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BOLO ADVENTURES 1.0
by William Soleau
Requires EGA and Brain Power
Welcome to Bolo Adventures. The game tests your problem
solving abilities. There are 40 floors (puzzles) which you
must solve.
On each floor, you have a man (BOLO), who tries to finds
his way to the stairs, which will take him to the next level.
The stairs are always protected by either monsters, lasers,
snakes, blocks, balls, electric grills, water...etc... Each
floor has at least one solution to free Bolo from the confines
of the room. Some floors have many solutions, others only one.
How many can you find?
There are many different objects you'll see as you play.
Some will help you, some won't, the only way to discover what
they do is to test them out. You can attempt the same room as
many times as you want. If you're stumped, then go to another
room and come back later.
**NOTE** When first playing the game, run the Demo program to get a feel
for how the game is played. Press <D> from the Main Menu.
Some of the Objects
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Boxes: You can push these around the room to stop lasers,
monsters, make paths through water...?
Balls: You can roll these around to the room to stop lasers,
monsters, float in water...?
Invisible
Grills: Makes your man invisible. (but not from the hazards)
Electric
Grills: These fry you on contact!
Lazers: What do you think?
Monsters: These will electrocute you!
& Snakes..
Others: There are many other objects which will assist you
in reaching the stairs. You will learn the game
in a matter of minutes, but some floors will take
you hours. The best way to learn is just to play.
Mr. Bolo is waiting!!!
Key Definitions
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<Arrow Keys> : Move Mr. Bolo
<K>eys : This shows the key definitions
<D>emo : Runs Demo program (good when first playing)
(main menu)
<P>ause : Pauses game
<H>igh Scores : Shows number of attempts and High Scores
<S>elect/Play : Choose floors to play
(main menu)
<S>ound : Toggles Sound on/off
(within puzzle)
<G>ive up : Try another attempt
used when your trapped or when
situation is hopeless
<Q>uit : Main Menu (quits program)
<Esc> : Will bring up menus for selection
Quit/Give up/Main menu...
Scoring
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You will notice at the bottom of the screen a score total
running as you play the game. When you have completed a
puzzle, this score will be put in your personal scoreboard.
This means that even after you've completed a puzzle (floor),
you can try to better your point total.
The score is computed by the number of balls and blocks left
on the floor when you reach the stairs. Also by the amount
of moves with Mr. Bolo. There are a few other variables which
finally will compute your final score. These variables include
things like the number of times (snakes..if present on floor)
burn up in the hot grills) Needless to say, the more balls &
blocks left on the floor and the least number of moves will
count for a higher score. Each player is asked to enter their
own initials for the computer to create a personal score card
when the game begins. Once you've entered your initials, the
game will have a record of all your high scores and attempts
at each floor every time you play the game.
This game is distributed as Shareware. If you find this
program worthy of your game collection and play it regularly,
then a $12.00 registration fee is requested. This registration
will speed up the loading and exiting of the game. Any single
registration for any one of my games, will mean you get reduced
prices for any of my other Shareware programs (There over 40).
I'll send you full descriptions and details. The registration
can be found at the closing screen or in the file BOLO_REG.doc.
Below is a partial listing of some other games I have out in
the Shareware market.
Isle Wars: Version 2.0 (Req.EGA and Mouse)
Never touch the keyboard in this strategy war game.
Similar to my Battle for Atlantis, yet adds many new
features like, air move, card bonus sets, bombs, rebel
forces... Try to capture all nine islands if you can.
This is my most ambitious game to date! Great graphics
Crusher: Version 2.0 (Req.EGA)
Crusher is an adventure/arcade/strategy game all in one.
Explore a cavern of 25 different rooms searching for
different objectives. Avoid monsters, grab oxygen, blast
walls, rescue beautiful women and more...
OilCap: Version 4.0 (Req. EGA and Mouse)
EGA version similar to my CGA Main Break but with more
features and options. Place down links to contain the flow
of oil before it reaches dead ends...Great graphics!!!
Mindcube: Version 1.0 (Req.EGA)
In this EGA Strategy Arcade game, you have to try to create
passageways for yourself by pushing blocks around to reach
your objectives. At the same time you have to avoid the
roving TV cameras. Many features included.
Jungle Jack: Version 1.0 (Requires VGA and mouse)
Race the clock as you try to lay down canals to houses
located in the jungle filled with obstacles.
* Featured in Compuserve Magazine (Feb.91)
Iago: Version 1.0 (Requires VGA and mouse)
This is the classic game of Othello. Great Graphics and
simple interface.
Battle of Atlantis: Version 2.0 (Requires EGA)
This is a simulation war game with great graphics.
