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|     Champ Games Presents      |
|         Chaotic Grill         |
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|       Demo Instructions       |
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|           (c) 2025            |
|        Philip Blackman        | 
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*** ABOUT ***

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

- NORMAL difficulty only (EASY and HARD included in the full version).
- ARCADE levels only (BONUS and CUSTOM in the full version).
- SaveKey functionality has been disabled.
- The game will end once you have completed Level 6.

If you enjoy the demo of Chaotic Grill and would like to purchase the full version, it will be available as a ROM file
and as a physical cartridge (includes box, manual and poster) from the Champ Games store in early November of 2025.

Thank you for your support and have fun! 


*** COMPATIBILITY ***

* TV type *

The Chaotic Grill 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.


* 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 is a list of multi-carts that Chaotic Grill 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 emulates an Atari 2600, allowing you to play ROMs on your computer.  

Here is a list of emulators that Chaotic Grill has been tested with and the current compatibility:

Emulator                    Compatible?         Website
---------------------       ---------------     --------------------------------------------------------
Stella (v7.0+)              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                 Yes                 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)         Yes+                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+.  More info can be found on Atari's website here: 
 https://atari.com/blogs/newsroom/updating-atari-firmware

+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/


*** HOW TO PLAY ***

OBJECT
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You are Pete the Chef, and your object is to navigate the platforms and ladders and drop burger pieces down to the plates below.  Along the way, you will
be pursued by ingredients gone bad, including Mr. Hot Dog, Mr. Egg and Mr. Pickle! Avoid them at all costs, or throw pepper in their eyes to stun them 
temporarily while you make your escape!

GOOD LUCK!


HOW TO PLAY
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Use the joystick controller to guide Pete through the level:

- push LEFT or RIGHT to move across the platforms
- push UP or DOWN to climb or descend the ladders

Press the button to throw pepper to stun the enemies. Be aware that you have a limited supply, so use them wisely!  

During the level, bonus items will appear (French fries, coffee and ice cream).  Collect them for points and a bonus pepper.


Building the Burgers:

- walk over the burger pieces to knock them down to the floor below.  You can also drop them onto the enemies below. If you 
drop a burger piece with enemies on it, the pieces will fall multiple floors and earn big points!

The level ends when all burgers have been completed.

You will lose a life when Pete is caught by one of the enemy ingredients.  The game ends when all lives have been lost.

SCORING
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Dropping a burger piece:	50 points
- with 1 enemy 			500 points
- with 2 enemies		1000 points
- with 3 enemies		2000 points
- with 4 enemies		4000 points

Squashing Mr. Hot Dog:		100 points
Squashing Mr. Pickle:		200 points
Squashing Mr. Egg:		300 points

Collecting a bonus item:
- Ice cream:			500 points (plus a bonus pepper)
- Coffee:			1000 points (plus a bonus pepper)
- French fries:			1500 points (plus a bonus pepper)

*** CREDITS ***

- Coding, graphics and sound: Philip Blackman
- Additional coding: John Champeau
- Sprites: Nostalgae37
- Packaging Illustrations & Layout: Nathan Strum
- Testing: James O’Brien (ZeroPage Homebrew), Jürgen Oster (Bomberman94), and Nathan Withee (McCallister)
- Special thanks: Kurt Woloch (assistance with enemy logic and sound)
- Published by: Champ Games

Copyright (C) 2025 Philip Blackman

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