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----------------------------------------- ; ; ; Super Games Version 2.1 ; ; ; ; Copyright (C) 1992 Lightning Software ; ; ; ; All Rights Reserved ; ; ; ; Unregistered Evaluation Version ; ; ; ----------------------------------------- Program Code And Design By Robert L. Folmer Table Of Contents ----------------- Shareware Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Copyright Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Starting Super Games . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 The Super Games Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Bloxster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Pitfall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Making A Self Bootable Disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 How To Register Super Games . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Previous Versions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 High Scores Wanted! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 1 Shareware Notice ---------------- Super Games 2.1 is being distributed under the shareware concept, you are free to use this product for a period of 30 days after which you must either register the program or discontinue it's use. Registration is only $10.00 and for that low price you will receive complete documentation on disk, three more great games NOT included in the unregistered version and free product updates should it become necessary. To register your copy see the section "How To Register" in this manual. Please help support the great concept of shareware, it allows programmers to continue to develop these fine products that most of the time you could not even get in a store. So please help support the shareware concept by becoming a registered user today! The benefits of registering Super Games are far greater than most any other shareware programs of similar value. 2 Warranty -------- Super Games 2.1 is distributed without warranty. In no event will Lightning Software be liable to you for any damages from running this program. Including any loss of profits, lost savings, or other incidental or consequential damages arising out of your use of or inability to use the program, even if Lightning Software or a authorized representative has been advised of the possibility of such damages. Lightning Software will not be liable for any such claim by any other party. All risk associated with using this program are the complete responsibility of the user. 3 Copyright Notice ---------------- Super Games 2.1 is a copyrighted program that is being distributed under the shareware concept. You may use this program for a period of 30 days without registering the software. After the 30 day evaluation period, you must register your copy of Super Games or you will be in violation of United States and International copyright laws. As shareware, Super Games may be freely distributed through a BBS. Shareware distributors may distribute copies of Super Games on disk for a modest disk duplication charge not to exceed $6.00 per disk. 4 Trademarks ---------- Microsoft, MS-DOS, and MS are registered trademarks of Microsoft corporation. IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. 5 Introduction ------------ Welcome to Super Games Version 2.1! Super Games is a collection of some of the best of shareware. Programs that inspire, challenge and bring hours and hours of fun. All in one package! Super Games was designed to run on any IBM PC or compatible computer with at least 512K of (RAM), a color graphics adapter (CGA), and a floppy or hard disk. The programs included do not require joysticks. Super Games also features a "quick menu interface" to make using the program not only easy but very enjoyable! The program includes the following games, Bloxster (similar to Tetris but with more levels and complexity!), Pitfall (an addicting and extremely fun program!). Please read through this manual to gain the full enjoyment of the programs. Then turn on your computer and get ready to experience the most fun you have ever had!! And as always thanks for using Super Games we hope you will support the shareware concept by becoming a registered user. 6 Starting Super Games -------------------- There are two ways Super Games can be started, from the DOS prompt or by creating a self bootable disk see the "Making A Self Bootable Disk" section in this manual. To start Super Games from the DOS prompt change to the Super Games directory on your hard disk or insert the Super Games disk in the drive, now to start the program enter STARTUP at the DOS prompt. IMPORTANT! Always start Super Games with the included start up utility. Failure to do this may cause damage to the program! During the start up proceedure Super Games searches for files in the current directory that it needs in order to run if it cannot locate the proper files the program will abort. The start up program has been specially designed to start Super Games therefore it should only be started in this manner. 7 The Super Games Menu -------------------- Super Games 2.1 features a "quick menu interface" that makes using the program extremely easy. During the start up routine the program will load the menu, and the main menu will be displayed. At this point to load any of the games just type the number of the menu item. You do not have to press the (ENTER) key. The program will then shell out to DOS and call the program automatically. You should also note that at the main menu you can shell to DOS or exit the program. The shell command puts you in a "temporary" DOS enviroment this allows you to drop to DOS and execute any DOS command. This command does NOT clear memory meaning that Super Games will still be in memory, to exit the DOS shell simply type EXIT and press (ENTER). The Exit function clears all memory and returns you to MS-DOS. 8 Bloxster -------- Bloxster is a game of stategy, similar to Tetris. To start the game choose option 1 on the Super Games menu. The object of the game is to drop the falling blocks to form a line. After you successfully complete so many lines you will be presented with yet another screen. After level 6 the game just continues to get faster! This is one of the most addicting games there ever was, it provides hours of non-stop fun. The game is very similar to Tetris with one exception, it not only has more levels but it also features a lot more challenge! You should note that anytime you wish to start a new score board, simply delete the file HIGHSCOR from your Super Games disk the game will simply create a new score board again. The game controls are as follows..... Numeric Keypad UP Rotate Piece Move Piece Left <--- ---> Move Piece Right DOWN No Effect ----------------------------------------------- ; Space Bar ; ----------------------------------------------- Drop Piece To Bottom As the above figures show, you move the pieces using the numeric keypad (Make Sure Num-Lock Is On!) and you use the space bar to drop the different shaped falling pieces to the bottom. At the begining of every game you have several options to customize the way the game works such as game level, number of initial junk rows (Whether you want several pieces to be placed on the screen) if you do not wish any pieces to be placed on the screen enter a 0 for the selection, if you want pieces to be placed on the screen enter the number of pieces. And also you can select whether to clear the screen between each level or not. Bloxster is written by Greg Griffin and thanks goes to him for his terrific public domain creation, the programmer request that if you become addicted (the way everyone does with Bloxster) to please send $10.00 to a local charity or church. Have fun and enjoy!! 