++ DIGITAL DOWNS ++
COPYRIGHT (C) 1994 ACCIDENTAL SOFTWARE
"If it's good, it's ACCIDENTAL"
NOTICE
ACCIDENTAL SOFTWARE DOES NOT PROMOTE OR CONDONE USING DIGITAL DOWNS
FOR GAMBLING PURPOSES AND IS NOT LIABLE FOR DIRECT, INDIRECT OR CONSE-
QUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF DIGITAL DOWNS.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Game features
2. System requirements
3. Registration
4. Registration benefits
5. Set up
6. Installation
7. Game start up
8. Command line switches
9. Making Selections
10. Menu Bar
11. Daily Racing Form
12. Race Types
13. Tote Board
14. Video
15. Utilities
16. Race
17. Tips
18. Trouble shooting
19. Other Accidental Software
GAME FEATURES
1. An exciting and action packed horse racing simulation.
2. Easy to use mouse interface. Point and click your way through
the entire game.
3. Large data base of available horses, each with predetermined
abilities. (1000 horses and 10 stables in the unregistered
edition, 3000 horses and 30 stables in the registered edition).
4. Each stable has it's own set of jockeys, each jockey has a dif-
ferent ability that may add to or detract from the horses ability.
5. Each stable has it's own trainers, each horse is assigned a
trainer. The trainer may have a bearing on how well the horse
performs.
6. Each racing day has an associated track condition. Each
horse will perform differently depending on the track condition
it encounters.
7. A daily double bet is available on the first race of the day,
it covers the first and second races of the day.
8. Nine race lengths are provided. The race lengths vary from
the shortest straight away race (4 Furlongs) to the longest
full track race (1 1/2 miles).
9. The first race of the day features the daily double bet, the
following bets are available in all races.
1. Win bet
2. Place bet
3. Show bet
4. Quenella bet
5. Exacta bet
10. Each race is recorded on simulated video tape. This video is
shown after each race. The video can be run as many times as
you like simply by pushing the video button. The speed of the
video play back can be adjusted with the mouse buttons or
the keyboard.
11. Sound blaster sound effects and voice files. Note: due to the
size of these files, only two sound effects are provided as a
sample in the unregistered edition of the game. The registered
edition has many additional sound blaster sound effects. These
sound effects require a sound blaster or 100% compatible sound
system to function.
12. The registered edition of this game will allow up to 8 people
to play simultaneously. The unregistered edition only allows
one player to play at a time.
13. The registered edition of this game will save the stake and
default bet amount for each player so that he or she may
continue the game in the future.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
1. IBM or 100% compatible computer
2. EGA/VGA Video adapter with 256K RAM on video card
3. Hard disk with at least 3 megs of free disk space
4. 540K free RAM required
5. Mouse
6. 80386 processor of better
RECOMMENDED:
1. Sound Blaster
REGISTRATION
1. The game supplied is an unregistered version. This version is
provided as a demonstration of the game capabilities and provides
a fully functioning game. Some game enhancements are reserved
for those users who find this game to be a worthwhile
investment. Shareware is a try before you buy marketing method. If
you make regular use of this software, you are expected to "purchase"
it by paying the registration fee. As an additional incentive to
register this program, I will supply you with the most recent version
of this game on disk when you register. The registered version has
several game enhancements not available in the unregistered copy.
These features are listed below.
REGISTRATION BENEFITS
1. Your registered version will no longer have registration reminders
on screen.
2. Your registered version will allow you to play with up to a 8 other
players at the same time.
3. Your registered version will save your stake and default bet amount
so you can continue the game at a future time.
4. Sound Blaster support is provided. Registered users will receive
many additional sound blaster sound effects and voice files that the
game will use to make a more interesting simulation. This feature
requires a Sound Blaster or 100% compatible sound system.
6. Registered users can order additional ACCIDENTAL SOFTWARE games
at a discount. The registered version of the following games can be
purchased for an additional $10.00 each. Note: These games include
a sound blaster voice pack along with the game. Each game normally
sells for $15.00 plus $3.00 shipping and handling. If you purchase
one or more of these games with your registration for Digital Downs,
I will ship the game(s) with your order for $10.00 each and you need
only pay one shipping and handling charge.
