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Information about “ASTROSOFT’S TRIVIA”
Astrosoft's Trivia is truly a trivia game to tempt the science (and
science fiction) genius. In addition to astronomy, science, words, and
grab bag questions, they added Star Trek and Star Wars questions. If you
think "pon farr" is a vegetable dish, you had better check out the Star
Trek trivia on this disk.
ACEY.BAS
1 CLS:PRINT:PRINT:PRINT " A C E Y - D E U C E Y G A M E"
11 PRINT "THIS IS A CARD GAME SIMILAR TO ACEY-DEUCEY WITH"
21 PRINT "THE EXCEPTION THAT NO SPLITS ARE ALLOWED. THE PLAY"
31 PRINT "IS DEALT TWO CARDS. HE MUST THEN BET ON IF THE NEXT"
41 PRINT "CARD DEALT WILL LIE NUMERICALLY BETWEEN THE FIRST"
51 PRINT "TWO. ACES CAN COUNT AS EITHER 1 OR 14"
61 B=1000
71 INPUT "PRESS ENTER TO CONTINUE";A$:CLS
81 INPUT "PRESS ENTER TO DEAL THE FIRST TWO CARDS";A$
91 T=O
101 A=INT(RND*15):IF A=1 THEN 101:IF A=0 THEN GOTO 101
111 IF A>10 GOTO 171
121 REM
131 PRINT A:PRINT
141 IF T=0 GOTO 211
151 IF T=1 GOTO 231
161 GOTO 301
171 IF A=11 THEN PRINT "JACK"
181 IF A=12 THEN PRINT "QUEEN"
191 IF A=13 THEN PRINT "KING"
201 IF A=14 THEN PRINT "ACE":IF T=2 THEN GOSUB 411
211 F=A
221 T=T+1:GOTO 101
231 S=A:IF S=0 THEN GOTO 101
241 PRINT "YOUR ACCOUNT STANDS AT $";B
251 INPUT "HOW MUCH DO YOU BET";C
261 IF C>B GOTO 241
271 IF C>0 GOTO 291
281 CLS:PRINT "NEXT HAND...":GOTO 81
291 T=T+1:GOTO 101
301 Q=A
311 IF F<S GOTO 361
321 IF Q>S AND Q<F THEN 381
331 PRINT "NO!! YOU LOSE!!":B=B-C
341 IF B<=0 GOTO 451
351 INPUT "PRESS ENTER TO CONTINUE";A$:GOTO 281
361 IF Q>F AND Q<S THEN 381
371 GOTO 331
381 PRINT "HURRAY! YOU WIN $";C:B=B+C
391 IF B>=10000 GOTO 471
401 GOTO 331
411 INPUT "DOES YOU ACE COUNT AS 1 OR 14";A
421 IF A=1 OR A=14 GOTO 441
431 PRINT "ILLEGAL VALUE":GOTO 411
441 RETURN
451 PRINT "YOU ARE ALL OUT OF MONEY, BRIGHTEYES."
461 END
471 PRINT "WOW! YOU HAVE BROKEN THE BANK WITH $";B$
481 END
CRAPS.BAS
1 CLS:PRINT:PRINT:PRINT " C R A P S"
11 PRINT "IF A PLAYER ROLLS A 2,3 OR 12 ON HIS FIRST ROLL. HE LOSES."
21 PRINT "A 7 OR 11 ON THE FIRST ROLL IS AUTOMATIC WIN."
31 PRINT "OTHERWISE, THE DICE ARE ROLLED UNTIL THE TOTAL OF THE"
41 PRINT "FIRST ROLL IS ROLLED AGAIN, IN WHICH CASE THE PLAYER"
51 PRINT "WINS OR A 7 OR 11 IS ROLLED, I NWHICH CASE THE PLAYER"
61 PRINT "CRAPS OUT(LOSES)."
71 B=500
81 PRINT "IN YOUR ACCOUNT IS: $";B
91 PRINT "$5000 THE BANK GOES UNDER"
101 INPUT "HOW MUCH DO YOU WISH TO WAGER";C
111 IF C>B THEN PRINT "YOU DO NOT HAVE THAT MUCH":GOTO 81
121 IF C<=0 GOTO 81
131 INPUT "PRESS ENTER FOR YOUR FIRST ROLL";A$
141 CLS:PRINT"FIRST ROLL:"
151 Y=INT(RND*6):Z=INT(RND*6)
161 PRINT:PRINT Y;Z:PRINT
171 T=Y+Z:PRINT "TOTAL ----";T
181 IF T=2 OR T=3 OR T=12 THEN GOTO 301
191 IF T=7 OR T=11 THEN GOTO 401
201 PRINT T;"IS YOUR POINT"
211 INPUT "PRESS ENTER FOR YOUR NEXT ROLL";A$:CLS
221 Y=INT(RND*6):Z=INT(RND*6):U=Y+Z
231 PRINT "ROLL:":PRINT
241 PRINT Y;Z"PRINT
251 PRINT "TOTAL ---";U
261 IF U=T GOTO 421
271 IF U=7 OR U=11 GOTO 351
281 PRINT "NOT YOU POUNT, KEEP ROLLLING THE BONES"
291 GOTO 211
301 IF T=2 THEN PRINT "SNAKE EYES!"
311 IF T=3 THEN PRINT "COCK EYES!"
321 IF T=12 THEN PRINT "BOXCARS!"
331 GOTO 361
341 REM
351 PRINT "YOU CROPPED OUT!!:"
361 PRINT "YOU LOSE YOUR BET":B=B-C
371 IF B<=0 GOTO 461
381 GOTO 81
391 REM
401 PRINT "A NATURAL"
411 GOTO 431
421 PRINT "YES! YOU HIT YOUR POINT"
431 PRINT "YOU WIN YOU BET":B=B+C
441 IF B>=5000 GOTO 481
451 GOTO 81
461 PRINT "AND YOU ARE OUT OF MONEY. TOO BAD"
471 END
481 PRINT "HEY!! YOU HAVE BROKEN THE BANK WITH $";B
491 END
ENTRAP.DOC
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8 0 8 8 E N T R A P
