═══ 1. Overview ═══

The object of Combo is to connect all pipes on the screen as fast as possible. 

Related topics: 

Playing the game 
Rules of the game 
Scoring 


═══ 2. Playing the Game ═══

o Rotate the pipes clockwise by pressing the left mouse button on a 
  corresponding square on the board. 

o Rotate the pipes counter-clockwise by using the right mouse button. 

o Connect the ends by rotating. The unconnected ends are always at the border 
  of a square. 

o Continue until all pipes are connected. 


═══ 3. Rules of the Game ═══

The rules of Combo are really quite simple; rotate the pipes until all ends are 
connected. 

A completed connection can be as small as 


═══ 4. Scoring ═══

The scoring in Combo is simple. The faster you connect all ends, the better 
score. 


═══ 5. Strategy and Hints ═══

o Start in the corners and then move along the sides. Complete the middle of 
  the board at the end of the game. 

o A pipe that looks like a cross cannot be rotated, but must have connections 
  to all 4 ends. This are also good places to start connections. 

o Get used to rotate clockwise (left mouse button) as well as counter-clockwise 
  (right mouse button). 

o Look for the unconnected ends at the border of a square. 


═══ 6. Game Menu Commands ═══

Please select a command: 

New 
Small 
Medium 
Large 
Show Hi Scores 
Show unconnected 
Pause 
Exit 


═══ 6.1. New ═══

Use the menu option to start a new game. The current game will be abandoned, 
and cannot be retrieved later. 

You can also use the button to start a new game. 

The new game will start immediatelly after you've selected this option. 


═══ 6.2. Small ═══

Select this option if you want to play on a small (5 x 5) and easy board. 


═══ 6.3. Medium ═══

Select this option if you want to play on a medium-sized (10 x 10) board. 


═══ 6.4. Large ═══

Select this option if you want to play on a large (17 x 12) board. This is the 
most difficult level. 


═══ 6.5. Show Hi Scores ═══

This option will display the currently fastest times on the different levels. 


═══ 6.6. Show unconnected ═══

This option will mark all unconnected end on the board. 

This option will add 10 seconds penalty to your current time. 


═══ 6.7. Pause ═══

Select this menu option to pause the current game. 

Click anywhere on the play area to continue the game. 


═══ 6.8. Exit ═══

Use this menu item if you want to quit the current game and exit Combo . 


═══ 7. Help Menu Commands ═══

Please select a command: 

Help index 
How to play 
Commands 
Using help 
About Combo 


═══ 7.1. Help on Help Index ═══

Select Help index to see the most important topics on Combo Help. 


═══ 7.2. Help on How To Play ═══

Select How to play to learn how to play Combo. 


═══ 7.3. Help on Commands ═══

Select Commands to get help about menu commands in the Game menu. 


═══ 7.4. Help on Using Help ═══

Select Using help to learn how to use the Help facility. 


═══ 7.5. Help on About ═══

Select this menu item to see some product information about Combo.