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Run programs requiring a CGA card on a Hercules Graphics adapter. This
emulator allows such programs as PC-Paint, Printmaster, Flight
Simulator and many others to run with no visible difference.
MAHJONG is a Chinese gambling game which arrived in the West in the
early 1920's. The origin of the game is unclear but its development has
touched on astrology, chess, gambling and, oddest of all, the Earth's
magnetic field.
It is a fast moving, dynamic game that becomes addictive with its
excitement and intrigue. The basic premise is a card game with 136
cards (or "tiles" as they are called in MAHJONG) requiring both skill
and luck. Four players receive 13 tiles each and then pick up and
discard tiles as they try to obtain four complete sets and a single pair
of tiles.
The game is interesting because of the many combinations possible and
the skill required to increase your score. To add further excitement,
the fast pace provides little chance for contemplation -- thus
developing an "instinct" rarely seen in other games. Three levels of
play are provided: beginner, advanced and professional. An entertaining
game for the whole family.
C1987.DOC
IBM-PC MAHJONG Version 2.12B 1/1/1989
Copyright (C) Peter E. King, 1986-1989
ADDRESS: PROCON SOFTWARE
P.O. Box 43
Essendon
Victoria, 3040
AUSTRALIA.
Requirements:
IBM-PC or compatible (100%) with DOS version 2.0 or higher.
128K bytes of memory, one disk drive and graphics card - CGA,
EGA or Hercules graphics card.
Copying and distribution:
PROCON's MAHJONG may be copied and distributed as a SHAREWARE
program. That is the disk may be copied as is* and
distributed to others provided that ALL files on this
disk are copied unmodified. It may only be distributed on
BBS if all files* are downloaded in ONE transfer (see Jim Button
for details). The program may NOT be used as a value added
product and NO fee can be charged except for a disk and handling
charge of up to $10 Australian or $6 U.S.
*NO ALTERATIONS TO THE DISK MAY BE MADE WITHOUT WRITTEN
PERMISSION. IT MAY NOT BE DISTRIBUTED ALONG WITH OTHER PROGRAMS
WITHOUT PERMISSION. YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED!
The copyright notices are to preserve my options, and to protect
you from the untoward modifications of others. It is NOT
intended to prevent the public distribution of the IBM-PC
MAHJONG disk, subject to the above limitations.
If you are a subscriber (Bless your little hearts), I'll gradly
answer any questions that you may have. If NOT (Oh Dear!) then
please send a stamped S.A.E. and I'll try to get back to you.
Please note, HERCULES.COM may be separated from disk provided
that HERCULES.DOC accompanies it. It may be used by other P.D.
programmers BUT MUST NOT BE USED FOR COMMERCIAL OR INSTITUTIONAL
(GOVERNMENT) PURPOSES WITHOUT WRITTEN CONSENT.
(C) 1989, ProCon Software, P.O. Box 43, Essendon, 3040, AUSTRALIA
FILES641.TXT
Disk No: 641
Program Title: MAHJONG version 2.12B
PC-SIG version: 2.3
MAHJONG is a Chinese game which arrived in the West in the early 1920's.
Its Chinese origin, in the game's present form, can only be traced back
to the Ching Dynasty, around 1870. However the true origin of the game
goes back much further as it belongs to that genus of games which
includes cards, dominoes and dice. Its historical pathway is unclear,
but its development touches upon astrology, chess, gambling, and, oddest
of all, the Earth's magnetic field.
MAHJONG is a fast moving, dynamic game that becomes addictive with its
excitement and intrigue. It's basically a card game with 136 cards (or
TILES as they are called in Mahjong) forming a game of both skill and
luck. The aim of Mahjong is deceptively simple with four players each
receiving 13 tiles and then picking up and discarding tiles as they try
to obtain FOUR complete sets of tiles (called PUNG, KONG and CHOW) and a
single pair. The game is interesting because of the many hand
combinations obtainable and the skill required to gain points To add
further excitement, the fast pace provides little chance for
contemplation--thus developing an `instinct' rarely seen in other games.
