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      Copyright 1990-1992, David P. Gray, Gray Design Associates

                  All Rights Reserved


        Member, Association of Shareware Professionals





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        1.      Specification
        2.      System requirements
        3.      Revision history
        4.      Program self-check

        5.      USER GUIDE
            5.1   Starting program
            5.2   How to play
            5.3   Function keys
            5.4   Help hints

        6.      The Hugo Trilogy
        7.      Order information
        8.      Order form
        9.      Methods of payment
        10.     Distribution license
        11.     Disclaimer of warranty
        12.     Association of Shareware Professionals





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HUGO'S HOUSE OF HORRORS is an exciting and challenging adventure game that uses
a combination of colorful 3-D animated graphics and text.  Great graphics are
accompanied by music and a good sense of humor along the way.

You control HUGO'S destiny as he tries to rescue his sweetheart who is
imprisoned somewhere inside the haunted house, and you must solve the various
puzzles and challenges encountered during his quest.  You will be glued to the
screen for hours as you track your way through the haunted rooms.

Other features include save and restore, inventory keeping, on-line help and
the all important boss key.





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This software requires an IBM compatible computer with EGA or VGA graphics, at
least 360Kb of ram and 850Kb of disk space.  A hard disk is not essential but
highly recommended.





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1.0   Jan 01 1990 ....... Baseline version
1.1   Jan 03 1990 ....... Fixed register incompatibility with VGA cards which
              caused freeze on first screen
1.2   Jan 14 1990 ....... Fixed ASP compliance "bug"
1.3   Apr 27 1990 ....... Added corruption self-check
1.4   Sep 01 1990 ....... Fixed case sensitivity on QUIT or EXIT

1.5   Feb 10 1991 ....... Curtailed butler's perambulation
1.6   May 14 1991 ....... Added 1-800 telephone number
1.7   Jun 02 1991 ....... Added exit screen

1.8   Feb 20 1992 ....... Added installation utility, help text to manual.
1.9   May 23 1992 ....... Fixed restore bug introduced in 1.8  Added helpful
              wording when looking at pumpkin.  F2 kills song.
2.0   Sep 08 1992 ....... Fixed bug in start up code.

2.1   May 10 1994 ....... Changed documentation.





▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓  4.  PROGRAM SELF-CHECK  ▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓


This software provides a measure of protection for itself against accidental
corruption during downloads from bulletin boards.  A self-check is performed
when the program starts up and will notify the user upon failure.

Note that the program must be run from the directory where it resides or the
self-check will fail.





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Start HUGO'S HOUSE OF HORRORS by typing HHH

To finish the game early, type either QUIT or EXIT at the prompt.





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To move HUGO, use either your arrow keys or the numeric keypad (remember to
turn the Num-Lock off).  If using the keypad, diagonal movement is possible.

To stop HUGO simply type the same cursor key (or numeric keypad key) again.
Remember there is no need to hold down the button for HUGO to keep moving.

Use simple English to instruct HUGO to perform an action.  For example "look
around" or "look at door" to look at things.  To pick something up try "pick
up the gold" or "get gold" or "take gold" etc.  Many synonyms are allowed but
if HUGO doesn't seem to understand, try re-phrasing your command.

Certain actions carry a bonus score when carried out, as does picking up
useful objects.  When you have successfully completed the game, your score
should match the maximum score shown on the status line at the top of the
screen.





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F1  ..........  Press once for a reminder of the other function keys.
        Press twice for help.


F2  ..........  TURNS SOUND ON OR OFF.  Note that sound does not play
        continuously.  The status of this button is shown in the
        status line at the top of the screen.


F3  ..........  REPEATS LAST COMMAND.  This key is useful to allow you to
        repeat a command or edit the last command.


F4  ..........  SAVES A GAME. If you have to leave the game early but wish to
        save your current position, use this feature by pressing F4.

