Deep Pockets v1.0a for Windows 3.1/9x/NT Copyright (c) 1997,1998 by MidStream, Inc. All rights reserved. http://www.midstream.com =================================================================== HOW TO PLAY DEEP POCKETS =================================================================== The goal of the game is to gain points by removing game pieces from the board. When you place five same color pieces on the same square (say, five red balls on the same square), they are removed from the board. Visually the number of color pieces stacked up on the same square is indicated by background getting filled with the matching color from the bottom up. Once two or more pieces are placed on the square, they cannot be moved any further. To make a move, click on the desired piece (it will start flashing), then click on a square where you want to move it. The flashing piece will move to the selected destination if there is a path of contiguous squares between the two locations so that it can "roll" to the new square. If as a result of the move five same color pieces are stacked up on a square, they are removed from the board and you are awarded game points. Otherwise, three new pieces will randomly appear on the board. The special "smiley" piece can be used as a wild card ("joker"), i.e. instead of any color. In the Beginner level you score 1 point for each game piece removed from the field. The Intermediate level awards 2 points, and the Expert level gives you 3 points for each piece. =================================================================== WHAT IS THE SHAREWARE EVALUATION COPY =================================================================== Deep Pockets is neither free nor public domain software. It is copyrighted software, which is distributed as SHAREWARE, i.e. using true "try before you buy" method. This version of Deep Pockets is intended for evaluation purposes only. It is fully functional program with no time limiting. You may use it freely and without any obligations for 30 days. Thereafter, if you like the software and wish to continue using it, you must pay for it. The registered version of Deep Pockets has NO score limits and registration reminders. It also allows you to choose Intermediate playing level. =================================================================== HOW TO ORDER THE LICENSED COPY =================================================================== The fee for a single copy of Deep Pockets is just $19.95 - this includes both 16-bit version for Windows 3.1 and 32-bit version for Windows 9x/NT plus free bonus Color Hunt game. When you purchase Deep Pockets you are entitled for free lifetime upgrades and free unlimited technical support over E-mail. If you have e-mail address, we will e-mail you registration number within 24 hours, so you be able to register your existing copy right away. For your convenience file ORDER.TXT, included in program distribution, contains order form -- just fill it out and send to address above. MONEY ORDER, CHECKS OR CASH --------------------------- Please send your Money Order, Check or Cash (sorry, NO Eurocheques) to: MidStream Inc. P.O.Box 862 San Bruno, CA 94066-0862 USA For non-cash overseas orders we can accept personal checks in major hard currencies. This covers most of Western Europe, Japan and Australia, so if you live there you can make the payment in your local currency. For the rest of the world non-cash orders must be accompanied by an International Money Order or a check in US Funds, drawn on an American banking Institution. CREDIT CARD ORDERS ------------------ Sorry, we DO NOT accept credit card orders ourself. However you can order with MasterCard, Visa, American express or Discover credit card from Public Software Library (PsL) by calling: Toll-free: 1-800-242-4775 ext. 15582 Phone: 1-713-524-6394 ext. 15582 (for international calls) Fax: 1-713-524-6398 Internet: 15582@pslweb.com Please mention the product number #15582. Public Software Library (PSL) is in business since 1985 and accepts credit card orders on behalf of thousands shareware authors. They process the order and notify us the very same day; then we will contact you through E-mail and ship the product to your mailing address. PsL's office hours to place your order are 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM CST Monday -- Thursday and 7:00 AM to 12:30 PM CST on Fridays. You can also mail credit card orders to PsL at P.O.Box 35705, Houston, TX 77235-5705 USA. PLEASE NOTE, THAT THE ABOVE NUMBERS ARE FOR ORDERS ONLY. Any questions about status of the shipment, registration options, distribution possibilities, product details, technical support, dealer pricing, etc. must be directed via E-mail to support@midstream.com. INTERNET ONLINE REGISTRATION ---------------------------- Please visit MidStream, Inc. home page and follow the "Order Online" link: http://www.midstream.com COMPUSERVE ONLINE REGISTRATION ------------------------------ Go service: SWREG (Shareware Registration Forum) Registration ID: 16969 Product title: Deep Pockets CompuServe provides on-line registration, which is a part of basic services and requires no additional connection charges. Electronic orders may be placed with CompuServe Information Services and billed directly to your CompuServe statements for your convenience. Just GO SWREG forum and request Deep Pockets registration. VOLUME DISCOUNTS ---------------- Deep Pockets can be a wonderful gift for your clients or friends. The current price schedule when ordering multiple copies of Deep Pockets software is as follows: first 2 to 10 copies: $16.95 each next 11 to 25 copies: $13.95 each next 26 to 50 copies: $10.95 each next 51 to 100 copies: $7.95 each over 100 copies: $1000.00 total PURCHASE ORDERS --------------- Sorry, we DO NOT ACCEPT PURCHASE ORDERS for Deep Pockets software. You are encouraged to use a check, petty cash, credit card, or CompuServe's SWREG registration service. We have tried to list as many options as possible for your convenience. If none of above is convenient for you to register Deep Pockets please feel free to contact us for a viable solution. We can arrange for some special methods of registrations anyway. =================================================================== DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY =================================================================== THIS SOFTWARE AND THE ACCOMPANYING FILES ARE SOLD "AS IS" AND WITHOUT WARRANTIES AS TO PERFORMANCE OF MERCHANTABILITY OR ANY OTHER WARRANTIES WHETHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. BECAUSE OF THE VARIOUS HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE ENVIRONMENTS IN WHICH THE PROGRAMS MAY BE USED, NO WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IS OFFERED. THE USER MUST ASSUME THE ENTIRE RISK OF USING THE PROGRAMS. ANY LIABILITY OF THE SELLER WILL BE LIMITED EXCLUSIVELY TO PRODUCT REPLACEMENT OR REFUND OF PURCHASE PRICE. =================================================================== OTHER SOFTWARE BY MIDSTREAM, INC. =================================================================== MidStream, Inc. develops and distributes as shareware highly acclaimed BusinessCards, PrivateEXE, 5-Or-More! and Color Hunt software titles. BusinessCards is an universal database/organizer, the perfect Windows Cardfile replacement. It is extremely intuitive and easy to use software with a lot of advanced features. The BusinessCards software is available for Windows 3.1, Windows'9x and Windows/NT. PrivateEXE software is the first program able to password protect 32-bit Windows'9x and Windows/NT executable files. PrivateEXE protects program itself, not its icon. It modifies existing 32-bit .EXE file to add password protection. It neither changes the Registry, nor creates hidden files or disk sectors and works with both Windows'95 and Windows/NT regardless of installed file system or network configuration. 5-Or-More! and Color Hunt are extremely addictive logical games, similar to Deep Pockets. The goal of these game is to gain points by removing game pieces from the board, but the rules of the games are different. MidStream, Inc. software titles have won Windows Magazine Superior Shareware titles and were featured and reviewed in more than 30 publications around the world. You can find full featured evaluation copies of BusinessCards, PrivateEXE, 5-Or-More! and Color Hunt software by visiting MidStream, Inc. Web site at http://www.midstream.com. =================================================================== CONTACT INFORMATION =================================================================== Please feel free to contact us if you would have any suggestions regarding the program. We also appreciate any bugs or errors information which would help us with the future releases. Enjoy! Mailing address: MidStream, Inc. P.O.Box 862 San Bruno, CA 94066-0862 USA E-mail: games@midstream.com WWW Site: http://www.midstream.com