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-- FUZION --
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Fuzion combines the thinkers challenge (like Rubic's cube) with interesting
VGA action graphics. The automatic solve mode is an amazing "visual algorithm"
like the classic Life programs. Polyominoes have been studied by mathematicians
for years, but this is the first thorough computer version (that we know of).
The object of Fuzion is to fit together twelve unique pieces in a colorful
puzzle. Each puzzle piece is a pentomino formed by joining together five
squares along the edges. The twelve pieces used in the game comprise all
possible arrangements. Since there are five squares per piece and twelve
pieces, they should fit on a board grid with exactly sixty squares; this
makes it possible to solve rectangular 6X10, 5X12, 4X15, 3X20 boards. Many
odd shaped boards (with sixty squares) can also be solved.
By the way... all this information (except for the legal stuff which you
could be quizzed on) is covered by on-line help, so if you want to skip
through this file it's quite easy to begin playing right away.
Controls allow you to easily select, rotate, flip-over, slide, and edit
the pieces on the board screen. There are 2339 known solutions to the 6X10
board so it may seem easy to fit a solution together, but it is quite
tough finding even one.
Or... let your computer show-off by switching into automatic mode and
solutions will pop-up in a matter of seconds! While in auto, watch
arrangements flash by as the CPU races through its search algorithm or
jump to warp speed for the fastest completion. Start an auto search after
manually placing as many pieces as you can then interrupt, modify, and
restart the search at any time. Included is a library with over 100
solutions which can be displayed and retrieved to the manual board as
starting points. The library grows as each new solution you find is saved.
In addition to basic puzzle solving there are also several derived
games.In Zurvivors you place six pieces in an arrangement that hopefully
will be part of a solved puzzle. Your six pieces are randomly selected at
the start of a turn and can not be changed. Give it your best shot then
start the computer on an auto solution search with your base. You receive
points for each piece left where you placed it in the final solution.
The object of Knozone is to place the pieces you select so that your
opponent can not place any of the remaining pieces. There is a lot of
flexibility with the first few moves, but plan ahead or you will get
squeezed out of the last move. The round winner receives points for each
piece left unplaced.
See online Help for more information about controls, puzzle options, game
rules, enhanced features, pentomino theory (the basis for Fuzion), new
releases, and registration.
Requires: EGA/VGA
Files needed for Fuzion:
FUZION5.EXE - Main program. Just enter Fuzion5 at the DOS prompt to
start the game. All these files should be in the same
directory.
FUZION.DOC - This file.
6X10.SOL - File containing solutions. (Fuzion5 can recreate)
RUGGED.ZUR - Best scores in Zurvivors. (Created by Fuzion5)
Fuzion is (C)opyright 1993 by Ken Zeltner. All rights reserved.
Permission is granted to distribute copies of this software subject to
the following conditions:
1. The software may not be altered in any way and shall include the
FUZION5.EXE and FUZION.DOC files.
2. The software distributed charges shall be limited to recovery of copying
and modest overhead costs.
3. The software may not be bundled with other commercial products without
prior written permission.
Fuzion5 v2.2 is distributed as Shareware by:
* ZeezRealm *
* 19786 Hildebrand St *
* South Bend, IN 46614 *
The registration fee of $15 should be sent to the following permanent address
which is guaranteed valid through the year 2010.
We hope you enjoy regular Fuzion transfusions! Thanks for your support.
Now, on with the game....