Usage: Entertainment.
Special Requirements: CGA card, you can run the program on a HERCULES
card with the color emulation program also on this disk.
How to Start: Type GO (press enter).
Suggested Registration: $20.00
File Descriptions:
C1987 DOC Copyright Notice.
AUTOEXEC BAT This file makes the disk self booting if MS/PC-DOS is added.
HERCULES COM Color Graphics Emulator for Hercules Graphics Adapter.
HERCULES DOC Documentation for HERCULES.COM.
HMAHJONG BAT Batch file to run MAHJONG on Hercules Graphics Adapter.
MA A File needed by MAHJONG.
MA B File needed by MAHJONG.
MA C File needed by MAHJONG.
MA INS File needed by MAHJONG.
MA P File needed by MAHJONG.
MA S File needed by MAHJONG.
MAHJONG EXE MAHJONG for color computers.
MAORDER DOC Registration order form.
MAREAD DOC A short explanation of the program and the game of MAHJONG.
NEW DOC Documentation.
PC-SIG
1030D E Duane Avenue
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
(408) 730-9291
(c) Copyright 1987,88,89 PC-SIG, Inc.
GO.TXT
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║ To print the documentation type MANUAL (press enter) ║
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║ To start the CGA program type MAHJONG (press enter) ║
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║ To start the Hercules program type HMAHJONG (press enter) ║
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HERCULES.DOC
HERCULES Version 1.00
Copyright (C) Peter E. King, 1987
Requirements: Hercules or Mono-graphics card with graphics
paging capability (64K bytes RAM). Your computer should be
hardware and software (BIOS) compatible with the IBM-PC. The
program works by redirecting the video interrupt (INT 10H) and
the timer interrupt (INT 8H) and installing a new video parameter
list (INT 1DH). The program maps the 640x200 CGA screen into the
720x340 hercules screen, thus providing a smaller display area -
This is normal!
WARNING:
Not all programs will be compatible with HERCULES, try to test
them one at a time, particularly other memory resident programs.
This program will, however, allow many CGA colour or black &
white programs such as PC-PAINT, PRINTMASTER, PICTURES, FIGHT
SIMULATOR (minus the Esc screen) and many PUBLIC DOMAIN
programs to execute with little noticeable difference.
Copying and distribution:
ProCons HERCULES may be copied and distributed as a SHAREWARE
program. That is the program file may be copied and
distributed to others provided that the documentation file
(HERCULES.DOC) accompanies it. The program may NOT be used
as a value added product and NO FEE MAY BE CHARGED. If
distributed along with other P.D. software a maximum charge of
$10 Australian or $6 U.S. must apply for copying and handling.
The copyright notices are to preserve my options, and to protect
you from the untoward modifications of others. It is NOT
intended to prevent the public distribution of the HERCULES
program, subject to the above limitations.
If you are a subscriber (Bless your little hearts), I'll gradly
answer any questions that you may have. If NOT (Oh Dear!) then
please send a stamped S.A.E. and I'll try to get back to you.
If you would like the latest version of HERCULES.COM, it is
provided only on ProCon's MAHJONG games disk. Please send a
personal cheque or money order for $30 U.S. ($35 Australian) to
the address shown below. The latest version now provides
keyboard control of the screen update rate and affects program
execution speed less. Will work with some versions of GWBASIC.
Please note, HERCULES.COM may only be separated from disk
provided that HERCULES.DOC accompanies it. It may be used by
other P.D. programmers BUT MUST NOT BE USED FOR COMMERCIAL OR
INSTITUTIONAL (GOVERNMENT) PURPOSES WITHOUT WRITTEN CONSENT.
