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Information about “OSMOSIS SOLITAIRE AND BINGO”
OSMOSIS SOLITAIRE takes the popular parlor game of solitaire
and adds many new and interesting twists. Starting with a standard
deck of 52 playing cards, the program creates 4 stock piles (3
cards down and 1 card up) and a base card which will be the key
for starting the game. The rest of the cards are stored in the
"waste pile." Each subsequent row can only be started by a
matching base card of another suit. The object is to build upon
each base card the other twelve cards of its own suit. Except for your
starting stock row, you cannot play a card unless it can be
found in the preceding row. To add to the fun, the 4 stock piles must
also be used in play. The final outcome: hopefully, all cards will be
played!
A great pastime for all who enjoy card games of any sort.
Immediately accessible and easily understandable, OSMOSIS SOLITAIRE
will soon be a popular game for your gaming library. Don't pass
up this wonderful package created by Raymond M. Buti.
Being the BINGO caller can be a thankless job, so let the computer do
it! BINGO will print as many different bingo cards as are needed for
your game, then pick and record the numbers for you.
The program picks numbers between 1 and 75, one number at a time, giving
the number plus its line letter designation, as in a regular bingo game.
The program keeps track of the called numbers on a "tote board," to be
available for comparison with the numbers on the winning card.
BINGO.TXT
Richard Metlen
P.O. Box 3254
Culver City, Calif. 90230
PROGRAM TITLE: BINGO
DETAILED PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The program picks numbers
between 1 and 75, one number at a time, giving the number
plus its line letter designation as in a regular bingo game.
The program also keeps track of the called numbers, on a
'tote board' to be available to compare with the numbers on
the winning card. The program also will print as many
different BINGO cards as wanted to play with, upon request.
WHO IS THE INTENDED USER? Anyone interested in playing BINGO.
UNIQUE FEATURES OF THE PROGRAM: Ability to print as many
different BINGO cards as is needed; silent running option for
late at night, or other times when games are not supposed to
be played.
REQUIREMENTS: Program has no special system requirements,
but having color capability would be advantageous.
HOW TO START THE PROGRAM: type BINGO
REGISTRATION FEE: No registration fee
FILE1913.TXT
Disk No: 1913
Disk Title: Osmosis Solitaire and Bingo
PC-SIG Version:
Program Title: Osmosis Solitaire
Author Version: 2.00
Author Registration: $15.00
Special Requirements: CGA.
OSMOSIS SOLITAIRE takes the popular parlor game of solitaire and
adds many new and interesting twists. Starting with a standard
deck of 52 playing cards, the program creates 4 stock piles (3
cards down and 1 card up) and a 1 base card which will be the key
for starting the game. The rest of the cards are stored in the
"waste pile." Each subsequent row can only be started by a
matching base card of another suit. The object is to build upon
each base card the other twelve cards of its own suit. Accept for
your starting stock row - you cannot play a card unless it can be
found in the preceding row. Too add to the fun, the 4 stock piles
must also be used in play, the final outcome, hopefully, all cards
will be played!
Although this may sound complicated, it isn't. The program sets
up easily on any IBM or compatible. The function keys are used to
select card colors, sound toggle, speed of dealing, save game
feature, advance and standard scoring options and much more.
OSMOSIS SOLITAIRE can be installed on your hard disk with no
trouble at all - just use the OSSTART command and choose this
function from the menu. Graphics are pleasant and enjoyable - if
you are having difficulty reading the cards, try changing the color
scheme. Play is also simple - the 1 - 4 number keys control the
stock piles, while D, R and W allow you to deal, re-deal and draw
a card from the waste pile. And, if you want, use your mouse -
OSMOSIS SOLITAIRE is also mouse compatible!
A great pastime for all who enjoy card games of any sort.
Immediately accessible and easily understandable, OSMOSIS SOLITAIRE
will soon be a popular game for your gaming library. Don't pass
up this wonderful package created by Raymond M. Buti.
Program Title: Bingo
Author Version: 1.0
Author Registration: None.
Special Requirements: None.
Being the BINGO caller can be a thankless job, so let the computer do
it! BINGO will print as many different BINGO cards as is needed for
your game, then pick and records the numbers for you.
The program picks numbers between 1 and 75, one number at a time, giving
the number plus its line letter designation as in a regular bingo game.
The program keeps track of the called numbers, on a ``tote board'' to be
available to compare with the numbers on the winning card.
PC-SIG
1030D East Duane Avenue
Sunnyvale Ca. 94086
(408) 730-9291
(c) Copyright 1989 PC-SIG, Inc.
