Montana Solitaire
Version 3.3
Seahorse Software
http://www.seahorsesoft.com/
 
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This Program is Shareware
This program is shareware. In shareware mode, all of the features of the program are enabled. The only item disabled is the saving of the game when you exit. This means when you restart the game, you are forced to start a new game. Also, all of your settings and statistics are reset.

You are free to evaluate the program for as long as you like. But, if you enjoy the program, you are encouraged to register it.

To register this program, please visit:
http://www.PalmGear.com/

Once registered, you are entitled to free updates of the product for it's life.


How To Play
Montana Solitaire (also known as Station, Blue-Moon, Gaps)

Object:
To order all of the cards in 4 rows of increasing order from 2 to K, one single suit per row.

Initial Deal:
All 52 cards are dealt face up into 4 rows, 13 cards each. The Aces are then removed to create 4 blank spaces.

Moving a Card:
Any card can be moved to a blank spot, provided it:

  • is one rank higher than the card to the left of the blank
  • is the same suit as the card to the left of the blank
Only 2's may be placed at the beginning of a row, and nothing can be placed after a King.

Tapping on the card you want to move will automatically move it to it's correct spot, if it is a valid move. If it is not a valid move, the card which needs to be moved first will flash.

Re-Deal:
All unordered cards (those not in sequence, beginning with the 2 at the left most side) of each row are picked up, and shuffled thoroughly with the Aces. The cards are put down again behind each of the remaining rows; subsequently the Aces are removed again to create four new gaps.

The number of re-deal times can be set in the Settings.

Scoring:
1 point for each card in sequence beginning with the 2 of that suit in the left most spot.

Game Over:
The game automatically ends when either all the cards are placed in order, or there are no re-deals left and no possible move.

If all of the cards are placed in order, then a new hand is dealt, and the Score keeps increasing. Note that the Re-Deals are not reset.

Undo: Undoes the last move only.

High-Resolution Enhancements:
This program is enhanced to take advantage of the high-resolution screens on the HandEra 330, Sony Clié running Palm OS 4.x, and Palm OS 5.x devices. Enhancements generally are better graphics and use of extra screen space when the silkscreen is minimized (currently only on the HandEra 330).

Jog Dial/Wheel Enhancements:
This program has also been enhanced to take advantage of the Jog Dials and Wheels on various devices.

In the Statistics screen, you can use the Jog Dial up/down to toggle between Best Scores, Game Stats, and Round Stats. Pressing the Jog Dial in will return you to the playing screen.

You can also use the Jog Dial up/down in any of the on-line help screens. Pressing the Jog Dial will exit the help system.

Settings

  • Taps on Blanks Moves Card:
    If this is checked, then when you tap on a space, the legal card shall be moved there. If this is not checked, then the legal card is just temporarily highlighted.

  • Auto Re-Deal:
    If this is checked, when all 4 blank spaces are unplayable, the hand is automatically re-dealt. If this setting is unchecked, then you must manually press the re-deal button.

  • Reset Re-Deal on Win:
    If this is checked, upon winning, on the new hand, the number of Re-Deals is reset to the value set in the settings. If this is unchecked, then upon winning, the number of re-deals is not reset.

  • New Game Randomly Places Blanks:
    If this is checked, then when a new game is started, the 4 blanks are randomly placed. If this is not checked, then 4 blanks are placed at the beginning of each row.

  • Re-Deal Randomly Places Blanks:
    If this is checked, then upon redeal, the 4 blanks are randomly placed. If this is not checked, then 4 blanks are placed 1 per row, at the end of the cards that are in sequence.

  • Re-Deals:
    Set how many re-deals are allowed in the game. Note, changing this setting will require you to start a new game.
Color Settings (If using a color enabled device)
  • Background Color:
    The background color.

  • Default Color:
    Sets the Background to a known color.
Card Design
Card design settings vary with the device the program is running on.

  • Face: No-Line/Line: Sets whether the card face has a line drawn inside of it.
  • Numbers: If Red/Black is selected, then cards whose suit is a Diamond or Heart will have it's number red also.

Support


Disclaimer
All attempts were made to make a quality program that runs without glitches. But from time to time glitches (or bugs) do inadvertently appear in the program. You are encouraged to make frequent backups of your data to prevent loss. As such, Seahorse Software can not be held responsible for any data loss experienced by use of this program.

Also, Seahorse Software can not be held accountable for any addictions formed to our software. If your boss catches you playing this game at work, we also claim lack of knowledge ;)


Copyright ©2003 by James Lee, jlee@seahorsesoft.com