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Disk No: 2737
Disk Title: Poker Slot 1 of 2 (2738 also)
PC-SIG Version: S1.0
Program Title: Poker Slot
Author Version: 2.00
Author Registration: $15.00
Special Requirements: 360K RAM, EGA. Hard drive recommended; supports mo
POKER SLOT is a gambling game found in casinos in Nevada and New
Jersey. Before playing POKER SLOT, choose one of four variations of the
game -- Second Chance Poker, Joker Wild, Deuces Wild, and Double Down.
The object of the game is to get a poker hand of Jacks or better. You
will be paid off according to your poker hand. For each round, insert
one to five coins worth $1.00 each. (POKER SLOT will keep track of the
total coins bet.) You will be dealt five cards in each round and you
may choose which ones to hold or discard.
POKER SLOT can be played with a mouse or keyboard, and has a detailed
screen layout using EGA graphics.
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PSLOT.DOC
POKER SLOT
Version 2.OO
EGA Required
(C) Copyright 199O,1991
by
Raymond M. Buti
All Rights Reserved
United Innovations Plus
Post Office Box 21O81
Castro Valley, Ca. 94546
(415) 886-9O36
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
TRADEMARKS .................................................. 1
PROGRAMS ON DISK ............................................. 1
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS ......................................... 1
SHAREWARE VS REGISTERED VERSION .............................. 2
POKER SLOT ................................................... 2
STARTING POKER SLOT .......................................... 2
LOCATING THE .INF FILES ...................................... 2
PLAYING POKER SLOT ........................................... 3
USING THE KEYBOARD ........................................... 3
USING A MOUSE ................................................ 4
BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS .......................................... 4
Hold Buttons ............................................... 4
Insert Coin Button ......................................... 4
Max. Coins Button .......................................... 4
Deal Button ................................................ 4
Reset Button ............................................... 4
Pat Button ................................................. 5
Quit Button ................................................ 5
Setup Button ............................................... 5
Scores Button .............................................. 5
PROGRESSIVE POT .............................................. 5
CREDITS ...................................................... 5
COUNTER ...................................................... 5
HANDS PLAYED ................................................. 6
HANDS HITS ................................................... 6
SETUP ........................................................ 6
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SETUP OPTIONS ................................................ 6
Sound ...................................................... 6
Save High Scores ........................................... 6
Second Chance Poker ........................................ 6
Joker Wild Poker ........................................... 7
Deuces Wild Poker .......................................... 7
Double Down Poker .......................................... 7
Quit ....................................................... 8
HIGH SCORES .................................................. 8
OTHER GAMES .................................................. 9
REGISTRATION FORM ........................................... 10
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TRADEMARKS
"Microsoft" is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation
PROGRAMS ON DISK
The following is list of file names that you should have on your
distribution disk.
File Name File Description
PSlot .Exe - The main program for Poker Slot.
PInstall.Exe - Installation file for Poker Slot.
PsLib01 .Inf - Graphics file required by PSlot.Exe.
PsLib02 .Inf - Graphics file required by PSlot.Exe.
PsLib03 .Inf - Graphics file required by PSlot.Exe.
PsLib04 .Inf - Graphics file required by PSlot.Exe.
PSlot .Doc - The documentation for Poker Slot.
PsStart .Bat - Batch file to read the documentation, print
the documentation and install Poker Slot on a
Hard Drive.
PsRead .Com - Used by PsStart.Bat
PsReply .Com - Used by PsStart.Bat
PsIntro - Used by PsStart.Bat
PsPrt - Used by PsStart.Bat
PsHd - Used by PsStart.Bat
PsReg - Poker Slot Registration Form
PSlot2S.Arc - Shareware Version of Poker Slot.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
You must have an IBM PC/XT/AT/PS2 or TRUE compatible, at least
360K of free Ram, an EGA graphics adapter, hard disk or 1
high density disk drive or 2-360K disk drives. The files
required to play Poker Slot are PSLOT.EXE, PSLIB01.INF,
PSLIB02.INF, PSLIB03.INF and PSLIB04.INF. Poker Slot must be
able to locate the four .INF files. Typing PINSTALL or PSSTART
will all you to install Poker Slot on either your hard disk or
floppy drives. A hard disk is recommended but not required.
Poker Slot may be played with either a MicroSoft compatible
mouse or the keyboard.
