-- BLACKBOX --

                            -- INTRODUCTION --

BlackBox is a "ray-tracing" game for Windows. Hidden in the rectangular
grid are a number of targets, whose position can be determined by the
reflection or absorbtion of rays fired in from outside. The size of the
grid and the number of targets within it can be varied to suit your level
of skill.

                               -- FILES --

This distribution contains the following files:

BBWIN.EXE	-	the Windows executable
BB.HLP		-	the Windows help file
BLACKBOX.TXT	-	this file

			   -- INSTALLATION --

Un-archive these files to a directory of your choice. The executable will
only search for the Windows help file in the "current" directory, so you
should keep them together. 

                        -- PLAYING THE GAME --

Start the program as normal from within Windows. Shoot rays into the
box by clicking on any of the outer "cells". Mark potential target 
positions by clicking on an interior cell with the LEFT mouse button.
Remove markers by clicking on them with the RIGHT mouse button. Reveal
hidden targets (and end the current game) by selecting "Show Targets"
from the "Settings" menu.

An extensive help file is available through the "HELP" menu option. 


                           -- SIDE-EFFECTS --

Scoring is based on the minimum number of shots you take to successfully
identify all targets at a given configuration (i.e. dimensions of grid
and number of targets). Scores and their related configuration are written
to a file called BB.INI, which is created in your Windows directory (the 
one containing WIN.INI). Zero all scores by deleting this file.


                           -- LEGAL STUFF --

This program is "shareware". It is copyrighted, but the author has given
permission to all and sundry to freely distribute this program so long as
this is done within the following restrictions:

    1) No charge may be made for distribution of this
       program, except for any nominal fees charged by 
       shareware organisations or on-line fees charged
       by bulletin boards or the like. No part of the 
       package may be "bundled" with any software for 
       which a charge is made (i.e. commercial software).

    2) The entire package (executable, .HLP, documentation, etc.) 
       MUST be distributed together, with no change to the file
       names. 

    3) No modifications may be made to the distributed
       program (especially the copyright notice). Onward
       distributions must contain copies of the original
       in the same condition in which you received it.

    4) I make no warranty, overt or implied, for this software.
       While I have no reason to think it will affect your 
       hardware or software in any negative way, I disclaim any 
       responsibility for any loss or damage you may suffer as a 
       result of using it. If you discover it actually enhances
       your life, magically improves your hardware or software 
       or makes you a better human being, I'd like to hear about it.

If you like this program enough to open your wallet or purse, a donation
of œ5 (five pounds) or $5 (five dollars) would be appreciated. This 
won't make me rich, but will encourage me to write and release more
software. I don't plan any future versions of BlackBox at the moment, 
but if you have any suggestions or discover any bugs let me know and I'll
do my best to please.

Send EMail to CompuServe ID 100016,2035.
Send any donations to:

                         Simon Farrell
                        36 Newton Avenue
                             Acton
                         London W3 8AL
                            England


                           -- REVISIONS --

Version 1.1	Fixed 16-color problem where raster device palette was
		not available.
Version 1.0	Original