
                                 Tile Match
                       Release 1.2   September 1, 1994

                                Nels Anderson
                              585 Edmands Road
                         Framingham, MA 01701 U.S.A.

DESCRIPTION: Tile Match is a variation of concentration solitaire that can
be played with a variety of options, including competitive play against the
computer or with up to four human players. To get started either read the
.doc file or just start up the game and view the help screens to learn how
to play.

REQUIREMENTS: Tile Match runs in 640x350, 16 color graphics mode so either
an EGA or VGA card and monitor is required. A mouse is optional but
convenient.

SHAREWARE: Tile Match is distributed as Shareware. You are free to try the
game and make copies for others. If you continue to use the game, however,
you must pay the author a registration fee of $15 (#12.95 in the U.K.; see
UKORDER.TXT for details); in return you'll receive a copy of the latest
version of the program. A "deluxe" version with binder and printed manual
is available for $22. Please include $2 shipping/handling with your
payment, or $4 for deluxe versions or shipping outside the U.S. Please
note that all prices are in U.S. dollars.

Mail order shareware vendors may include Tile Match in their catalog
provided a copy of the catalog is supplied to the author; see the file
VENDOR.TXT for complete details. Retail rack vendors please be sure to see
VENDOR.TXT.

SPECIAL OFFER: Tile Match/Pair-Three-Four offers yet another variation on
"memory". This varient ups the challenge by requiring multiple rounds of
play where you must match pairs, then three of a kind, then four of a kind.
Beating the computer in a full series is the ultimate Tile Match challenge!

Tile Match/Pair-Three-Four is normally $15 but if you order it at the
same time as regular Tile Match it's only $10. Or order before July 1,
1995 and get Tile Match/Pair-Three-Four for $5.

FILES: The files included in Tile Match are as follows:

         MATCH.EXE      Tile Match program
         MATCH.DOC      Documentation (instructions)
         MATCH.TXT      This file
         MATCH.HLP      Text for online help function
         KIDIMAGE.PIC   Pictures used during the game
         BACKSIDE.TIL   Tile back images
         TILEMAKR.EXE   Tile editing utility
         TILEMAKR.DOC   Tile editor instructions
         *.TIL          Various tile sets
         *.PCX          Pictures for use as playing board backgrounds
         FILE_ID.DIZ    Standard program description for BBS use
         SHAREWRE.TXT   Information on Shareware
         ORDERFRM.TXT   Ready to print registration form
         UKORDER.TXT    Registration form for UK residents
         VENDOR.TXT     Distribution information for disk vendors
         TILES.DOC      Information on available tile sets

All these files MUST be included when distributing this program. If you
archive the program for distribution through BBS's, please use the name
TMATCH12.ZIP (or .LZH, .PAK, etc. as appropriate).

SUPPORT: Support for this software is provided through the )(evious BBS.
Call 508-788-6951 (300 thru 28800 bps HST/v.32/v.34, 8N1) and leave a
C)omment for the sysop. The latest version will always be available there
first. Mail support is also available; please include an SASE with your
request. You can contact the author through CompuServe's email system.
Address to Nels Anderson [71020,2613]. You can also reach the author via
InterNet using the address 71020.2613@compuserve.com.

AVAILABLE SOFTWARE: Other software which I've either written or contributed
to:

MAHJONGG:  Addictive solitaire game played with Chinese tiles.  Very
           easy to learn but always a challenge to win.  Many game
           options including timed games, tournaments, etc.  Also
           allows loading optional tile sets (tile editor included).
           Supports EGA and Hercules graphics; mouse optional.

           "Gorgeous board and tiles, challenging and addictive play."
             -- PCWorld Magazine, December 1988

           "...a visual feast and a mental workout."
             -- Compute! Magazine, April 1989

TILESETS:  Several collections of tile sets created by various
           Mah Jongg fans are available.  Each collection includes
           at least ten tile sets.  Requires Mah Jongg v3.3 or later
           or any version of Tile Match.

EGATREK:   Space strategy battle game, using full EGA graphics.
           Based on the classic star trek type games, including
           maps, graphics, communications and even a view outside
           the ship.  Winner of Public Brand Software's 1988
           software contest.

           "...simply an amazing program, full of surprises and
           strategic challenges."
             -- ProGamer Magazine, Series 2, Volume 8

           "EGATrek is such a well-designed game, if you don't have
           EGA hardware, it's a good reason to upgrade."
             -- Shareware Magazine, July-August 1990

CIPHER:    A word puzzle game, yet it uses hi-res VGA or EGA graphics
           to run (mouse optional).  Also will run in color text mode.
           Includes over 30 puzzles to solve; registered version comes
           with over 200 additional puzzles.  You can also enter your
           own already encrypted puzzles.  Also available in a version
           for Windows 3.x.

SHOOT:     "Shooting Gallery" is a colorful arcade game with several
           different rounds to test your aim and reflexes, including
           skeet, quick draw, carnival type shooting range and a wild 
           west shootout.  Uses 320x200, 256 color mode and a mouse to
           play.  Requires VGA or MCGA.

           "Shooting Gallery is seven rounds of pure fun!"
             -- Patrick Grote

           "...one of the most entertaining, colorful, action-packed
           and challenging games I have seen."
             -- Vulcan's Compute Monthly, August 1990

SUPERFLY:  An action game using hi-res EGA/VGA graphics.  Chase the
           flies and other insects through twenty different rounds.
           Includes three levels of difficulty, hall of fame, shell
           to DOS, etc.

           "...fascinatingly mixes arcade action with strategic
           maneuvering."
             -- PC Magazine, vol. 10 #17 (10/15/91)

           "RATING: 10.0" (highest rating)
             -- Patrick Grote

BASSTOUR:  (Written by Dick Olsen).  Game that simulates a fishing
           tournament, including rod and lure selection.  Runs in
           EGA/CGA/Hercules graphics modes. Do not order this game
           from me; for more information contact:  Richard Olsen,
           68 Hartwell Avenue, Littleton, MA 01460.

BASSMAP:   Companion program for BassTour which allows lakes to be
           created or modified.  EGA and CGA versions provided.


These programs are probably available on your favorite BBS or from
your favorite disk vendors. To register them or to order direct, use
the form in the file "ORDERFRM.TXT" (U.K. residents use "UKORDER.TXT")
which is all ready to print. The "deluxe" version includes the
registered software on diskette, plus a binder and printed manual
(some programs also include quick reference cards). The standard
version includes just the diskette with the registered software. You
can also use your VISA or MasterCard to order on-line thru the support
BBS, Xevious, at 508-788-6951. Use "CREDIT" to order.

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Tile Match is copyright (c) 1994 by Nels Anderson.  All rights reserved.

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