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The game pyramid was written by Richard Beebe.
If you like the game let me know by registering it. I realize
there is a cost involved in registering it, but I have tried to
keep it down to a minimal amount.
If you decide to purchase the game a $15 registration fee plus
$3.00 for postage and handling can be sent to the address on this
form. Along with Pyramid I will also send two other games
Sevendown and Osmosis. Thank You
INDEX
I. System Requirements
II. How to install on hard drive
III. Playing the game
IV. Problems
V. Contact
I. System Requirements
IBM PC, XT, AT, PS/2, or compatible.
512K Ram.
CGA, EGA, VGA display.
Microsoft or Compatible mouse driver.
Mouse preferred, but can be used with keyboard.
II. How to install on harddrive
1. Make a directory called Pyramid
MD \PYRAMID
2. Put Pyramid disk in drive A.
3. Copy contents of disk to Pyramid directory.
COPY A:*.* C:\pyramid
4. The game is now installed on your harddrive.
III. Playing the game
A. To start the game.
1. Change to the Pyramid directory.
CD \PYRAMID
2. Type PYRAMID and press return
You should see a giant computerized fly on your screen.
Press any key to begin.
B. Game Components.
1. MenuBar
Located at the top of the screen, it contains MENU and HELP.
To select either, move the mouse pointer on the screen to the word
and press the left mouse button. Help displays simple instructions
about the game. When Menu is selected, the following options
appear:
Shuffle: This option shuffles the cards to begin a new game.
Deck: This allows you to select the option of using the
deck once, or multiple times during the game.
Quit: Allows you to quite the game.
2. The Pointer
Allows selection of options and cards, can be used with a
mouse or arrow keys.
3. The Pyramid
The pyramid of cards on your screen is comprised of 28
cards. Only cards that are not overlapped by other cards
are considered selectable.
4. The Deck
The deck of cards in the lower right corner of the screen
contain the remaining cards.
5. The Trash can
The trash can at the top of the screen is where cards are
discarded.
6. The card counter
The card counter in the upper right corner keeps track of
discarded cards.
7. Discard pile
After selecting a card that cannot be used, a discard pile
will be created next to the deck.
C. Object of the game
The object of the game is to use all 52 cards from the Pyramid,
deck, and discard pile by discarding cards that total "13" into the
trash can. Cards are worth face value, having Aces worth 1, Jacks
worth 11, Queens worth 12, and Kings worth 13. Cards can be
selected from the pyramid, the deck, or the top of the discard
pile. To select cards equaling 13, click on the first card, move
it to the second card, click on it, and if the cards add up to 13,
you can then move then to the trash can, click, and they will be
discarded. If they do not add up to 13, they will be returned to
their original positions. If they do add up to 13, and are
discarded, the card counter will be advanced. If all the cards are
discarded to the trash can, you win the game, otherwise try again!
To deselect a card or pair of cards, move to the black
background and click - the cards will be returned to their original
positions.
IV. Problems
1. Program does not begin message appears that you need to
install a Microsoft or Microsoft compatible mouse driver.
Solution: Although you do not actually need a mouse to
play the game you do need a mouse driver installed. Any
microsoft or microsoft compatible mouse driver will work.
To install a driver simply follow the instructions included
with the driver.
2. Program does not begin message appears that game requires a
CGA, EGA, or VGA display.
Solution: The game has been written for a CGA, EGA, or VGA
display. If you are using any other type of display the
game cannot be used.
V. Contact
This game was written by
Computing Services/Richard Beebe
1107 Caroline Terrace
Indianola, IA 50125
(515) 961-4739
We welcome dealerships and mass purchases. Look for other
fine games written by us.
Registration:
Registration cost $15.00 plus $3.00 for postage and handling. Include
your name, address and phone number.
Send to:
Computing Services
Richard A. Beebe
1107 Caroline Terrace
Indianola, IA 50125
Send comments through written mail to the above address or call
515-961-4739