                         Mine Bombers 2.2

                      By: Skitso Productions


    Directory:
    1.............. General instructions
      1.1............ Hardware requirements
    2.............. Game menus
      2.1............. The main menu
      2.2............. The options menu
      2.3............. The info screen
    3............... Playing the game
      3.1............. Keys
      3.2............. Shopping for bombs
      3.3............. The game
    4............... Hints
    5............... The map editor (MINEDIT)
    6............... How to update

      
1. General instructions

     MINE BOMBERS is a fun, fast paced, entertaining and
     addictive arcade style game where YOU get to blow up, kill
     and tear apart your best friend. At the same time you can also
     find and collect rare and valuable treasures from ancient mines
     deep underground. This game is SHAREWARE. This means that you
     can give or copy it to any one, even your grandfather, if you
     want. But by sending us a registration form (regeng.txt) in
     an envelope with $15 USD, you'll get the registered version
     which contains thousands of new levels, and MINEDIT - the official
     level editor! At the same time you'll support shareware production.
     This means that we will be able to make even better and bigger games
     in the future.

     To quit the game, just push F10 (several times if necessary).

  1.1 Hardware requirements

     Unfortunately Mine Bombers will not work on old and slow
     computers. The minimum requirement is a 486 processor.
     The game also features digital sound. You'll need a
     SB/SBpro/GUS-compatible soundcard. A keyboard, a monitor and
     1-4 players are also recommended. GUS users must have the ULTRASND
     enviroment variable properly set.

2. Game menus

  2.1 The main menu

     After loading the game, and after admireing the beautifull startup
     picture you will get the MAIN MENU. You can move up, or down by using
     the ARROW KEYS. Activate the selected icon by pressing ENTER.

  2.2 The options menu

     In the options menu you can change some of the game settings. Do this
     by selecting the appropriate setting and adjusting it with the ARROW KEYS.

       Treasures      = The amount of treasures appearing on a random level.
       Rounds         = The amount of rounds to be played.
       Time           = The amount of time in a multiplayer game.
       Starting Cash  = The amount of cash in multiplayer game.
       Keys           = Key selections.
                        (ESC to jump to the next one, F10 to quit).
       Players        = The amount of players. If you select one player
     			you automatically jump into oneplayer mode.
       Speed          = How fast the game runs. The smaller the faster.
       Damage         = How much the bombs cause damage to players.
       Darkness       = Darkness on/of
       Selling        = Weapon selling on/off
       Free market    = changing prices
       Winner         = Winner by money or by seperate wins
       Load Levels    = Here you can load ready-made levels, or levels
			created with MINEDIT
       Mainmenu       = Return to the main menu. All settings will
			Automatically be saved.

  2.3 The info screen

     From the info screen you'll get the lates information on new
     weapons and technologies. Information on the makers (us).
     To quit type F10.


3. Playing the game

  3.1 Keys

     Here you can change all the keys for multi- or singleplayer
     mode. You can also control a player with a joystick if you have one.
     When a key is asked just move the joystick to asked direction.
     If you want to define that a player also stops when using a joystick
     press F1 when STOP-button is asked (F2 for joystick 2) Before you
     can use a joystick you MUST calibrate it. Use the CALIBRA.EXE in
     the game directory to do it.

     If you have problems with joystick (e.g. the game detects a joystick
     even if you don't have one) you can disable it by giving "-nojoy" as
     a command line parameter to MB.EXE (MB.EXE -nojoy).

     During the game you don't have to hold down the keys so
     you shouldnt have any problems in multiplayer mode.
     (Some keyboards experience 'key lockout' if many keys are
     pushed down at once.)

3.2 Shopping

     The game begins in the weapons shop. Here players can get their
     favourite weapons and bombs. If there are more than two players
     the selection will be displayed twice. The cursor can be moved by
     with keys selected for individual players. Use the "drop bomb" key to
     purchase your selection and "select" key to sell it. To begin the game
     select the "LEAVE"-icon, or press the ESC key.

     By byuing rockpicks/powerdrills you can increase your power permanently.
     Rockpicks/powerdrills found on a level boost your power for that level
     only.

