Las Vegas Slots - PRO  V2.0
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Created By:
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Timothy L. Hirtle
11/10/95
All Rights Reserved.


Description:
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Las Vegas Slots PRO is an extremely realistic slot machine simulation. It is a
very graphically interactive program with outstanding sound effects.  Each spin
allowsas much as 8 chances of winning and bets between $1 thru $24. The
application will keep track of your winnings or losses and keep a running
tally of your attempts. The jackpot will dynamically increases for each
non-jackpot winning spin by $0.10 to $0.51 depending upon the bet amount. Games
in progress may be saved for later play. The program has two playing modes,
normal and restrictive. The normal mode allows players to utilize the program
without limitations. You can even accumulate a negative bank account. The
restrictive mode places the program in a "real-life" environment. The program
can be completely controlled by a single individual allowing only certain
people to play. Players must buy shares using their own personal accounts.
Player accounts can be set-up to impose limitations on how much a user be in
dept. It also allows users the ability to cash-in by printing their winnings or
having their winning credited toward their dept.


Requirements:
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- Windows 3.x

- VBRUN300.DLL installed in your Windows/System directory. This file may already be
in your system. Many other programs require this file. You may have received it already
without knowing so. Otherwise, this file can be found almost anywhere where Windows
software is available for downloading. Usually titled: VBRUN300.ZIP.


Installation:
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- Run Install.exe using the RUN option from the file menu of Windows Program Manager or 
double click on the Install.exe icon from the File Manager.

- Follow the directions of the install program.


Installation should have placed the following files in the identified directories:

- lv_slots.exe in the install directory you specified.

- lv_slots.txt in the same directory as the executable file.

- lv_manul.txt in the same directory as the executable file.

- These files in the same directory as the executable file.
  2.wav
  money5.wav
  slotspul.wav
  loser.wav
  jackpot.wav
  cmdialog.vbx
  grid.vbx
  commdlg.dll
  7s.bmp
  bars.bmp
  contris.bmp
  pay1.bmp
  pay2.bmp
  pay3.bmp
  pay4.bmp
  pay5.bmp
  traffic.bmp
  whl_lvx1.bmp
  settings.ini
  slots.ini


- These files in Windows\System directory.
  3dlabel.vbx
  wave1.vbx

NOTE: In order for this application to work properly, it must be installed
in a directory other than a root directory. For instance, installing it
in the following directory will not be correct:  C:\
However, if it was installed into a sub-directory such as: C:\slots  Then it
will be fine.



Distribution:
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- Las Vegas Slots is distributed as Shareware. The Author maintains all rights to the
program in its entirety. 

- Las Vegas Slots may be distributed freely as long as the integrity of Shareware is
maintained.

- In the tradition of Shareware, the author grants a 30 day trial period to the user to
decide whether they want to keep the program. If so, a $19.95 payment (Plus Shipping
and handling. See order form in the HELP menu for details) is required. If not, then
before the 30 days is up, you must delete the program from your system. 

    *******************************************************************************
    * Registered users of Las Vegas Slots (Standard Edition) may register the PRO *
    * edition for 9.95 (Plus shipping and Handling. See order form for details)   *
    *******************************************************************************


Compuserve Customers:
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Save a stamp! You can register this program on-line if desired.
The cost of this program will be added to your Compuserve account.
Here's how:

1. Type: GO SWREG
2. Select 'Register Shareware' option
3. Select the geographic region you reside in
4. This is a search area. select the appropriate fields which will help identify this application. once done choose 'Begin Search' then 'Display Selection'
5. The number of matching titles found will be displayed. Select the appropriate title and the the 'Select' button
6. Select the 'Description' button
7. Select the 'Register' button
8. Fill out the appropriate information and your done

That's it!  You have now registered this software. Your next Compuserve
bill will show that you have registered this software. The author will
send you a registered copy of this application or send you a
registration number to enter into the program which will activate the
registered features.


Disclaimers:
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Las Vegas Slots has no expressed or implied warranty. The user accepts full responsibility
for this program by loading it onto their computer. At no time is the author responsible
for any hardware or software malfunctions caused by this program. Though the author knows
of no such problems from this software, he is not liable if any should occur.


Las Vegas Slots PRO is not intended to be used for real money. The author created this
program for the sole purpose of simulating reality. The author does not sanction anyone
who uses this application for the purpose of gambling for real money. Anyone who should
use this program for such activities will void their license agreement with the author.
The user accepts this agreement by registering the program. The author will not grant
any refunds to users who lose their license agreement for any reason.



VERSION INFORMATION:
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STANDARD EDITION
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V1.0
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- Initial release.


V1.1
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- Administrative release to change registration procedures.


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PRO EDITION
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V2.0  (initial release of the PRO version)
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- Set-up System Administration option to allow a person to control who has
access to play while in restrictive play mode. System Administration allows
the controller to create user accounts and can impose credit limits on users.
New users are given randomly generated access numbers which is their personal
identification number (PIN). They use their PIN to buy $$$ to allow them to
spin. The bank will not go below $0 in restrictive mode. To gain access to
the system administration features you must use a password.

- Buy and Cash-in options established for restrictive play modes.

- View Statistics has been added to show users how often each symbol position
- has been comming-up, this indicates what's Hot and wha'ts Not.

- View Player Info has been added for users in restrictive play modes who can
see how they are doing. It shows their winnings, dept and credit limit.

-  Disabled many features while in restrictive play mode. users in this mode
cannot simple exit the application or use "Auto-Spin" features. They cannot
save a game or recall a game or restart a new game, and they cannot reset
the jackpot. This mode puts players at the mercy of the System Administrative
controller(s).

- Set the wheel background to black instead of gray.

- Set the jackpot to start at a minimum of $4000 instead of $2000.

- Reformatted the payoff display to be nicer looking.

- Added the ability to turn all sounds on or off from a single menu option.

- Added many different wheel designs as options for display.

- Added the 'Refresh' option to redreaw the screen. This is useful to
eliminate the automatic highlighting on winning spins.

- Added the ability to save the player's last settings when they exit the
program in a normal manner. The next time they load the program their
previous settings will be set. This affects sounds, bet and wheel type.

- Added $16 and $24 bet values. $16 bets will essentially double the winnings
from the $8 bet while the $24 bet will triple the winnings. However, the bet
costs are doubled and tripled. The $16 and $24 bets are also jackpot
eligible like the $8 bet.




Send payments, questions and comments to:

Timothy L. Hirtle
P.O. Box 710911
San Diego, CA  92171-0911

Internet: 
102705.2261@compuserve.com     or
hirtle@mail.sdsu.edu


