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
Monte Carlo is a simple, yet challenging, solitaire game where the primary goal is to match up all cards in pairs. Strategy is needed at times to clear off pairs in the correct order. Winning the game consists of matching all cards.

For the initial deal, cards are dealt into a 5 by 5 grid. Cards are then removed from the board by matchign up adjecent similar values. Adjacent cards are those that are to the immediate left, right, up, down, or diagnal from the card selected. Simply tap two cards you wish to remove. A blank space is left when the card are removed.

Once all pairs have been removed, the cards can be combined by pressing the "Combine" button in the lower right seciton of the screen. This eliminates all the free spaces between the cards by sliding all cards to the left, then wrapping the first card in a row to the end of the row above, if necessary. Then more pairs can be removed. When there ar no more adjacent pairs left on the board, pressing the Deal button combines the cards, and then fills in the blanks spaces with cards left int he deck. This can be repeated until all of the cards are dealt out.

The game ends when all the cards have been matched up or no other moves are possible. If all of the cards have been matched, then a new round is dealt, and the number of pairs continues to increment. If no moves are possible, the game automatically detects this and a "No Moves" button appears in the lower right hand corner of the screen. The cards are automatically combined to allow the player to examine the remaining cards. When the No Moves button is pressed, the number of pairs is entered into the Bext Scores list, if appropriate, and a new game is started (with number of pairs reset to zero).

The Hint button shows a possible pair that can be selected, or display a message is no match present on the game board.

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.

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.

Auto Deal/Combine Cards:
When checked, after a pair has been removed, the card are automatically combined. Then new cards are dealt to the end of the board (if there are cards remaining).

Hint:
This setting affects how a Hint Failure is handled. The options are to do nothing, display a message box, or beep.

Colors: (If using a color enabled device)

Background Color:
Tapping on the colored square allows you to change the games background color.

Text Color:
Tapping on the colored square allows you to change the text color.

Default Colors:
Sets the background and text colors to known values.

Support

• Web: http://www.seahorsesoft.com/support.html
• E-mail: support@seahorsesoft.com

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 ;)