1. Ultimate Blackjack -- A complete animated blackjack simulation.
2. Ultimate Baccarat -- A complete animated Baccarat simulation.
3. Ultimate Gin -- A complete animated gin rummy simulation.
PRICE LIST
Digital Downs (registration) --- $15.00
Ultimate Gin (reduced) --------- $10.00
Ultimate Baccarat (reduced) ---- $10.00
Ultimate Blackjack (reduced) --- $10.00
Shipping, handling & disks ------ $3.00 (U.S. & CANADA) - $5.00 Others
REGISTRATION / ORDER FORM (Digital Downs SW)
07/07/94
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(Digital Downs SW-1.20)
(Shipping and handling is $3.00 for U.S. and Canada. All other
destinations must add an additional $2.00 for postage)
___ Digital Downs -------------------------- ($15.00) Disk type.....
___ Ultimate Gin --------------------------- ($10.00)
___ Ultimate Blackjack --------------------- ($10.00) ___ 1.44 (3.50 DD)
___ Ultimate Baccarat ---------------------- ($10.00)
Shipping and Handling ---- ($ 3.00) ___ 1.20 (5.25 HD)
Sub Total $__________
Ca. Sales tax @ 7.75% $__________ (California only)
Grand Total $__________
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drawn on a U.S. bank or MasterCard / VISA information.
For your convenience, we accept MasterCard or Visa. You may charge the
amount of your purchase. If you decide to charge, call 619-247-2804
or send this order form to ACCIDENTAL SOFTWARE with the following
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through Friday. (619) 247-2804
Orders are shipped via U.S. mail.
Fax available if you call first to alert us of the incoming FAX.
California residents only, add 7.75% sales tax.
PRINTING A REGISTRATION FORM
A registration / order form can be printed by pushing "P" when reading
this manual. The form is ASCII text and should print on most printers.
If you can't print out of copy of the registration / order form, just send
us the information above. The file name for the order form is
"ORDERFRM.TXT", you can load this file into your word processor to print
if desired. Please include the type of disk desired. Better yet,
give us a call at 619-247-2804 and charge it.
Foreign orders please use a check drawn on a U.S. bank, an International
Money Order (specify U.S. currency) or supply the credit card information
listed above.
SET UP
The game must be installed to your hard disk with the install program
provided. All required game files are compressed on your distribution
diskette(s). A listing of all required files can be found in the
text file "PACKLIST.TXT". The compression and extraction routines used
for diskette data is LHA and is copyrighted by Haruyasu Yoshizaki. LHA is
used as per the terms of Mr. Yoshizaki's documentation.
INSTALLATION
1. Place the disk you have received in the proper drive.
2. Switch to the drive the disk is in. Example -- if the disk is in B:
drive type "B:" then "ENTER".
3. Type "INSTALL" followed by the drive you want to install the game to.
Omit the ":" after the drive letter.
4. This game cannot be run until it is installed since all files on
the distribution disk are compressed and must be decompressed before
use. The install utility completes this process for you.
Example: To install the game to C DRIVE, type "INSTALL C"
This will install the game to C DRIVE in the directory "DDOWNS". If you
want to install the game to a different directory, specify the directory
after the drive letter.
Example. To install the game to C DRIVE in the directory "GAMES"
you would type "INSTALL C GAMES".
GAME START UP
1. The executable file is DD.EXE. Type DD then push Enter to start.
It will be necessary to change to the directory "DDOWNS" then type "DD"
to play this game at a future time.
2. Sign in with the name you will play under. Saved game information
will reference this name (Registered version only).
3. Additional players can only be added in the registered edition of
this game.
COMMAND LINE SWITCHES
The following command line switches may be set to provide the results
shown.
1. /S -- This switch turns off the sound blaster interface.
2. /D -- This switch starts the game in the "DEMO" mode. The demo
can be terminated from the bet placement screen by pressing and
holding the ESCAPE key.
3. /F -- This switch works with the DEMO mode to provide a faster
demonstration speed.
4. /+ -- This switch runs the game in the accelerated mode.
5. /- -- This switch runs the game at normal speed.
Example command line switch usage to start the game without the
sound blaster interface being loaded. Type "DD /S" then press
enter.
Command line switches can be combined if desired. If the "+"
and "-" switches are both present, the "-" switch will have priority.
The game auto detects your processor's relative speed. If the game
decides your processor is too slow for the normal speed mode, it will
automatically set the "/+" command line switch. You can override
the accelerated game mode by using the "/-" command line switch.
Most 80386 processors will require that the accelerated mode be used.
MAKING SELECTIONS
All menu or game selections can be made with the mouse. Move the
hand pointer to the item if your choice. Push the left mouse
button to activate the item. The rate of change of some items such
as the bet amount can be can be increased by pressing the right
mouse button. Items on the main menu bar as well as video play back
can be selected by pressing the key that corresponds to the first
letter of the item desired.
MENU BAR
BETS UTILITIES RACE
BETS: This menu bar choice opens the bet placement window. Move the
hand pointer to the BETS selection with your mouse, then press the
left mouse button or press "B" on your keyboard.
