POKER MACHINE for the AMIGA
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                        Written in AMOS BASIC 1.2
                         by Peter  Craven   1991
                                 WEIPA
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	To load the Poker Machine you can either boot this disk or run from
Workbench by clicking on the "AMOSGOLD.amos" icon. The disk must be in
DF0: unless you change the Dir$=" line.  You may also run the program from
the Amos Editor.

	Once loaded you are presented with a quick instruction screen, click
to load the main program.  The Poker Machine loads up and when the reels
spin to a stop you are ready to play.  You have a credit of 100 coins to
begin with.

	To play you click on whichever LINE you wish to bet on. You can play
any one, two or the entire three LINES but you must play at least one. 
Each line cost one coin to play.

	To view the Odds Screen click on the AMOS GOLD area above the reels.
This screen is also available at the end of a spin by pressing the RIGHT
button anywhere.

	To spin the reels click on the handle at the right of the reels. 
The reels spin and stop from left to right, wins are credited
automatically. Once the Win window is flashing your payout, "---" for
nothing, you can press the Left button to reset or the Right button to
view the Odds Screen.

	Depending on the result of the previous spin you may also have the 
option of HOLDing the reels for the next spin.  This will occur when there
was no win on the previous spin, there were no reels held on the previous
spin and there were no winning combinations on unpaid LINEs.  To hold a
reel click on the HOLD box under that reel.

	Well, that's all there is to it.  You will find the payouts a little
more generous than the real machines!  Careful use of the HOLD options
will greatly increase your odds.

	I have also enclosed the Odds Screen drawing program in case you wish
to design your own reels or change the payout odds.


	If you make any improvements or have any ideas you can contact me.

					Peter Craven
					 P.O. Box 561
					  Weipa. Q.4874


					.....................Bye!