GO.TXT
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║ To start OSMOSIS SOLITAIRE, type: OSMOSIS (press enter) ║
║ To start BINGO, type: BINGO (press enter) ║
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║ To print OSMOSIS SOLITAIRE documentation, type: COPY OSMOSIS.DOC PRN ║
║ To print BINGO documentation, type: COPY BINGO.TXT PRN ║
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OSMOSIS.DOC
OSMOSIS SOLITAIRE
Version 3.OO
CGA or Monochrome
(C) Copyright 1988, 89
by
Raymond M. Buti
All Rights Reserved
United Innovations Plus
Post Office Box 21081
Castro Valley, Ca. 94546
(415) 886-0958
TERMS
This software is distributed as ShareWare. What this means is,
you a granted free license to use, copy and distribute this
software as often as you wish so long as the following
restrictions have been met:
1 - When distributing this software, it must be in its
original unmodified form. The ARCed or Compressed .EXE
version of this software will only be distributed to
Bulletin Board Systems and computer information exchanges,
i.e. The Great American Dream Machine (415)-581-3019, GEnie,
Delphi, The Source, Compuserve etc.
2 - Prior written consent from United Innovations Plus must be
obtained before a fee or charge is made for copying or
distribution, with the exception of the computer information
exchanges as mentioned above.
3 - This software shall not be included with other programs,
goods, services, etc. without prior written consent from
United Innovations Plus with the exception of the computer
information exchanges as mentioned above.
REGISTRATION AGREEMENT
United Innovations Plus requires you to register this software
if you plan on using it. Registered users will receive the
latest version with all options available, full support and
notification of later releases. Please note that not all
options and functions are available with this Shareware
release. To register your copy of this software, please use the
Registration Form and make checks payable to United
Innovations Plus.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PROGRAMS ON DISK ............................................. 1
PROGRAMS REQUIRED TO RUN OSMOSIS ............................. 1
OSMOSIS RULES ................................................ 1
STARTING OSMOSIS ............................................. 2
MAIN PLAYING SCREEN .......................................... 2
MAIN OPTIONS ................................................. 2
REPLAY GAME .................................................. 3
PLAY OPTIONS ................................................. 3
SETUP MENU ................................................... 4
SETUP OPTIONS ................................................ 4
CHANGING CARD COLORS ......................................... 6
USING A MOUSE ................................................ 6
HIGH SCORES .................................................. 7
GRAND MASTERS OF OSMOSIS ..................................... 7
CLEARING HIGH SCORES ......................................... 7
SHAREWARE VERSION ............................................ 7
REVISIONS .................................................... 7
OTHER PROGRAMS ............................................... 8
CASINO/GAMBLING GAMES .................................. 8
SOLITAIRE GAMES ........................................ 8
OTHER GAMES ............................................ 8
UTILITIES .............................................. 8
REGISTRATION FORM ............................................ 9
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PROGRAMS ON DISK
The following is list of file names that you should have on your
distribution disk.
File Name File Description
Osmosis .Exe - The main program for Osmosis Solitaire.
Osmosis .Doc - The documentation for Osmosis Solitaire.
OsChamp .His - Grand Masters of Osmosis.
OsStart .Bat - A batch file to read the documentation,
print the documentation and install Osmosis
on a Hard Drive.
OsRead .Com - Used by OsStart.Bat
OsReply .Com - Used by OsStart.Bat
OsIntro - Used by OsStart.Bat
OsPrt - Used by OsStart.Bat
OsHd - Used by OsStart.Bat
OsReg - Registration Form
Osmo3S .Arc - Shareware Version of Osmosis Solitaire
PROGRAMS REQUIRED TO RUN OSMOSIS
The only file required to play Osmosis Solitaire is OSMOSIS.EXE.
This file should be on your play disk or directory. Use the
"Copy" command found in your DOS manual for making a copy from
one disk to another.
OSMOSIS RULES
The game of Osmosis Solitaire, sometimes known as Treasure
Trove, is played with a standard deck of fifty-two cards. After
the shuffle, deal sixteen cards face down in packets of four.
These four packets are placed to the left side of the playing
area in a single column. This will be called your stock cards.
The top card of each packet is then turned face up. Deal a
seventeenth card face up opposite the top packet of four cards.
That card will be your base card. The other three cards of the
same rank will be placed directly below the first base card as
they become available for play.
The object is to build upon each base card the other twelve
cards of its own suit. These cards do not have to be played in
any necessary sequence with the exception of the following
rules:
1 - Any card of the same suit matching the first base card may
be played as soon as it becomes available.
2 - Any card of the same suit matching any of the other bases
may only be played if there is a card of the same rank in the
row immediately above it.
