Selecting “New Game” will reset the pieces and game board in preparation for a new game. If a game is currently in progress, you will be asked if you wish to save it before resetting.
• Open Game
Allows you to select a previously saved game or setup file. Play resumes at the point where the file was originally saved.
• Save Game
Saves the current game or setup to disk, along with the current preference settings (sound, difficulty, etc.). If you select “Save Game” after setting up one or more of your pieces, your setup is saved. “Setup” files are easily distinguished from normal saved games by their “spy” icon. After one or more moves are played, a game is considered underway, and will be saved with a “flag” icon.
• Quit
Ends the current game, prompts you to save it, then exits to the Finder.
Δ Edit Menu
The Edit Menu is provided for desk accessory support, and currently has no game-related function.
Δ Options Menu
• Take Back Move
Retracts your last move. If your opponent has made a subsequent move, both moves will be undone.
• Instant Replay
Replays your opponent’s last move, in case you weren’t watching.
• Sound
Toggles game sounds on or off.
• Color
Allows Macintosh II owners to select piece and board colors. Currently unimplemented.
• Easy/Moderate/Difficult
Selects computer’s playing ability. In “Easy” mode, the computer “remembers” your revealed pieces for a short time; in “Difficult” mode, it rarely (if ever) forgets them.
• Clean Up Windows
If you have moved any of the game windows (by holding down the Option key and dragging), this command will restore them to their original positions.
Δ Players Menu
• Demo Mode
Provides a demonstration mode in which the computer plays both sides.
• 1 Player
The default mode; you against the computer.
• 2 Player
Select to play against someone else over a modem or direct serial connection. Coming soon!
• Connect/Disconnect
Establishes or terminates connection; used only in 2-player mode.
• Settings
Displays a dialog for setting baud rate and other communication protocols. But not yet.