9 Pitfall ------- Pitfall is a challenging and long playing game where you must control your space ship through the "Pit" and avoid the many obstacles that lye in your path. It features fast and challenging game play. To start Pitfall choose option 2 on the Super Games menu. The controls for Pitfall are quite easy see the figures below for a explanation of the controls..... Arrow Keys UP Decrease Speed Move Ship Left <--- ---> Move Ship Right DOWN Increase Speed The object of the game is obvious, to control your ship through the "Pit" while avoiding the sides of the "Pit". You can withstand a maximum of 10 hits to the sides of the "Pit" so be careful! Collect the * for extra bonus points. Running into a "Face" is instant death. Pitfall is a fine public domain product that not only is fun but also very challenging! Enjoy! 10 Making A Self Bootable Disk --------------------------- Although Super Games 2.1 is extremely easy to use and start from the DOS prompt you may want to make it bootable for even easier ease of use, for example if small children will be using the program. Follow these instructions for making Super Games self bootable..... (1) Format a system disk with MS-DOS type the following FORMAT ?/S. The ? above is the designated drive letter. (2) Copy all of the Super Games files onto the newly formatted disk. You may have noticed that included with your Super Games files was a AUTOEXEC.BAT file, this file must exist on the disk to boot from. That's it! Super Games should now be self bootable, so let's give it a try and insert the newly created disk into the floppy drive and reboot the computer by typing CTRL-ALT-DEL. Super Games should have loaded to the title screen did it? If not check to be sure you have followed the instructions above carefully. 11 How To Register Super Games --------------------------- Super Games is a shareware product it is in no way free software. You are granted a limited evaluation period to try the program not to exceed 30 days. After your risk free evaluation period if you like the program you must either register it or discontinue using it. We have tried to make Super Games a quality product and it has taken hundreds of hours to complete. So please support the shareware concept by registering this and other fine quality programs that in most cases you could not even buy in a store. Without the funds to continue producing software there is no way any shareware authors can continue. Not only that but it is a extremely time consuming process. Registration for Super Games Version 2.1 is only $10.00 just think what a commercial product of Super Games value would cost you by comparing the two Super Games is quite a bargain. Use the included form (REGISTER.FRM) to register Super Games upon registering you will receive the latest version of Super Games, complete documentation on disk, three extra games NOT included in the shareware version which includes Vigilante, Digger and The Wizards Castle. Vigilante is played just like the arcade game you are set out to rescue your girl friend who has been kidnapped but first you must make it through the challenging mean streets which is sure to take all you got! Digger is a action style game similar to the arcade favorite DigDug the object of the game is to dig through the underground and collect all the gems and money bags that you can while avoiding all the monsters that lives below, it continues to get harder the better you get and it is one of the funest games around! The Wizards Castle is a terrific adventure game that challenges the player every step of the way, you are on a mission to rescue the *Orb Of Zot* but you must first find it it is non-stop challenge all the way watch where you go! So as you can see there is many benefits of registering Super Games and that includes having the complete version of this program. Also registering Super Games will entitle you to free product updates should it become necessary. So please fill out the form and drop it in the mail today! It could be your key to free software and more. Mail Registration Form To: Lightning Software 2669 Lantern Trail Lithia Springs, Ga 30057 If fees for any of the programs included in this package are required or requested, we highly encourage you to pay the author. As they have spent many hours of work on their products. ****Thank You For Registering!!!**** 12 Previous Versions ----------------- If you would be interested in having the previous version of this program (Version 1.0). You can obtain the shareware evaluation version by calling the Lightning Software support board listed below and downloading the file SUPERG.ZIP. The commercial version of 1.0 is also available for $15.00. Version 1.0 includes the following games.....Centipede, the best version of this classic ever made!, Pac-Man, just like the original hours of action!, Lawn Mower, mow the lawn before time runs out but watch out for Fido!, Monopoly, better than the board game play against the computer or challenge a friend a game save feature makes it easy to save your game in progress for play at a later time, and finally Asteroids, plays just like the biggest arcade hit ever! Note that Joysticks are not required for this version for play however you have the option of using joysticks. Also note that some of the games included do not use joysticks but rather keyboard control. You may also obtain the shareware evaluation copy by sending $2.00 shipping and handling charge to the address below. Indicate that you want Super Games 1.0 and also the disk media size (3 1/2" or 5 1/4"). Send Orders To: Lightning Software 2669 Lantern Trail Lithia Springs, Ga 30057 *****Call Bear Cat BBS Home Of Lightning Software***** by setting your modem to 8,N,1 and calling..... (404) 739-1216 24 Hours For The Latest Titles/Updates! 13 High Scores Wanted! ------------------- How It Works ============ Every month Lightning Software will select the highest score out of all entries received for the month. The winner gets the complete registered version of this program including all games, documentation etc. Also the winner will be listed in the monthly Lightning Software Newsletter which can be obtained every month by calling the Lightning Software support BBS (Bear Cat BBS) at..... (404) 739-1216 just download the file LSNEWS.ZIP, you can also obtain the Newsletter by sending $2.00 shipping and handling charge to the address below we will then ship the Newsletter on disk to you. Note that winners of this monthly contest will automatically be mailed the Newsletter. What You Should Do ================== To enter the monthly Lightning Software High Score contest here is all you need to do..... (1)Take a picture of your computer screen showing your score, you may need to take 2 just to be sure you get a clear one. (2)Complete the included form HIGH.FRM. (3)Mail form and picture to: High Score Award Lightning Software 2669 Lantern Trail Lithia Springs, Ga 30057 All entries must be received by the 22nd of each month to qualify. Winners will be notified by mail. Enter Today Who Knows Your Score May Be The Next!