Important: The complete MazeBall package contains four (4) elements:
-MazeBall (the game)
-MazeBall folder (contains preferences and registration data)
-Register MazeBall (the registration application)
-Read me! (this file)
Remember that wooden labyrinth game with two handles on the sides, where you had to reach the exit without falling into the holes? That was one of my favorite toys, and it inspired me during the creation of this game. I took the liberty to add more excitement and variety, in order to make this wood toy an entertaining computer game. Enjoy!
GENERAL
ABOUT: Version info and registration.
HELP: A condensed version of this help file.
OPTIONS: Selection of the style and preferences.
NEW GAME: Starts a new game.
NEW BALL: Puts a ball in play.
NEW TABLE: Goes to the next level.
PAUSE: Brings up the sensitivity controls.
TRADITIONAL STYLE
Find your way through the 50 wood mazes of increasing difficulty. The exit is marked with an "X". Avoid the holes and the electric rods, watch out for the rubber bands, the super rubber bands, and the electric boxes! Levels 21, 28, 34, 39, 43 and 46 - the "theme tables"- are visually enhanced, but those pretty graphics don't affect the game play. Also note that level 44 of each style was designed by my wife, so if you think they are too tough, complain to her!
GOLF STYLE
Your goal is to successfully putt your way through the 50 courses, 9 holes at a time. Avoid the lakes, the bushes, the trees, the sand traps, and the quicksand traps. Be careful when a cloud slowly passes by! An occasional bird may have the intention of stealing your ball, so watch out for it! Note that the ball will not fall into a hole if it is going too fast.
PUZZLE STYLE
Find the right combination of transporter pods to reach the exit, after collecting all the yellow stars on the screen. You'll often need to get more power along the way (red triangles). The black holes suck your energy, but they can be useful... A force field will also complicate your quest.
USAGE OF THE MOUSE (Available on the Options screen)
At all times, you can use the arrow keys (recommended method) or the mouse to control the ball through the mazes. If you plan to use the mouse, set your preferences on the Options screen to choose if you want to click on the arrows on-screen, or just roll over them to make the ball move.
DIRECTIONAL ARROW (Available on the Options screen)
Select this option if you want to have a visual indication of the inclination of the table (the general direction the ball is rolling at any given time).
VOLUME CONTROL (Available on the Options screen)
Use the - or the + icon to decrease or increase the volume of the sound and the music in the game. The computer's original volume will be restored to its previous setting when you quit "MazeBall".
KEY SHORTCUTS
Before the game:
A- About
H- Help
R- Register
O- Options
N- New game
Q- Quit
During the game:
Arrow keys- Ball Controls
N- New game
B- new Ball
T- new Table
P- Pause / UnPause
Q- Quit
COMPLETED LEVELS (Available on the "Select a level" screen)
A new icon will appear on the "Select a level" screen once you reach levels 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 45 of each style. Just click on the desired level to start a new game at that level.
SENSITIVITY CONTROLS (Available in the Pause mode)
Use the left or right arrow keys, or click on the - or + icons to adjust the sensitivity of your control of the ball. This setting is applicable whether you use the mouse or the arrow keys to control the ball.
MACINTOSH MENU
A menu bar will appear when your mouse is at the top of the screen. The available functions will be equivalent to the ones you can access through the on-screen menus or the key shortcuts. This menu is only available if your screen resolution is set at 640x480.
WHY REGISTER?
Register this game (from the About screen or if you press "R") in order to play all 150 levels!
Shareware:
11 Traditional levels
7 Golf levels
7 Puzzle levels
Total: 25 levels
Full version:
50 Traditional levels
50 Golf levels
50 Puzzle levels
Total: 150 levels
Price:
Single user: US$20
Site license: US$250 (covers all locations for your organization within 100 miles)
World Wide License: US$1200
HOW TO REGISTER?
You can register one of two easy ways: on-line registration using a web browser, or off-line registration using the Register program, included with the game.
The easiest and fastest way, if you plan on using your credit card, is to use the online registration page. It can be found at: <http://order.kagi.com/?PU3&S>
Or, using the Register program, you need to:
1. Run the Register program and fill out the form: You need to enter your name and email address. The form accepts many different payment methods such as: US Check, Money Order, Cash (in many different currencies), Visa, Mastercard, American Express, First Virtual, and Invoice (to be given to your accounts payable department).
2. Send it to Kagi Shareware: Email the data generated by the registration program or print it and send it via postal mail or fax. Credit card information is encrypted by the Register program.
The address to send the completed form is output by the registration program when you Print or Copy the completed form. The addresses are:
Email: <shareware@kagi.com>
FAX: 510-652-6589
Snail-mail:
Kagi Shareware
1442-A Walnut Street #392-PU3
Berkeley, California, 94709-1405
USA
Please do not fax or email payment forms that indicate Cash, Check or Invoice as the payment method. Your payment could not be processed.
When you pay, Kagi will inform me (Patrice Mallette) of your email (or postal) address, and I will send you a registration code within 72 hours. You must register this game (from the About screen or if you press "R") in order to play all 150 levels!
WHAT'S NEW IN 1.0.1?
-Golf Style - Level 3 and 14: minor bugs removed
-Puzzle Style: music modified
-Graphical changes in "Help" and "Select a level" Screens
LEGAL AGREEMENT
This is a legal agreement covering your use of MazeBall. Be sure to read the following agreement before using the software. This software is copyright 1998 by Patrice Mallette, all rights reserved. It is distributed as shareware. You may examine this software without any charge and may distribute it freely to others, provided it is unmodified and this READ ME file is included. The software is owned by Patrice Mallette, and is protected by United States Copyright Laws and International Treaty Provisions.
Commercial distribution of the software is restricted without permission of Patrice Mallette. If you wish to include this program in a collection or distribution such as a floppy disk, CD-ROM, or electronic archive, for which a distribution or usage fee is charged, you must obtain permission from me. In almost all cases, I will grant permission at no cost. Redistribution involving no such fees, such as FTP sites or WWW archives, is not restricted as long as this READ ME file and the registration programs are included and the software is not modified in any way.
You may not rent or lease the software, nor may you modify, adapt, translate, reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the software, except for your own personal use. Registration codes are non-transferable, and redistribution, copying, and resale of these codes is expressly prohibited.
The software and related documentation are provided ╥AS IS╙ and without warranty of any kind. Patrice Mallette expressly disclaims all other warranties, express or implied, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Under no circumstances shall Patrice Mallette or distributors be liable for any incidental, special or consequential damages that result from the use or inability to use the software or related documentation, even if Patrice Mallette has been advised of the possibility of such damages.
If for any reason a court of competent jurisdiction finds any provision of this Agreement, or portion thereof, to be unenforceable, that provision of the Agreement shall be enforced to the maximum extent permissible so as to effect the intent of the parties, and the remainder of this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect.
MazeBall ⌐ 1998 by Patrice Mallette. All rights reserved.
