________ _ __ ________ _______ __ _______ ________ / ____ /\/ \ / /\/ ______/\/ _____/\/ /\ / _____/\ _______ /_____ /\ / /\__/ / / \ / / / /\_____\/ /\____\/ / / / /\____\// _____/\ \/___ / // ____ / / /\ \/ / / / /_ /\/ ___/\ / / / /____ /\ / ____/\\/ \_/__/ // /\__/ / / / /\ / / /_/\/ / / /\__\/ / /_/__\___/ / //___/\_\/ \__\//_/ / /_/ /_/ / \_/ /_______/ /______/\/____________/ / \___\/ \_\/ \_\/\_\/ \\/\_______\/\______\/\____________\/ Scenario -------- it all seems so easy, but you can beat the micro or your partner, at this hideosly mind boggling game. Special blocks will give you extra lives.... GREAT...but believe me, you'll need to take advantage of this software's hardware! Plot your move, take aim and block'em out!... It's that simple. as simple as grilling ice cubes! Controls -------- Usual josystick option for moving the player UP and DOWN. Press fire button to throw your block. Escape key will bring you back to the menu during a game. Gameplay -------- The object of the game is to reduce the number of blocks on screen to less than a target number within a preset time limit. This target number starts at nine, and will decrease as you progress through the different levels. A block can be eliminated by hitting it with the same type of block,either from the front or from above. When you eliminate a block, the next block in the same direction will be thrown out. If you hit a line of the same type of block,then all those blocks will be eliminated. When the game starts,you will have a 'zapper' block. This allow you to eliminate any type of block. Different blocks ---------------- green block red block black block blue block -------- --------- -------- --------- | sqare| |circle | |cross | | tria | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | ngle | | | | | | | | | -------- --------- -------- --------- Obstruct pipe Zapper block Obstruct pipe : this pipe can be passed through from the top, but ======= -------- not the side. | | | --- | | | | / | | | | --- | Zapper Block : this eliminates any ======= -------- other block How to eliminate blocks ----------------------- (a) To eliminate a block you must hit it with the same type of block from the side or from above. (b) the block you will be eliminated, and the block you have thrown will replace the next block in the row, wich be thrown back to you. (c) if there is a gap below a block, then gravity will put the block down into the hole (d) if you hit a line of the same type of blocks, then all those blocks will be elimated (e) if you throw a block and miss, or hit a different type, then the block you have thrown will be returned (f) if there are no blocks to hit of the same type that you are throwing then you will lose one life, and you will be given a 'zapper' block (g) In some of the stages you will find the 'zapper' block in between the normal bloks. If you hit it, then you gain an extra life. (h) A block can only pass through a pipe from the top. It acts as a wall if it is from the side, and deflect the moving block down. Game menu --------- F1 Construction kit level : To play with the levels you have created or loaded with the construction kit utility. A two player mode is available. F2 Coin-OP levels : to play with the coin-op levels, A two player mode is available. F3 Construction kit : this facility gives you the opportunity to create your own levels and to save it on your own data-disk. F4 Music on-off : toggles the music on or off. F5 instructions : an instruction page is included in the program. F6 challenge mode : This is a two player mode, wher you compete against each other, and against the clock. You can choose to play from either the coin-op levels, or construction kitlevels, and can select a time limit for the game. During the game, new blocks are added to your opponent's screen when you eliminate 4 blue blocks, then you will give 3 new blocks to the other player. Status and scoring ------------------ Construction kit Level - Choose the level you want to edit. Number of blocks - choose between a square of 16,25, or 36 blocks. Edit your levels Choose a block and put it where you want. Clear condition - number of blocks remaining to clear the level. Remaining time - time left to clear thelevel. Format,load,save make your own data disk. One block eliminated 100 points Two blocks eliminated at the same time 400 points Three blocks eliminated at the same time 900 points Four blocks eliminated at the same time 1600 points Five blocks eliminated at the same time 2500 points Bonus points For each block under the clear condition 1000 points You can gain extra life every 1500 points Hints and tips -------------- 1. Plan your moves carefully 2. Try to build up as many sets of the same block as possible 3. Use the freeplay blocks wisely. 4 try to learn the block formations to help you progress further each time.