by Michael W. Bayley
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DISTRIBUTION DISK
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This program is distributed under the freeware system. You do not
have to pay for this program. Yoy may pass this program on to others
provided that you pass on all three files and that you do not modify the
files in any way. If you like this game and would like to see others
please send $10.00 to the author (see below). This will also entitle
you to source code for the game (see below).
The distribution disk contains three files. ENTRAP.DOC (this file)
is the documentation for the othello games. ENT-BW.COM is a black and
white version of the game. ENTRAP.COM is the full color version of the
game.
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RULES OF ENTRAP
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OBJECT:
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The object of the game of Entrap is to end up with the most pieces
on the board at the end of the game. The player with the most pieces is
then the winner of the game.
SET UP:
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The game is automatically set up for you by the computer. The
computer takes the white pieces and the human (you) takes the black
side.
MOVEMENT:
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Black always moves first. Each player then takes turns placing
pieces on the board until the game is finished.
To place a piece on the board the player must place his piece
so that he traps the opponents pieces between one or more of his pieces
already on the board and the piece he is playing. All of the opponents
intervening pieces are then replaced by those of the moving player. Empty
squares may not exist between the trapped pieces or those pieces which
are trapping them. Pieces may be trapped in more than one direction at
a time. If a player does not have legal move then he forfeits his turn
to the other player.
COMMANDS:
The game will respond to the following commands:
xn Where x is a letter between A and H, and n is a number
between 1 and 8. This command is used to tell the
computer where to place your piece.
P This command is used to 'pass' or forfeit your turn
when you do not have a legal move. This command may
also be used at the start of the game to allow the
computer to go first.
U This command is the 'unmove' command. It allows the
player to take back the last move sequence (ie. go
back to his last move). Although this may seem
unethical it is included for those who have a low
frustration level in response to their stupidity.
S This command is the 'swap' command. It allows th player
to exchange pieces with the computer. Again this may
seem unethical, but it may be used to see what move
the computer would make in your place. This is handy
for people who are just learning to play.
Q This is the 'quit' command. It allows the player to
terminate the current game.
All command may be typed in in either upper or lower case and
must be terminated by a carriage return. Commands may be edited using
the backspace key.
PLAY LEVEL:
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At the beginning of each game the player must enter the play level.
The valid range is from 1 to 5. The play level determines how many full
moves the computer will look ahaead when making its decision as to where
to move.
GAME STRATEGY
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8088 Entrap is written in 8088/8086 assembler using Microsofts
macro assembler. Computer moves are based on a dynamic weight table.
