ERCRacko Version 1.1 12/24/92

This program is distributed as shareware so if you enjoy the game and continue 
to use the program, please send $5 to:
        Earl Clark
        3 Island Heights Drive, NE
        Pine Island, MN 55963
Now that the business part is overwith....

The game requires a VGA or better graphics card and a mouse.

ERCRacko is based upon the Milton Bradley game RACK-O.  There is a slight
variation in the rules I used.  The object of the game is to have all ten
cards, from bottom to top, be in increasing order.  Cards are numbered from 1 
to 40 for two players, 1 to 50 for three players, and 1 to 60 for four players.  
The object is simple but the game is fun and competitive.  The game is 
for two to four players.  If there is strong support for the game I will 
probably come out with a version that supports a computer opponent. 

Instructions:
Most screens have instructions telling you how to complete the needed action.
To select the number of players, place the mouse cursor on the desired box and 
click the left mouse button.  To quit to DOS click the left mouse button on the
Exit box.
The players names can be up to 15 characters.  The program will maintain the
win-loss records for each name.  If you wish to use the same name as a previous 
game to keep an ongoing tally of wins and losses, the name must be typed exactly
as it had before.  When you are done entering the name press enter, then confirm
your choice.
The turns consist of picking a card from the stack(cards with no numbers 
showing) or the card on top of the discard pile.  To do either, place the mouse 
cursor on the card and press the left mouse button.  The card will become 
highlighted.  If you picked the card off the stack its number will be revealed.
Next you choose a card to discard.  If you wish to swap your card picked with 
one in your hand, choose to discard the one in your hand.  Otherwise choose to
discard the card you drew.  To select a card in your hand, click on the portion
of the card with the number or above.  Once again to quit to DOS click on the
quit box.
When a player wins the game, his\her cards are shown along with a message.  To
continue press the left mouse button.  This will show all the players win-loss
records.  Pressing the left mouse button again will left you choose if you wish 
to play again.

I hope you enjoy the game.  I welcome any comment or suggestion, even those
from people who don't wish to keep playing the game.  Registered owners will
get the next release(which will come out if there is enough support) at the
difference of the new release's price and this $5 price.  There will not be
any increse in price unless new features are added. 
        Thank you for your support,
        Earl Clark
        3 Island Heights Drive, NE
        Pine Island, MN 55963