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BEETLE RUN FOR WINDOWS DIRECTIONS
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quantum axcess Special Edition
v2.1
Revised 1996
By Soleau Software
Copyright 1995
Requires
VGA/SVGA
256 Colors
486 50mhz or better
Windows 3.1x
4 meg. Ram
Mouse
OBJECTIVE
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The objective of Beetle Run is to keep the beetle moving through the
path grids as long as possible. At the start of the game, you will
have 6 seconds before the beetle starts to move out of the light
green starting grid. You create a path for the beetle by rotating
the grids clockwise by clicking on them with your mouse. After the
beetle exits a grid, that pathway will change to a solid green block
and cannot be used again. Note:The cross (+) paths never are
removed from the board.)
Your beetle can go off the game board from the top, bottom, right or
left as long as the grid opposite the exit (top to bottom, right to left)
is a valid entry path. 3 bonus points are awarded every time you exit
and re-enter the board. These bonus points are added to your score at
the end of each level.
There is a Beetle Meter located on the left side of the board. This
meter counts off the grids traveled. If you can get the beetle to
travel 12 grids and can exit the game board, then the grids you've
already used will be re-set. Each time you re-set the board, one
black grid will appear on the board. These black grids can never
be re-set.
SCORE NEEDED
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In order to continue to the next level, you must reach the score
needed shown above your present score on the left side of the screen.
The score needed is computed as follows: Score + (Level * 25) + 250
FAST BUTTON / DOUBLE POINTS
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The beetle gains points the longer it travels. If you click on the
FAST button, then the beetle will speed up and get double the points.
When the beetle exits the board and re-enters it, the speed will resume
at the normal pace. Using the Fast button is essential to gain high
scores. Make sure your pathway is already set up before hand. The FAST
button is above the Beetle Meter to the left of the game board.
BONUS PATHS
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On some levels there will be special yellow Bonus Paths. If you can
get your beetle to pass through them, you will be awarded 25 bonus
points which will be added to your score at the end of the level.
ARROW PATHS
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There are occasionally Arrow Path grids which have an arrow showing
the direction that the beetle MUST pass through them. If you enter
these grids in the wrong direction then the beetle will stop and the
level will be over. 10 Bonus points are awarded for these grids.
THREE WAY PATHS (FORK PATHS)
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These paths are signified by the ? on them. If you enter these grids
where the beetle comes to a fork in the path, the beetle will randomly
select one of the possible directions. If you enter these paths going
along in a straight line so that the beetle does not come to the fork,
then it will continue in the same direction through the grid.
BLUE 4 WAY PATH HOLES
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On some levels, there are two Blue 4 Way Path grids on the game board.
If the beetle enters these blue grids, it will re-appear from the
other blue grid located elsewhere on the game board. The beetle will
not change direction.
RED ENDING GRIDS
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On some levels there will be a Red Ending Grid on the game board.
On these levels, you MUST END YOUR BEETLE INTO THIS GRID. If you fail
to enter your beetle into the Ending Grid, the game will be over no
matter how many points you scored for that level.
** REMEMBER ** you must end the beetle in the Ending Grid to continue
onto the next level, provided you have scored the required points
needed to do so.
STARTING GRIDS
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The beetle will start to move out of the light green starting grid
after 6 seconds have elapsed. The seconds are shown in the Timer Box
above the Beetle Meter on the left side of the game board. During the
6 second count down, you can rotate this starting grid, but once the
beetle starts to move, you cannot.
On some higher levels there will be several beetle starting grids.
You will not know which one of them is the real starting grid until
the beetle starts to move. Some levels have as many a 5 starting
grids, so you'll have to plan quickly for all possibilities. When
the real beetle starts to move, the dummy starting grids will turn
to the solid dark green tiles and will not be re-set until you can
re-set the game board.
BONUS ROUNDS
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Every 2500 points scored will earn you a special Bonus Round. You
can only gain points during these rounds. When complete, you will
then go onto the next level.
BUTTONS MENU
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HELP : Beetle Run Directions
SCORES : Shows Beetle Run Score Board
PAUSE : Pause game in progress
OPTIONS : Brings up OPTION MENU
NEW GAME: Begins new game
QUIT : Exits Beetle Run game
OPTION MENU
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SOUND : Toggle Sound On/Off
SOLEAU SOFTWARE : Information on Soleau Software Games
SPEED CALIBRATION : Calibrate Beetle Speed
RETURN TO GAME : Exits Option Menu back to game
SOLEAU SOFTWARE SPECIAL THREE GAME OFFER
If you liked the Beetle Run game then you'll love our Special Three
Game offer for only $30. See the closing screen within the game
for details or user the Order.txt file.