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Cards available for play are the top cards of the four stock
packets. As each top card is played, the card below is
turned face up. If there aren't any moves, deal three cards off
the deck, face up, and place them to the side of your playing
area. This cards become your waste pile. The top card of the
waste pile may be use for play. As each card is removed from
the waste pile, the next exposed card becomes available for
play.
The deck may be redealt until you either win or the game is
blocked from further play. When redealing, the waste pile is
picked up and turned face down without disturbing the sequence
of the cards. Play continues by dealing three cards off the
deck as before. In the event you don't have three cards to deal
off the deck, then the remaining cards are dealt off.
STARTING OSMOSIS
From your DOS prompt, type OSMOSIS and press ENTER. Your
monitor will display the opening screen. After a few seconds,
or until you hit a key, the main playing screen will appear.
MAIN PLAYING SCREEN
The left two-thirds of the screen is the playing area. The
right portion of the screen displays your options, current
score, highest score achieved, current game being played and the
total games that have been played.
The lower bottom right will display the deck of cards. This is
where the cards are shuffled and the waste and remainder of the
deck will be located.
The bottom middle of the screen will display a message,
"STANDARD Scoring". To score this game, each card placed in the
base rows are awarded 75 points. A total of 3900 points are
possible with the deck of fifty-two cards. The reason each card
was given a value of 75 points is so the scores would be close
to the scores that could be achieved while playing the "ADVANCED
Scoring". (See SETUP MENU).
MAIN OPTIONS
While in this screen and before playing a game of Osmosis, you
have the following options available:
F1/ENTER - By pressing either Function 1 or the ENTER key, you
will start dealing out a hand of Osmosis.
F3 - Pressing Function 3 will take you to the setup menu
and allow you to change some of the features of Osmosis.
F5 - Pressing Function 5 will allow you to change the
card colors.
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F8 - Pressing Function 8 will allow you to view the top
fifteen Osmosis players.
ALT-C - Pressing Alt-C will save your high scores to a file
called OSCHAMP.UIP. (Information sent to Registered Users only)
ALT-D - Pressing Alt-D will allow you to replay the last
game.
F10 - If for some unknown reason you would want to quit
playing this game, press Function 10.
To start the game, press either the F1 or ENTER key. The cards
will be shuffled and dealt into their respective stock packets
of four cards each with the top card being exposed. The
seventeenth card will be placed opposite the topmost stock
packed face up as your first base card. When you start to play
a game, the Main Options will change to Play Options.
REPLAY GAME
Once you have played at least one game, you may wish to replay
your last game again. Instead of pressing F1 or ENTER to deal a
new hand, press ALT-D and the cards will be dealt in the same
order they were in the previous game. You will now have a
chance to play your hand a little differently than you did
before. NOTE: When a hand is replayed, your game counters are
turned off. You will not be able to save your replayed game
scores. Once you press F1 or ENTER for a new game, all game
counters will be turned back on.
PLAY OPTIONS
UP/DOWN Arrow Keys - A pointer is displayed on the right side of
the playing area. It will be pointing at the first base card.
You may move the pointer up and down using the UP/DOWN Arrow
keys.
D - Pressing the "D" key will deal three cards off the deck and
place them into a waste pile to the left of the deck.
W - Pressing the "W" key will move the top waste card to the
base row indicated by the pointer.
R - Pressing the "R" key will redeal the waste cards. You will
not be able to redeal until you have exhausted all the cards in
the deck.
F1-F4 and 1-4 Keys - These keys represent the stock packets
which are numbered 1 to 4, top to bottom. The left side of the
playing area will display S1 through S4 on each side of the
stock packets. If you wish to play the top card of any stock
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packet, just press the function key or number key relating to
the stock packet. The card will be played on the base row
indicated by your pointer.
ALT-B - Pressing Alt-B will display a screen showing how the
Bonus points are awarded when playing in the Advanced mode.
ALT-M - Pressing Alt-M will bring up a help window for mouse
users. The mouse is only functional during the playing of the
game.
F10 - Press the Function 10 key when you want to quit playing.
You may quit playing at any time.
When the game is either won or you quit, your Main Options will
reappear.
SETUP MENU
The Setup Menu is reached by pressing F3 from the Main Options.
A new screen will appear displaying the following options:
1 Display Shuffling On
2 Sound On
3 Save High Games Off
4 Show Card Movement On
5 Sliding Screens On
6 Snow Removal Off
7 Show Stock (End of Game) Off
8 Card Movement Speed 20
9 Scoring Method STANDARD
These are the default settings that come with Osmosis Solitaire.
Options 1 through 9 may be changed while in the Setup Screen.
These options are always saved when you quit and return to DOS.
In order for this to happen, you must be logged onto the drive
or directory where Osmosis.Exe resides.
