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  1. Serial number does not work !!
  2. Game runs slowly !
  3. The game will not Start !
  4. The graphics are misplaced !
  5. What is shareware ?
  6. How to "Cut and Paste"
  7. What is a zip file ?
  8. How do I install the game
  9. Aussie-Slots CD
  10. Splash Screen
  11. Associate a Zip file with WinZip
  12. How to insert your own pictures into slots_mypics
  13. 243 line games
  14. About Aussie pokies and chances of winning !!

Serial number does not work

This always means that you have not copied the number in correctly (unless of course you have the wrong serial for the game version you are using). If you have a game that requires you to send the "Game Code" to the author then please make sure that you "Cut and Paste" the game code into your email and when you get your serial number" cut and paste " it from the email and paste into the games validation box. Following the  above instructions will ensure the keys always work (and help the author retain a little sanity Ha Ha!!).

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VBRuntime

This software requires the "VBruntime files to operate". Most machines will already have them but if not then they can be downloaded from http://download.microsoft.com/download/vb60pro/Redist/sp5/WIN98Me/EN-US/VBRun60sp5.exe

After downloading simply double click on the resulting "EXE" file and the program will insert the required files into their respective folders automatically.

 

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Game runs slowly

These games require the full attention of your computer. If you have sufficient memory etc. and the game is not running correctly then you probably have other applications running in the background stealing memory. To check this try the "3 fingered salute" by pressing Ctrl,Alt and Del simultaneously, this will display anything else that is using memory. WARNING !! unless you know what you are doing please DO NOT end any processes unless you are certain they are not required. Another method, click start , goto run and type msconfig , hit enter and goto the tab marked services and this will also show you what is and what is not running.

Try installing more RAM  to cure the problem.

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What is Shareware ?

Shareware is a method of software distribution and marketing, and not a type of program, it's try-before-you-buy software. Shareware, traditionally, is software that is published by authors who want you to help with their word-of-mouth advertising. It's more than a free trial, it's a free trial that you can share with your friends. When you find a product that does what you need, you might register the full version,  and nearly always find that if you need product support, you'll get a fast answer from the programmer who worked on the product. Shareware in most cases has some sort of restrictions of use prior to registration such as  restricted usages, certain functions not available etc. Once registered this shareware is transformed into  fully functional non restricted registered software and splash screens etc. are seen no more.

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To change Fonts

If your machine is set up for large fonts then the graphics will not display correctly.

There is no facility in this software to change them. To Change Manually Right Click On Desktop
Select Properties, Click Advanced Button, Select SMALL Fonts (or 96 DPI).
A Re-Boot Is Then Required.
To change back after playing the game then simply use the above instructions.

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What is a Zip file ?

When you see a file that ends with the letters .ZIP, it is a compressed ZIP file. ZIP refers to the file extension, (for example: slot_egypt.ZIP).

A ZIP file is a convenient way of compressing program files into a single, smaller file. It is faster and easier to download the ZIP file version of a program. ZIP files are also called archives because they contain all the files you need for a particular program. All of these games are in the "Zip" format and have to be un-zipped prior to installation. An application called "Winzip" is one of the most popular programs for zipping and un-zipping files so to unzip one of these games you must have this program which is available from all good "Shareware" sites.

 

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How to "cut and Paste"

 

When Registering and entering the "Validation Key" use the method below to avoid errors.
 
To "Cut and Paste" the Key :-
1:- Drag the curser along the required "Key"  while holding down the mouse's left button, this will highlight the key .(make sure you highlight only the key with no spaces in front of or behind the actual key , see below)
2:-Right click on the highlighted area and select "Copy" from the resulting "popup" menu using the left button , or, after highlighting press  Ctrl + c to copy to the clipboard.
3:- Click in the games "validation" box to enable it.
4:- Click right button and select "Paste" with the left button or, press Ctrl + v
5:- This will enter the Key exactly as it should be.

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How to install the game

 

1:- After downloading the game (which could take up to 30 min. depending on you connection ) you will have to "Unzip" the zip file you have just downloaded.

2:- After unzipping click on the unzipped file called setup.exe and follow the onscreen instructions for installation.

3:- When installation is complete to run the game simply click on the desktop icon for the game you have just installed.

4:- If you have registered the game then the text box to place the registration key into is located in the first screen you see (the splash screen), please use the "Cut and Paste" method to enter your registration key.

 

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Aussie-slots CD

If you have autostart enabled on your computer the Aussie Slots CD will start automatically. If it does not start then open up windows explorer (not internet explorer), navigate to the drive this disc is in and double/click on the Autorun.exe file.

If you have registered any of the games then please follow the instructions below to insert your keys.

Clicking on the "SERIAL KEYS " button will bring up the file containing the keys for the games you have registered.

When Registering and entering the "Validation Key" use the method below to avoid errors.