        You will see a text box appear with eight rows of dotted lines
        and an arrow pointing to the first.  These are empty "slots"
        which allow you to save up to eight versions of the game.
        Press return and the arrow will flash by the first slot,
        prompting you to enter a short description of your current
        game, e.g. "In the Kitchen", press return to save the game and
        then either continue or leave the game by typing QUIT or EXIT.

        When you return to run the game again, use the F5 button to
        restore it.  You may re-use any slot and either retain the
        same description or type another.


F5  ..........  RESTORE A PREVIOUSLY SAVED GAME.  Select a "slot" as described
        in function F4.  Note you may not select an empty slot!  Hit
        return to restore the game.


F6  ..........  INVENTORY.  Pressing F6 puts up a text box to show you what
        objects you are currently carrying.


F9  ..........  BOSS BUTTON.  So-named because it instantly removes all traces
        of the game from the screen and places you in a normal DOS
        environment from which you can perform your regular work-like
        commands.  Note, however, that the game is still lurking unseen
        in the background and the amount of memory available to you is
        reduced by about 280Kb.  Resume your game at the next opportune
        moment by typing EXIT.  [Note:  You must have sufficient
        memory (at least 512K) before running HUGO for the boss button
        to work, and command.com must either reside in one of your
        PATH directories or have a suitable COMSPEC or SHELL command.
        See your MSDOS manual for an explanation of these terms.]





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There are one or two places in the game where a large number of players have
got well and truly stuck.  For this reason here are some clues for the most
popular areas of befuddlement.

CAN'T GET IN THE FRONT DOOR ...... although this is an easy problem for
experienced adventurers, to a novice it will be extremely baffling.  The key
to the front door is hidden inside the pumpkin.

First move close to the pumpkin and say "get pumpkin" then say "drop pumpkin"
or "break open pumpkin" to reveal the key.  Now pick up the key ("pick up key")
and walk over to the front door and say "unlock door" and finally "open door".
You can now move HUGO through the door with the cursor key and you are in the
hallway of HUGO'S house and ready to continue the game.

THE OLD MAN'S QUESTIONS? ......... while some people have thoroughly enjoyed
tormenting their local library assistant while researching the answers to the
old man's riddles and trivia questions, others have stayed up all night tearing
their hair out.  To these, my sincere condolences and the answers are (1) Bilbo,
(2) Narnia, (3) Bram Stoker, (4) Man, (5) C, (6) Bullet, (7) The last one is up
to you!





▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓  6.  THE HUGO TRILOGY  ▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓


1.  HUGO'S HOUSE OF HORRORS ....... this game.


2.  HUGO II, WHODUNIT? ............ it's adventure time again as HUGO and
    Penelope get swept up in another superbly animated 3-D EGA extravaganza!
    This time a murder mystery is afoot with a couple of fiendish twists and
    a large helping of humor along the way.

    Just look what's in store; a revolving bookcase, a saucy French maid, and
    a murderer!  HUGO II, WHODUNIT? follows the same look and feel of
    HUGO'S HOUSE OF HORRORS but with many more screens and characters.  If you
    enjoyed the original HUGO adventure, HUGO II is a real treat in store for
    you!

    Other features include save and restore, inventory keeping, on-line help
    and the all important boss key.


3.  HUGO III, JUNGLE OF DOOM! ..... the third and final episode of this hugely
    popular trilogy of colorful 3-D animated EGA adventure games.  Featuring
    spectacular graphics, a new "turbo" button and built-in hints, HUGO III
    is sure to be another best-seller.  Will HUGO outwit the evil witch-doctor,
    find the mysterious Pool of Life and finally defeat his arch-enemy the old
    man?  The answer is yes, and much more besides!"

    Other features include save and restore, inventory keeping, on-line help
    and the all important boss key.