SETUP OPTIONS
1 - You have the option to display the shuffling of the cards or
you may wish to play a faster game by not viewing the shuffling.
This may be changed with this option.
2 - Use this key to turn your sound either On of Off.
3 - If you want to save your high scores to disk, be sure this
option is On.
4 - The cards are displaying while they are being dealt to their
respective positions. If you would rather not see this, you may
set this option to Off.
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5 - While going from one screen to another, the screens will
slide open. If this causes snow or you would rather not see it
happen, you may turn it off with this option.
6 - Use this option if you are experiencing snow.
7 - When this option is set to On, you will be shown the unused
portion of each of the stock piles and of the deck. The maximum
amount of cards shown from the unused portion of the deck is
limited to 16 cards. All unused stock cards will be shown.
8 - If option 4 above is On, your cards will be dealt and moved
around the table at the default speed setting of 20. This means
nothing until you actually see the cards in motion. If you
press this option 8, you will be able to change the speed
setting for the card movement speed. The bottom of your screen
will display the following options:
LEFT/RIGHT Arrows ENTER F10
Use your LEFT/RIGHT Arrow keys to decrease or increase the speed
setting. The smaller the number, the faster the speed. Press
the ENTER key if you want to see the effect the speed setting
has on the card movement. When you are satisfied with the
setting, press the Function 10 key when your done.
9 - As mentioned earlier, your default scoring method is set at
Standard. The Standard scoring is actually a value of 1 point
for each card you have placed on the bases. The value is
multiplied by 75 so the Standard scoring method will be close to
the Advanced method.
The Advanced method of scoring has been made available to make
this solitaire game a little more exciting when trying to
achieve a high score on a win. Winning the game of Osmosis
will give you a total of 52 cards. Using the Standard
scoring, this would amount to a total of 3900 maximum points,
regardless of how many redeals you had. The Advanced scoring
method, scores your cards when placed on the bases depending on
how many times you have dealt a card from the deck. The score
for each card placed on a base row is first determined by
multiplying the base row number (1 to 4) by the number 80.
This number of 80 will decrement down as you place a card on a
base row and each time you deal a set of three cards from the
deck. Your card number position (1 to 13), will also affect
the amount of points you will receive when placing a card.
Each base row (1 to 4), card number position (1 to 13),
and decisions will all be a factor in determining your
score. While in the Advanced scoring method, your screen will
show the current point values of each possible playing
position. This will be displayed right below the playing
area. As you make your plays and moves, the current point
values will be updated and displayed.
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The Advanced scoring method also awards bonus points if cards
placed in a base row match the card in the base row above it.
While playing the game, you may press ALT-B from the Playing
options menu to display a chart showing the Bonus values and how
they are awarded.
CHANGING CARD COLORS
Pressing the Function 5 key from the Main Options will bring you
to a screen which will allow you to change the card colors.
The top portion or your screen will display a row of cards,
face down. Below that row will be another row, face up.
The lower portion of your screen will display the following:
Card Back Card Face
F1 Border Foreground Color F4 Border Foreground Color
F2 Border Background Color F5 Border Background Color
F3 Pattern Color F6 Face Color
ALT-D Restore Default Colors
Pressing the Function keys, F1 through F6 will change the
two card rows to the available colors allowed with each
function key pressed. Pressing ALT-D will restore the card
colors to their default colors. When you are satisfied with
the color changes, press the ENTER key and you will be
returned to the Setup Screen. These changes are saved when
you quit playing Osmosis. Be sure Osmosis.Exe resides in
the drive or directory from where you first started the
game.
USING A MOUSE
The mouse is used during game play only. In order to use a
mouse, you must have a Microsoft or compatible mouse. Be sure
you have your mouse driver loaded in memory prior to playing
Osmosis.
Moving the mouse up and down will function like the up and down
arrows. Pressing the RIGHT Button will deal off the deck. In
the event the deck is empty, the RIGHT Button will redeal.
Pressing the LEFT Button will add another pointer in the stock
piles. Move the pointer up and down to the card you want to
play and press the LEFT Button again. This will move the card
to the row previously marked with a pointer. To play the waste
card, press the LEFT Button twice.
When pressing the mouse buttons, you should quickly press and
release. If you hold the buttons, Osmosis goes into a state of
confusion. During this confused state, all the ATM's at your
favorite bank start pouring out money. If this happens, your
registration fee is $100.
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Pressing the RIGHT Button twice will function like the ALT-M
key, bringing up the mouse help screen.
