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Las Vegas Slots - PRO V2.3
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Created By:
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Timothy L. Hirtle
1/26/96
All Rights Reserved.
Description:
============
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 per spin 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, by setting-up player accounts. In this mode Players must
buy spins in advance using their own personal account number. Player accounts
can be set-up with credit limits and 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 or Windows 95
- 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: VBRUN301.EXE or VBRUN300.ZIP.
Installation:
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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.
- 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:
- The install directory you specified.
commdlg.dll
lv_slots.exe
settings.ini
slots.ini
lv_slots.txt
lv_manul.txt
cmdialog.vbx
grid.vbx
2.wav
Airraid.wav
Boat.wav
Bong.wav
Buzzer.wav
Cannon.wav
Crying.wav
Jackpot.wav
Laser.wav
Laugh.wav
Loser.wav
Mlaugh.wav
Money5.wav
Pigs.wav
slotspul.wav
Whl_stop.wav
- These files in your Windows\System directory.
3dlabel.vbx
wave1.vbx
Non-United States (version) Windows Users
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V2.0 would cause a "Type Mismatch" error for some people using non United Stated
Versions of Windows. This problem appears to be fixed in V2.1. and above However,
if you should come across this problem and are using Windows 95 or Windows 3.11
you will able to set your currency setting for United States. Therefore,
alleviating the problem. Here's how:
- Go to the 'Control Panel'
- Load 'Regional settings' utility
- Set the region to 'English (United States)'
- Choose the 'Currency' option
The settings should be already configured correctly. Check to make sure the
following options are set-up:
- Currency symbol = $
- Position of Currency Symbol = *1.1
- Negative Number Format = (*1.1)
- Decimal Symbol = .
- No. of Digits After Decimal = 2
- Digit Grouping Symbol = ,
- Number of Digits in Group = 3
* = Currency Symbol
I'm not sure if Windows 3.0 or 3.1 users have an ability to configure their
settings to allow previous Las Vegas Slots V2.0 to function for users
utilizing a non US version of Windows 3.x.
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.
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* 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). *
* This Version costs $5.95 to all previous registered users of Las Vegas *
* Slots - PRO (Plus shipping and Handling, see order form for details) *
*******************************************************************************
Here is a break-down of the difference between Shareware and Registered limitations
imposed on this program. The benefits of registering this application is GREAT. See
the Order Form from the Help menu for registration details:
SHAREWARE USERS:
1. You will only be allowd to choose from the first two (total = 15) wheel designs.
2. You will only be allowd to choose from the first two (total = 6) winning sound options.
3. You will only be allowd to choose from the first two (total = 7) losing sound options.
4. You will only be allowed to bet between $1 and $8 ($16 and $24 bets are unavailable).
5. You will be prompted to register by 'nag' windows set on time intervals continually
while the program is running.
6. The upper-left area of the slot windows will continually flash 'Unregistered Copy' as
long as the program remains unregistered.
7. Whenever you run the program or attempt to exit you will be prompted by registration
windows"
REGISTERED USERS:
1. You can use all 15 wheel designs, including Randomize which will select random wheels
for every spin.
2. You can use any of the 16 sound effects, also including Randomize which will select
random sound effects for winning and losing spins.
3. You can bet any amout including $16 and $24.
4. You will no longer be prompted by 'nag' screen to register the program. The program
will start and exit directly without registration prompts.
5. The upper-left flashing sign, 'Unregistered Copy' will no longer appear.
6. Best of all, Your conscious will be clear knowing you are paying for what you
are using. Paying for shareware allows authors to see the benefits for updating
their software and making a wonderful program into a great one.
Compuserve Customers:
=====================
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. The Reg # is 8492. 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.
V2.1
====
- Fixed a small bug where counters could not go above 33,000. If this occured
an error would occur and the program would unload. To fix the problem the user
only needed to select RESET. Now counters can go above 2 billion each.
- Fixed a bug where an alert stating "Type Mismatch" would occur for some users who
use non United States versions of Windows. Due to currency differences the program
would not be able to compute winnings/losses. Therefore, it would alert
the users. Now, the problem is fixed.
V2.2
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- Fixed a small bug in v2.1. The Autospin feature was not reset from testing mode.
Autospin did not work correctly in v2.1. The wheels would continue turning without
a stoppage between spins. Now, it runs as it should.
V2.3
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- Added 10 new wheel designs that may be selected, bringing the total to 15
different wheel designs that may be selected.
- Added 10 new sound options that may be selected for winning and losing
spins. This brings the total sound effects to 15.
- Added "Wheel Stop" sounds. Whenever a wheel column has stoped a realistic sound
can be set to play.
- Added the ability to have the program select winning and losing sounds at
random for each spin (Registered users only).
- Added the ability to have the program select any of the 15 wheel designs at
random for each spin (Registered users only).
- Eliminated the need for external BMP files. Now all graphics are internal to
the application. The EXE is larger than in previous versions because of this
internal graphical control.
- Fixed a minor problem where on occassion the wheel designs would temporarily
disappear when other windows would appear on-top of them. Now, the wheels designs
will continually appear. The only exception is entering or leaving restrictive
play mode, you may still see the wheels designs temporarily disappear.
- Changed registration and shareware designs.
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