Las Vegas Slots V1.2 ===================== Created By: =========== Timothy L. Hirtle 1/1/96 All Rights Reserved. Description: ============ Las Vegas Slots is an extremely realistic slot machine simulation. It is a very graphically interactive program with outstanding sound effects. Each spin allows as much as 8 chances of winning and bets between $1 thru $8. The application will keep track of your winnings or losses and keep a running tally of your attempts. The jackpot will dynamically increases for each non-jackpot winning spin by $0.10 to $0.17. Games in progress may be saved for later play. Requirements: ============= - Windows 3.x or Windows 95 - VBRUN300.DLL installed in your Windows/System directory. This file may already be in your system. Many other programs require this file. You may have received it already without knowing so. Otherwise, this file can be found almost anywhere where Windows software is available for downloading. Usually titled: VBRUN300.ZIP. Installation: ============= - Run Install.exe using the RUN option from the file menu of Windows Program Manager or double click on the Install.exe icon from the File Manager. - Follow the directions of the install program. Installation should have placed the following files in the identified directories: - lv_slots.exe in the install directory you specified. - lv_slots.txt in the same directory as the executable file. - These files in the same directory as the executable file. 2.wav money5.wav slotspul.wav loser.wav jackpot.wav Cmdialog.vbx commdlg.dll slots.ini - These files in Windows\System directory. 3dlabel.vbx wave1.vbx NOTE: In order for this application to work properly, it must be installed in a directory other than a root directory. For instance, installing it in the following directory will not be correct: C:\ However, if it was installed into a sub-directory such as: C:\slots Then it will be fine. Non-United States Windows Users ========================================= V1.1 would cause a "Type Mismatch" error for some people using non United Stated Versions of Windows. This problem appears to be fixed in V1.2. However, if you should come across this problem and are using Windows 95 or Windows 3.11 you will able to set your currency setting for United States. Therefore, alleviating the problem. Here's how: - Go to the 'Control Panel' - Load 'Regional settings' utility - Set the region to 'English (United States)' - Choose the 'Currency' option The settings should be already configured correctly. Check to make sure the following options are set-up: - Currency symbol = $ - Position of Currency Symbol = *1.1 - Negative Number Format = (*1.1) - Decimal Symbol = . - No. of Digits After Decimal = 2 - Digit Grouping Symbol = , - Number of Digits in Group = 3 * = Currency Symbol I'm not sure if Windows 3.0 or 3.1 users have an ability to configure their settings to allow Las Vegas Slots to function for users utilizing a non US version of Windows 3.x. Distribution: ============= - Las Vegas Slots is distributed as Shareware. The Author maintains all rights to the program in its entirety. - Las Vegas Slots may be distributed freely as long as the integrity of Shareware is maintained. - In the tradition of Shareware, the author grants a 30 day trial period to the user to decide whether they want to keep the program. If so, a $12.00 payment (Plus Shipping and handling. See order form in the HELP menu for details) is required. If not, then before the 30 days is up, you must delete the program from your system. ******************************************************************************* * This Version is FREE to all registered users of Las Vegas Slots. * * Use your registration number to access V2.1. If you do not have a * * registration number contact the author. If you request a disk upgrade then * * you are required to send a payment for shipping and handling only (See * * order form for details). * ******************************************************************************* Compuserve Customers: ===================== Save a stamp! You can register this program on-line if desired. The cost of this program will be added to your Compuserve account. Here's how: 1. Type: GO SWREG 2. Select 'Register Shareware' option 3. Select the geographic region you reside in 4. This is a search area. select the appropriate fields which will help identify this application. The Reg # is 7660. Once done choose 'Begin Search' then 'Display Selection' 5. The number of matching titles found will be displayed. Select the appropriate title and the the 'Select' button 6. Select the 'Description' button 7. Select the 'Register' button 8. Fill out the appropriate information and your done That's it! You have now registered this software. Your next Compuserve bill will show that you have registered this software. The author will send you a registered copy of this application or send you a registration number to enter into the program which will activate the registered features. Disclaimers: =========== Las Vegas Slots has no expressed or implied warranty. The user accepts full responsibility for this program by loading it onto their computer. At no time is the author responsible for any hardware or software malfunctions caused by this program. Though the author knows of no such problems from this software, he is not liable if any should occur. VERSION INFORMATION: ==================== STANDARD EDITION ================ V1.0 ==== - Initial release. V1.1 ==== - Administrative release to change registration procedures. V1.2 ==== - Fixed a small bug where counters could not go above 33,000. If this occured an error would occur and the program would unload. - Fixed a bug where an alert stating "Type Mismatch" would occur for some users who use non United States versions of Windows. Due to currency differences the program would not be able to compute winnings/losses. Therefore, it would alert the users. Now, the problem is fixed. - Changed the wheel spin design. Now the wheels spin showing more of a flow between symbols. - Added a control box on the menu bar to allow quick exiting of the application. - Modified registration information. Send payments, questions and comments to: Timothy L. Hirtle P.O. Box 710911 San Diego, CA 92171-0911 Internet: 102705.2261@compuserve.com or hirtle@mail.sdsu.edu