


                         *** GARBAGE v1.2 ***


        HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS:

        Garbage requires at least 640 X 350 EGA Monitor, and 256K RAM.

        
        DESCRIPTION:

        Garbage is an arcade-type game, suitable for any age, for one
        player. It involves both chance and skill in order to gain
        good scores.


        INSTRUCTIONS:

        Garbage is a 'simple' game to play, but not as easy as it may 
        at first appear to get high scores. In this game you are a
        garbage-man. Your job, which is normally a six day week, is to
        throw garbage into the appropriate cans. There are five cans
        at the bottom of the screen, and above each is a number repre-
        senting the point value of each one. These numbers change each
        'day'. Each day you will have 5 pieces of garbage to deposit.

        As the game begins, a piece of garbage will zoom back and forth
        near the top of your screen. To throw it, when you think it is
        in a good position, press the Space-Bar. It will then 'fall'
        from that position downward, BUT there is the WIND to consider
        as well. Rarely will the garbage fall straight, and the wobble
        will vary unpredictably, making it more difficult to get a
        direct hit in the can.

        When a piece DOES land COMPLETELY in a can, the point value for
        that can is added to your score, and a corresponding tone will
        sound depending on the can position, or if you miss, a lower
        tone will sound.

        If, on any 'day' you succeed in getting all five pieces of
        garbage each in a different can, another alarm will sound and
        you will be given an extra day (Overtime), in which to complete
        your clean-up. Note that if two pieces end up EXACTLY on top
        of each other when they stop, they may become invisible. This
        will have no effect on your score or the game.

        The game ends when you have no days left and have thrown the
        last piece on the last day.

        When the game ends, you will be given the option to [R]eplay
        or to [E]nd. If you choose to replay, your score will not be
        saved, if you choose [E]nd, your score (if it is in the top
        10 on record) will be saved to disk. If you wish to reset all
        scores recorded, delete the file 'GARB.DAT'.

        
        OPTIONS:

        During the game, while waiting to 'throw' you have the following
        options:
         
         Press 'S' to toggle sound effects on/off.

         Press [ESC] key to end game (no score saved if ended this way).


        This program was written on a 19Mhz 386SX computer. It has also
        been tested on a slower system and seemed to work fine. Since
        there are now much faster systems in use, we have added an
        option to slow the program down. This can be done as follows:

        When starting program, instead of typing 'GARBAGE [ENTER]', 
        add a command-line argument depending on how much slower you
        want the program to run. (some experimenting may be needed).
        The available arguments are: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9. The
        HIGHER the number, the SLOWER the program will run. For example
        to run in the next slower mode to normal, start the program by
        typing 'GARBAGE 2 [ENTER]'. To use slower modes, replace the
        '2' in the example with any number up to 9. (Entering 1 will
        do nothing since that is the 'normal' speed.)

             
          DISCLAIMER:

          We offer no warranty for GARBAGE Version 1.2 whether
          express or implied, including without limitation any
          implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a
          particular purpose. We will not be responsible for any
          special, incidental, consequential damages, either direct
          or indirect resulting from use of this product. The user
          bears all risks as to the quality and performance of this
          software, and in no case shall the liability for any
          damages ever exceed the price paid for the software.

          As always, you should make a backup copy of your original
                   disk. Please refer to your DOS manual. 

        
        
        REGISTRATION & SUPPORT:

        This program is 'shareware'. this means that although it IS
        copyrighted, you are permitted to use, copy and share it as
        desired, EXCEPT: 1.) It MUST be copied IN FULL, with all of
        it's files, including this one. 2.) None of the files may be
        altered in any way, and 3.) No fee may be charged for it, 
        except for a small copying/distribution fee by distributors.

        HOWEVER: If you like the program, and would like to support
        the development of quality, low-cost software such as this,
        you should register it with the author. To register, if you
        have a printer, print the included file INVOICE.DOC, or if
        not, then send your fee to the address below.
        
        Although a considerable amount of time & effort went into
        this program, we are not setting the registration fee. But
        any registration over $5.00 (Plus $2.50 S/H) or a total
        of $7.50 will get the registrant a FREE copy of the newest
        version of the program as well as a list of other programs
        by the author. 
        
        
        
        Be sure to specify your DISK SIZE & TYPE (High Density or 
        Double Density).
        
        ***   Only U.S. Check or money order will be accepted. ***
        
        
        For further information, registration or support, contact:


       
                           * Eric Jarrett
                           * P.O. Box 34749
                           * Richmond, VA. 23234

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