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SHAREWARE VS REGISTERED VERSION
Poker Slot is written in two versions, a ShareWare version and a
Registered version. This is a fully functional program of
Poker Slot. This ShareWare version will allow the user to play
up to 2O hands before the game ends. Users of the ShareWare
version will have a message appear at the end of the game.
The message will state that the program is NOT free and
continued use of the program requires registration with
United Innovations Plus.
The Registered version of Poker Slot has added features for
users that register their copy by filling out the Registration
Form and sending in the required registration fee.
The following documentation for Poker Slot explains all the
features for the Registered version. The words "Registered
Version Only" may appear throughout the documentation. These
are the added features in the Registered version.
POKER SLOT
Video Poker Slot is widely played throughout the gambling
casinos found in Nevada and New Jersey. Playing one of these
slot machines is easy. You should have a knowledge of poker
before playing.
The object of the game is to get a poker hand of Jack's or
better before you can win any money. You will be paid off
depending on your hand. The better the hand, the more money
you'll win.
Just like the real Poker Slot machine, you must first insert
some money. You'll be playing a dollar Poker Slot, so each coin
will be worth one dollar. You may insert any amount from $1 to
$5 into the Poker Slot machine. Once you've placed your coins
into the machine, you will be ready to deal a hand.
STARTING POKER SLOT
From your DOS prompt, type PSLOT and press the ENTER key. In
order for Poker Slot to run, you must be logged onto the
directory where PSLOT.EXE resides. Poker Slot must be able to
locate the files PSLIB01.INF, PSLIB02.INF, PSLIB03.INF and
PSLIB04.INF.
LOCATING THE .INF FILES
If you are using two disks to play Poker Slot, you must start
the game by typing PSLOT A or PSLOT B. This will tell Poker
Slot where to look for the 4 required .INF files. The following
are examples for starting Poker Slot:
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Typing from your Explanation
DOS prompt
PSLOT Use mouse, INF files on current
drive or directory
PSLOT K Use keyboard, INF files on current
drive or directory
PSLOT A Use mouse, INF files on drive A
PSLOT KB or PSLOT BK Use keyboard, INF files on drive B
You may either play Poker Slot with a mouse or your keyboard.
When starting Poker Slot by typing PSLOT, you automatically
default to mouse usage. If Poker Slot has trouble detecting
your mouse or your mouse driver is not installed, you will be
dropped into the keyboard mode.
The first screen you see will be the boot screen. This will
display the copyright notice and version number of PSlot. A
message will be displayed on the bottom of the screen asking you
to either press a mouse button or the ENTER key.
The next screen you see will be the Poker Slot layout. You will
be playing Poker Slot from this screen.
PLAYING POKER SLOT
The Poker Slot layout will resemble a Video Poker Slot machine.
Before playing, you must insert from $1 to $5 into the machine.
Once this is done, you must deal the cards by pressing the Deal
button. Once the hand has been dealt, you select which of the
five cards you wish to hold. Press the Deal button again and
the cards not being held are discarded. They are then replaced
with new cards from the deck.
NOTE: Always be sure to press the Hold button on the cards you
wish to hold before pressing the Deal button again. If this is
not done, you could lose on a good hand that was dealt pat.
On the Poker Slot layout, you will see either 10 or 12 yellow
buttons. The game is played by selecting one of the buttons.
USING THE KEYBOARD
To press one of the buttons when using the keyboard, you will be
pressing on the key that represents the button you select. If a
button does not display a number or function key, you must
select that button by pressing the first letter that describes
the button you wish to push.
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USING A MOUSE
When using a mouse to play Poker Slot, move the mouse cursor to
the yellow button of your choice, and press either mouse button.
While in the mouse mode, you will not be able to use the
keyboard.
BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS
The following will explain the buttons and their function:
Hold Buttons
(Numbers 1 through 5)
The Hold buttons will only work once you deal the cards.
Selecting a Hold button will mark the card as being held. If
you change your mind, select the same button and the marker will
be turned off. If you are dealt a pat hand, you must press each
Hold button before dealing the next round of cards.
Insert Coin Button
(I)
Before dealing a hand of poker, you must first insert from 1 to
5 coins into the machine. Pressing the Insert Coin button will
insert one coin each time the button is pressed. If you insert
the maximum allowable coins of 5, the cards will be dealt
automatically.
Max. Coins Button
(M)
Pressing the Max. Coins button will insert the maximum amount of
coins into the machine. The cards will be then dealt
automatically. If you have already used the Insert Coin button,
you may still use the Max. Coins button. Doing this will
continue inserting coins until the maximum amount of coins are
placed into the machine. Four coin maximum on the ShareWare
version.
