(Refer to the text file on the disc for further operating instructions)
1. Insert the STAR TREK: THE GAME SHOWΣ CD-ROM into the drive.
2. Double click on the STAR TREK: THE GAME SHOW CD icon.
3. Open the STAR TREK: THE GAME SHOW Hard Drive Install icon.
4. Click on CONTINUE, then click on INSTALL. You may be asked if you want
to install SimpleTextΣ. SimpleText is not required to run the program.
5. Select the QUIT option when the installation is complete. You will be
prompted if you need to RESTART.
6. A STAR TREK: THE GAME SHOW folder will be added to your Hard Disk
folder. This folder also contains the STAR TREK: THE GAME SHOW icon to
run the program.
7. Additional icons may be on the CD-ROM to run demos or previews. CLICK
on the STAR TREK: THE GAME SHOW icon to run the program.
Playing Star Trek : The Game ShowΣ
"Q" thinks your species is trivial. Now he wants to prove it! The omnipotent one has gathered together players from a variety of species to see just how much you know about Starfleet and the United Federation of Planets. Personnel,
planets, anomalies - everything from the original voyages of the starship
Enterprise to the deep space journeys of the U.S.S. Voyager is fair game.
STAR TREK: THE GAME SHOW is composed of four ╘Quadrants╒ or rounds of play per game, played out through brain-teasing multiple choice, fill-in-the-blank, and True-False questions to single-round ╘mini-games╒, plus bonus Red Alert! questions. The all-powerful one hates to be kept waiting, so without further ado it╒s time to seek out new life and new civilizations. To boldly go where no man has gone beforeΣ╔
Setting up the Game
Double click on the STAR TREK: THE GAME SHOW icon on your desktop to launch the game.
Select SAVED GAME if you wish to continue a game already in progress or NEW GAME if you wish to begin a new game.
You may test your knowledge against Q and the computer or go head-to-head with two additional players. Type in the number of players and hit ENTER. Each player will then be assigned a "buzzer" key, either the Q Key, the B Key or the P Key. Next you will be asked to select the species of your player. Choose your character from one of ten species. Once this is completed, you will be prompted to type in the name of your character and hit ENTER.
THE ALPHA QUADRANT
Welcome to the Alpha Quadrant ╛ the quintessential game show round, complete with a spinning wheel and a healthy dose of nostalgia and camp.
There are seven multiple-choice questions in this round, each based on the topic of Crew or Personnel and falling into one of the following seven categories:
╖ Captain
╖ First Officer
╖ Engineering
╖ Medical
╖ Security / Navigation
╖ Helm / Sciences
╖ Miscellany
Be the first player to hit your assigned buzzer key (Q, B or P) and you will be granted the opportunity to try to answer the questions. Select your answer from the multiple choice solutions lettered A through E by hitting the corresponding key (A, B, C, D or E). The point value of each question is assigned randomly, based on the difficulty of the question. If you answer incorrectly in this round, there is no penalty. Simply move on to the next question.
Red Alert Questions
These are random, difficult bonus questions that can appear anywhere throughout the game and feature video clips from the television episodes or scenes from the movies. The clip will run and then you will be asked to answer a question based on the scene you have just viewed.
THE BETA QUADRANT
You are now entering the Beta Quadrant. The type of place a Borg could call home, this dark and foreboding setting is the perfect location to test your knowledge of Encounters ╛ that is, run-ins with anything from an alien to a human to a ship. Encounters fall into one of six categories:
╖ Alien Species
╖ Alien Individual
╖ Person
╖ Anomaly
╖ Hardware
╖ Thing
This timed round features a view screen which will display a randomly selected image of one of the above listed categories. Players must identify the image by typing in their answers.
Six Encounters must be identified to complete the round.
The image will appear a bit unclear at first, but will clarify with each clue. The first clue will appear simultaneously with the image and there is a total of five clues per image. Each correct answer is initially worth 1,000 points, but the value progressively drops to 800, 600, 400, 200 depending on the number of clues needed to identify the image. Answering incorrectly on the first through fourth tries will result in the display of another clue. Giving the wrong answer on the fifth try results in the advancement to the next Encounter without a penalty.