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If you liked this game and would like to play the other two HUGO games,
or if you need help completing this game, you will be pleased to hear that
you can order the entire HUGO TRILOGY which includes the following:-

1.  The latest versions of all three HUGO games complete with auto-playback
    feature which enables you to run the game automatically without typing.
    You can watch as the game plays itself from start to finish, achieving
    the maximum score possible.

2.  The TRILOGY hint booklet with hints on all the puzzles in each game.  For
    each game there are both mild hints and complete answers so you can get
    as much or as little help as you need.  (The hint booklet is only
    available as part of the Trilogy registration)

3.  "The Making of HUGO" booklet which contains a wealth of information and
    trivia on the HUGO games to add to your enjoyment.  (The hint booklet is
    only available as part of the Trilogy registration)


PLEASE NOTE: The TRILOGY hint booklet and "Making of HUGO" booklet are only
available as part of the complete trilogy set and are not sold separately.          ▓





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▓   │   HUGO TRILOGY disk  .........................  $30.00 plus S&H     │   ▓
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▓   │   Includes:    HUGO'S HOUSE OF HORRORS game                         │   ▓
▓   │                HUGO II, WHODUNIT? game                              │   ▓
▓   │                HUGO III, JUNGLE OF DOOM! game                       │   ▓
▓   │                All three automatic playback files                   │   ▓
▓   │                Combined TRILOGY hint booklet                        │   ▓
▓   │                And "The Making of HUGO" booklet                     │   ▓
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▓   │   Check box and add S&H for disk size required:-                    │   ▓
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▓   │   DISKS:       [ ]  3.50" (1.44M) add  $4.00  S&H   Total $34       │   ▓
▓   │                [ ]  5.25" (1.2M)  add  $4.00  S&H   Total $34       │   ▓
▓   │                [ ]  3.50" (720k)  add  $6.00  S&H   Total $36       │   ▓
▓   │                [ ]  5.25" (360k)  add  $6.00  S&H   Total $36       │   ▓
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▓   │   MAIL TO:     David P. Gray                                        │   ▓
▓   │                Gray Design Associates                               │   ▓
▓   │                PO Box 333                                           │   ▓
▓   │                Northboro, MA 01532                                  │   ▓
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▓   The TRILOGY hint booklet and "Making of HUGO" booklet are only available  ▓
▓   as part of the complete trilogy set and are not sold separately.          ▓
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▓   CANADIAN, OVERSEAS and CREDIT CARD orders please see below for approved   ▓
▓   methods of payment.  We cannot accept CANADIAN checks even if marked in   ▓
▓   US funds.                                                                 ▓
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▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓  9.  METHODS OF PAYMENT  ▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓


USA Customers:

    You can order by sending check, cash or money order to:
    David P. Gray, PO Box 333, Northboro, MA 01532, USA.

    Or with VISA, MC, AMEX or DISCOVER from the Public (software) Library by
    calling 1-800-2424-PsL or 713-524-6394 by fax to 713-524-6398 or CIS Email
    to 71355,470, these numbers are for CREDIT CARD ORDERS ONLY.

    David P. Gray CANNOT BE REACHED AT THE NUMBERS ABOVE
    THESE NUMBERS ARE FOR PSL, A CREDIT CARD ORDER TAKING SERVICE ONLY

    DO NOT send credit card numbers direct to David P. Gray

    To insure that you get the latest version, we will be notified the day of
    your credit card order and we will ship the product directly to you.  Any
    questions about the status of your shipment, refunds, registration options,
    product details, technical support, volume discounts, site licenses, etc.
    must be directed to David P. Gray, P.O. Box 333, Northboro, MA 01532, USA.


CANADIAN Customers:

    VISA, MC, AMEX or DISCOVER (phone our USA credit card number)
    U.S. Dollars Cash
    Canadian Postal Money Orders in U.S. Dollars
    Travellers Checks in U.S. Dollars
    Checks in U.S. Dollars drawn on a U.S. Bank
    WE CANNOT ACCEPT CHECKS DRAWN ON CANADIAN BANKS even if marked in US funds


AUSTRALIAN Customers:

    For cheque, BANKCARD, MC, or VISA please send AUS$55 to:

    Budgetware, PO Box 496, Newtown, NSW 2042, AUSTRALIA or telephone
    [phone], fax [phone].