Deal Button
(F1)
Pressing the Deal button will deal the cards. Remember, coins
must first be inserted into the machine before you will be
allowed to use the Deal button. Once the cards are dealt,
select the cards you wish to hold (see Hold Buttons), then press
the Deal button again.
Reset Button (Registered Version Only)
(R)
Pressing the Reset button will reset the Counter, Hands Played
and Hits back to zero. The Counter, Hands Played and Hits are
explained later. You will be asked to verify this before the
reset takes place.
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Pat Button
(P)
This button will only appear if you are dealt a pat hand.
Pressing this button will act like the Hold buttons, except it
will mark or un-mark all the cards at one time. You may wish to
use this instead of pressing all 5 hold buttons.
Quit Button
(F10)
When you press the Quit button, you will return to your DOS
prompt. You cannot quit playing until you have finished playing
the hand. IE: You've pressed the Deal button once and decide
to quit before holding any cards. You haven't completed that
hand. You must press the Deal button again.
Setup Button
(F3)
Selecting this option will allow Registered users to change the
current settings of Poker Slot (See Setup Options).
Scores Button (Registered Version Only)
(F8)
Selecting this option will allow Registered users to view the
top fifteen high scores or the top fifteen low scores (See High
Scores).
PROGRESSIVE POT (Registered Version Only)
Each time the Insert Coin button is pressed, .10 cents will be
added to the Progressive Pot. This will be displayed at the top
of the Poker Slot machine. In order to win the Progressive Pot,
you must have the best possible poker hand with the maximum
coins inserted into the machine. If you happen to be one of the
lucky ones that gets a Royal Flush, your payoff will be $4000
plus the Progressive Pot if you have inserted 5 coins. NOTE:
You cannot win the Progressive Pot when play Double Down Poker.
CREDITS
Each time you place a coin into the machine, your credits will
decrease by one. When you win with one of the 9 possible types
of poker hands, your credits will increase. Your credits will
be shown above the Deal and Quit buttons. Each time you start
Poker Slot from your DOS prompt, your credits will be zero.
COUNTER
The counter will display the total amount of coins inserted into
the machine. The Registered Version will keep a running total
of the coins. The ShareWare version will always start zero.
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HANDS PLAYED
The total amount of hands played will be displayed below the
Counter. If you were to always insert one coin per hand, both
the Counter and Hands Played figures would be the same. The
Registered Version will keep a running total of the hands
played. The ShareWare version will always start at zero.
HANDS HIT
The right side of your screen will show a tally of the types of
poker hands you have made. Each time you make a poker hand that
is payable, the corresponding hand will increase by one. The
Registered Version will keep a running count of these hits. The
ShareWare Version will always start at zero.
SETUP
(F3)
Selecting Setup will bring up the following options:
1 Sound On
2 Save High Scores Off
3 Second Chance Poker Off
4 Joker Wild Poker Off
5 Deuces Wild Poker Off
6 Double Down Poker Off
7 Quit
NOTE: Options 1 & 2 are omitted on the ShareWare version
SETUP OPTIONS (Registered Users Only )
Sound
(1)
This will allow you to turn the sound on or off.
Save High Scores
(2)
Your credits may be saved to disk if this option is set to ON.
If this option is set to ON, you will be asked for your name
when you have finished playing Poker Slot , assuming your score
qualifies for the top high 15 or top low 15 scores. Once you
have entered your name, you will not have to enter it again
when asked, just press the ENTER key.
Second Chance Poker
(3)
Selecting this option will allow you to change from the standard
Jack's or Better Poker to Second Chance Poker. This is played
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the same as Jack's or Better. The difference is, you get a
second chance to improve your hand as long as you are drawing
one card to a pat hand. An example would be that you drew two
cards for a straight and missed but now have a one card draw to
the same straight. You will be asked if you want a second
chance. If you do, you may press the Deal button or press the
Quit button if you do not wish to have a second chance.
Joker Wild Poker
(4)
Selecting this option will allow you to play Joker Wild Poker.
The Joker will be wild for Aces, Straights & Flushes ONLY. You
cannot use the Joker for anything other than that. When playing
Joker Wild, you will be able to get 5 of a kind in Aces. The
payoff will be the same as is a Royal Flush.