SOLEAU SOFTWARE'S WINDOWS & DOS GAMES
BRAINSTRAIN is a scramble word game that is a cross between Mastermind
and Hangman. Your objective is to guess the master word by choosing words
of the same length with matching letters. Using logic and deduction, you
should be able to figure out the mystery word. The game is packed with
features and comes with over 4500 master words in its extensive word list.
Your words are checked against a 70,000 word dictionary for validity.
Difficutly levels can be adjusted so that the whole family can enjoy this
fun logic word game!
FLAPS is a fast paced arcade marble game where the objective is to use
flaps to guide the falling marbles into their proper slots at the bottom
of the game board. Strategy and quick thinking are a must in this
addictive new game from Soleau Software. Flaps comes with a host of
options and offers 25 exciting levels of play. This game is a must for
those who like challenges! Are you a Master Flapper?
OILCAP PRO is a challenging arcade game where the objective is to put down
pipe links to control the flow of the onrushing oil. Keep the oil flowing
through the pipes for as long as possible by carefully planning out where
to place the different shaped pipes. Gain extra points for bonus links,
oilrigs, oil holes and more as you try to reach the 10 top high scores.
Oilcap is fast paced action and excitment for the whole family. If you
want a game that is positively addicting... then this game is a must!
QUARRY is based on Soleau Software's popular DOS game called Mice Men.
The objective is to push columns of rocks up or down in order to get your
team of little animated men to the other side of the quarry before your
computer opponent (or friend) can. Logic and strategy are a must in this
challenging and funny SVGA game packed with options, sound card support
and stunning 256 color graphics! A fun game for all ages.
ROLLEM is a strategy marble arcade game where the objective is to push
your marbles to the bottom of the maze. You play against the computer or
a friend in your quest to gain the most points by getting your marbles
further into the maze game board. Strategy is a must as you try to block
your opponent by rotating the arrow blocks within the maze. Rollem is based
on our popular DOS game 'BOLOBALL'. It is packed with features and has several
difficulty levels so the whole family can enjoy this fun strategy game.
RONNIE'S RESORT is a mind-bending puzzle game where the objective is to
get Ronnie from the hotel to the beach. Using various objects like beach
balls, trampolines, chairs, shuffleboards and much more, he must use his
logic skills and creativity to solve each of the 30 puzzles. Animated
graphics and funny Ronnie dialogue and sounds make this game a must for
gamers who like using their brain instead of their reflexes. If you need
help, a special Demo Puzzle and all the solutions are provided at the
touch of a key. Are you up for the challenge?
SQUARK is a fast paced arcade game where the objective is to guide your marble
through a maze in your quest to capture all the square grids. If you can
travel all four sides of a square, then it will be removed from the game board.
The devilish green marbles will try to stop you at every turn, so as the levels
get higher the action increases. With 30 exciting levels of play, Squark is
pure arcade action at its best... a must for the true gamer!
WORDMIX is a fun and educational word game where the objective is to
spell as many words as you can from the letters of a master word. There
are over 150 master words that have all the solutions shown at the click
of a button if you need help. There are up to five different scorecards for
Wordmix, so the whole family can enjoy and record their own scores. This
game has sound card support, beautiful 256 SVGA color graphics and more.
It's a fun game for both young and old!
---------- GAMES FOR DOS -----------
The Soleau Software DOS Game Collection won
*Best Entertainment Software for 1995"
from the Shareware Industry Awards.
BOLO BALL is a challenging strategy marble maze game. Your objective is
to get your marbles to the bottom of a maze filled with ramps, walls,
black holes and much more!
BOLO ADVENTURES III contains some of the most mind-boggling puzzles of
the entire series. The objective is to get Mr. Bolo out of 30 devilish
puzzles by cleverly constructing his escape.
FACETREX is a challenging, pure strategy logic game where the
objective is to use your animated man to push faces located on a 12x8
grid board onto their negative image located elsewhere. A Puzzler!
LOADER LARRY is a dock loader in his hometown of Longview. He has
ambitions to be promoted up the corporate ladder. By solving the 40
clever puzzle rooms, you can help Larry fulfill his dreams.
MICE MAZE is a funny animated adventure game where you try to rescue
your friend the red mouse trapped in a maze of 36 rooms. Collect various
items to help you to solve the puzzle. Fun for the whole family!
ROCK MAN is a challenging strategy game where you use your ingenuity to
help Rock Man collect all the rare moths flying around each of the 30
mind-bending mountain puzzles. Fun for all! * Finalist in the Ziff-Davis
Computer Gaming World Magazine Shareware Awards - 1995 *
SPIDER RUN is a fast paced game where you rotate web strands for the
spider to run across. Strategy and careful planning is required to keep
the spider scurrying around its web. Packed with features and fun for
both young and old!
SQUAREX is an exciting fast paced game where you maneuver your yellow
cube around a puzzle board capturing grids by traveling all 4 sides.
Watch out for the cubes chasing you! ADDICTIVE!
* * * * * * *
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