2001 TetRize

v2.14 

 Copyright ⌐ 2000-2002 AxySoft.  Copyright ⌐ 2000-2002 Nikolai Vesselov. 
All Rights Reserved.

CONTENTS:

1. GAME OVERVIEW
2. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
3. HOW TO PLAY
      3.1 Game rules
      3.2 Keyboard controls
      3.3 Options
4. REGISTRATION
      4.1 Registration overview
      4.2 Order online
      4.3 Order by phone
      4.4 Order by fax
      4.5 Order by mail
5. LICENSE AGREEMENT
6. CREDITS
7. CONTACT INFO

 

1. GAME OVERVIEW

   

2001 TetRize is an ultra-modern 3-dimensional Tetris-like game. The complete version of 2001 TetRize includes three types: TetRize, Color TetRize and Colorix TetRize. TetRize is the game similar to classic Tetris. Color TetRize is the color Tetris. A three-tile column falls from the top of the screen. The purpose is to form columns, rows or diagonals of at least three tiles of the same color. Colorix TetRize game is an special variation of Color TetRize. A three-tile row falls from the top of the screen. The purpose is the same.
For each of three game types are available two variations: Classic & Original. Original variation includes new bonuses & it is faster than classic variation. The rules of 2001 TetRize are simple --- but it will give unforgettable pleasure to people of every age!

 Features:

  • Three complete game types in two variations for each type
  • Real 3D graphics
  • User-defined Window size
  • Cool music score
  • User-friendly interface
  • Install / uninstall Support
  • Joystick support
  • Lifetime technical support

... and much more.

 

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2. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

  • 3D Graphics card 
  • DirectX 7.0 or higher 
  • Windows 95/98/ME/2000/XP
  • Processor 233 MHz or higher
  • 32 MB RAM 
  • 10 MB free disk space
  • Sound card - optional

    You can download the latest version of DirectX at http://www.microsoft.com/directx

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3. HOW TO PLAY

3.1 Game Rules

   TetRize - Classic Variation
    2001 TetRize is an exciting action game. As you play, the four-part TetRize pieces fall from the top of the playing area. As they fall, you can rotate them, move them horizontally, and make them drop faster. When the pieces form a solid row of blocks across the playing area, that row vanishes. You can manipulate a piece only when it is falling. Try to make as many rows disappear as you can, and continue playing for as long as possible. The game ends when the stacked pieces reach the top of the playing area.

Scoring:
The score value increases for each falling piece and successive playing level. You can earn bonus points by removing multiple rows of blocks or picking special bonuses.
5 points for each falling piece (10 points if "Show Next Figure" option = "No")
50*'level' points for each successive playing level
500 points for special bonus "score"
100 points for one erased row
250 points for two erased rows
400 points for three erased rows
600 points for four erased rows

Color TetRize - Classic Variation
    This is a popular game similar to all Tetris clones, this time with colors to gather instead of lines. A three-tile column falls from the top of the screen. You can use the keyboard arrows to move the column, and the up arrow to swap the three tiles between themselves. The purpose is to form columns, rows or diagonals of at least three tiles of the same color. The more tiles are in a "column", the more points you earn. When you form a column, its tiles disappear and the other tiles can fall.

Scoring:
5 points for each falling piece (10 points if "Show Next Figure" option = "No")
50*'level' points for each successive playing level
10*'tiles count (disappeared at once)'
If tiles form another column when falling (it's usually called a "chain reaction"), you get even more points. The points are doubled when the column is in a first chain reaction. When a column is formed in a second chain reaction, the points are tripled. Etc.

Colorix TetRize - Classic Variation
    This game is similar to Color TetRize, but a three-tile row falls from the top of the screen.

Scoring:
See Color TetRize scoring.

    TetRize/Color TetRize/Colorix TetRize - Original Variation
    Rules are the same as in Classic, but game includes new bonuses. Sometimes throughout the game bonuses appeares in the playing area. You should try to touch them by falling pieces. There are two additional bonuses: "score" and "clear all". "Score" gives you 500 points, "clear all" destroys all blocks in the playing area. Also, this variation is more faster than Classic.

 

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3.2 Keyboard Controls:

Menu controls:

Up Arrow, Down Arrow Move selection 
Enter or Space Select and adjust an option 
Escape Move selection at last option
Left Arrow, Right Arrow Change parameter (e.g. sound or music)

Game controls:

Up Arrow, "5" Rotates the current piece
Left Arrow Moves the current piece left
Right Arrow Moves the current piece right
Down Arrow Moves the current piece down
SPACEBAR Drops the current piece to the bottom
Escape, Pause or "P" Pause menu: Cancel/Resume

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3.3 Options

        "Fullscreen" - Controls video mode. You can use window or fullscreen mode. Use "Alt+Enter" to switch between this modes during the game.

        "Video mode" - Set display resolution in the game (fullscreen mode). Select the lower resolution to increase the performance or higher resolution to increase picture quality.

        "Music" - Controls music on/off.

        "Sound Effects" - Controls sound effects on/off.

        "Next Figure" - Turns on/off the Show Next Figure feature.

        "Dynamic Background"- Changes the game background. Try it!

        "Figure Appearance" - Changes the Figure Appearance Style feature. There are two styles, try both of them!

          "Blocks Type" - You can select image of figure pieces!

         "Joystick" - Set to ON if you want to use joystick.

         "Return" - Return to main menu.

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4. REGISTRATION

4.1 Registration Overview

    2001 TetRize is distributed on a shareware basis. You can register your copy of 2001 TetRize at a cost of $14.90 (US). On payment approval, we will send you the registration key that will remove all the limitations. Your registration will be valid for all future versions of 2001 TetRize. The registration fee will license 2001 TetRize for use on one computer in your home, and on one computer at your workplace. If you wish to use 2001 TetRize on several computers, you should purchase several single licenses.
See also SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT.

