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BEETLE RUN FOR WINDOWS DIRECTIONS -------------------------------------- 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 --------- 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 ------------ 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 --------------------------- 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 ----------- 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 ----------- 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) ---------------------------- 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 --------------------- 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 ---------------- 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 -------------- 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 ------------ 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 ------------ 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 ----------- 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! * * * * * * * Soleau Software accepts Visa & MasterCard orders via phone or fax. All orders are shipped within 24 hours! We at Soleau Software thank you for your support and hope you will continue to enjoy this as well as our other Retail and Shareware products. 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