THE GAMMA QUADRANT
Decisions, decisions, decisions - that╒s what The Gamma Quadrant is all about. Ever wonder what it would be like to be sitting at the helm of the bridge, weighing the choices as lives hang in the balance? The Gamma Quadrant contains questions primarily centered around such Command Decisions and those who made them.
This round contains six multiple-choice questions with solutions represented by letters A through D.
Questions are answered by typing in the appropriate corresponding letter.
Each player is assigned a question and they must decide to answer or forfeit. There is no penalty for forfeiting a question but answering it incorrectly will result in the question╒s point value being deducted from your score. Each question╒s point value is assigned randomly according to its difficulty.
Forfeited questions will go to another player if that player has buzzed in. The second player cannot forfeit the question if they have already buzzed in, but they will be penalized double the point value of the question for answering incorrectly.
THE DELTA QUADRANT
You never know what you are going to get in The Delta Quadrant, our fourth and final round. The computer randomly selects one of five mini-games, one to represent each of the television series and a fifth representing the feature films, that must be completed to finish the game.
╖ Mini-Game 1: ╥Dread, Thy Shirt is Red╙
This mini-game is based upon the original Star TrekΣ television series and features four 1,000 point multiple-choice questions, each regarding the untimely demise of the ╘Red Shirt╒ characters.
╖ Mini-Game 2: ╥Collective Corrective╙
Derived from the Star Trek: Next GenerationΣ television series, this round asks players to complete a mystery word or phrase. With each correct letter guessed, an implant from the Borg pictured on the view screen gets removed. The number of implants to be removed depends upon the number of letters in the word or phrase. Each player gets to guess one letter at a time in a round-robin fashion by typing their letter of choice on their keyboard. The word or phrase may be completed or solved during any one of your turns by hitting the space
bar and typing the answer.
╖ Mini-Game 3: ╥Weird, Wide Wormhole╙
This game shows its Deep Space Nine influence through a series of four timed True-False questions. An image of an object or individual will briefly flash on screen. The first player to buzz in is awarded the opportunity to answer the question, ╥Has it been through the wormhole or not?" by hitting either the T or F key on their keyboard.
╖ Mini-Game 4: ╥Planetary Perceptions╙
This game hits the road, focusing on the away missions of the Starship Voyager. The first player to buzz in is granted the opportunity to answer the question by typing in the corresponding letter to the appropriate solution. There are four multiple-choice questions in this round, each worth 1,000 points.
╖ Mini-Game 5: ╥Projections╙
Aptly named, this game is based on the eight Star Trek films that have graced the silver screen. An image of a character is shown on the view screen, followed by a quote. Players must determine to whom the line is being spoken by typing in the corresponding letter to the appropriate solution. There are four multiple choice questions worth 1,000 points each in this game.
TECHNICAL SUPPORT / CUSTOMER SERVICE
Thank you for purchasing this Sound Source Interactive product. To get the most out of your game, take advantage of the following product support:
ONLINE SUPPORT
If you have access to the Internet, Sound Source offers 24 hour, 7 days a week support through our web site address at http//:www.soundsourceinteractive.com. Customer service information and answers to common technical problems are available on this system.
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
For technical support, please first consult the Troubleshooting guide located in this document. If you still need assistance, our technical support team is available to help you. Live technical support representatives are available Monday through Friday, 7:30 A.M. - 6:00 P.M., Pacific Standard Time at (818) 878-0505.
You can also FAX requests for technical support to (818) 871-1972. Please include your name, call-back number and the number where we should FAX back the information you are requesting. In addition, please include a complete description of the problem, along with the name (brand) of your system.
You can also email our Technical Support and Customer Service Departments at: ssionline@aol.com or SoundSource@ssiimail.com. Again, please include your name, call-back number and email address where we should send the information you are requesting. In addition, please include a complete description of the problem, along with the name (brand) of your system.
