			       BALLTRIS v2.0

		   Copyright (c) 1994 DRH Services, Inc
  Written by Roman Gnatiuk, Yuri Gnatiuk, Alex Kachmar, Mikle Shtaynberg

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  Introduction ³
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Balltris is a new entry into the arcade-style games written by talented 
programmers from Ukraine. This game is being marketed by: 

DRH Services, Inc, 
P.O. Box 4014, 
E.Norwalk, CT 06855-0014. 
Tel.(203)222-0568 Ext.800.
CompuServe ID# 74164,1476

We hope that you will receive many hours of enjoyment from this game, 
its dynamic style and beautiful graphics. It is simple to use for children 
and adults alike. Try it and you will greatly appreciate all the effort 
that was put in by authors of Balltris from the former Soviet Union. 
Your support will enable them continue to develop many more new programs 
and will be greatly appreciated. $9.95 may not look like a lot of money to
you but it buys a lot of bread in Ukraine.


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 We greatly appreciate your responses. And here is the new Version 2.0. 
 The original game was designed for Super VGA monitors only.
 Now BALLTRIS runs on systems with any VGA monitor even Monochrome. The 
 program will automaticaly sense your hardware and will choose the best
 possible video resolution. Of course the best results are on a SVGA monitor
 640x480 256 colors (VESA video mode 101H). Some other minor problems 
 were fixed. The interface was redesigned by your requests. Now hitting 
 "ESC" key brings up the help screen.
  

  Requirements ³
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    ž IBM PC compatible computer
    ž MS-DOS version 3.30 or higher
    ž unused (free) RAM > 540K
    ž VGA 
	* 320x200 256 colors 
      or SVGA controller that supports
	* 640x400 256 colors (VESA video mode 100H)
	* 640x480 256 colors (VESA video mode 101H)
      you may need to load VESA.EXE driver if your BIOS does not support it.
      (You may find the VESA.EXE or another program that activates the above 
      mode for your controller on the utility diskette that came with your 
      system)
    ž about 800k of free disk space for SVGA Install. Only 150k for VGA.
    

 Installation ³    Shareware Version.
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The BALLTRIS.EXE is a self extracting zipped file.

1. Create a directory where the program is going to be installed
2. Change Directory to the new location.
3. Install the Diskette into a Floppy Drive and type A:BALLTRIS.EXE or
   B:BALLTRIS.EXE (.EXE - optional, not necessary)
4. All the files will be copied to the game directory.
For Example:

	    C:\>
	1.  C:\> MD BALLTRIS
	2.  C:\> CD BALLTRIS
	3.  C:\BALLTRIS\>A:\BALLTRIS.EXE
or
	    C:\GAMES>
	1.  C:\GAMES> MD BALLTRIS
	2.  C:\GAMES> CD BALLTRIS
	3.  C:\GAMES\BALLTRIS>B:\BALLTRIS.EXE



5. To start the GAME just type BALLTRIS.
 
  Instructions ³
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A cup is being filled with one, two or three balls which are falling randomly
from the top. You have to maneuver the balls by moving them to the right, 
left or flipping to create chains which will disappear. A chain is a group 
of balls of the same color that touch each other at least at one point.
Following are examples of the chains:



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    ³ * * * * * ³  * * * * ³  * * * * *  ³ * * * * * *  ³
    ³  * O * *  ³ * O O *  ³ * O * * O * ³  * O * * O * ³
    ³ * O O * * ³  * O O * ³  * O O O *  ³ * O O O O *  ³
    ³  * * O *  ³ * * O *  ³ * * * * O * ³  * O O O * * ³
    ³ * * * * * ³  * * * * ³  * * * * *  ³ * * * * * *  ³
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    O - balls of the same color 
    * - balls of different colors
			     

The length of the chain is the number of balls in it. In the above 
examples first - is a 4 balls chain, second  - is a 5 balls chain, 
third - is a 6 balls chain, forth - is a 9 balls chain. The chain 
disappears if its length is equal or larger of a critical length. 
The critical length is shown by a column of yellow balls in the "LEVEL"
window. The upper ball has a number on it from 1 to 6 that shows the speed 
of the falling balls. The game starts with a critical length of 3 balls 
and speed equals 1. Speed will increase by one to 6 before the critical
length changes to 4 balls resetting the speed to one. Then speed will 
increase to 6 again before critical length changes to 5 and speed is reset 
to one again. This will continue till maximum critical chain of 7 balls.
The game ENDS when the cup fills with balls and the next ball cannot appear.
You can PAUSE the game at any time by pressing <Esc> and continue by pressing 
any key. If the cup is almost full don't despair there are 3 Special effects 
that can help you. Function key <F1> will activate the Special effects. 
Each effect can be used only ONCE and you get a beep when the effects are 
used up.


