MAH JONGG
Version 4.2 September 1, 1994
Nels Anderson
585 Edmands Road
Framingham, MA 01701 U.S.A.
DESCRIPTION: MAH JONGG is a solitaire game played with Chinese tiles.
The rules are quite simple and easy to learn, but success in the game
requires strategy and concentration. The object of the game is to
remove all 144 tiles from the playing surface one pair at a time. 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: Mah Jongg runs in 640x350, 16 color graphics, thus an
EGA or VGA card is required. Alternatively, you can run in 720x348
monochrome Hercules graphics if you have a Hercules compatible card.
CGA, Tandy graphics, etc. are not supported and no version for these
modes is available.
SHAREWARE: Mah Jongg 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 (plus $2
shipping/handling); in return you'll receive a copy of the latest
version of the program, a setup utility and additional tile sets and
board layouts. A "deluxe" version is available for $22 (plus $4
shipping/handling) which includes a binder, printed manual and
reference card in addition to the program itself. Please note that
all prices are U.S. dollars and that there is a $2 charge for 3.5"
diskettes.
Shareware disk vendors may include Mah Jongg in their catalog; please
see the file VENDOR.TXT for requirements.
FILES: The files included in Mah Jongg v4.2 are as follows:
MAHJONGG.EXE Mah Jongg solitaire program
MAHJONGG.DOC Documentation (instructions)
MAHJONGG.HLP Help file used by the game
SHAREWRE.TXT Information on Shareware
ORDERFRM.TXT Registration form ready for printing
UKORDER.TXT Registration form for U.K. residents
VENDOR.TXT Information for disk vendors/BBS sysops
STATGEN.EXE Mah Jongg statistics generator program
MAHJONGG.TXT This file
TILEMAKR.EXE Tile set editing utility
TILEMAKR.DOC Complete Tile Maker instructions
TILEMAKR.HLP Help file used by Tile Maker
TEXTVIEW.EXE Utility for viewing text files
MAHJONGG.TIL Standard tile set
FLAGS.TIL Flags of the world tile set
FLAGS.TXT Text file describing FLAGS.TIL
TILEARCH.BAT Sample batch file for archived tile sets
*.BRD Different board layouts
CATALOG.EXE Runnable catalog of other products
All these files MUST be included when distributing this program. If
you archive the program for distribution through BBS's, please use
the name MAHJNG42.ZIP (or .LZH, .PAK, etc. as appropriate).
SUPPORT: Support for this software is provided through the Xevious
BBS. Call 508-788-6951 (300 through 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. Finally, you can contact the
author by CompuServe's email system. Address to Nels Anderson
[71020,2613]. Internet users can often reach the author via
CompuServe as well, using the address 71020.2613@compuserve.com.
AVAILABLE SOFTWARE: Other software which I've either written or
contributed to:
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
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
TMATCH: Tile Match is a variation on concentration solitaire or
"memory", but adds multiple player versions (up to four
players) or play against the computer. Many scoring and
difficulty settings allow use by any age player. Uses
the same tiles for playing pieces as Mah Jongg solitaire
and includes the tile editor.
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.
CIPHER: A word puzzle game, yet it uses hi-res VGA or EGA graphics
for displays (mouse optional). Also will run in 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. Additional puzzle disks are
available. Available in MS-DOS or Windows versions.
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.
"...so habit forming you'd better not start playing if
you have anything else to do."
-- PC Magazine, vol. 10 #17 (10/15/91)
"RATING: 10.0" (highest rating)
-- Patrick Grote
MOUSTOOL: A collection of utilities for Turbo Pascal programmers
wishing to incorporate mouse input in their programs.
Sample programs included for both EGA and CGA graphics.
BASSTOUR: (Written by Dick Olsen). Game that simulates a fishing
tournament, including rod and lure selection. Runs in
EGA/CGA/Hercules graphics modes. Uses many of the
utilities from MOUSTOOL. 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.
Requires BassTour or Bass Class.
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" 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. Note: the actual software is the same in both the
standard and deluxe versions. You can also use your VISA or MasterCard
to order on-line thru the support BBS, Xevious, at 508-788-6951. Use
the command "CREDIT" to order.
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Mah Jongg is copyright (c) 1987-1994 by Nels Anderson. All rights reserved.
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