HIGH SCORES
This screen is viewed by pressing the Function 8 key from the
Main Options. If you have option 3 in the Setup Menu set to On,
you will be able to view the top fifteen players. The screen
will display the players name, score, game number and date the
score was recorded. Your score will be displayed followed by a
two digit number. This number will represent the total cards
that were used when that score was achieved. On the right side
of the players name will be either a "-S" or "-A". These
symbols stand for Standard scoring and Advanced scoring.
GRAND MASTERS OF OSMOSIS
This screen is viewed by pressing ALT-M from the high scores
screen. In order to view this screen, Osmosis must be able to
locate the file "OSCHAMP.HIS" on your play disk or directory.
CLEARING HIGH SCORES
While viewing the high scores, you will have an option available
to clear the high scores. Press ALT-C to clear these scores.
This will delete your Osmosis.His file from your disk. You will
also be asked if you want to clear the game statistics. This
consists of the game counters and high games.
SHAREWARE VERSION
The ShareWare version of Osmosis Solitaire does not support the
saving of high scores to disk, the saving of the setup options,
or the game counters. We have left a few options available for
registered users. These minor restrictions will not effect the
game in anyway. After you have played Osmosis Solitaire for a
reasonable time, we ask for your support by sending in your
registration. Registered users will receive the latest
Registered Version with full saving features, the latest Grand
Masters file, and the latest ShareWare Version.
REVISIONS
Version 2.01
Bonus tone would stay on when the sound was turned off.
Added the option to clear high scores and game statistics.
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Version 2.02
After entering your name once for the high scores, you only need
to press the ENTER key to use the same name that was last used
for the high scores.
Version 2.03
The high scores will now show the total cards that were used
when you achieved your score.
Version 3.00
Added the option to view unused stock cards and the remainder of
the deck.
Added a screen to display Bonus point information.
Added a The Grand Masters of Osmosis.
Added a the option to replay the last game.
OTHER PROGRAMS
* Shareware programs will run on CGA or Monochrome
ALL REGISTERED VERSIONS run on either CGA or
Monochrome unless otherwise noted.
CASINO/GAMBLING GAMES
*Lowball Poker Draw Poker Baccarat
Roulette *Blackjack Connoisseur *Chuck-a-Luck
*Holdem Poker *Knock Poker *Red Dog
SOLITAIRE GAMES
*Pyramid *Poker *Osmosis
*Accordion Baker (VGA Only) *Golf
OTHER GAMES
*SuJu *Pig
UTILITIES
DCS EU Kill DX CDate
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REGISTRATION FORM
Registration entitles the user to full support, major
upgrade notifications, discounts on all programs and future
programs.
Osmosis Solitaire
Version 3.OO Registration
Registration Fee 5 1/4" disk $15.00 _______
Registration Fee 3 1/2" disk $17.00 _______
All 22 Shareware versions on 5 1/4" disks $ 8.00 _______
All 22 Shareware versions on 3 1/2" disks $10.00 _______
Foreign orders add $ 5.00 _______
Total $ _______
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Please check one: MONO____ CGA____ EGA____ VGA____
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________________________________________________________________
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Make checks payable to: Post Office Box 21081
Castro Valley, CA 94546
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OSMOSIS.DOC
OSMOSIS SOLITAIRE
Version 3.OO
CGA or Monochrome
(C) Copyright 1988, 89
by
Raymond M. Buti
All Rights Reserved
United Innovations Plus
Post Office Box 21081
Castro Valley, Ca. 94546
(415) 886-0958
TERMS
This software is distributed as ShareWare. What this means is,
you a granted free license to use, copy and distribute this
software as often as you wish so long as the following
restrictions have been met:
1 - When distributing this software, it must be in its
original unmodified form. The ARCed or Compressed .EXE
version of this software will only be distributed to
Bulletin Board Systems and computer information exchanges,
i.e. The Great American Dream Machine (415)-581-3019, GEnie,
Delphi, The Source, Compuserve etc.
2 - Prior written consent from United Innovations Plus must be
obtained before a fee or charge is made for copying or
distribution, with the exception of the computer information
exchanges as mentioned above.
3 - This software shall not be included with other programs,
goods, services, etc. without prior written consent from
United Innovations Plus with the exception of the computer
information exchanges as mentioned above.
