
+-------------------------------+
|     Champ Games Presents      |
|             rubyQ             |
|       Demo Instructions       |
|                               |
|         (c) 2022-2024         |
|          Silvio Mogno         | 
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*** ABOUT ***

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

- The game loops back to Level 1 after Level 4 is complete.
- 2 player games are disabled (1 player only).
- TURBO MODE skill level has been disabled.
- SaveKey functionality has been disabled, but high scores are still maintained for each skill level during play until the game is turned off.

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

- 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 rubyQ 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 rubyQ has been tested with and the current compatibility:

Emulator                    Compatible?         Website
---------------------       ---------------     --------------------------------------------------------
Stella (v6.6+)              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+	            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/

*** HOW TO PLAY ***

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


*** CREDITS ***

Coding:         		Silvio Mogno
Testing:			Jürgen Oster and John Champeau

For the physical boxed release:

Label, Box and Manual:          Vladimir Zuniga
Publishing:                     Champ Games


