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|     Champ Games Presents      |
|           Stratovox           |
|                               |
|       Demo Instructions       |
|                               |
|         (c) 2022,2024         |
|         Carlos Centeno        | 
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*** ABOUT ***

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

- Game contains 5 levels (full version contains 36 levels).
- Novice skill only (full version has Expert skill level also).
- SaveKey and AtariVox functionality has been disabled.

If you enjoy the demo of Stratovox 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-stratovox
Cartridge from Champ Games:  	            https://champ.games/store/ols/products/cart-stratovox
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 Stratovox 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 Stratovox.  The demo version of Stratovox 
will detect a SaveKey but the save functionality has been disabled and is available in the full version only.

Stratovox also supports the voice feature of the AtariVox device.  This allows full speech phrases to be played during a game!  The voice feature of the
AtariVox is disabled in the demo version.

- 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


* 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 Stratovox 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                     Yes                 https://thebrewingacademy.com/products/uno-2600-cartridge
PlusCart+                   Yes                 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 Stratovox has been tested with and the current compatibility:

Emulator                    Compatible?         Website
---------------------       ---------------     --------------------------------------------------------
Stella (v6.0+)              Yes                 https://stella-emu.github.io/downloads.html
Stellarator                 Yes                 https://6502ts.github.io/stellerator/#/cartridge-manager
Gopher2600                  Yes                 https://github.com/JetSetIlly/Gopher2600/releases
StellaDS		    Yes			https://github.com/wavemotion-dave/StellaDS
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
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+	            Yes+                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/

*** HOW TO PLAY ***

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


*** CREDITS ***

Game Programming:		Carlos Centeno

For the physical boxed release:

Label, Box and Manual Artwork:	Corey Kramer
Publishing:                     Champ Games