3.3 The game

  - Multiplayer mode
     The game begins after the players leave the shop. The players
     find themselves at the far corners of the screen. You should move
     you'r guy around and collect as many treasures as you can in the
     limited time available. You might also try to kill the other players.
     If you are able to slaughter your opponent (before he/she slaughters you)
     you will recieve a large amount of cash. The level will end if one of
     the folowing options are filled:

             1. The time runs out.
             2. All the treasures are collected.
             3. Less than two players survive.

     After completing a level you are automatically transpoted to
     the shop to purchase more bombs.

     Information on the players is displayed next to the top edge of
     the screen. The large screen shows the currently selected bomb.
     Digging power and your current cash are displayed under your name.
     A bar graph displays the players health.

     When all the rounds have been played, the winner is the player with
     the most cash or the most wins in the seperate levels.

  - Singleplayer mode

     In singleplayer mode you have to complete 15 monster-filled levels. In
     In oneplayer mode you only have one life, thus making it a real challenge.
     Each level begins from the upper lefthand corner. Your mission is simply
     to find the door that leads to the next level. The door is a black square
     with grey borders. Notice that the location of the exit varies from
     game to game. Players who excell get their names on the revered
     Hall-of-fame list. Your position on the list is defined by how
     far you get in the game.

4. Hints

     Here are some simple but useful hints:

       1.  Collect the most valuable treasures first.
       2.  Try to get as much digging power as possible.
       3.  Don't waste all your money. The player with the most
           money at the end wins.
       4.  Remember that even the smallest bombs are sometimes
           invaluable.
       5.  Be carefull not to blow up your treasures.
       6.  Always try to find the quickest route through rock.
           Edges crumble easyer than normal rock.
       7.  If your opponent has collected more treasure than you...
           Go kamikaze.
       8.  Try to get your get your opponent to follow you. When he's
           right behind you, drop a MINE!
       9.  First trap your opponent in urethane. Then drop a barrel of napalm
           next to him. The urethane won't stop the napalm from advancing,
           giving your opponent a nice tan!
       10. Try to surround your opponent with remote bombs or mines.
       11. Its better to buy a rockdrill than two large rockpicks.
       12. If your opponent is just digging up a treasure you can't get to,
           blow it up!
       13. While escaping from napalm try to run into a large room, or
           try to make the corridor larger. You can also try to block the
           corridor with rocks or steel plating. (Steel plates can be
	   purchased from the shop.)

5. The mapeditor (MINEDIT)

     With MINEDITyou can edit old levels and create new ones.
     To load an old level type:

     "MINEDIT <level name>"

     How MINEDIT works:

       You must have a mouse to use MINEDIT. Of course if your playing
       this game, you propably have one already.

       On the info bar you can see a list of objects, this is a kind
       of "palette" where you can select the object of your choice.
       You can select individual colors for both mouse buttons.

       You can also select diffirent brush types from other buttons
       situated on the info bar. The first button selects a normal brush
       for detail work. You can adjust the size of this brush from
       the adjuster located in the upper righthand corner.
       The next button selects a square brush. The thrid button
       represents a can of paint. Selecting this activates the "fill"
       option.

       Special functions:
                        F2 = Mirrors the left side of the level to the right.
                        F3 = Places one random treasure on to the level.
                        F7 = Smaller brush.
                        F8 = Larger brush.
                        F9 = Clears the screen.
                         Z = Places one random treasure under the cursor.

       Warning! Obs! Huom! Achtung! Do not place too many monsters or
       especially barrels on the level. The game might slow down or even
       get really screwed up.





       Without a mouse?!?!?

       If you don't have a mouse you can get help by pressing F1.
       A short description:
                The keys 'A' - '*' select diffirent objects.
                With space you can turn 'continuous paint' on or off.
                'R' activates square draw.

6. How to update.

     ONLY $5 USD

	IF you are a registered user (means that you have registered
	this game earlier) you can update your version to a newer by
	sending us following:
			-$5 USD
			-1.44 DISKETTE
			-Enough stamps for return mail
			-Letter (not necessary)
			-And of course your name!

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This textfile has been translated by Misha Dellinger. Some, but not all english
text contained in the game has also been translated by me also.
















































































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