BETTER BET HORSE AMOUNT
BETTER: If more than one person is playing, each player's name will
be listed under BETTER. The person currently placing bets is shown
in RED, others are in black. The current better is also identified
just below the divider line on the bet placement window.
BET: The bet categories available are shown under BET. Win, place,
and show bets are self explanatory. The quenella bet: You are betting
on win and place horses for this race. The order of finish for these
2 horses is not important as long as one comes in first and one comes
in second. The Exacta bet: You are betting that you will pick the
win and show horse for this race in exact order. The Exacta bet pay
off is better than the Quenella bet. The Daily Double bet: You
betting that you can choose the winner of race one and race two. This
bet is only available on the first race of the day. The results of this
bet are shown after the second race of the day.
HORSE: The horse number(s) you want to bet on are input here. Select
the + or - boxes with the hand pointer to change the horse (by number)
that you want to use for this bet.
AMOUNT: The amount of the bet you are placing will be shown here after
a horse number has been selected. When the game starts the default bet
amount for each player is $2.00. The default bet amount can be adjusted
for each player from $2.00 up to $100 with the Utility menu. If you
decide not to wager on a bet category, you need only cycle through the
horse selection for that category until the horse number disappears.
If no horse number is selected for a bet category, no money will appear
in the amount box. The minimum bet is $2.00 and bets can be increase
or decreased by $2.00 increments.
OTHER INFORMATION: The RACE # (shown in red) displays the race number
for the day that you are currently betting on. An explanation of the
remaining information can be seen by selecting the HELP button found
at the bottom of this window.
DAILY RACING FORM
FORM: Select the FORM button at the bottom of the bet window to see
the DAILY RACING FORM. The form for the race you are currently betting
on will show. You may change the form to a different race (there are
8 races each day) by moving the hand pointer to the LARGE RACE NUMBER
at the top center of the racing form. Push the left mouse button to
increase the race number of the form by one or the right mouse button
to decrease it. The ODDS shown on the form are established each morning
by the track odds maker. The odds shown on the Tote Board (above the
daily racing form) are current and reflect the betting that has taken
place on the horses since the track opened. Large differences in the odds
between the daily racing form and the odds shown on the Tote Board
indicate that the betting public has a different perception of how
the horse will perform than does the track odds maker.
RACE TYPES
Each new racing day at Digital Down consists of 8 races. These races
are organized as follows.
Race 1 & 2: Maiden Races. A maiden race is for 2 or 3 year old horses who
have not yet won a race.
Race 3,4,&5: Claiming Races. A claiming race is for 2 or 3 year old horses
who are not yet of good enough caliber to enter an allowance race.
These horses may have won up to 3 races in the past.
Race 6: Allowance Race. This race is for higher caliber horses that
have won at least 3 races in the past. This race can be for either 2
or 3 year old horses.
Race 7: Handicap Race. This race is for 2 or 3 year old horses that
have won at least 4 races in the past.
Race 8: Stakes Race. This race is for 2 or 3 year old horses that
have won at least 5 races in the past.
TOTE BOARD
The tote board sits above the teller cage on the wall. When the
current betting race is selected, the ODDS will continually
change to reflect the betting taking place on this race. A brief
racing history for each horse on the tote board can be seen
by clicking on that horse's name.
VIDEO
This button is available after the first race of the day has been run.
You can push this button (before you place a bet on the next race) to
see a video play back of the previous race. The speed of the play back
can be increased or decreased by pushing a mouse button or keyboard key.
The left mouse button or the "-" key on the keyboard decreases the
video play back speed. The right mouse button or "+" on the keyboard
increases the video play back speed. You can push both mouse buttons
simultaneously or "ESC" on the keyboard to set the play back speed to
the normal range. Tap the space bar on the keyboard to toggle video
freeze on and off. You can adjust the video play back speed while the
the picture is frozen. The red lines visible to the right of the video
button show the relative play back speed. As the play back speed is
adjusted, this trail of lines gets longer as the play back speed
increases and shorter as the play back speed is reduced.
NOTE: If you are using a 80386 processor, you may need to set need to
set the play back speed to the fastest range for satisfactory results.
UTILITIES
STANDARD BETS: Click on the OK button next to STANDARD BETS to set
the standard bet amount (default bet amount) that each player wants
to use. Example: If in most cases you want to place a bet on the horse
of your choice for $20.00. In this case set the Standard Bet amount
for yourself to $20.00. When you select a horse on which to bet, the
amount of the bet will initially be set to $20.00. Each better can
set his or her own standard bet amount. The registered edition of
the game will save the standard bet amount for each player so that
it will automatically be set when you play at a future time.
