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PC-Yahtzee V1.0 Documentation
Copyright 1991 Philip DiSario
All rights Reserved
System Requirements
IBM PC XT/AT PS 2 or compatible with a minimum of 210K available
memory. DOS 2.1 or higher. CGA, EGA, or VGA graphics adapter. Requires
high resolution graphics with 80 column text so a CGA adapter will
display two color graphics. Microsoft compatible mouse/driver is
supported but not required. The mouse interface may operate your
joystick depending on the device driver.
Loading the program
Type PCYZ then hit the enter key from DOS. Enter number of people
that will play, six is the maximum. Type the name for each player
followed by the enter key. If fewer than six play the computer will
prompt "Can I play too? ", respond with a "Y" for yes or a "N" for no.
To watch the computer play alone select one player and enter "PC" for
the name (must be capitalized). Watching the computer play is a good
way to learn the game.
Using the keyboard
Press the "R" or enter key to roll the dice.
Discard by pressing the position number (1-5) of the die. Press again
to cancel. Pressing roll without discarding any will reroll all the
dice.
Press "S" to enter score mode then follow with a score code.
Score codes are usually the first letter or number of the
item you want to score.
1= score aces. T= score three of a kind.
2= score twos. F= score four of a kind.
3= score threes. H= score full house.
4= score fours. S= score small straight.
5= score fives. L= score large straight.
6= score sixes. Y= score yahtzee.
C= score chance
Press "N" to complete turn and bring up next player or
round.
Press "U" to undo a score, discard or roll.
- Press this key If you accidently reroll the dice when you meant
to score.This action will bring back previous dice and allow you
to score but will not allow additional rolls.
Using the keyboard
Undo continued
- Press to cancel all discards.
-Press to erase the last score from the pad and bring the dice
back.You may take any roles left in the round. This function is
useful when you score an item by mistake -ie- scoring a large
straight and then discovering you do not have one ( zero appears
on the pad).
Press "Q" or Esc to quit. The computer responds with "Quit Y
or N" type "Y" to quit or "N" to resume play.
Using the mouse
Access any function by clicking on the icons at the bottom of the
screen. Several shortcuts are available. Roll by clicking anywhere
outside the score pad or dice window. Discard by clicking on the die.
Cancel the discard by clicking on empty die space. Score by double
clicking the item on the score pad. The first click puts you in score
mode and can be anywhere on the score pad but the second click needs
to be on the item you wish to score. Click anywhere on the screen to
indicate Next and complete your turn. Click on the help, undo, and
quit icons to access these functions . To quit double click on the
quit icon. Clicking anywhere on the top row of the screen will drop
to DOS. type exit to return to program .
Playing the game
The object of the game is to score as many points as possible by
rolling the die. The game consists of thirteen rounds, there are
three rolls per round. Enter a score at the end of each round even if
that score is zero.Score after any roll during the round. Discard any
number of dice after roll one or two. The player with the highest
score after thirteen rounds wins.
Score pad
The pad segment to your left is known in yahtzee as the
upper area and consists of numbered boxes 1 to 6, each
number representing a die. Items are scored by adding the
total for the dice that match the number you wish to score.
Three fives scores 15 in the 5 box, four twos scores 8 in the 2 box,
zero sixes scores 0 in the 6 box.
A bonus of 35 points is awarded if your upper total is 63
points or greater. A score of 63 would be achieved if you
scored three in each item, use this as a guideline.
Score pad
The pad segment to your right is known as the lower area.
Three of a kind is three matching dice and scores by
adding the total for all dice, 5 5 5 6 1 scores 22 in
the three of a kind box.
Four of a kind is four matching dice and also scores by
adding total for all dice.
House is three alike plus two alike, -ie- 6 6 6 2 2 and
scores 25 points regardless of the dice value.
Small straight is 4 dice in sequence -ie- 3 1 2 4 6 or
2 3 4 5 5 and always scores 30 points. Note that position is not
important.
A large straight is 5 dice in sequence -ie- 3 4 6 5 2 and
always scores 40 points.
Chance you add the total for all dice -ie-
5 6 4 1 2 would score 18 in the chance box, use the
chance when you do not have anywhere else to score.
Yahtzee is five of a kind and scores 50 points. Additional yahtzees
receive a 100 point bonus and are scored as follows. Score in upper
section if the box number for the yahtzee die is empty. Score as a
wild card in the lower section if the box in the upper section is
full. For example, if you roll 5 5 5 5 5 and this is your second
yahtzee an automatic 100 point bonus is awarded in bonus yahtzee box.
Score in the 5 box if it is empty or score any empty box on lower
section (-ie- large straight).
An item may be eligible to be scored in more than one location
-ie- 5 5 5 5 6 could score 20 in the 5 box or 26 in the
three of a kind box, four of kind box or the chance box.
Function keys
F1 Help screens
F2 Sound toggle, on or off
F3 Computer speed when PC plays
F4 Toggle messages when PC plays
F5 Toggle mouse pointer, on or off
ALT+Space Drop to DOS, type exit to return to program.
Command.com must be in current path.
Enough memory must be available to load command.com.
Terms
This is a shareware product. You may use it free for a short period of
time. After the evaluation period you must pay the registration fee or stop
using it. You are permitted to distribute this software under the following
conditions.
- You may not sell this program but may charge a reasonable
duplication fee (not to exceed $5.00).
- You may not rename alter or change the program in any way. This file
must accompany the executable file PCYZ.EXE.
- The author reserves the to change these terms at any time.
- You may register by mailing a check or money order for $8.00 to:
Philip DiSario
RD #2 Box 31
Selkirk, NY 12158
- Registered users will receive notification of any future releases.
Answer to game questions through the mail or compuserve (74270,2745).
Method for bypassing the registration screen.
Knowledge you are using the program legally.
Encourage future shareware projects.
- Any questions or comments can be directed to the above address.
- This software is provided with no guarantees or warranties of any
kind.
Enjoy the game.
Phil D.