			Make24 Version 3.0

	Educational Software for the Multimedia Windows Environment

        ******************** INTRODUCTION *************************

Make24 is a challenging math game for kids from age 8 or above. Get
four given numbers to equal 24, using arithmetic operators: +,-,x,% and 
the two brackets. For example, with four number 1, 2, 6 and 9, you can
make them to 24 by ( 6 / 2 ) * ( 9 - 1). There are a total of ten sets 
numbers that you'll need to solve. The faster you complete a set, the 
higher your score. It is possible no solution, in this case just click 
the button will finish the calculation. If you're stumped, click the Hint 
button for help or the Solve button for automatic completion of the set. 
Make24 is a simple but challenging game even for adults. Can you make 
1, 4, 5 and 6 to 24?


        *******************  INSTRUCTION  *************************

Menu "Game/New"
	Start a new game.

Menu "Game/Top Ten"
	Show the top ten players.

Menu "Options/Background music"
	Switch on/off the background music.

Menu "Options/Sound effects"
	Switch on/off the user interface sound effects.

Button "Next"
	Generate next set of four numbers. Totally there are ten
	set. When you finished the last set a screen will show
	you the total score.

Button "Solver"
	Program provides a solution. In this case you lost chance of 
	earning score.

Button "Hint"
	Provide step by step solution. But whenever you use it, you're
	also lost some score you might earn.

Button "No Solution"
	If you think this set has no solution press it and finish the 
	calculation.

Button "Erase"
	Erase the entry.

        ******************** INSTALLATION *************************
Use Windows setup by:
	From with in Windows, select Run from Start menu. Enter the
	directory that contains the package followed by "\make24.exe", 
	then follow the on screen instructions.

        ******************** REGISTRATION *************************

Make24 is a shareware, may be used by anyone FREE of charge, for
initial three weeks evaluation. Additionally, it may be distributed by 
anyone provided it is not charged in anyway. If you find useful of the 
program and like to continue use it, please register it by send $10 to:

N. Huang
38 Overlord Cres
Scarborough ON
CANADA M1B 4P4

After register, you will get your own registration name and password. 
Enter the name and password into Make24 registration form to make this
copy to be a registered copy. You could do this by select register 
button on the first screen.

        ******************** CONTACT AUTHOR ***********************

If you have any suggestion about this product, please let me know. I can 
be reached by internet: 
	nianqing@geocities.com
	af620@freenet.toronto.on.ca
or visit web site at
	http://www.geocities.com/SiliconValley/Park/4522
	http://www.xoom.com/NianQing

        ******************** ENHANCEMENTS *************************

The followings are the enhancements from version 1.1

	1) Fix a bug in calculating of total score;
	2) New function of recording top ten players;
	3) New images for the number buttons;
	4) Windows setup procedure.

The followings are the enhancements from version 2.0
	1) Improved setup procedure;
	2) New on line register form.

The followings are the enhancements from version 2.2
	On line registration support.

The followings are the enhancements from version 3.0
	1) 32 bit version for Windows 95 and NT;
	2) Background music and background picture;
	3) New Options menu;
	4) Keyboard interface support (user can enter formula
	through keyboard).