious, at 508-788-6951. Use "CREDIT" to order. - - - - - Tile Match is copyright (c) 1994 by Nels Anderson. 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