To "Cut and Paste" the Key :-
1:- Drag the curser along the required "Key" while holding down the mouse's left button, this will highlight the key .(make sure you highlight only the key with no spaces in front of or behind the actual key )

2:-Right click on the highlighted area and select "Copy" from the resulting "popup" menu using the left button , or, after highlighting press  Ctrl + c to copy to the clipboard.
3:- Click in the games "validation" box to enable it.
4:- Click right button and select "Paste" with the left button or, press Ctrl + v
5:- This will enter the Key exactly as it should as it should be.

 

 

 

 

 

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 ***** INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO INSERT YOUR OWN PICTURES *****
 
There will be NO OTHER HELP associated with this process
1:-Use Microsoft's 'PAINT' program or other graphics program of your choice.
2:-Select your 6 pictures which can be of any subject you choose.
3:-Size them all to 125 X 125 pixels and save them as the following,
mypic1.jpg, mypic2.jpg, mypic3.jpg, mypic4.jpg, mypic5.jpg, and mypic6.jpg
4:-Remember all lowercase and insert into the same folder that the game
resides in , usually C:\program files\slots_mypics.exe
5:-If you want there is a file called back.jpg, use this if you want to
copy your pictures transparently and have the same background as that of the reels.
To Change Back After Do The Reverse :-
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To associate a ZIP file with "WinZip

Open My Computer.

Double-click a drive or folder.

Right-click thegame.zip file , and then click Open With. If Open With is not available, click Open.

Follow the instructions under the option that matches the dialog box you see:

Open With--Recommended Programs list

Under Programs, click "WinZip" to open the file , or click Browse to locate "WinZip".

(You must of course have "WinZip" installed on your computer for any of this to work )

If Windows cannot find WinZip to open the file then do  the following: -

Click Use the Web service to find "WinZip". This enables you to search the Web for "WinZip" to open the file.

 Notes :-

To open My Computer, click Start, and then click My Computer.

For some file types, you will right-click a file, point to Open With, and then click Choose Program.

To ensure that Windows always uses the same program to open the file, or any other file with the same file name extension, in the Open With dialog box, select the Always use this program to open these files check box.

 

 

Click on 'Select Ways' to select the amount of ways you wish to play, from 3 to 243.
As you click on 'Select Ways' you will see some symbols being hatched out, these 
symbols will not count, for instance when the ways caption shows 3 you will see that
the only paying symbols are all of those on the first reel plus those on the centre of
all other reels, therefore you are playing 3 X 1=3 ways.
When the ways caption shows 9 you are playing all of reel 1 and 2 plus the centre of all
other reels therefore you are playing 3 X 3 X 1=9 ways, you can climb right up to 243 ways
i.e.. 3 X 3 X 3 X 3 X 3 = 243 ways
Clicking on 'Select Bet' will simply toggle your bet 1,2,5,10 or 20 .
The 'Total Bet' caption will give you the total amount you are wagering per spin.
The Graphic marked OPTIONS will give you access to an array of different options which you can specify.
The button marked INSERT CREDIT will give you credit of 100 per click for 'unregistered versions' and 5000
per click for a 'REGISTERED version.

 

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Australian slots are also known as …Pokies…poker machines…and of course …slots. The aim of the game on the pokies is to come up with a winning combination. There are various types of slots in an Australian casino (or Club) and the traditional spinning reels type of game is the most popular, Keno Machines are also present in the casinos. The main poker machine is the “Multiline “game where you get the opportunity to win on a number of lines simultaneously and the winning lines are illuminated for you. Multiplier slots give you the opportunity to vary the amount you bet on each of your chosen lines (or ways).

Most of the pokies are a combination of the “Multiline and the Multiplier “ which means you can play as many lines as you wish for as much or as little as you please. The operation of the pokies is simple, you insert your coins ($1 coins) these days, select the options you wish to play  then press the Start/Spin button. The slots come in varying denominations, from 1 cent usually up to $2 so in theory if you were playing a 1 cent machine by one line it would cost you 1 cent per spin. When you have finished playing, you can cash out (if you have any cash left!) and the machine will pay you out either in cash or vouchers. Most Australian Casinos and Clubs have some of the slots designated “Progressive Jackpots “ where the jackpot  increases with each play usually on a linked basis where there could be any number of other slots all contributing to the jackpot.

Chance of the win happening on a single line

                                 LIKELY TO WIN

1 Chance in :-

 

10,200

More than 500

2,670

200 to 500

1,460

100 to 200

450

50 to 100

250

20 to 50

108

10 to 20

53

5 to 9

10

1 to 5

             ( biggest paying symbol ) on a single line

                           highest prize ( biggest paying symbol )

1 chance in :-

 

9,770,620

5 of a kind

4,780

4 of a kind

500

3 of a kind

46

2 of a kind

9

1 of a kind

 

There is an overall chance of a prize on a SINGLE pay line of 1 in 8

 

therefore the chances of NO prize on a SINGLE payline is 7 in 8

 

 

 

 

 

 

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