(C) 1987, ProCon Software, P.O. Box 43, Essendon, 3040, AUSTRALIA
MAORDER.DOC
MAHJONG By P.E.KING
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If you like the game and would like to receive the full
documentation (details are given on game strategy, scoring and
saving/restoring a game) and the latest version of the program
(which provides additional help for beginners and extra colour
for those with EGA capability), then send $30 U.S. ($35
Australian) to the address below. This price includes packaging
and AIRMAIL postage to anywhere in the world. Payment by
personal check in your local currency is accepted (See your
newspaper for the current exchange rate). Payment is also
accepted by VISA card. Please allow two weeks for delivery to
the U.S.A. Longer for other countries.
Send To: Peter E. King
P.O. Box 43
Essendon, 3040
Melbourne
AUSTRALIA
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ORDER FORM
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YES, I like this MAHJONG game and would like to subscribe fully
with the author of the game. I enclose a check/money order*
Bankcard/Visa No. for $[ ], being for [ ] subscription(s).
MY NAME: _____________________________________
MY ADDRESS: _____________________________________
_____________________________________
_____________________________________
BANKCARD/VISA: _____________________________________
EXPIRY DATE: _____________________________________
SIGNATURE: _____________________________________
STATS: My Computer is a ____________________________________.
I run DOS version _____. I have MAHJONG version 2.12B.
I obtained my copy of MAHJONG from ___________________.
I am a BEGINNER [ ], ADVANCED [ ] PRO [ ] player.
* Payable to: PROCON SOFTWARE, Box 43, Essendon 3040, Australia.
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A DOWN-UNDER PRODUCT/BY PETER E. KING
This program is distributed under the SHAREWARE concept. You are
encouraged to copy and pass on this program to friends, relatives
and countrymen alike [see C1987.DOC for restrictions]. This
program is not a demonstration, it is a complete working program
provided on a 'try before buy' basis. I sincerely hope that you
enjoy the game, but remember, the Australian author of this
program receives absolutely nothing for writing this program
unless you decide to register your copy. There are benefits in
doing so, however. You will receive the latest version of the
program together with full documentation and user support. Plus
you will be encouraging authors to write more quality programs
which are not copy-protected at a price you can afford.
WORLD-WIDE USER COMMENTS
Here is a selection of comments about this program from the
people who really count - YOU THE USER. I hope that it will
encourage you to take the time to learn how to play MAHJONG:
'I purchased the program thinking it would be like the Shanghai
game but I found it to be much more challenging and fun. Thanks
for a good program.' Alexandra Orazi, CA. USA.
'It is especially exciting to see my 70-year-old mother-in-law in
front of the computer and having fun too!' Linda Woo, WA. USA.
'I've never played the game before, but now I'm hooked' Pat
Clark, South Australia.
'... the wife is driving me crazy - she is well and truly hooked
on it!' John Cairns, New Zealand.
'Thanks for your excellent game MAHJONG. I've become an addict!'
Leo Koreman, Holland.
'... one of the best games I've come across' R.O'Brien, Australia
INTRODUCTION
Mahjong is a popular gambling game originating from China but
adapted and modified by many people throughout the world. Its
exact origin is unclear, however its development touches upon;
astrology, chess, gambling and, surprisingly, the Earths magnetic
field. Wherever the Chinese have settled around the world you
will find this game played passionately. If you walk the back
streets of Hong Kong and listen for the familiar clicking of the
tiles (the playing pieces in mahjong are called tiles) you will
see the fascination and excitement of this game. For those of
you that take the time to learn it, I hope that you will discover
the thrill and joy that so many have un-covered before you.
THE TILES
Study the various tiles carefully before playing the game. There
are three suits; Characters, Circles and Bamboos. Each is
numbered from 1 to 9. The special tiles are the 4 winds (East,
South, West and North) and the 3 dragons (White, Green and Red).
There are four of each tile, making a total of 136 tiles in all.
DEFINITION OF TERMS
CALL A player is one tile away from declaring 'Mahjong'.
CHOW Is a run or sequence of three suit tiles. Example:
5-6-7 of Bamboo, 1-2-3 of Circles.