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4.2 Order Online ($14.90)

    You can purchase 2001 TetRize via the World Wide Web. This is the fastest and the easiest way. All registrations use SECURE protocols. It is impossible for a third party to intercept your credit card information. Important: when you are filling in the order form, please check twice that your e-mail address is correct! If your e-mail address is entered incorrectly, we will be unable to send you the registration key. We do not give your personal information or email address to anyone; it is for our own use only. 

Click here to purchase 2001 TetRize online:
https://www.regnow.com/softsell/nph-softsell.cgi?item=4174-2&referrer=7

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4.3 Order by Phone ($17.90)

   You can purchase 2001 TetRize by phone. "Register Now!" has an additional $3.00 (US) order handling fee for the phone order. Please DO NOT use these numbers for the technical support questions, they are for the ordering purpose only.

Please call "Register Now!" :

  • 877-353-7297 (U.S. and Canada; toll-free) 
  • 425-392-2294 (Other countries; regular)

Have your credit card information ready.
Product name: 2001 TetRize
Product ID: 4174-2

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4.4 Order by Fax ($17.40)

You can order 2001 TetRize by fax. 
"Register Now!" has an additional $2.50 (US) order handling fee for fax orders.

Proceed to the 2001 TetRize order form:
https://www.regnow.com/softsell/nph-softsell.cgi?item=4174-2&referrer=7

Fill in the form and choose the "Payment Method:" as:   "Fax Order - Credit Card ( $ 2.50)" 

Press "Finalize Order". 

Write down the number of your order.

On your fax transmission, please reference your order number, and include the following:

  • Order Number
  • Type of Credit Card 
  • Name on Credit Card
  • Credit Card Number
  • Expiration Month and Year

Fax numbers :

  • 888-353-7276 (U.S. and Canada; toll-free) 
  • 425-392-0223 (Other countries; regular)


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4.5 Order by Mail  ($17.40)

You can order 2001 TetRize by mail. 
"Register Now!" has an additional $2.50 (US) order handling fee for mail orders.

Proceed to the 2001 TetRize order form:
https://www.regnow.com/softsell/nph-softsell.cgi?item=4174-2&referrer=7

Fill in the form and choose the "Payment Method:" as:   "Mail Order - Check/Money Order ($ 2.50)" 

Press "Finalize Order". 

Write down the number of your order.

Please make your check or money order out to "Register Now" for the amount of  $17.40 USD.
The funds must be in US Dollars and drawn on a US bank. Please include your order number on your check, and send it to:

Register Now!
PO Box 1816
Issaquah, WA 98027
United States of America

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5. SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT.

  1. All copyrights to 2001 TetRize are exclusively owned by the author - Nikolai Vesselov.

  2. The 2001 TetRize program is distributed by AxySoft on a shareware basis. You are expected to use this program on your system and to thoroughly evaluate its usefulness and functionality before making a purchase.  This "try before you buy" approach is the ultimate guarantee that the 2001 TetRize will perform to your satisfaction.

  3. Once registered, the user is granted a non-exclusive license to use 2001 TetRize on one computer. You may not sublicense, rent, lease or transfer your personal registration key. You may install and use one registered copy of the 2001 TetRize on one computer in your home, and on one computer at workplace, which you are the main user on. If you wish to use 2001 TetRize on several computers, you should purchase several single licenses.

  4. You may make copies of the SHAREWARE version of this distribution package for backup purposes only. No person or company may distribute 2001 TetRize (this includes WWW-server or FTP-server publishing) without a written permission from the copyright holder.

  5. The 2001 TetRize program may not be rented, leased or transferred. 

  6. You may not alter this software in any way; you may not use or distribute any part of the original package. You are also not allowed to emulate, decompile, disassemble, otherwise reverse engineer any executable part of the original package. Any such unauthorized use shall result in immediate and automatic termination of this license and may result in criminal and/or civil prosecution.

  7. THE 2001 TETRIZE IS DISTRIBUTED "AS IS".  NO WARRANTY OF ANY KIND IS EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED.  YOU USE IT AT YOUR OWN RISK. WE MAY NOT BE HELD LIABLE FOR DATA LOSS, DAMAGES, LOSS OF PROFITS OR ANY OTHER KIND OF LOSS WHILE USING OR MISUSING THIS SOFTWARE.

  8. All rights not expressly granted here are reserved by Nikolai Vesselov.

  9. Installing and using 2001 TetRize signifies acceptance of these terms and conditions of the license. If you do not agree with the terms of this license you must remove 2001 TetRize from your storage devices and cease to use the product.

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6. CREDITS

Project Management & Programming :  Nikolai Vesselov   (nikolai@axysoft.com)
Art Works & Level Design Victoria Samorodkina   (victoria@axysoft.com)
Music Konstantin S. Elgazin   (elgaz@terminalstudio.com)
Ander Fielding (ander5151@yahoo.com)
Sound Effects: Maksim Zozulya (mcsim@axysoft.com)

Program code: Copyright ⌐ 2000-2002 Nikolai Vesselov.

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7. CONTACT INFO   

Visit our Web Site to find out the information about our other products: 
http://www.axysoft.com

    Please, feel free to mail us your questions, suggestions and comments about 2001 TetRize.  Let us know what you would like to see in future versions of the program. If you have any problems with any of our games please send an e-mail to our support service. Please include your computer configuration, version of Windows, product name and a detailed description of the problem.
 

E-Mail:
info@axysoft.com Common information and questions
support@axysoft.com Support questions
sales@axysoft.com Business information

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Thank you for playing 2001 TetRize!
Best wishes from 2001 TetRize developers team.