MENTOR v1.3 DEMO VERSION MENTOR consists of 6 mentally stimulating board games written for MSDOS environment within a windows-type format making the games easy to access and visually appealing. Icons are also included for those who wish to run MENTOR through Windows. (see "How to Install" below) MENTOR v1.3 includes: 1. Nimrod - A game of foresight involving the elimination of blocks and outwitting the computer. Three levels of difficulty.* 2. Slyder - Scrambled block puzzle which requires sliding the pieces into their proper position. Options feature choice of picture or alphabet and optional board size.* 3. Dagnabit - Features a challenging thought-provoking puzzle in which the player must move a certain colored block into the correct position. Mind boggling! 4. Gomoku - Classic stone game in which the player attempts to beat the computer by lining up 5 stones in a row. Three levels of difficulty.* 5. Megapeg - Classic European Peg-Solitaire game with advanced challenges. Through the process of jumping pegs, the player attempts to create the selected pattern. 6. Vanguard - Another Peg game that will challenge the experts. Two board size options and random pattern makes this game particularly maddening. *Options are available on the registered versions only. FILES THAT SHOULD BE INCLUDED: ORDER.FRM README.TXT MENTOR.EXE NIMROD.EXE SLYDER.EXE DAGNABIT.EXE GOMOKU.EXE MEGAPEG.EXE VANGUARD.EXE VBDRT10.EXE NIMROD.ICO SLYDER.ICO DAGNABIT.ICO GOMOKU.ICO MEGAPEG.ICO VANGUARD.ICO DISTRIBUTION: This program is shareware. Distribution of this program is encouraged as long as all 16 above mentioned files are included and not altered in any way. Placing of this program on bulletin boards and other electronic routes of distribution is encouraged. The contents of the Shareware Installation Disk should be packed into a single file with a popular file archiving and compression program. The file should be called MENTOR.* where " * " is the normal file extension associated with the compression program used. Share with friends, relatives, and any other beings who you think may enjoy Mentor. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: IBM Compatible PC, MSDOS 3.1 or higher, 1MB Ram, Mouse, VGA Monitor, Hard Drive recommended. KEY WORDS: Shareware, Games, Strategy, Board. _________________________________________________________________ HOW TO INSTALL Mentor v1.3: Mentor can be run in DOS or from Windows. From Dos: If you have downloaded Mentor from a Shareware site, first create a directory called "Mentor". Next extract the compressed file into the Mentor directory (or copy the 16 files (see above)into the Mentor directory. To begin playing any of the Mentor games, type at the C:\ prompt "cd\Mentor", then simply type "Mentor". You can now choose any of the six games. From Windows: First copy the 16 files into a directory called "Mentor". To create icons in Program Manager: From Program Manager, pull down "File" and click on "New". Select "Program Item" and "OK". Type in the name of the game you've chosen, then C:\mentor\gomoku.exe (for example). Choose "Change Icon" and browse to the C:\mentor directory and choose the appropriate icon such as "gomoku.ico". Click "OK" until you're back into Program Manager. Do this for each game. PRICE: $19.95 (Includes 1 - 3.5 disk and Free Shipping/Handling for USA orders. Outside the USA, please add $2.) Please see ORDER.FRM for information on ordering the registered version. DISCLAIMER: This program is distributed AS IS, and as such no liability shall be assumed for direct or indirect damage or claims caused by the use of this software. ______________________________________________________________________ FLYWHEEL PO BOX 421 IONE, WA 99139 E-Mail: tiberiun@aol.com We welcome your questions and comments. ______________________________________________________________________ These programs are Copyright (C) 1995 by Lex Owens. All rights reserved