Deuces Wild Poker
(5)
Selecting this option will allow you to change to Deuces Wild
Poker. All Deuces are wild and may be used for anything to
improve your hand. The payoff rate for this game will not
include a pair. You must have at least two pair before you are
paid off.
Double Down Poker
(6)
Selecting this option will change the game to Double Down Poker.
This is played identical to the standard Jack's or Better game.
Whenever you have a winning hand, you will be given the
opportuninty to double your winnings.
After the draw and assuming you are to paid on a winning hand,
you will be asked if you wish to Double Down. A "NO" response
will credit you with whatever amount you have coming for the
previously played hand. A "YES" response will reshuffle the
cards and deal out 5 cards face down. The first card will be
turned face up. This card is the computers card. You must now
select one of the four remaining cards and beat the computers
card in order for you to win. A card less than the
computers card counts as a loss and nothing is added to your
credits. If you beat the computers card, you double your
payoff. If a tie occurs, the process is repeated until a win or
loss occurs.
After winning a Double Down, you again will be asked if you wish
to Double Down. Play continues in this manner until you no
longer wish to double down, or your winning Double Down payoff
reaches the maximum of $1O,OOO.
If you do not have a winning hand, the Double Down feature is
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ignored and play continues.
NOTE: The ShareWare version will only allow you to Double Down
one time.
Quit
(7)
Selecting this option will remove the Setup Menu from your
screen and return you to the Poker Slot game.
HIGH SCORES (Registered Version Only)
(F8)
The Registered version of Poker Slot will allow the user to save
the high and low scores to disk. By selecting "Scores" from
your Poker Slot layout , you will be able to view the top
fifteen players and their scores.
The first column of the top scores will display two letters that
describe the game you were last playing when the score was
recorded. The following is a list of the letters that describe
the game:
2s - Deuces Wild Poker
DD - Double Down Poker
JK - Joker Wild Poker
SC - Second Chance Poker
Js - Jacks or Better Poker
The top portion of the High Score screen will display two
additional buttons or options. On the right side you will see a
button marked "Clear Score". Selecting this button will clear
the high scores only and allow you to start over.
The top left portion of the screen will display the button "See
Low". Selecting this button will allow you to view the top 15
lowest scores. Selecting the Clear Score button will clear the
top lowest 15 scores.
To leave the high score screen, press either mouse button if you
are using a mouse. Press the ENTER key if you are using the
keyboard. To select one of the buttons move the mouse cursor to
the button of your choice and press either mouse button. Using
a keyboard, press the letter H to change to high scores. Press
the letter L to change to low scores. Press the letter C to
clear the scores.
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OTHER GAMES
Lowball Poker Professional
Draw Poker Professional
Baccarat Professional
Roulette (CGA)
Blackjack Connoisseur
Chuck-a-Luck
Holdem Poker
Knock Poker
Red Dog
Sic Bo (EGA & Mouse)
Craps Complete (EGA & Mouse)
Poker Slot (EGA)
Video Keno (EGA & Mouse)
Roulette (EGA & Mouse)
Pyramid Solitaire
Poker Solitaire
Osmosis Solitaire
Accordion Solitaire
Baker Solitaire (VGA)
Peg Solitaire (VGA)
Golf Solitaire
Thinking Man's Solitaire (EGA)
SuJu (Super Jumbles)
Jigsaw Mania (VGA)
JMSC Jigsaw Mania Screen Capture Utility (VGA)
Pig
Fifteen
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REGISTRATION FORM
Registration entitles the user to full support, major
upgrade notifications, discounts on all programs and future
programs.
POKER SLOT
Version 2.OO Registration
Please specify disk size
Registration Fee ( ) 5 1/4" ( ) 3 1/2" $15.OO _______
If you have previously registered any program
with United Innovations Plus, deduct $5.OO _______
ShareWare Versions ( ) 5 1/4" ( ) 3 1/2" $1O.OO _______
(Other Games)
Foreign orders add $ 5.OO _______
Total $ _______
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Directory of PC-SIG Library Disk #2737
Volume in drive A has no label
Directory of A:\
PINSTALL EXE 9344 2-15-91 2:00a
PSHD 471 2-15-91 2:00a
PSINTRO 777 2-15-91 2:00a
PSLOT DOC 29813 2-15-91 2:00a
PSLOT EXE 111008 2-15-91 2:00a
PSPRT 221 2-15-91 2:00a
PSREAD COM 4200 2-15-91 2:00a
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