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|      Wizard of Wor Arcade     |
|       Demo Instructions       |
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|     (c) 2019 Champ Games      |
|    https://www.champ.games    |
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*** ABOUT ***

This ROM file is a fully playable demo version of Wizard of Wor Arcade for the Atari 2600 with the following restrictions:

- The game loops back to Level 1 after Level 8 is complete.
- ADVANCED skill level has been disabled (NOVICE and STANDARD are included).
- SaveKey functionality has been disabled, but high scores are still maintained for each skill level during play until the game is turned off.
- The Maze Editor and custom mazes have been disabled.

If you enjoy the demo of Wizard of Wor Arcade and would like to purchase the full version, it is available either as a ROM file 
or as a physical cartridge (includes box, manual and poster) from the Champ Games store:

Full ROM from Champ Games:                  http://rom.wizard-of-wor-arcade.champ.games
Cartridge from Champ Games:                 http://cart.wizard-of-wor-arcade.champ.games
Champ Games store:                          http://store.champ.games

For additional information about the game:  http://wizard-of-wor-arcade.champ.games

Thank you for your support and have fun! 


*** COMPATIBILITY ***

* TV type *

The Wizard of Wor Arcade Demo ROM can be played on NTSC or PAL60 systems.  Please ensure that the version you are playing matches the TV type of the monitor you are using.


* AtariVox and SaveKey *

The AtariVox and SaveKey are devices that allow high scores and game settings to be saved when playing Wizard of Wor Arcade.  The demo version 
of Wizard of Wor Arcade will detect a SaveKey but the save functionality has been disabled and is available in the full version only.

Wizard of Wor Aracade also supports the voice feature of the AtariVox device.  This allows full speech phrases from the Wizard to be played during a game!  The demo version 
will play the Wizard taunts (over 60 unique phrases!) during a game if an AtariVox is detected on startup.

- For more information about the AtariVox:          https://atariage.com/store/index.php?l=product_detail&p=1045
- For more information about the SaveKey device:    https://atariage.com/store/index.php?l=product_detail&p=1194


* QuadTari *

The QuadTari is a device that allows you to plug up to 4 joysticks and other compatible controllers to an Atari console (2 joysticks per port).  Wizard of Wor Arcade takes advantage 
of this device to allow to play a 2 player co-operative game with AtariVox voice and high score saves by using 2 joysticks plugged into the left controller port and an AtariVox device 
in the right controller port!  (You can also play co-op with two joysticks and a SaveKey to save high scores only).

- For more information about the QuadTari:          https://www.bitethechili.com/quadtari/


* Multi-carts *

Multi-carts are special cartridges that plug into a real Atari 2600 (or compatible) and allow you to play various ROM files either on an SD card or via WiFi.

Here are a list of multi-carts that Wizard of Wor Arcade has been tested with and the current compatibility.  
Where applicable, the version in () indicates the minimum BIOS requirement for the multi-cart.  

Multi-carts                 Compatible?         Website
----------------------      ---------------     --------------------------------------------------------
Harmony (v1.06+)            Yes                 https://harmony.atariage.com/Site/Harmony.html      
Harmony Encore (v1.06+)     Yes                 https://harmony.atariage.com/Site/Harmony.html
Unocart                     No                  https://thebrewingacademy.com/products/uno-2600-cartridge
PlusCart+                   No                  https://pluscart.firmaplus.de/pico/


* Emulators *

An emulator is a special program that runs on a PC that emulates an Atari 2600, allowing you to play ROMs on your computer.  

Here are a list of emulators that Wizard of Wor Arcade has been tested with and the current compatibility:

Emulator                    Compatible?         Website
---------------------       ---------------     --------------------------------------------------------
Stella (v6.0.1+)            Yes                 https://stella-emu.github.io/downloads.html
Stellarator                 Yes                 https://6502ts.github.io/stellerator/#/cartridge-manager
Javatari                    No                  https://javatari.org/
Gopher2600                  Yes                 https://github.com/JetSetIlly/Gopher2600/releases


* Emulator consoles *

An emulator console is a physical game system that emulates an Atari 2600.  These systems allow you to play ROMs on devices like HD televisions (or in some cases, on the go).  
Some of these systems allow you to play game ROMs via an SD cart and some even have a cartridge slot.  

Emulated Console            Compatible?         Website
---------------------       ---------------     --------------------------------------------------------
AtGames Flashback           No                  https://www.atgames.us/products/atari-flashback-9
AtGames Flashback Portable  No                  https://www.atgames.us/products/atari-flashback-portable-2019
RetroN 77 (cartridge slot)  No                  https://hyperkinlab.com/retron-77-hd-gaming-console-for-2600-hyperkin/
RetroN 77 (SD card)         Yes*                https://hyperkinlab.com/retron-77-hd-gaming-console-for-2600-hyperkin/
Atari 2600+	                No                  https://atari.com/products/atari-2600-plus
Atari Gamestation Pro       No                  https://www.myarcadegaming.com/products/atari-gamestation-pro

*requires the firmware of the RetroN 77 to be upgraded.  Details can be found at https://atariage.com/forums/topic/289929-stella-6-on-the-r77-the-eagle-is-landing/
                                        

*** GAME OPTIONS ***

* Players *

The demo version of Wizard of Wor Arcade has options for 1 player and 2 player modes.  The full version also adds the option to play a 1 player 
game with a computer-controlled robot Worrior.