This simply means that each square on the board is given a weight (or
value) to determine how good or bad it is to own that square. After
each move the board position is evaluated and weights are modified to
take into account the new situation.
The computer decends each play level by making recursive calls
to a move evaluation routine. Prunning is performed at each level.
This simply means that obviously bad moves are discarded and that the
computer does not take these to a deeper level. This is done to provide
speed in the deeper levels.
SOURCE CODE
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If you have decided to make the $10.00 donation and would like
source code for this program please send a FORMATTED 5 1/4 inch diskette
along with your check and I will be happy to send it along to you.
The source code is not distributed as freeware and I would
appreciate it if you would not pass it on to others.
Please make check or money order payable to:
Michael W. Bayley
1388 Pine Avenue
San Jose, Ca. 95125
FILES329.TXT
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Disk No 329 Trivia & Others v1.2 DS2
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This disk contains an excellent trivia game and arcade type games.
ACEY BAS+ Get insurance if this dealer gets and ACE
CRAPS BAS+ Shoot craps in this casino
* DAT Data files used by TRIVIA.EXE (8 files)
ENTRAP COM+ Great version of the popular OTHELLO game
ENT-BW COM Monochrome version of the OTHELLO game
ENTRAP DOC Documentation for both ENTRAP games
TRIVIA EXE Boggle your mind with this Triva program
TRIVIA DOC Documentation for TRIVIA.EXE
PC-SIG (Software Interest Group)
1030 East Duane Avenue, Suite D
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
(408) 730-9291
TRIVIA.DOC
AstroSoft Trivia Game, Version 1.2
DOCUMENTATION
FOR
ASTROSOFT TRIVIA GAME - SCIENCE AND ENTERTAINMENT EDITION
Version 1.2
A Trivia Game
Featuring Questions of Science and Entertainment
For the IBM Personal Computer and True Compatibles
Copyright 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986 AstroSoft, Inc.
Post Office Box 4451, Hayward, CA 94540-4451
All Rights Reserved.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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INTRODUCTION
THE CONFIGURATIONS SUPPORTED
THE ASTROSOFT TRIVIA GAME FILES
HOW TO PLAY THE ASTROSOFT TRIVIA GAME
APPENDIX A: The User-Supported Software Concept
APPENDIX B: How to Register Your Copy
APPENDIX C: Limited License
APPENDIX D: Disclaimer
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INTRODUCTION
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Welcome to the AstroSoft Trivia Game - Science and Entertainment
Edition for the IBM Personal Computer and true compatibles. It
is truly a trivia game to tempt the science genius, with a few
entertainment categories included for good measure.
Now, to tell you a little about ourselves. AstroSoft is a
nonprofit, tax-exempt educational and scientific organization,
which includes among its activities the offering of software
intended primarily for educational and scientific institutions.
We are two dedicated amateur astronomers and computer
professionals (a software engineer and a senior systems analyst)
who devote our spare time to this effort.
We encourage your reports of problems that you may have
encountered, as this will help us improve future versions of our
software. We especially welcome your suggestions for
improvements and recommendations for additional features in
future releases.
We are pleased to offer to you what we believe is a most
challenging science trivia game.
Martin Morrison
Jerry Gardner
AstroSoft, Inc.
Post Office Box 4451
Hayward, CA 94540-4451
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CONFIGURATIONS SUPPORTED
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The AstroSoft Trivia Game runs on any IBM Personal Computer (PC,
XT, or AT) or true compatible with the following minimum
configuration:
128 kilobytes of Random Access Memory (RAM)
1 double-sided floppy diskette drive
Monochrome monitor with monchrome display adapter (MDA)
or color monitor with color graphics adapter (CGA)
PC-DOS version 2.10 or above
The AstroSoft Trivia Game may run on other configurations of IBM
Personal Computers and compatibles, but we have not tested it
thoroughly on any other configurations.
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THE ASTROSOFT TRIVIA GAME FILES
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The AstroSoft Trivia Game is distributed on one double-sided,
double-density diskette as follows:
ASTRO.DAT the astronomy questions
CATEGO.DAT the categories of questions
GRABBAG.DAT the grab-bag questions
SCIENCE.DAT the science questions
STARTREK.DAT the Star Trek questions
STARWARS.DAT the Star Wars questions
TRIVIA.DOC this documentation file
TRIVIA.EXE the executable file
TVSHOWS.DAT the television-show questions
WORDS.DAT the word questions
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HOW TO PLAY THE ASTROSOFT TRIVIA GAME
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The program is menu-driven. You select a category and the number
of questions you want. The program displays a question with four
possible answers and waits for your answer. The program also
keeps track of your score, displays the correct answer when you
are wrong, gives you musical encouragement (or discouragement),
and displays your final score.