REGISTRATION AGREEMENT
United Innovations Plus requires you to register this software
if you plan on using it. Registered users will receive the
latest version with all options available, full support and
notification of later releases. Please note that not all
options and functions are available with this Shareware
release. To register your copy of this software, please use the
Registration Form and make checks payable to United
Innovations Plus.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PROGRAMS ON DISK ............................................. 1
PROGRAMS REQUIRED TO RUN OSMOSIS ............................. 1
OSMOSIS RULES ................................................ 1
STARTING OSMOSIS ............................................. 2
MAIN PLAYING SCREEN .......................................... 2
MAIN OPTIONS ................................................. 2
REPLAY GAME .................................................. 3
PLAY OPTIONS ................................................. 3
SETUP MENU ................................................... 4
SETUP OPTIONS ................................................ 4
CHANGING CARD COLORS ......................................... 6
USING A MOUSE ................................................ 6
HIGH SCORES .................................................. 7
GRAND MASTERS OF OSMOSIS ..................................... 7
CLEARING HIGH SCORES ......................................... 7
SHAREWARE VERSION ............................................ 7
REVISIONS .................................................... 7
OTHER PROGRAMS ............................................... 8
CASINO/GAMBLING GAMES .................................. 8
SOLITAIRE GAMES ........................................ 8
OTHER GAMES ............................................ 8
UTILITIES .............................................. 8
REGISTRATION FORM ............................................ 9
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PROGRAMS ON DISK
The following is list of file names that you should have on your
distribution disk.
File Name File Description
Osmosis .Exe - The main program for Osmosis Solitaire.
Osmosis .Doc - The documentation for Osmosis Solitaire.
OsChamp .His - Grand Masters of Osmosis.
OsStart .Bat - A batch file to read the documentation,
print the documentation and install Osmosis
on a Hard Drive.
OsRead .Com - Used by OsStart.Bat
OsReply .Com - Used by OsStart.Bat
OsIntro - Used by OsStart.Bat
OsPrt - Used by OsStart.Bat
OsHd - Used by OsStart.Bat
OsReg - Registration Form
Osmo3S .Arc - Shareware Version of Osmosis Solitaire
PROGRAMS REQUIRED TO RUN OSMOSIS
The only file required to play Osmosis Solitaire is OSMOSIS.EXE.
This file should be on your play disk or directory. Use the
"Copy" command found in your DOS manual for making a copy from
one disk to another.
OSMOSIS RULES
The game of Osmosis Solitaire, sometimes known as Treasure
Trove, is played with a standard deck of fifty-two cards. After
the shuffle, deal sixteen cards face down in packets of four.
These four packets are placed to the left side of the playing
area in a single column. This will be called your stock cards.
The top card of each packet is then turned face up. Deal a
seventeenth card face up opposite the top packet of four cards.
That card will be your base card. The other three cards of the
same rank will be placed directly below the first base card as
they become available for play.
The object is to build upon each base card the other twelve
cards of its own suit. These cards do not have to be played in
any necessary sequence with the exception of the following
rules:
1 - Any card of the same suit matching the first base card may
be played as soon as it becomes available.
2 - Any card of the same suit matching any of the other bases
may only be played if there is a card of the same rank in the
row immediately above it.
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Cards available for play are the top cards of the four stock
packets. As each top card is played, the card below is
turned face up. If there aren't any moves, deal three cards off
the deck, face up, and place them to the side of your playing
area. This cards become your waste pile. The top card of the
waste pile may be use for play. As each card is removed from
the waste pile, the next exposed card becomes available for
play.
The deck may be redealt until you either win or the game is
blocked from further play. When redealing, the waste pile is
picked up and turned face down without disturbing the sequence
of the cards. Play continues by dealing three cards off the
deck as before. In the event you don't have three cards to deal
off the deck, then the remaining cards are dealt off.
STARTING OSMOSIS
From your DOS prompt, type OSMOSIS and press ENTER. Your
monitor will display the opening screen. After a few seconds,
or until you hit a key, the main playing screen will appear.
MAIN PLAYING SCREEN
The left two-thirds of the screen is the playing area. The
right portion of the screen displays your options, current
score, highest score achieved, current game being played and the
total games that have been played.
The lower bottom right will display the deck of cards. This is
where the cards are shuffled and the waste and remainder of the
deck will be located.
The bottom middle of the screen will display a message,
"STANDARD Scoring". To score this game, each card placed in the
base rows are awarded 75 points. A total of 3900 points are
possible with the deck of fifty-two cards. The reason each card
was given a value of 75 points is so the scores would be close
to the scores that could be achieved while playing the "ADVANCED
Scoring". (See SETUP MENU).
MAIN OPTIONS
While in this screen and before playing a game of Osmosis, you
have the following options available:
F1/ENTER - By pressing either Function 1 or the ENTER key, you
will start dealing out a hand of Osmosis.
F3 - Pressing Function 3 will take you to the setup menu
and allow you to change some of the features of Osmosis.
F5 - Pressing Function 5 will allow you to change the
card colors.
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F8 - Pressing Function 8 will allow you to view the top
fifteen Osmosis players.