UK Customers:

    VISA, MC, AMEX or DISCOVER (phone our USA credit card number)
    We can also accept English cheques in Pounds Sterling.  Please send the
    equivalent amount at the prevailing exchange rate.


OTHER Foreign Countries:

    VISA, MC, AMEX or DISCOVER (phone our USA credit card number)
    U.S. Dollars Cash
    Travellers Checks in U.S. Dollars
    International Money Orders in U.S. Dollars drawn on a U.S. Bank
    Certified Bank Draft in U.S. Dollars drawn on a U.S. Bank
    Checks in U.S. Dollars drawn on a U.S. Bank
    WE CANNOT ACCEPT EUROCHEQUES they cost more than their value to exchange





▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓  10.  DISTRIBUTION LICENSE  ▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓


As the exclusive copyright holder for this software David P. Gray authorizes
distribution only in accordance with the following restrictions:

*   This software package, including all related program files and
    documentation files, CANNOT be modified in any way and must be distributed
    as a complete package.  Disk vendors may add their own batch/documentation
    files for the purpose of user installation.

*   No price or other compensation may be charged for this software package.
    A distribution cost may be charged for the cost of the diskette, shipping
    and handling as long as the total does not exceed US$6.00 in the U.S. and
    Canada, or US$10.00 internationally.

*   CD-ROM distributors please note: only ONE of the three HUGO games
    may be distributed on any one disk.  The trilogy may not appear together
    on one CD-ROM.

*   This software package CANNOT be sold as part of any commercial
    software packaging offer, without a written agreement from the author.

*   Licensee shall not use, copy, rent, lease, sell, modify, decompile,
    disassemble, otherwise reverse engineer, or transfer the licensed program
    except as provided in this license.  Any such unauthorized use shall result
    in immediate and automatic termination of this license.

*   This software package including all documentation may not be translated
    in any form whatsoever.

*   This software is not to be used as an enticement to purchase another product
    without a written agreement from the author.

*   You may not list any of our products in advertisements, catalogs, or other
    literature which describes our products as "FREE SOFTWARE".  Shareware is
    "try before you buy" software, it is not free.

*   Publishers wishing to include a diskette of this software package in a
    magazine may do so in accordance with the Distribution Restrictions listed
    above.  If the version you have is over six (6) months old, please contact
    the author, David P. Gray, PO Box 333, Northboro, MA 01532, USA to obtain
    the latest version.





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This software is provided "AS IS" and the author makes no warranty of any
kind, expressed or implied, including without limitation, any warranties of
merchantability and/or fitness for a particular purpose.

Good data processing procedure dictates that any program be thoroughly tested
with non-critical data before relying on it.  The user must assume the entire
risk of using the program.

In no event will the author be liable for incidental, consequential, indirect
or other damages including any lost profits or lost savings arising from the
use of, or inability to use the software even if the author has been advised of
the possibility of such damages, or for any claim by any other party.  And in
no event shall the liability for any damages ever exceed the price paid for the
software, regardless of the form and/or extent of the claim.





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This software is produced by David P. Gray who is a member of the Association
of Shareware Professionals (ASP).  ASP wants to make sure that the shareware
principle works for you.  If you are unable to resolve a shareware-related
problem with an ASP member by contacting the member directly, ASP may be able
to help.

The ASP Ombudsman can help you resolve a dispute or problem with an ASP member,
but does not provide technical support for members' products.  Please write to
the ASP Ombudsman at 545 Grover Road, Muskegon, MI 49442, USA or send a
CompuServe message via Easyplex to ASP Ombudsman 70007,3536.





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