Press the SELECT switch to cycle through the player options:

- 1 Player (blue):      Player controls the blue Worrior.
- 1 Player (yellow):    Player controls the yellow Worrior.
- 2 Player co-op:       Player 1 controls the blue Worrior, Player 2 controls the yellow Worrior.


* Skill levels *

To select the skill level, move the joystick left and right from the TITLE screen:

- Novice:           Players start with 7 Worriors, less enemies to start, difficulty ramp up is slower.
- Standard:         Players start with 7 Worriors, more enemies to start, difficulty ramp up is fast.  Most like the arcade.

# Available only in the full version: #
- Advanced:         More difficult than Standard. Players start with 3 Worriors. Enemies move faster and the walls deteriorate as the level progresses.


* Menu screens *

Move the joystick up/down to cycle through the 3 menu screens. If you do not move the joystick or start a game, the screens will cycle through after a certain amount of time.

- Title screen
- Scoring screen
- High scores


*** DIFFICULTY SWITCHES ***

The left and right difficulty switches control whether a player can be killed by the other player's shot in a 2 player game:

Left difficulty:
- Difficulty A:  Left player (blue) cannot kill the right player (yellow).
- Difficulty B:  Left player (blue) can kill the right player (yellow).

Right difficulty:
- Difficulty A:  Right player (yellow) cannot kill the left player (blue).
- Difficulty B:  Right player (yellow) can kill the left player (blue).

To start a game, either press RESET or joystick 1 button.


*** PLAYING THE GAME ***

Use the joystick to move your Worrior around the maze and press the fire button to shoot a missile to destroy the monsters. Maneuver your Worrior through the teleport tunnel when it is open to warp to the opposite side, but be aware that the monsters can use the teleport tunnel too!  Destroy all of the enemies to advance to the next dungeon. 

In the demo version, the game will loop back to Dungeon 1 once Dungeon 8 is completed.  In the full version, there are 99 Dungeons to complete.


* The Enemies *

- Burwors (blue):       These monsters roam slowly about the dungeon and are easier to destroy.
- Garwors (yellow):     After you have destroyed a number of the Burwors, the Garwors appear.  These monsters roam the dungeon and have the ability to become invisible!  
- Thorwors (red):       Once you destroy a Garwor, the red Thorwors will appear.  Like the Garwors, these monsters roam the dungeon and have the ability to become invisible.  
- Worluk:               In the later dungeons, once all monsters are destroyed the Worluk will appear.  This winged-monster roams the dungeon in an quick, erratic pattern.  
                        Destroy it before it can escape to earn a DOUBLE SCORE DUNGEON!
- The Wizard:           In some dungeons, the Wizard himself may appear.  He has the ability to teleport and also fires fast-moving lightning bolts.  
                        Hit the Wizard to banish him from the dungeon and earn big points!

                       
* Double Score Dungeon *

If you successfully destroy the Worluk or Wizard on a dungeon, the next dungeon will be a special DOUBLE SCORE DUNGEON.  In this dungeon, all point values will be double!


* The Arena *

This is a special dungeon with an open area in the middle where you can battle the monsters!  You will also earn a bonus Worrior before entering the Arena.

* Worlord Dungeons *

Starting with Dungeon 8, your Worrior will be promoted to Worlord and the dungeons will be more devious, with more open spaces and less spaces to hide!


*** SCORING ***

Burwor:     100 points
Garwor:     200 points
Thorwor:    500 points
Worluk:     1000 points
Wizard:     2500 points

*All point values are doubled in a DOUBLE SCORE DUNGEON.

An extra Worrior is awarded before the Arena dungeon and the first Worlord dungeon.


*** CONSOLE SWITCHES ***

During a game the console switches do the following:

- Reset:    Restarts the game with the current skill/# of players/options.
- Select:   Ends the current game and returns to the title screen.
- Color/BW (PAUSE on a 7800):   Pause the game; press or flip the switch again or press the joystick button to resume.
- Left/Right Difficulty:        Enable/disable 'friendly fire' kills for player 1 and player 2, respectively (A = disable, B = enable).


*** GAME OVER ***

When all of the players worriors have been killed (both players for a 2 player game) the game ends and GAME OVER will be displayed.


*** HIGH SCORE ***

If the current player achieves a high score for the current skill level, the high score entry screen is displayed. 

Use the joystick to enter up to 3 initials:
- Move the joystick up/down to change the current initial (blinking) and press the button to move to the next initial. 
- Move left/right to change the initial to update. Once completed, press the button after entering in the 3rd initial 
  to register your name and be added to the list of elite Worriors!

NOTE: SaveKey support has been disabled for this demo.  In the full version, game settings and high scores (for each skill level) can be saved to an AtariVox or SaveKey device.


*** CREDITS ***

Programming and Design:     John W. Champeau
Graphics and Design:        Nathan Strum
Music and Sound Effects:    Mike Haas and Ross Keenum
Game Testing:               Paul Champeau and Joe Champeau
Special Thanks:             Nathan Tolbert (creator of the QuadTari)

For the physical boxed release:

Packaging & Illustration:   Dave Dries
Publishing:                 Champ Games