ALT-C - Pressing Alt-C will save your high scores to a file
called OSCHAMP.UIP. (Information sent to Registered Users only)
ALT-D - Pressing Alt-D will allow you to replay the last
game.
F10 - If for some unknown reason you would want to quit
playing this game, press Function 10.
To start the game, press either the F1 or ENTER key. The cards
will be shuffled and dealt into their respective stock packets
of four cards each with the top card being exposed. The
seventeenth card will be placed opposite the topmost stock
packed face up as your first base card. When you start to play
a game, the Main Options will change to Play Options.
REPLAY GAME
Once you have played at least one game, you may wish to replay
your last game again. Instead of pressing F1 or ENTER to deal a
new hand, press ALT-D and the cards will be dealt in the same
order they were in the previous game. You will now have a
chance to play your hand a little differently than you did
before. NOTE: When a hand is replayed, your game counters are
turned off. You will not be able to save your replayed game
scores. Once you press F1 or ENTER for a new game, all game
counters will be turned back on.
PLAY OPTIONS
UP/DOWN Arrow Keys - A pointer is displayed on the right side of
the playing area. It will be pointing at the first base card.
You may move the pointer up and down using the UP/DOWN Arrow
keys.
D - Pressing the "D" key will deal three cards off the deck and
place them into a waste pile to the left of the deck.
W - Pressing the "W" key will move the top waste card to the
base row indicated by the pointer.
R - Pressing the "R" key will redeal the waste cards. You will
not be able to redeal until you have exhausted all the cards in
the deck.
F1-F4 and 1-4 Keys - These keys represent the stock packets
which are numbered 1 to 4, top to bottom. The left side of the
playing area will display S1 through S4 on each side of the
stock packets. If you wish to play the top card of any stock
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packet, just press the function key or number key relating to
the stock packet. The card will be played on the base row
indicated by your pointer.
ALT-B - Pressing Alt-B will display a screen showing how the
Bonus points are awarded when playing in the Advanced mode.
ALT-M - Pressing Alt-M will bring up a help window for mouse
users. The mouse is only functional during the playing of the
game.
F10 - Press the Function 10 key when you want to quit playing.
You may quit playing at any time.
When the game is either won or you quit, your Main Options will
reappear.
SETUP MENU
The Setup Menu is reached by pressing F3 from the Main Options.
A new screen will appear displaying the following options:
1 Display Shuffling On
2 Sound On
3 Save High Games Off
4 Show Card Movement On
5 Sliding Screens On
6 Snow Removal Off
7 Show Stock (End of Game) Off
8 Card Movement Speed 20
9 Scoring Method STANDARD
These are the default settings that come with Osmosis Solitaire.
Options 1 through 9 may be changed while in the Setup Screen.
These options are always saved when you quit and return to DOS.
In order for this to happen, you must be logged onto the drive
or directory where Osmosis.Exe resides.
SETUP OPTIONS
1 - You have the option to display the shuffling of the cards or
you may wish to play a faster game by not viewing the shuffling.
This may be changed with this option.
2 - Use this key to turn your sound either On of Off.
3 - If you want to save your high scores to disk, be sure this
option is On.
4 - The cards are displaying while they are being dealt to their
respective positions. If you would rather not see this, you may
set this option to Off.
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5 - While going from one screen to another, the screens will
slide open. If this causes snow or you would rather not see it
happen, you may turn it off with this option.
6 - Use this option if you are experiencing snow.
7 - When this option is set to On, you will be shown the unused
portion of each of the stock piles and of the deck. The maximum
amount of cards shown from the unused portion of the deck is
limited to 16 cards. All unused stock cards will be shown.
8 - If option 4 above is On, your cards will be dealt and moved
around the table at the default speed setting of 20. This means
nothing until you actually see the cards in motion. If you
press this option 8, you will be able to change the speed
setting for the card movement speed. The bottom of your screen
will display the following options:
LEFT/RIGHT Arrows ENTER F10
Use your LEFT/RIGHT Arrow keys to decrease or increase the speed
setting. The smaller the number, the faster the speed. Press
the ENTER key if you want to see the effect the speed setting
has on the card movement. When you are satisfied with the
setting, press the Function 10 key when your done.
9 - As mentioned earlier, your default scoring method is set at
Standard. The Standard scoring is actually a value of 1 point
for each card you have placed on the bases. The value is
multiplied by 75 so the Standard scoring method will be close to
the Advanced method.
The Advanced method of scoring has been made available to make
this solitaire game a little more exciting when trying to
achieve a high score on a win. Winning the game of Osmosis
will give you a total of 52 cards. Using the Standard
scoring, this would amount to a total of 3900 maximum points,
regardless of how many redeals you had. The Advanced scoring
method, scores your cards when placed on the bases depending on
how many times you have dealt a card from the deck. The score
for each card placed on a base row is first determined by
multiplying the base row number (1 to 4) by the number 80.