    

Explanation of the special effects:

    ž  1-st effect - "CROSSED BALL"

       This effect will remove all the balls of the selected color from
       the cup.

    ž  2-nd effect - "COLOR SWITCH"

       Balls switch colors. The color of ball on the left of the
       arrow changes to color on the right.
      
    ž  3-d effect - "RAINBOW"
      
       When this effect is used all red balls change colors to green and 
       the critical chains disappear. Next all green balls change to blue 
       and so on.
      
	
  Controls ³
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Note: Letter 'N' in front of the key means the key is located on the numeric 
key pad

    ž  Opening Screen

	<Esc>, <F10>  - exit to DOS 
	<F2>          - toggle sound
	any key       - start the game

    ž  During the Game

	<Left Arrow>  - move figure left
	<Right Arrow> - move figure right
	N<5>          - rotate figure
	N<+>          - increase speed/level
	<Space>       - drop figure
	<F1>          - activate effects
	<F2>          - toggle sound
	<F3>          - toggle next
	<F9>          - abort game
	<F10>         - exit to DOS
	<ESC>         - help screen

    ž  During Selection of the Special Effects

	<Up Arrow>    - change effect
	<Down Arrow>  - change effect 
	<Space>       - apply effect
	<Enter>       - apply effect 

	- In the First effect:

	    <Left Arrow>  - change color
	    <Right Arrow> - change color
	    
	
	- In the Second effect:

	    <Left Arrow>  - change color of left ball 
	    <Right Arrow> - change color of right ball
	
	
    ž  During the pause
	    
	 any key   -  continue game
	    

  Error messages ³
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³ Memory Allocation Error.                 ³ Not enought memory to run    ³
³ Program Terminated.                      ³ Balltris. Remove some memory ³
³                                          ³ resident programs and try    ³
³                                          ³ again.                       ³
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³ File Input/Output Error.                 ³ Error excessing files or file³
³ Program Terminated.                      ³ is missing.                  ³
³                                          ³ Reinstall Balltris. If fails ³
³                                          ³ again check your hard drive. ³
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³ Cannot run <filename>.                   ³ Balltris cannot start the    ³
³ Program terminated.                      ³ file <filename>.             ³
³                                          ³ VESA driver name is wrong    ³
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In case of other errors make sure that the minimum requirements of the game 
are met. Please check the Requirements above and reinstall the game.


  Registration ³
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This Program is a SHAREWARE version of Balltris. It is a fully functional
game with some limitations .

We recommend you to register the game and become a legal owner of the 
unrestricted full version of Balltris. Your name will appear on the registered
version of the game. You are wellcome to order the game as a gift for someone
else. The registration will also entitle you to get the first shot at the 
new exciting game which is in the final stage of its development by the 
Ukrainian programmers.

By becoming a registered owner you will support the struggling programmers 
from Ukraine to be able to continue to develop their skills, to become 
self sufficient and successful in their new lives.

									  
To register your game of Balltris you must:

    ž  Print out the registration form file REGISTER.FRM

    ž  Complete the registration.
      
    ž  Include a payment of $9.95 plus shipping and handling fee with 
       your registration.
      
    ž  Mail the form to the address below:

	DRH SERVICES, INC.
	P.O. BOX 4014
	E.NORWALK, CT 06855-0014
      
    ž  For additional information you may call (203)222-0568 EXT.800
       or leave a comment on CompuServe ID# 74164,1476
      
      
You have a right to freely distribute copies of the SHAREWARE version 
of Balltris without any limitations as long as you do NOT modify the 
content of any files and do not charge any fee for the program.
Distributing the registered version of the program BALLTRIS without 
the authorization of DRH Services, Inc is prohibited.
Any BBS may freely distribute the Shareware version of the software or 
install it on CD's for distribution purposes.


  DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY ³
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THIS SOFTWARE IS SOLD "AS IS" AND WITHOUT WARRANTIES AS TO PERFORMANCE OF 
MERCHANTABILITY OR ANY OTHER WARRANTIES WHETHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. 
BECAUSE OF THE VARIOUS HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE ENVIRONMENTS INTO WHICH THIS
PROGRAM MAY BE PUT, NO WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IS 
OFFERED. THE USER MUST ASSUME THE ENTIRE RISK OF USING THE PROGRAM. ANY 
LIABILITY OF THE SELLER WILL BE LIMITED EXCLUSIVELY TO PRODUCT REPLACEMENT 
OR REFUND OF PURCHASE PRICE.


   Thank you for your support.
