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"Who Wants to Win a Million Dollars?"
version 3.00.03
Copyright (c) 2000, BDi Software

Created by Brian D. Williams
Brian D. Williams Interactive Software (BDi Software)
WEB - http://www.BDWilliams.com/DOWNLOAD
E-MAIL - dollarbl@bdwilliams.com

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ABOUT THIS GAME
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"Who Wants to Win a Million Dollars?" was created by Brian D. Williams,
an elementary school teacher.  This game was created to address
the need for high-quality educational software.  It is part of an
educational CD-ROM called DOLLAR BILL'S ADVENTURES WITH MONEY, 
created by BDi Software.

"Millionaire" is a one- or two-player game.  Students compete in a game
show in which they try to answer a series of 20 problems related to
math and money.  Students who answer all 20 questions correctly will
"win" a check for $1,000,000.  Wrong answers earn a strike -- 3 strikes
and the game is over.  The questions increase in difficulty.

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EDUCATIONAL BENEFITS
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The "Millionaire" questions require student to apply their knowledge
of addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions,
decimals, estimation, mental math, place value, and money values.

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QUICK START
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To run the program, you must first install the program components
onto your hard drive.

1) Locate the downloaded installer called SETUP.EXE

2) Double-click the installer application.

3) Follow on-screen instructions for installation.  The
default location will be C:\PROGRAM FILES\BDi Millionaire Folder\.
A shortcut will also be added to your START menu in the APPLICATIONS
folder.

4) After installation, click on the START button, select APPLICATIONS,
select BDi SOFTWARE Folder, then click on BDI MILLIONAIRE GAME.

5) After "Millionaire" opens, click on 1 player or 2 players.  You
will then have the option of reading the detailed rules for playing
the game.

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ORDERING THE DOLLAR BILL CD-ROM
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You can get up-to-date information on the status of the CD-ROM from
BDi Software Online - http://www.BDWilliams.com/DOWNLOAD
You can also download additional demo activities from this site.

The CD-ROM will be ready for commercial distribution in Spring 2000.
Price has not yet been finalized (est. $25-$35 1-user, $75-$80 5-user, 
$120-$150 site license).  The CD-ROM includes the following features:

- more than 60 ACTIVITIES for K-5 students related to real-world
math and problem solving... hours and hours of fun!

- PROGRESS REPORTS, which are used to record and document student
proficiency on every activity within the CD-ROM.  These reports
can be printed and saved.  The "Millionaire" Game progress report
diagnostic information, including money earned, time for completion,
success percentage by problem type, and more.

- TEACHER/PARENT INPUT - add your own "Millionaire" test questions.

- LESSON PLANS and HOMEWORK - access the lesson plan database on the
BDi Software web site.  Print additional activities and questions
related to each lesson.

- DOWNLOADABLE UPDATES - stay current with redesigned currency and
new coins, such as the golden dollar and state quarters.

- HYBRID CD-ROM works on both Windows 95/98/NT systems and Macintosh
Power PC/G3/G4 systems - all for one low price.

If you would like to reserve a copy (DO NOT send money!), please
send your name, address, and e-mail address to:

Brian D. Williams
BDi Software
1431 Washington Blvd
Suite 2805
Detroit, MI  48226-1731

or via e-mail to:

contact@bdwilliams.com

or via the web at:

http://www.BDWilliams.com/CONTACT

Your reservation DOES NOT obligate you to buy - it only helps
determine the CD-ROM production quantity.

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DISCLAIMER
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"Who Wants to Win a Million Dollars?" is played strictly for fun.
No real money is awarded for successfully completing the game.
The checks can be printed, but they cannot be cashed - but if
you happen to find a bank that cashes Dollar Bill checks PLEASE
let me know :)  Enjoy the game!

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USE AGREEMENT
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You are permitted to install and use this program for education
and evaluation only.  You may not sell, distribute, transfer to CD-ROM,
or modify these files without the permission of BDi Software.  If you
like the program, please consider buying the CD-ROM.  My programs are
the result of thousands of hours of work for the purpose of student
improvement. You support will lead to the release of many more
fantastic activities.

Brian D. Williams
July 29, 2000


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Version History
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Version 3.00.03
Released July 29, 2000
- Fixed font error.

Version 3.00.02
Released March 21, 2000
- Check graphics fixed for better print clarity.

Version 3.00.01
Released March 10, 2000
- Converted from Module 8 to executable file.
- Installer created.  The installer copies the files to
PROGRAM FILES folder and adds a shortcut to the START MENU
in PROGRAMS>BDi Software Folder.

Version 3.00.00
Released March 7, 2000
- Uploaded to BDi Web Site as Module 8.