EAST WIND The person who is East Wind always starts first,
pays and receives double and remains East Wind
should they win the hand.
HAND There are 4 hands per round. If a draw occurs, then
it is called a DEAD HAND and the hand is repeated.
KONG A set of 4 identical tiles. Example: Four 1s of
Characters, four West Winds, four Red Dragons.
PUNG A set of 3 identical tiles. Example: Three 6s of
Bamboo, three South Winds, three White Dragons.
ROUND There are four rounds per game: East, South, West
and North (NOTE: 2 rounds only for beginners).
HOW TO PLAY
You have 3 opponents; LOWER, OPPOSITE and UPPER. You, the
PLAYER, are given thirteen tiles which are displayed at the
bottom of the screen. Your opponents are also given thirteen
tiles each, however these remain hidden from you and only their
discarded tiles are shown on the screen. Each player in turn is
given a tile and then they throw-out or discard one. When your
turn arrives, you will be given a tile on the right. You may
either discard this tile by pressing the SPACE BAR or keep it and
discard another by pressing the letters A to N. In the beginners
game, you must then press the SPACE BAR.
The aim of the game is to collect four sets of PUNG, KONG or CHOW
and a single PAIR of tiles, you may then DECLARE 'Mahjong'. To
declare, you must have at least 14 tiles (four sets of three and
a pair). The last tile may be given to you when your turn
arrives (SELFDRAW) or you may CLAIM the tile from any discard.
Watch-out! Your opponents may do the same!
Look at your opponents declared hands and see the SPECIAL HANDS
display for valid combinations of tiles for 'Mahjong'. A penalty
may be suffered if you declare on an invalid hand.
BEGINNERS should start by collecting sets of three only. These
sets may be completed within your hand and are called HIDDEN
PUNGs or CHOWs. The third tile may also be claimed from anothers
discard. These sets must be laid on the table and are EXPOSED to
the other players. Exposed tiles are shown on the bottom-right
of the screen. NOTE: The third tile for a CHOW may only be
claimed from the UPPER player. (The registered version actually
indicates the tiles that may be claimed by you).
To CLAIM a tile, you must first press the 'Tab' key. Then select
the option 'F1' to DECLARE, 'F2' for CHOW, 'F3' for PUNG or 'F4'
for KONG. Should you decide not to claim the tile then press the
'Esc' key (above the 'Tab' key) to continue the game.
Scoring is determined by adding up the number of points obtained
and then doubling this base score. The number of doubles
obtained depend on whether certain tiles or combination of tiles
are held in the hand. E.g. A pung of dragons, scores a double,
also an all pung hand or all chow hand. A hand with all tiles in
the one suit scores three doubles! The total score (limited to
1,000 points) is then deducted from each player (remember East
pays and receives double) and given to the winner of the hand.
PAUSE the game by pressing 'F10'. QUIT the current game by
pressing Crtl-break or Crtl-C. This returns to the main menu.
Strict time delays control each stage of the game. If you fail
to respond within this time the game will automatically continue.
The challenges of the game are numerous. You may try to
establish a new high-score, you may try to obtain a higher score
than a friend, you may try to come out ahead or you may simply
aim not to be last! Final scores of over 9,000 at the
professional level are possible.
The large number of combination of tiles, together with the
possible strategies and speed required, makes Mahjong an ever-
increasing challenge of both skill and luck. To illustrate this
challenge, the following combination of 13 tiles in one suit
provides the maximum possiblility for 'Mahjong'. Any tile from 1
to 9 can complete the hand! Can you see all the PUNGs and CHOWs?
1-1-1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-9-9
(C) 1986-1989 PROCON SOFTWARE, BOX 43, ESSENDON 3040, AUSTRALIA
NEW.DOC
PROCON SOFTWARE
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ProCon is solely owned and run by yours truly, Peter King. I am
a professional engineer with many years experience with micro-
computers. New products are continually being developed and
released, here is just a few:
MAHJONG Version 2.24 is a games program which provides an easy
means of learning this Chinese game with complex terminology and
scoring. It can also improve your speed and skill in the game if
you are an experienced player. Cost $35 AUS ($30 U.S.), requires
CGA, EGA or Hercules graphics card.
