
	VERSION 1.1 --- FEB. 27th. 2000




	3Lx software presents

	'BUBBLE CATCH' (c) 2000 by THOMAS NOELKER
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	THIS PROGRAM IS FREEWARE!
	IT IS NOT ALLOWED TO SELL THIS PROGRAM
	IN ANY WAY WITHOUT MY PERMISSION!

	PLEASE CONTACT:
	~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
	tnoelker@3lx.de
	http://www.3lx.de



	* INSTALLATION
	==============
	There is no installation needed!
	Just copy the program into a folder of your choice.

	


	* INTRODUCTION
	==============
	BUBBLE CATCH is a simple game based on color combining.
	Your job is to catch all the bubbles if possible and put'em
	on the storage field. If you get 4 in a row (vertial) they
	will go away and you get points for that. You can collect
	3 colors at the time on the grabber stack. If you drop a color
	to the storage field the last color you got on the stack is
	the first color that drops.
	



	* SCORING
	=========
	When you drop a color and you have on the stack:
	1 color  --> 30 pts
	2 colors --> 20 pts.
	3 colors --> 10 pts.
	
	IF you get a combination of four colors in the storage field
	and you had on the stack:
	1 color  --> 300 pts.
	2 colors --> 200 pts.
	1 colors --> 100 pts.

	You see it is always better to keep the stack clean (if possible)
	



	* SPECIALS
	==========
	[STAR] is a joker and you can put it where ever you want to.
	[Q-MARK] is a wild thing. Just in the last moment you know what it is.
	[DYNAMITE] will destroy a color. Always the topmost color will blow away.




	* HOW TO PLAY
	=============
	Just click on 'New Game' and the game will start
	By moving the grabber to the left or right you can
	catch the different colors. Remember just three at
	a time are possible. Press the <CTRL UP> key to drop
	a color to the storage field. If you miss a color
	your air is decremented. If you get a combination of 4
	the air is Incremented. If you run out of air the game
	is over. If there is no space left on the storage field
	the game is over.	



	* SUPPORTED KEYS
	================
	CRSR LEFT  --> moves grabber to the left
	CRSR RIGHT --> moves grabber to the right
	CRSR UP    --> drop a color from the stack
	ESC        --> quits the game




	HAVE FUN!!!

	