Kisekae UltraKiss Files

UltraKiss 3.7.1 update 1 is now released to correct problems related to FKiSS GUI component cels and synchronization of multiple threads for parameter passing on label routines. Update 1 corrects a deficiency with a failure to recognize collision events during mouse movement when object visibility is changed through external alarms or other activities. This release continues to improve functional stability of the product. See Follow the Owl for his latest quest games.

The Slot Machine demonstration set is updated to Version 2 and win probabilities are documented.

The source code for this project is available on GitHub under project Kisekae UltraKiss. If you are interested in contributing to this project please contact me.

Enhancements (64 bit architecture)

UltraKiss is now packaged with Install4J technology that provides a multi-platform installer builder for Java applications on Windows, Linux, and Apple systems. These installers are fully bundled with a Java Runtime Environment (JRE) . Java is not required to be installed on your machine. Download and install UltraKiss using the platform links below.

Effective with UltraKiss 3.7 this installer configures a Java heap size of 50% of available memory.

For a detailed list of changes to this release and all previous releases see the Help-Read Me-Whats New menu command in UltraKiss.

Automated Installers (64 bit architecture)

Windows Installer UltraKiss_windows-x64_3_7_1_update_1.exe

Linux Installer UltraKiss_unix_3_7_1_update_1.sh

Apple Mac OS Installer UltraKiss_macos_3_7_1_update_1.dmg

Standard Installation (32 bit architecture or 64 bit architecture)

To install from a traditional zip file, for all systems, download and extract the files from the UltraKiss_3.7.1.zip download. This extract will create a folder named ultrakiss. On all systems, you must run the UltraKiss program from within the ultrakiss folder. This is required for access to the sound and help libraries. This folder also contains a standalone version of the Java Runtime Environment (JRE) version 8 for systems that do not have Java installed.

All systems UltraKiss_3.7.1.zip

For local execution on a Windows system with or without Java installed, run UltraKiss_3.7.1.exe found in the ultrakiss folder. This program is a fully self-contained bundled application created with Launch4j.

For local execution on a Linux or Apple or Windows system with Java already installed, run the kisekae.jar file from the ultrakiss folder using the java -jar kisekae.jar command. If the .jar extension is configured in your system as a Java application then you can run the program by directly clicking on this file.

Installation Verification

Start UltraKiss. Use File Open and select FreeCell.lzh. The KiSS set should load. Use File Close to close the set. Use File Open and select Slots.zip. The KiSS set should load. Use File Close to close the set.

Program Operation

Use Help-Contents to access the UltraKiss program documentation. See Help-Contents-What is UltraKiss for a brief description of the Kisekae Set system.

Use Help-Demo Sets to access the demonstration KiSS sets that are packaged with UltraKiss. Click on any of the demonstration sets to load the set in UltraKiss. To see the FKiSS code behind any KiSS set press F11 or use the View-Active Configuration menu command.

To learn how to make KiSS sets of your own explore the tutorials provided with UltraKiss. See Help-Tutorials.