ORDER LINE
The latest Sound Source products can be ordered over the phone using your credit card! The number is (800) 877-4778. The order line FAX number is (818) 785-0531. Please note that the Sound Source Order Line is not equipped to handle your technical support requests or inquires. In order to avoid unnecessary delays, please request the Order Line Department only if you are inquiring about the purchase of a Sound Source product.
DEFECTIVE DISC REPLACEMENT
SOUND SOURCE HIGHLY RECOMMENDS CALLING TECHNICAL SUPPORT BEFORE SENDING YOUR DISC BACK FOR REPLACEMENT. YOUR PROBLEM CAN OFTEN BE SOLVED RIGHT OVER THE PHONE.
If you have a defective disc, Sound Source will replace it without charge as long as it is within ninety (90) days of purchase and you are able to supply us with the dated receipt. Simply mail in the defective disc(s) with a copy of your receipt in a regular envelope with a letter explaining the problem(s) you encountered, a return address, and the name of your system. Please remember to include your phone number in all correspondence in case we must contact you. If you do not have the receipt, or if 90 days have passed, please enclose a check for $10.00, made payable to Sound Source Interactive. Sorry, we do not accept cash or credit cards. Please do not mail your entire game box. If you require a refund, you must return the product to the original place of purchase under the store╒s refund or exchange policy.
PLEASE RETURN THE DISCS TO:
Sound Source Interactive, Inc.
26115 Mureau Road, Suite B
Calabasas, California 91302
Attn: Customer Service
MANUAL REPLACEMENTS
To obtain replacement manuals, send proof of purchase (a copy of your receipt, a copy of the back of the box, or the UPC code) with a check or money order in the amount of $3.00 made payable to Sound Source Interactive. Please mail these items to the above address.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Before calling technical support, make sure that your computer meets or exceeds the minimum system requirements for the game. The system requirements can be found in the game manual or on the game box. If you are not sure if your computer meets the minimum system requirements, please contact your computer manufacturer or your computer vendor for this information, as this is needed before trouble-shooting the game.
Most problems may be categorized into one of six groups:
╖ Install
╖ Audio
╖ Video / Display
╖ Lock-ups
╖ Program Error Messages
╖ Performance Problems
Please refer to the following section that best describes the difficulty.
INSTALL
If the game stalls or aborts during the installation process, make sure that the CD is free from all smudges and scratches. If the disk is clean and you are still experiencing problems with the install, make sure that all background tasks and applications have been closed before trying again.
If you receive a message that states that the destination drive may be full, please check the available hard drive space and ensure that you are not attempting to install the program to your CD-ROM drive. If you are attempting to install to a drive that is full, it will be necessary to free up space by deleting any unnecessary programs or files that exist on the drive.
AUDIO
Difficulties with sound can be caused by a number of factors. First off, be sure that the speaker cables are firmly inserted into the sound output jack. If this has been checked and you are still not getting any sound from the game, be sure that the latest sound drivers are installed for your sound card. These sound drivers are designed by the manufacturer specifically for your sound card and may correct the difficulty you are having.
VIDEO / DISPLAY
Problems with the video are often the result of an incompatible display driver. Flickering video, distorted colors or a black screen are all symptoms of an incompatible display driver. Often, changing or updating the display driver in use may correct the problem. Before changing the display driver, be sure to consult your video card manufacturer for any updates or new drivers that might be available. These display drivers are designed specifically for your video card and may resolve the difficulty you are having.
LOCK-UPS
If the game seems to lock-up consistently in one spot or area, make sure that the CD is free from all smudges and scratches. If the game seems to lock-up randomly or locks-up with an error message, this may be the result of insufficient memory or because another application is running in the background.
PROGRAM ERROR MESSAGES
Program Error Messages are most often caused by one of two problems:
1. Problematic video drivers. (See the section above labeled VIDEO for tips
dealing with this area.)
2. The software is not properly installed.
PERFORMANCE PROBLEMS
STAR TREK: THE GAME SHOWΣ performs well in the appropriate conditions. If you are experiencing performance problems, please note the following details:
1. Make sure your system meets the minimum system requirements specified
in the ╘INSTALLATION╒ section of the manual.
