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SETUP
Backyard Baseball is a high-performance multimedia program. It has been
designed to take full advantage of your multimedia computer. Before installing
the program or beginning play, we recommend you close any open applications
or windows.
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SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Windows®
Backyard Baseball requires a Pentium 60 system with 16 MB of RAM, Windows 3.1 or higher, SVGA card (640x480, 256-color video display), a sound
card and a quad-speed CD-ROM drive.
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Macintosh®
Backyard Baseball requires a PowerPC , with 16 MB of RAM, System 7.0 or
higher, 640x480, 256-color and a quad-speed CD-ROM drive.
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INSTALLATION
Windows 95/98
No installation is required with the Windows 95/98 AutoPlay feature. Just
insert the CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive, wait for the AutoPlay window
and click on the PLAY button. If AutoPlay does not launch the game on your
system, double-click on the “My Computer” icon on your desktop screen, then
double-click on the CD-ROM icon and double-click on the “autobsl.exe” file.
Windows 3.1
Before playing Backyard Baseball, you must run our installation program. Insert
the CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. Select the Run… command from the
File menu in the Windows Program Manager. Type the following into the
Command Line area:
D:\INSTALL.EXE (Replace “D” with your CD-ROM drive letter.)
Click on the Quick Install button to start the installation. Follow the on-screen
instructions. The installation program will create a Humongous group in Program
Manager. A Backyard Baseball icon will be placed in the group to allow you to
start the game easily. When the installation is finished, you may need to click on
the Restart Windows button.
Important Note: In order to take full advantage of the 32-bit capabilities of
your computer, the installation program must copy some Windows system files
to your hard disk. This will take no more than 2.5MB of hard disk space. The
installation program does not copy any of the game files to your hard disk. You
will need to insert the Backyard Baseball CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive
each time you play.
Macintosh Customers
No installation is required on the Macintosh. Just insert the CD-ROM into
your CD-ROM drive, wait for the Backyard Baseball icon to appear on your
desktop and double click on it.
HELP IS ALWAYS AT HAND
Windows Customers
For online documentation and game hints, just press the F1 key from within
the game. Or, for troubleshooting tips and last–minute game information, see
the Readme file on your game CD.
Macintosh Customers:
Gameplay information, hints, and troubleshooting advice
are all located in the Readme file. Just open the CD-ROM
and double-click on the Readme file to view.
GETTING STARTED
Windows 95 Customers
Insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive, wait for the
AutoPlay window to appear and click on the PLAY button.
Macintosh Customers:
Insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive, then double-click on the Backyard
Baseball icon.
GAMEPLAY INSTRUCTIONS
Backyard Baseball contains a detailed Help file. To access this file on a PC
press the F1 key from within the game. Macintosh users, double click on the
game icon to see a list of files, and then double click on the Readme file.
Navigating Through The Game Screens
To navigate through the game screens, move your mouse to move the cursor
across the screen. When your cursor is over an active area it will change shape
and/or color according to the current action. For instance, when choosing an
activity from a menu the cursor turns solid white, clicking at this point will take
you to the menu item; when your cursor is over an exit it will change to a large
solid arrow, clicking at that point will take you to another screen.
Quick Start
To jump right into a game: Click on the Pick-Up
Window in the Clubhouse. Scroll through the
available fields and click on the Play Ball icon at the
bottom of the screen to start the game. Your team
name, color and players will be randomly chosen by
the computer but you will have control of play.
Playing The Game
The main screen of Backyard Baseball offers several options. You can look in
the trophy case for Hall of Fame information, click on the bulletin board to
start a season, look at the baseball cards for player information or choose a
field to start a pick up game.
Choosing A Field And Play Mode
Click on the Pick-Up Window and then click the arrows to scroll through
the fields. When you’ve selected the field you want, click on the Game
Options button at the bottom of the screen to modify the defaults or click
on the Create Team button to create your team. In the Options screen you
can choose between watching a game, batting practice or a pick-up game; the
default is a pick-up game. If you choose Spectator, the game will run automatically without player input. If you opt for Batting Practice, you pick a
batter and practice hitting balls.
Pick-Up Game
If you choose to play a Pick-Up Game, click on the Setup tab. Make your setup
choices, or keep the defaults and click OK. Click on the Create Team button
and choose a team name and color and then click the icon in the lower right
corner to go to the Pick Team Screen. You can also click on the icon in the
lower right corner to go directly to the Pick Team screen and the computer
will choose a team name and color for you.