SOUND BLASTER: Click on the OK button next to SOUND BLASTER. This
will toggle sound blaster sound effects on an off.
END PROGRAM: Click on the OK button next to END PROGRAM to quit the
game. If you have the registered edition of the game, your stake and
standard bet amounts will be saved.
REGISTER: Not available in the registered edition of the game. Click
on the OK button next to REGISTER. A screen of registration information
will be displayed. A registration / order form can be printed out using
this utility.
DONE: Click on the OK button next to DONE to exit the Utility routine.
NOTE: When in the UTILITIES window, the BETS and RACE menu bar selections
can not be activated.
RACE
You may select RACE without placing any bets if you so desire. The RACE
selection takes you to an overhead view of the Digital Downs race track.
Once the starting gate is moved into position, the bottom of the screen
will change to show race information. The top of the screen shows the
names of all players and any bets they have made for Win, Place, or Show
on this race. The horse number that has been bet on as well as the
amount of the bet is shown. When the race has finished, the
information at the top of the screen expands to show all bets made,
results of the bets, and the overall results of all bet wins
and losses. Any bet that results in a win will show the pay off
amount in green, any losses are shown in red. The overall total will
be either green (overall plus) or red (overall minus). This overall
total is the last entry on each players column and is opposite the
"R:esults". All bet categories show the horse number bet on as well as
the applicable money for that bet category. "Q"uenella bets,
"X:"acta bets, and "D"aily Double bets show both horses bet on.
When the race has finished and all players have completed reviewing
the results, PUSH ANY KEY (mouse or keyboard) to continue the game.
After each race has been run, the video play back of the race will be
shown. See VIDEO above for details concerning play back of the race
video. The race video can be reviewed as many times as desired by
clicking on the VIDEO button.
TIPS
The two characters in the bet placement scene will both talk to you
if you click on their body. The small character "SHORTY" is a self
proclaimed track expert and will give you a hot tip on the
upcomming race if you click on his head. Take this tip with a grain
of salt since shorty's record isn't all that sterling.
TROUBLE SHOOTING
If this game causes your system to lock up, the most likely cause is
the sound blaster interface. Attempt to start the game with
the command line switch "/S" set. If the game successfully functions
after starting it with the "/S" command line switch, do not
select the SOUND BLASTER through the utility menu. If the command line
If you have used the command line switch "/S" to turn off the sound
blaster interface, selecting the sound blaster button on the UTILITY
menu will attempt to reinstate the sound blaster interface (if a
sound blaster or compatible card is found on your system).
If you quit digital downs with the sound blaster turned off either
by deselecting it through the UTILITY menu or by using the command
line switch "/S", the sound blaster will automatically be deselected
the next time you start the game.
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excitement. Each game has been designed to provide a realistic simulation of
the game it emulates. These games use keyboard or mouse and require 550K,
EGA or VGA, DOS 3.1 or above, and a hard disk. A sound blaster voice pack
is shipped with all three games.
ULTIMATE GIN
Pull up a seat and get ready for a great game of GIN RUMMY with one of 8
computer players. Choose the game variation you like to play (Standard
Gin or one of 2 forms of Oklahoma Gin). Hollywood scoring is an option
you can choose to spice up the game. How about the game score? You can
set the game score and all bonus points to the way you want them. Play up
to 40 games in a match with any of the 8 players. Continue the match at
a later time, or start a new match if desired. Check out the player's
biographies and see which one (playing skill for each is different) you want
to challenge. Set the game speed, check the score book at any time and
much more.
ULTIMATE BLACKJACK
Enter a fully animated casino card game and gambling school where you play
solo against the dealer or with any of 12 computer characters, each with a
different style of play (biographies included!). Set the number of decks,
change the rules to match any casino, and monitor stats as the game
progresses. See how the other player's strategies and bets fare in the long
run. Want more, how about this -- a simulation feature lets you test custom
strategies! You can even use 2 different card counting systems. Novices
will also appreciate the slick online tutor that suggests the best moves.
Even more features are included, but be prepared! If you take a seat at
this table you may never get up!
ULTIMATE BACCARAT
Have you always wondered how to play BACCARAT but were afraid to ask? Relax
and pull up a chair at this friendly baccarat table. You can play with 3
computer generated characters, or if you prefer real human companionship, you
can play with up to 5 other "human" players. A Tutor is provided to take you
through the game step by step. Once you have learned the game you can turn
the tutor off and go it on your own. You can check the game stats of any
player at the table, change game speed, set your own bet amounts, repeat your
last bet, push your last win, or lay a new bet. All bets are implemented.
The dealer talks you through the game. Many more features. Be prepared for
the best baccarat game in town and you don't even have to learn with
real money.
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