
+-------------------------------+
|     Champ Games Presents      |
|             Boom!             |
|                               |
|       Demo Instructions       |
|                               |
|           (c) 2025            |
|          Chris Walton         | 
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*** ABOUT ***

This ROM file is a fully playable demo version of Boom! for the Atari 2600 with the following restrictions:

- Continue mode is disabled.
- SaveKey functionality has been disabled.
- The game will end once you have completed Stage 4 (the full version has 50 stages to complete).

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

Full ROM from Champ Games:                  https://champ.games/store/ols/products/rom-boom
Cartridge from Champ Games:  	            https://champ.games/store/ols/products/cart-boom
Champ Games store:                          https://champ.games/store

For additional information about the game:  https://champ.games/presents

Thank you for your support and have fun! 


*** COMPATIBILITY ***

* TV type *

The Boom! 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 Boom!.  This feature 
is available in the full version only.

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


* 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 Boom! 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                     Yes                 https://harmony.atariage.com/Site/Harmony.html      
Harmony Encore              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 that emulates an Atari 2600, allowing you to play ROMs on your computer.  

Here are a list of emulators that Bpom! has been tested with and the current compatibility:

Emulator                    Compatible?         Website
---------------------       ---------------     --------------------------------------------------------
Stella (v6.0+)              Yes                 https://stella-emu.github.io/downloads.html
Gopher2600                  Yes                 https://github.com/JetSetIlly/Gopher2600/releases
StellaDS (v7.2+)	    Yes			https://github.com/wavemotion-dave/StellaDS
Stellarator                 No                  https://6502ts.github.io/stellerator/#/cartridge-manager
Javatari                    No                  https://javatari.org/


* 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
Atari 2600+	            Yes*                https://atari.com/products/atari-2600-plus
Atari 7800+	            Yes*                https://atari.com/products/atari-7800
RetroN 77 (cartridge slot)  No                  https://hyperkinlab.com/retron-77-hd-gaming-console-for-2600-hyperkin/
RetroN 77 (SD card)         No+                 https://hyperkinlab.com/retron-77-hd-gaming-console-for-2600-hyperkin/
Atari Gamestation Pro       No                  https://www.myarcadegaming.com/products/atari-gamestation-pro

*Requires firmware 2.0.1.5 to be installed on the Atari 2600+ or Atari 7800+.  More info can be found on Atari's website here: 
 https://atari.com/blogs/newsroom/updating-atari-firmware
 
+The latest community firmware of the RetroN 77 is using Stella 6.6, but since Stella 6.7 is required for Spiders Arcade it is currently not compatible.  
When the community build is updated to Stella 6.7, Spiders Arcade should be compatible with the RetroN 77 from an SD card.  

Additional details on the RetroN 77 community build can be found at https://atariage.com/forums/topic/289929-stella-6-on-the-r77-the-eagle-is-landing/

Additional details on the Atari 2600+ and Atari 7800+ firmware updates can be found at https://forums.atariage.com/forum/424-atari-26007800

*** HOW TO PLAY ***

Full instructions for Boom! are available on the Champ Games website here:  https://champ.games/presents-game-manuals


*** CREDITS ***

Game Programming:		Chris Walton
Additional Development: 	John W. Champeau 
Game Graphics:			Nathan Strum
Testing: 			Jürgen Oster (Bomberman94),  James O’Brien (ZeroPage Homebrew)

For the physical boxed release:

Packaging Artwork: 		Nathan Strum
Hardware: 			Fred Quimby
Publishing:                     Champ Games

Copyright (C) 2025 Chris Walton

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