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APPENDIX A
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The User-Supported Software Concept
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User-Supported Software is a concept in distributing computer
programs, based on three principles:
(1) that the value and utility of software is best assessed by
the user on his own system. Only after using a program can the
user really determine whether it serves his personal
applications, needs, and tastes;
(2) that the creation of independent personal-computer software
can and should be supported by the computing community;
(3) that the copying of programs should be encouraged, rather
than restricted, as the ease with which software can be
distributed outside traditional commercial channels reflects the
strength, rather than the weakness, of electronic information.
The software carries a notice suggesting a donation for the
software. Making the suggested donation is voluntary on the part
of each user.
Regardless of whether the suggested donation is made, the user is
encouraged to make copies of this software and to distribute them
to other users, within the terms of the Limited License.
PLEASE SHOW YOUR SUPPORT OF THE USER-SUPPORTED SOFTWARE CONCEPT
BY MAKING THE SUGGESTED DONATION AND ABIDING BY THE TERMS OF THE
LIMITED LICENSE.
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APPENDIX B
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How to Register Your Copy
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When you make the suggested donation, your name and address will
be registered to notify you of enhancements to this software or
of other software that AstroSoft may offer and to send you
information from time to time about the software.
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APPENDIX C
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Limited License
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This Limited License is granted to users of the AstroSoft
Trivia Game - Scientific and Entertainment Edition, Version 1.2,
to use this software on a private, non-commercial basis and to
make copies of this software and distribute them to other users,
on the following conditions:
(1) Copies are to comprise all files on both disks.
(2) No "disc fee" or other consideration is to be charged for
copying or distributing the software, except a small fee for
shipping and materials.
(3) The notices displayed at program start-up are not to be by-
passed, altered, or removed.
(4) This software is not to be distributed in modified form or in
connection with any other product.
(5) Copies may be posted for access via telecommunications, but
only on these same conditions.
This Limited License is not granted to members of the Eastbay
Astronomical Society, Inc., of Oakland, California. Such members
are specifically prohibited from any use, copying, or
distribution of this software, except with prior written
permission of AstroSoft, Inc., after written application for such
permission.
Any use, copying, or distribution of this software indicates the
user's acceptance of these terms and conditions. This software
may not be used, copied, or distributed in any manner not
provided for in the Limited License, except with prior written
authorization of AstroSoft, Inc. Any breach of one or more of
these conditions constitutes an infringement of copyright and
theft of trade secrets and confidential proprietary property,
which is punishable under state and federal law.
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APPENDIX D
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Disclaimer
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This software, comprising computer programs, datafiles, and
documentation, has been furnished on an "as is" basis.
AstroSoft, Inc., makes no representations or warranties with
respect to this software and specifically disclaims any implied
warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular
purpose.
AstroSoft, Inc., reserves the right to make changes to the
content of this software without obligation to notify any user of
such changes and makes no commitment to maintain, update, or
otherwise provide support for the software.
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Directory of PC-SIG Library Disk #0329
Volume in drive A has no label
Directory of A:\
ACEY BAS 1276 3-16-85 12:37p
ASTRO DAT 12928 8-10-85 12:45p
CATEGO DAT 256 3-17-85 2:50p
CRAPS BAS 1390 3-16-85 12:36p
GRABBAG DAT 6400 3-17-85 5:49p
SCIENCE DAT 5248 3-17-85 2:31p
STARTREK DAT 6016 3-17-85 4:57p
STARWARS DAT 5888 3-17-85 5:44p
TRIVIA DOC 12032 9-03-86 10:06p
TRIVIA EXE 27134 9-02-86 8:21p
TVSHOWS DAT 6144 3-17-85 2:42p
WORDS DAT 5632 3-17-85 7:01p
ENTRAP DOC 4807 10-09-86 10:31p
ENTRAP COM 9665 10-09-86 10:25p
ENT-BW COM 9598 10-09-86 10:22p
FILES329 TXT 826 11-25-86 9:11a
GO BAT 1241 9-29-86 12:22a
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