This is a simple game, which is played on the chess-board. It can be played by beginners or experts. Control of this game is easy and clear. This game improves logical thinking and forces players to make strategic and tactical moves. It can be an intelligent and amusing partner for good relaxation. Rules of this game are described by selecting a menu item Rules.
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player Two
players
Information Alt-I
After selection of this item, program will show information about this game and authors.
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Sound On/Off Alt-Z
After selecting this item you can turn sounds On or Off for your game or for demo. It is good especially for computers, which do not have a volume control. In game or demo you can turn sounds On or Off by pressing <Alt><Z>.
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Exit Alt-X
This will end the game.
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One player Alt-1
This is the item for selecting a game of one player and the computer. Attention! Don't underestimate the computer's thinking. Computer plays fair. If you try to put your ATOMS in the wrong field, the computer will call attention to the bad move (if sound is turned On). If your score is high enough, your name will be inserted to the Hall of Fame.
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players
Two players Alt-2
After selecting this item you will play this game with another player. The computer will only be a referee. It's the simplest way of showing your superiority over the other player, but don't try it with your boss unless you're willing to look for another job.
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player
Demo Alt-D
After selecting this item, the program will show you a demo. Perhaps you can pick up some tips on strategy from the computer.
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Rules Ctrl-F1
After selecting this item, you will get the rules of this game.
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Hall of Fame Alt-T
After selecting the Hall of Fame, the computer will show the TOP TEN.
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Help F1
After selecting this item, the program gives you help for any item on the menu.
Example: If the item Rules is highlighted and you
press the <F1> key, the program gives you help
for this item
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Begins Player / Computer
Parameter determines who takes the first move.
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Control program using keyboard
Control help:
Moving across highlighted words : Tab / Shift+Tab
Selecting highlighted word : Enter
Text move : Cursor keys
Zoom : F5
These control keys function in rules, too.
Control menu:
Moving : Cursor keys
Selecting item : Enter
Cancel : Esc
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Control game using keyboard
Control game:
Moving : Cursor keys
Put ATOM : Enter
Return to menu : Esc
Quick move : A..H / 1..8
Control demo:
Return to menu : Esc
Pause / continue : P
Fast / Slow mode : SPACE
In Demo or Game obtain:
Alt-Z : Sounds On / Off
Alt-X : Quit to DOS
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Control program using mouse
Meaning of hot spots on the frame of some windows:
] : close the window
] : zoom the window
Control help:
Selecting topic : Double-click left mouse button
Text move : Click left mouse button on the
scroll-bar (on the right side or
on the bottom of the text).
These control keys function in rules.
Control menu:
Moving : Mouse
Selecting item : Left mouse button
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Control game using mouse
Control game:
Moving : Mouse
Put ATOM : Left mouse button
Return to menu : Right mouse button
Note: Computer ignores selection of lines and
neighboring areas (about five lines around
the border of the field).
If you put ATOM by mouse, the highlighted square will
be hidden. After pressing any key, it will be shown
again.
Control demo:
Return to menu : Right mouse button
Fast / Slow mode : Left mouse button
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Contact to us
We will be very happy if you will write to us your comments or suggestions about this program. Please remember that improvements to this game cannot happen without your support.
Our address: InteReS
Pavel POLA
Destinnov
150 00 Prague 5
Czechoslovakia
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License
This program and its documentation is distributed as SHAREWARE, but it may not be circulated in any incomplete or modified form, nor sold for profit, without written permission of the author. However, if you find the ATOMS package of value, a gift of 10 Dollars or any amount would be greatly appreciated.
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