You play against the computer. It plays like Risk, but
with variations such as earthquakes, floods.. and more.
This is my most requested game!!!
Cuber: (Requires EGA)
The objective of Cuber is to catch different colored cubes
as they fall on the left side of the screen and put them
into the proper columns on the right side. Many features,
Dazzling colors, and fast paced action.
* Featured as Best Shareware of the Month
Computer Shopper Magazine Nov.90
Doubolo: Version 1.0 (Requires EGA)
This is the classic game of othello yet with different
shaped game boards. Very user friendly.
* Named as the one of the 10 Best Games for
1990. PC Sig Magazine.
"...best idea since the invention of the
colored disk." Public Brand Software...
Goldhunt: Version 1.0 (Requires EGA)
NEW NEVER BEFORE RELEASED ARCADE MAZE GAME!!!
Try to pick up pots of gold as you avoid
sensors and roaming monsters. Many different
levels to complete. This one's a Challenge!!
Runoff: Version 1.0 (Requires EGA and mouse)
Race against the clock as you try to create paths for the
runners to race in. The grid is filled with mountains and
lakes. Don't let runners catch up to you. Plays like Pipe
Dreams yet with many variations.
Banyon Wars: (Requires CGA)
This is a strategy war game similar to my Battle for
Atlantis Game, yet this is for CGA'ers. Play against the
computer as you try to control all the islands that make up
the atoll called BANYON. Many Options!!
* Soon to be published in a new Book 'Phenomenal PC Games'
by Bob LeVitus and Ed Tittel as one of the Best of the Best!
Plotz: (Requires CGA mouse optional)
Plotz is a very challenging strategy game where you try to
turn columns in a large grid board to your color before the
computer does. The action is FAST! and furious. Very user
friendly and quite challenging!
Main Break: Version 4.0 (Requires CGA and mouse)
This is my MOST! popular game. Try to build a series of
passageways for the water to flow through before it catches
up to you. Great Graphics for CGA!
* Four Stars PC Arcade Magazine
Featured as ShareWare of the Month
Computer Shopper Magazine Oct.90
Missile: Version 1.0 (Requires CGA and mouse)
Defend cities from missile attacks. Based on
the popular game Missile Attack. This one is
very addicting with many features like night
attacks and radar....
Sinkem: (Requires CGA)
Sinkem is a graphics based game like Hangman, but the poor
victim is a man in a row boat that sinks further into shark
infested waters each time you miss a letter. The man let's
you know what's on his mind with each botched guess. Great
for kids.. but challenging enough for adults.
UpWall: Version 3.0 (Requires CGA)
Another variation of my game Main Break. Here you place
paths in the proper column at the bottom and let them drift
up into the proper place to make way for the flowing
water. Fast paced and involves a lot of strategy.
A fun game for everyone!
MadMaze: (No graphics required)
Search through levels of mazes for certain objectives.
Blast through walls...watch your oxygen levels and beware of
earthquakes. This is a action adventure game that has many
surprizes.
* Best ASII based game for 1989
PC Sig magazine
BlindMaze: (No graphics required)
This is the sequel to Madmaze. However new features are
included.
*********** New Games ***********
Tribolo: Version 1.0 (Requires EGA Mouse optional)
This is my popular 3 way Othello game. Each board is
different, yet instead of one opponent, there are two!
This is a must for all Othello players. Great Graphics
and simple interface. Great of experts & beginners!
Mission Maze: Version 1.0 (No graphics required only Color Monitor)
(Admaze) Just Released!!! You are an enemy agent that has been
sent by mission control to locate various objectives placed
somewhere in a alien space station. Search various levels
of complicated hallways to locate the objectives. Use
Bombs, avoid sensors, gather oxygen, teleports, rayguns
and much more!!! A real great strategy adventure game for
both adults and kids alike!!!
Rampcube: Version 1.0 (Requires EGA)
This is a 3-D Tetris type game where you catch tiles as
they flip down ramps, and put them into the proper columns
to get points. As the game progresses the tiles come
faster & faster! Unlimited levels. This is a challenging
game for all!
**********************************************************************
Since you read down this far, I'll give you some
hints for Bolo Adventures:
If you don't want any, go right to the game NOW, or else read
on......
Hints
While I won't give away any secrets, these are things you
should be aware of.
1. Watch which way the currents are running in the water.
2. Sometimes the hardest looking puzzles actually have a
very simple solution. Look at everything!
3. Avoid pushing blocks and balls against the edges of the
room where you can't use them.
4. Mostly use the balls to stop lazers instead of blocks.
Blocks are more versatile as you'll discover.
5. Nah.... that's enough........
ENJOY......................
William Soleau
163 Amsterdam Ave
Suite #213
New York, NY. 10023