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HERCULES USERS! Provided on the mahjong games disk is the latest
version of 'hercules.com', this is a memory resident program
which allows many C.G.A. programs to run on the Hercules graphics
card. Yes! Even GWBASIC runs using this program. The latest
version provides keyboard control of the screen update rate -
so program execution speed is less affected.
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PROCON FORTUNE Version 2.10 is a program which provides an
analysis of personality based on Western astrology, Chinese
astrology and numerology. Ideal for parties and people who need
an instant analysis based on a person's name and date of birth.
Send $10 U.S. for SHAREWARE version.
PROCON CONTROL Version 1.00 is a remote control program utilizing
any printer port you can control up to eight relays for robot or
model control, switch a radio or tape recorder on and off and SO
MANY other things. A memory resident program allows you to
switch these eight outputs whilst running other programs. AND a
BASIC program allows you to switch them at ANYTIME - with DATE
and TIME programmed. $10 for SHAREWARE version, $30 to register.
PROCON UTILITIES Version 1.10 is a collection of useful utilities
with instructions on how to use them. Includes on-screen clock
(can be turned on and off and works in all CGA modes), screen
blanking program (works with MGA, HGA, CGA), real-time clock
routines to replace TIMER, programs for dual-screen systems (also
explains how to install two screens) and many more. Send $10 for
SHAREWARE version, $20 to register.
Soon to be released:
PROCON BASICaides Version 1.0 is a collection of useful assembler
coded routines and BASIC programs to make your BASIC programming
easier and faster. Cost: TBA.
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Please note: 10% of all monies received go to help local and
overseas charities. ProCon is also dedicated to providing
assistance to the physically handicapped by developing programs
to make the IBM-PC more accessible. All enquiries should be
directed to: Peter E. King, Box 43, Essendon, 3040, AUSTRALIA.
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PROCON sells WORLD-WIDE. ProCon will process ANY personal
cheque or money order from ANYWHERE in the world (thanks to the
ANZ bank). A cheque or money order in your local currency for
the equivalent in U.S. dollars (check your newspapers for
the conversion rate) is accepted, postage and handling is
included AND orders are processed same day, NO DELAY!
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ALL PROGRAMS PROVIDED ON 5.25 INCH DISKS ONLY. PAYMENT BY
PERSONAL CHEQUE IN YOUR LOCAL CURRENCY IS ACCEPTABLE. CANADIANS,
PLEASE DO NOT SEND U.S. DOLLARS, SIMPLY CONVERT THE PRICE TO
CANADIAN DOLLARS AND SEND THAT AMOUNT - NO PROBLEMS!
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Directory of PC-SIG Library Disk #0641
Volume in drive A has no label
Directory of A:\
AUTOEXEC BAT 7 9-26-86 12:22p
C1987 DOC 2048 1-20-89 12:15p
FILES641 TXT 2343 3-13-89 4:09p
GO BAT 38 6-11-87 9:37a
GO TXT 771 3-08-89 3:42p
HERCULES COM 756 12-08-87 12:07p
HERCULES DOC 2688 2-28-89 12:29a
HMAHJONG BAT 17 12-08-87 5:40p
MA A 4800 5-20-86 12:07a
MA B 4800 5-20-86 12:03a
MA C 16384 12-08-87 12:02a
MA INS 404 11-19-86 12:00a
MA P 4800 5-20-86 12:07a
MA S 16384 12-08-87 12:01a
MAHJONG EXE 92800 12-08-57 2:27p
MANUAL BAT 147 3-02-89 10:00a
MAORDER DOC 2560 2-28-89 12:36a
MAREAD DOC 8832 2-28-89 12:22a
NEW DOC 3840 2-28-89 1:03a
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