2. STAR TREK: THE GAME SHOW requires a Macintosh 68040-33 with 12MB
of memory, depending upon which platform you are utilizing. 16 MB of
memory is recommended. A faster processor and additional memory will
increase performance.
3. STAR TREK: THE GAME SHOW will run in several video modes. We
recommend playing the game in 16-bit High Color mode. However, if you
are experiencing performance degradation, make sure the game is set to
the lowest acceptable video resolution and color depth.
CREDITS
Producer / Director - Mark Bankins
Associate Producer / Asst. Director Audio / Video - T. Buffalo Wagnon
Script Writers - Mark Bankins, Chris Barnes
Question Coordinator / Writer - "Captain" Jonathan Lane
Additional Question Writers - Tim Lynch, Lisa Hazard, Alex Rosenzweig, Jim Wright, Ahna Wagnon
Lead Programmer - Art Freeman
Additional Design / Production - Tim Samoff
Graphic Production Manager - Ahna Wagnon
Digital Video Production / Still Photography - Bob Frye
Audio Editing - Mitchell Sigman, Blayne Alexander
"Q" - John de Lancie
"Q" Sidekick - Karen Cornwell
"Mr. Knowitall" - T. Buffalo Wagnon
Announcer - Doug Stone
Key Costumer - Pamela Berggren
Make-Up Artist - Suzanne Diaz
Hair Stylist - Susan Schuler, DeAnnA Bodenhamer
Artists / Animators - Anita McLaughlin, Mark Bankins, Ahna Wagnon,
T. Buffalo Wagnon, Su-Zan, Gloria Sanchez-Weiner, Scott Cattanach,
Chris Field, Brian Etheridge
Executive Producer - Vincent Bitetti
Co-Executive Producer - Denver Smith
Marketing Services Director - Fran Cooley
Packaging Design - Daliah Endleman, Fernando Mico
Vice President of Licensing & New Business - Patricia Brown
Licensing and Legal Affairs - Eugene Code
Licensing - T. Buffalo Wagnon
Marketing Communications Director - Elizabeth Olson
Special Thanks to: Jeff Anderson, Juliet Dutton, Harry Lang, Suzie Domnick, Terri Helton, Beth Dambriunas, Paula Block, Jonathan Pajion, Joanne Minerbi, Kathy D. Hart of Little Rock, Arkansas, Amy Dimmick of GTE Visnet, Greg Pineda of Video Effects Group, Katherine Mervine and Jeremey Fowler of Sound Source Interactive, and of course, Gene Roddenberry for making it all possible.
CAUTION PAGE
CAUTION: READ BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT. If you experience any of the following symptoms while playing a computer game - dizziness, altered vision, eye or muscle twitches, loss of awareness, disorientation, any involuntary movement, or convulsions - IMMEDIATELY discontinue use and consult your physician before resuming play.
HANDLING YOUR CD-ROM DISC
╖ This compact disc is intended for use only with a CD-ROM equipped
computer.
╖ Do not bend it, crush it or submerge it in liquids.
╖ Do not leave it in direct sunlight or near a radiator or other source of heat.
╖ Be sure to take an occasional break during extended play.
╖ Keep this compact disc clean. Always hold the disc by the edges and keep it
in its protective case when not in use. Clean the disc with a lint-free, soft, dry
cloth, wiping in straight lines from the center to the outer edges. Never use
solvents or abrasive cleaners.
COPYRIGHT
All elements of this product have been copyrighted. All elements not originally created by Sound Source Interactive (SSII) are licensed by the respective licensors. Please refer to insert and package for specific attributions, legal notices and restrictions. This manual and all contents described within it are copyrighted. All Rights Reserved.
Under existing copyright laws, this product and associated package components (whether complete or only a portion thereof) cannot be copied without prior written consent of SSII. The same proprietary and copyright notices must be affixed to any permitted copies as were affixed to the original. This exception does not allow copies to be made for others, whether or not sold. Under federal law, copying includes translating into another language or format. Using the music segments in any multimedia presentation intended for audiences may obligate you to pay a small fee per person in attendance to ASCAP / BMI or other performer╒s rights organizations.
