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.

Please visit http://www.seahorsesoft.com/register.html to find out how to register this program. There are a variety of ways it can be accomplished. Once registered, you are entitled to free updates of the product for it's life.

How To Play
Poker Attack is a challenging timed game of re-arranging cards. The goal is to create the best 4 poker hands before the time runs out.

A hand is considered to be 5 cards in a row on the playing grid. Depending on the Level selected (see the Settings Help section), you are limited to the type of switches you can perform.

A round begins with cards (from a single deck) being dealt onto the 5x4 grid, face down. They are turned face up when the Start button is pressed. Switching cards consists of tapping on a first card, which is then inverted, then selecting a second card to switch with (Any-Switch and Adjacent-Switch Levels only). If playing the Slider Level, then columns and rows can be rotated by using the on screen arrows. Individual card switching is not allowed in the Slider Level.

When switching cards, graphics on the left side of the screen inform you of the type of the hand. The best possible scoring hand is always selected, if there are multiple type of hands. For example if a hand had both a Full House and a Pair, the Full House would be selected.

The round ends when either time has ran out, or the Done button is pressed. A total of 3 rounds are played. After 3 rounds, your score is totaled and determined if it makes it to that Levels Best Score List.

The game can be paused at any time by pressing the Pause button. To continue play, press the Resume button.

The score shown on the main screen is the total score for the rounds played already. The switches shown are for the current round only.

See the Scoring Descriptions Help section for details on the various types of Poker hands, and the respective scores. Also see the Settings Help section on information about other features of the program.

Scoring Description
Below is a description of the possible hands that can be scored, along with their point values.

• One Pair: Any two cards of the same value. Point Value: 10 points.
• Two Pair: Two one pairs. Point Value: 30 points.
• 3 of a Kind: Three cards of the same value. Point Value: 40 points.
• Straight: All five cards for a sequential run (example: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6). Suits of the cards are ignored. Point Value: 50 points.
• Flush: All five cards are the same suit. Point Value: 60 points.
• Full House: A combination of one pair and three of a kind. Point Value: 70 points.
• 4 of a Kind: Four cards of the same value. Point Value: 100 points.
• Straight Flush: Same as a straight, but all 5 cards suits are the same. Point Value: 250 points.
• Royal Flush: All five cards are the same suit, and are the 10, Jack, Queen, King, Ace. Point Value: 500 points.

HandEra 330 Users:
This program has been enhanced to take advantage of the high resolution screen and Jog Wheel features of the HandEra 330.

On the main playing screen, when you "minimize" the SilkScreen, the hand type statistics are displayed in the extra area.

In the Statistics screen, you can use the Jog Wheel up/down to toggle between the various Levels. Pressing the Jog Wheel in will return you to the playing screen.

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

Sony Clié Users:
This program has also been enhanced to take advantage of the Sony Clié Jog Dial and high resolution screen (on supporting models).

In the Statistics screen, you can use the Jog Dial up/down to toggle between the various Levels. 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.

If you are using a Clié with a high resolution screen, the program will display with better graphics to enhance the playing experience.

Settings Help
Level:

• Any-Switch: Any two cards on the board can be switched.
• Adjacent-Switch: Only two adjacent cards can be switched.
• Slider: Cards can only be moved by pressing the buttons. The right buttons move the cards in that row one position to the right, with the last card wrapping around to become the first in that row. The bottom buttons move the cards in that column one position down, with the bottom card wrapping to the top position.
• Tournament: One round of each type is played.

Background:
The background color.

Default Color:
Sets the background color to a known value.

Red Numbers:
If on, Heart and Diamond cards will have red numbers. If off, Heart and Diamond cards will have black numbers like all other cards.

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 ;)