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┌────────────┐
│ QBits 3.18 │
└────────────┘
Welcome to QBits! It is a new twist on the old standard falling-block
arrangement puzzles...but you'll find there are significant changes that will
make this game a wonderful addition to your software library.
Features include:
-Size adjustment to allow the player to determine how big the playing
field should be.
-Game speed and skill level adjustment to let you play at your own pace.
-Choice of puzzle pieces to be used in the game. No more playing with
pieces you don't want. You can choose from any of the 24 playable
puzzle pieces (...but at least 9!), so that you can make the game as
easy or challenging as you'd like!
┌─────────────┐
│ The Premise │
└─────────────┘
Pretty simple really. Try your best to organize the pieces as they fall
so that as they fall you will complete a row from one side of the well to the
other. If you complete a row, that row will be removed and all of the pieces
above will be moved down one level - effectively giving you more room to move.
***Bonus points are scored when you knock out three (3) rows at once.
┌────────────────────┐
│ Beginning the Game │
└────────────────────┘
To begin the game, simply type QBITS in the directory containing the
program files. This is not restricted to a special directory, so the files
can be placed anywhere that's convenient for you.
You will prompted from that point on for the information that the program
needs. If you have played the game before, and have a configuration file
saved from a previous game, you may proceed with your old settings or choose
new ones. If no configuration file is found, you have the option to play
with the default setting of 9 standard pieces or configure game settings of
your own.
┌────────────────────┐
│ Game Configuration │
└────────────────────┘
You must play QBits with at least 9 puzzle pieces. When you enter the
puzzle piece configuration screen, you will have the opportunity to choose
which pieces you wish to use in your games. The point value below each of
the pieces is the extra value you will receive every time the piece is
dropped onto the playing field.
Pressing the Space Bar will place a check mark or remove a check mark
from above the playing piece. Only pieces that have been "checked" will
be valid for use during your games.
Pressing <Enter> during the piece selection process will take you to the
next step in the configuration process. This will allow you to choose the
Skill Level, Game Speed, and Well Size to be used.
Skill Level determines how quickly the game speeds up. For example, the
game will speed up every time 5, 10, or 15 rows have been cleared, depending
on the setting.
Game Speed determines how fast the game drops the pieces inside the
playing field.
Well Size allows you to choose how wide or narrow to make the playing
field and therefore how much "breathing room" you give yourself.
The scores will vary based on the settings you choose. A wide well is
easier to place pieces in, and it's harder to play at higher game speeds or
skill levels. Points scored for 75 rows in a challenging high-paced game
will be higher than 75 rows in an easier game.
┌────────────────────────┐
│ Keyboard Configuration │
└────────────────────────┘
Up Arrow Rotate the piece
Left/Right Arrow Move the piece in the appropriate direction
Space Bar Drop the piece to the bottom of the playing
field
Escape Quit to DOS
S Toggle sound on/off
┌───────────────────┐
│ Game Registration │
└───────────────────┘
To register this game, please send $5.00 (US) to the address below:
Michael Parrish
1659-A Tiki Lane
Lancaster, OH 43130
Comments and Questions can be addressed to the address above or Emailed
to:
Mike Parrish @ The Movies BBS --- (718) 939-5462
or
Devon @ The Graphics Library BBS ---- (614) 654-1373
QBits (c) 1994 Michael Parrish
Disclaimer
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Please note:
The author has made every attempt to make this program bug free and
enjoyable; he is not responsible for any damage, intentional or not,
that comes from using this program.