WARNING: It is a violation of Federal Copyright Law to synchronize the MULTIMEDIA CD/DISK with video tape or film, or to print this MULTIMEDIA CD/DISK in the form of standard music notation with the express written permission to the copyright owner(s).
LICENSE AGREEMENT
This is a licenses agreement between you (either an individual or an entity), to the end user, and Sound Source Interactive, Inc. Sound Source Interactive, Inc. (hereinafter SSII), hereby grants to you the owner of this product, a Non-Exclusive License Agreement to use the enclosed CD-ROM interactive computer software, subject to the terms and restrictions set forth in this Non-Exclusive Agreement. If you do not agree to these terms set forth herein, you must return this unused product to the manufacturer.
LIMITED WARRANTY
Sound Source Interactive, Inc. (hereinafter SSII), warrants that this Product will perform substantially in accordance with the accompanying written materials for a period of ninety (90) days from the date of receipt. Any implied warranties on the Product are limited to ninety (90) days. Some states/jurisdictions do not allow limitations on duration of an implied warranty, so the above limitation may not apply to you.
CUSTOMER REMEDIES
SSII╒s entire liability and your exclusive remedy shall be, at SSII╒s option, either (a) return / refund of the price paid or (b) repair or replacement of the Product that does not meet SSII╒s Limited Warranty and that is returned to SSII with a copy of your receipt, evidencing date of purchase. In no event shall SSII╒s liability with respect to this Limited Warranty exceed the cost of replacement of the media on which the Product is recorded. This Limited Warranty is void if failure of the Product has resulted from accident, abuse or misapplication. Any replacement of the Product will be warranted for the remainder of the original warranty period or thirty (30) days, whichever is longer. Neither these remedies nor any product support services offered by SSII are available for this U.S.A. version product outside of the United States of America and Canada.
NO OTHER WARRANTIES
SSII disclaims all other warranties, either express or implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, with respect to the Product and the accompanying written materials. SSII does not warrant that the enclosed product or documentation are without defect or error or the operation of the enclosed product will be uninterrupted.
NO LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
In no event shall SSII or its suppliers be liable for any damages whatsoever (including, without limitation, damages for loss of business profits, business interruption, loss of business information, or other pecuniary loss) arising out of the use or inability to use this SSII product, even if SSII has been advised of the possibility of such damages. Because some states/jurisdictions do not allow limitations on duration of an implied warranty, the above limitation may not apply to you. The warranty and remedies set forth herein are exclusive and in lieu of all others, oral or written, express or implied. No dealer or SSII product, nor distributor, SSII agent or employee of SSII is authorized to make any modifications or additions to this warranty. This warranty shall not be applicable to the extent that any provision of this warranty is prohibited by any federal, state or municipal law which cannot be pre-empted.
SSII STRONGLY RECOMMENDS CONTACTING THE CUSTOMER SERVICE / TECHNICAL SUPPORT DEPARTMENT PRIOR TO RETURNING YOUR PRODUCT. OFTEN, YOUR PROBLEM CAN BE SOLVED BY OUR TECHNICIANS. PLEASE REFER TO THE TECHNICAL SUPPORT AND TROUBLE-SHOOTING SECTIONS OF THIS MANUAL FOR DETAILS AND PHONE NUMBERS.
NOTICE: SSII reserves the right to make improvements in the product described in this manual at any time and without notice.
STAR TREK TM & ⌐ 1997 Paramount Pictures. All Rights Reserved. STAR TREK and related marks are trademarks of Paramount Pictures. STAR TREK : THE GAME SHOW software code and original art ⌐ 1997 Sound Source Interactive. All Rights Reserved. mFactory logo is a trademark of The Motion Factory Inc., Macintosh and the Apple QuickTime logo are trademarks of Apple Computer Inc. Distributed by Simon & Schuster Interactive Distribution Services.
