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		           Mine Bombers 3.11   
		         UNREGISTERED VERSION  
		       ĺ
		          Skitso Productions   
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    Directory:
    1.............. General instructions
      1.1............ Hardware requirements
    2.............. Game menus
      2.1............. The main menu
      2.2............. The options menu
      2.3............. The info screen
    3.............. Controls
      3.1............. Keys
    4............... Playing the game
      4.1............. Shopping for bombs
      4.2............. The game
    5.............. Hints
    6.............. How to register

      
1. General instructions

     MINE BOMBERS is a fun, fast paced, entertaining and
     addictive arcade style game where YOU get to blow up, kill
     and tear apart your best friend. At the same time you can also
     find and collect rare and valuable treasures from ancient mines
     deep underground. This game is SHAREWARE. This means that you
     can give or copy it to any one, even your grandmother, if you
     want. But by sending us a registration form (register.eng) in
     an envelope with enough cash ($10 USD and for other currecies see
     section 6), you'll get the registered version which contains
     thousands of new levels, and MINEDIT - the official level editor!
     At the same time you'll support shareware production. This means
     that we will be able to make even better and bigger games in the future.
     
     We are not responisble for any damage or problems this product may
     cause, so use at your own risk. 

  1.1 Hardware requirements

     Unfortunately Mine Bombers will not work on old and slow 
     computers. The minimum requirement is a 486 processor.
     The game also features digital sound. You'll need a 
     SB1/SB2/SBpro/SB16/GUS-compatible soundcard. A keyboard, a monitor and
     2 players are also recommended. GUS users must have the ULTRASND
     enviroment variable properly set.

2. Game menus

  2.1 The main menu

     After loading the game, and after admireing the beautiful startup
     picture you will get the MAIN MENU. You can move up, or down by using
     the ARROW KEYS. Activate the selected icon by pressing ENTER.

     Tip: To end game press F10. (Several times if required.)

  2.2 The options menu

     In the options menu you can change some of the game settings. Do this
     by selecting the appropriate setting and adjusting it with the ARROW KEYS.

       Treasures      = The amount of treasures appearing on a random level.
       Rounds         = The amount of rounds to be played.
       Time           = The amount of time.
       Starting Cash  = The amount of cash.
       Keys           = Key selections.
			(ESC to jump to the next one, F10 to quit).
       Players        = In SW-version there is only 2 player game!
       Speed          = How fast the game runs. The bigger the faster.
       Damage         = How much the bombs cause damage to players.
       Darkness       = Darkness on/of
       Selling        = Weapon selling on/off
       Free market    = changing prices
       Winner         = Winner by money or by seperate wins
       Load Levels    = Only in the registered version!
       Mainmenu       = Return to the main menu. All settings will
			automatically be saved.

  2.3 The info screen

     From the info screen you'll get the latest information on new
     weapons and technologies and information on the makers (us).
     To quit type F10.


3. Controls

  3.1 Keys

     In the "Redefine keys" screen you can change all the keys for players.

     During the game you don't have to hold down the keys so
     you shouldn't have any problems in the multiplayer mode.
     (Some keyboards experience 'key lockout' if many keys are
     pushed down at once.)

4. Playing the game

  4.1 Shopping

     The game begins in the bomb shop. Here players can get their
     favourite weapons and bombs. The cursor can be moved with the 
     keys selected for individual players. Use the "drop bomb" 
     key to purchase your selection and "select" key to sell it. To 
     begin the game select the "LEAVE"-icon, or press the ESC key.

     By buying rockpicks/powerdrills you can increase your power permanently.
     Rockpicks/powerdrills found on a level boost your power for that level
     only.
     
  4.2 The game

     The game begins after the players leave the shop. The players
     find themselves at the far corners of the screen. You should move
     your guy around and collect as many treasures as you can in the
     limited time available. You might also try to kill the other player.
     If you are able to slaughter your opponent (before he/she slaughters you)
     you will recieve a large amount of cash. The level will end if one of
     the following options are filled: 

	     1. The time runs out.
	     2. All the treasures are collected.
	     3. A player dies.

     After completing a level you are automatically transported to
     the shop to purchase more bombs.
	     
     Information on the players is displayed next to the top edge of
     the screen. The "large" screen shows the currently selected bomb.
     Digging power and your current cash are displayed under your name.
     A bar graph displays the players health. 
     
     When all the rounds have been played, the winner is the player with
     the most cash OR the most wins in the seperate levels. 

4. Hints

     Here are some simple but useful hints: 
     
       1.  Collect the most valuable treasures first.
       2.  Try to get as much digging power as possible.
       3.  Don't waste all your money. The player with the most
	   money at the end wins. (or with the most wins)
       4.  Remember that even the smallest bombs are sometimes
	   invaluable.
       5.  Be carefull not to blow up your treasures.
       6.  Always try to find the quickest route through rock.
	   Edges crumble easyer than normal rock.
       7.  If your opponent has collected more treasure than you...
	   Go kamikaze.
       8.  Try to get your get your opponent to follow you. When he's
	   right behind you, drop a MINE!
       9.  First trap your opponent in urethane. Then drop a barrel of napalm
	   next to him. The urethane won't stop the napalm from advancing,
	   giving your opponent a nice tan!
       10. Try to surround your opponent with remote bombs or mines.
       11. Its better to buy a rockdrill than two large rockpicks.
       12. If your opponent is just digging up a treasure you can't get to,
	   blow it up!
       13. While escaping from napalm try to run into a large room, or
	   try to make the corridor larger. You can also try to block the
	   corridor with a boulder or steel plating. (Steel plates can be
	   purchased from the shop.)
       
5. How to Register.

             --- MINE BOMBERS 3.1 PRICE LIST ---
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          Country:       currency:       price :  
         Ĵ
          Australia       AUD               10    
          Austria         ATS              100    
          Belgium         BEF              300    
          Canada          CAD               15    
          Denmark         DKK               50    
          Finland         FIM               20    
          France          FRF               50    
          Germany         DEM               15    
          Great Britain   GBP                5    
          Greece          GRD             2000    
          Ireland         IEP                5    
          Italy           ITL            15000    
          Netherlands     NLG               15    
          Norge           NOK               50    
          Portugal        PTE             1500    
          Spain           ESP             1000    
          Sweden          SEK               50    
          Switzerland     CHF               10    
          USA             USD               10    
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           IF your currency is not shown above,   
              you can pay us with dollars.        
         ;


     The registered version generates thousands of different levels 
     thanks to the great RANDOMINE system. You will also get the versatile 
     MINEDIT program. With it you can create your own levels. And thats 
     not all! If you order now you will get 1-4 player game possibility also.
     + plenty of finished levels. At the same time you will support
     SHAREWARE production and give us a reward for killing ourselves
     over this production. (And me too for translating this loooong textfile!)

     Registarion costs only $10 (or LOOK AT THE LIST ABOVE)!!!!!!!!!!! 
     Fill out the registration form (register.eng) and send it over to 
     us with the money to our address.


		      ADDRESS:
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		       Skitso Productions/Lhtinen           
		       Puimalankuja 1 as. 3                  
		       20720 TURKU                           
		       FINLAND                               
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		      email: anzu@freenet.hut.fi
			     (or Antti.Haapakoski@unix.mpoli.fi if freenet doesn't work)
		      WWW  : http://www.utu.fi/~samhalen/mb/

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