This number of 80 will decrement down as you place a card on a
base row and each time you deal a set of three cards from the
deck. Your card number position (1 to 13), will also affect
the amount of points you will receive when placing a card.
Each base row (1 to 4), card number position (1 to 13),
and decisions will all be a factor in determining your
score. While in the Advanced scoring method, your screen will
show the current point values of each possible playing
position. This will be displayed right below the playing
area. As you make your plays and moves, the current point
values will be updated and displayed.
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The Advanced scoring method also awards bonus points if cards
placed in a base row match the card in the base row above it.
While playing the game, you may press ALT-B from the Playing
options menu to display a chart showing the Bonus values and how
they are awarded.
CHANGING CARD COLORS
Pressing the Function 5 key from the Main Options will bring you
to a screen which will allow you to change the card colors.
The top portion or your screen will display a row of cards,
face down. Below that row will be another row, face up.
The lower portion of your screen will display the following:
Card Back Card Face
F1 Border Foreground Color F4 Border Foreground Color
F2 Border Background Color F5 Border Background Color
F3 Pattern Color F6 Face Color
ALT-D Restore Default Colors
Pressing the Function keys, F1 through F6 will change the
two card rows to the available colors allowed with each
function key pressed. Pressing ALT-D will restore the card
colors to their default colors. When you are satisfied with
the color changes, press the ENTER key and you will be
returned to the Setup Screen. These changes are saved when
you quit playing Osmosis. Be sure Osmosis.Exe resides in
the drive or directory from where you first started the
game.
USING A MOUSE
The mouse is used during game play only. In order to use a
mouse, you must have a Microsoft or compatible mouse. Be sure
you have your mouse driver loaded in memory prior to playing
Osmosis.
Moving the mouse up and down will function like the up and down
arrows. Pressing the RIGHT Button will deal off the deck. In
the event the deck is empty, the RIGHT Button will redeal.
Pressing the LEFT Button will add another pointer in the stock
piles. Move the pointer up and down to the card you want to
play and press the LEFT Button again. This will move the card
to the row previously marked with a pointer. To play the waste
card, press the LEFT Button twice.
When pressing the mouse buttons, you should quickly press and
release. If you hold the buttons, Osmosis goes into a state of
confusion. During this confused state, all the ATM's at your
favorite bank start pouring out money. If this happens, your
registration fee is $100.
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Pressing the RIGHT Button twice will function like the ALT-M
key, bringing up the mouse help screen.
HIGH SCORES
This screen is viewed by pressing the Function 8 key from the
Main Options. If you have option 3 in the Setup Menu set to On,
you will be able to view the top fifteen players. The screen
will display the players name, score, game number and date the
score was recorded. Your score will be displayed followed by a
two digit number. This number will represent the total cards
that were used when that score was achieved. On the right side
of the players name will be either a "-S" or "-A". These
symbols stand for Standard scoring and Advanced scoring.
GRAND MASTERS OF OSMOSIS
This screen is viewed by pressing ALT-M from the high scores
screen. In order to view this screen, Osmosis must be able to
locate the file "OSCHAMP.HIS" on your play disk or directory.
CLEARING HIGH SCORES
While viewing the high scores, you will have an option available
to clear the high scores. Press ALT-C to clear these scores.
This will delete your Osmosis.His file from your disk. You will
also be asked if you want to clear the game statistics. This
consists of the game counters and high games.
SHAREWARE VERSION
The ShareWare version of Osmosis Solitaire does not support the
saving of high scores to disk, the saving of the setup options,
or the game counters. We have left a few options available for
registered users. These minor restrictions will not effect the
game in anyway. After you have played Osmosis Solitaire for a
reasonable time, we ask for your support by sending in your
registration. Registered users will receive the latest
Registered Version with full saving features, the latest Grand
Masters file, and the latest ShareWare Version.
REVISIONS
Version 2.01
Bonus tone would stay on when the sound was turned off.
Added the option to clear high scores and game statistics.
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Version 2.02
After entering your name once for the high scores, you only need
to press the ENTER key to use the same name that was last used
for the high scores.
Version 2.03
The high scores will now show the total cards that were used
when you achieved your score.
Version 3.00
Added the option to view unused stock cards and the remainder of
the deck.
Added a screen to display Bonus point information.
Added a The Grand Masters of Osmosis.
Added a the option to replay the last game.
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ALL REGISTERED VERSIONS run on either CGA or
Monochrome unless otherwise noted.
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