At the Pick Team screen, you can click on the icon in the
lower right corner to start the game and the computer
will pick a team for you. Or, click on the players you
want and the computer will choose it’s team. When you
click on a character, player information will pop up to
help you decide. Once your team is chosen, you can modify the
batting order if you wish, but only before you start the game. Once
the game has begun you can no longer modify the batting order. To
begin play, click on the icon in the lower right corner.
Playing
When your batter comes up to home plate you have the opportunity to
choose the type of hit you’d like them to make. Click the button on the right
side of the screen that corresponds to the hit you want. You can also change
your batter’s stance by clicking on the button below home plate. Timing is
everything. Watch as the pitcher winds up and click inside the batting area to
make your batter swing at just the right moment or you’ll see the umpire’s call
of Strike!
When your team is in the field you can choose the type of pitch to throw.
Click the button on the right side of the screen to choose the pitch you want.
Your cursor will appear as a shaded circle on screen; use this circle to aim the
pitch. Click again to throw the pitch.
Game Options
The Game Options screen allows you to make changes. Click on the Game
Options icon at the bottom of the screen to open the notebook. Choose
between 9 or 6 innings, tee-ball or regular baseball, errors on or off, and more!
QUICK TIPS
Game Modes
• Random Pick-Up
A quick way to jump right in! The computer chooses a random team
for you and itself and the game starts immediately. Access this mode
by clicking the Play Ball icon at the bottom of the Clubhouse screen.
• Single Game
You take turns with the computer choosing players from a random pool
of characters.
• Season
You create a team and manage that team through a 14 game series. The
opposing teams are computer generated. At the end of the season the
best two teams advance to the BBL playoffs (best of 3).
The playoffs winner advances to the championship series which consists
of the Super Entire Nation Tournament (best of 3) and then the Ultra
Grand World Championship of the Universe Series (best of 5)!
Practice
• Batting
Pick one character to practice
hitting balls. This is a good way
to get to know a little more
about each of the players and
to learn just when to click to
make your batter hit that ball!
Check the Help file for details
on the characters under
Attributes & Abilities and Statistics
for more information on each
of the players.
RULES
IMPORTANT KEYBOARD COMMANDS
The rules for Backyard Baseball are a hybrid of Major and Little League rules.
See the help file for details.
• No leading off
• No Injuries
• Stealing is allowed • Bunting is allowed
• No substitutions • Tagging up is allowed
SAVING AND LOADING A GAME
To save a pick-up game, or a season game in progress, click the Time Out icon
and then click the Save button. The Save screen will appear. Click on one of
the empty boxes to save the game (Note: You can also save over an existing
game.) Type in a name for your saved game, if you wish. To exit, click on the
EXIT ARROW at the top of the screen. Season play is automatically saved
under the coach’s name at the end of a game.
To load a saved game, click on the Load button in the Pick Up window. Click
on the picture of the game you wish to load. To exit without loading a game,
click on the EXIT ARROW.
HOW TO QUIT
To quit the Windows version, press Alt+F4, or press the spacebar to pause the
game and select Quit. On the Macintosh, press Command+Q or press F5 and
select Quit from the File Menu. You can also quit by clicking on the Time Out icon,
then the Home icon in the dugout, and finally the Exit icon in the Clubhouse.
Purpose
Windows
Macintosh
Help
F1
See Readme File
Pause/Unpause the game
Spacebar
Spacebar
Play the game in a window
Shift+F5
F5/Shift+F5
Quit the game
Spacebar or Alt+F4
Command+Q
Resize the screen
Shift+F8
N/A
Restart the game
Spacebar
Command+R
Terminate a cut-scene or
character dialog (e.g., intro)
Escape key
Escape key
Turn on/off the music
Spacebar/Options
Command+Game
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
Help Via the Internet
Up-to-the-minute technical information about Humongous Entertainment products is generally available 24 hours a
day, 7 days a week via the Internet at:
http://www.ina-support.com
Through this site you’ll have access to our FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) documents, our FTP (File Transfer
Protocol) area where you can download patches if needed, our Hints/Cheat Codes if they’re available, and an
E-Mail area where you can get help and ask questions if you do not find your answers within the FAQ.
Note: In the event we must send you a Hint Sheet, FAQ document, patch or update disc via E-mail, we may require
verifiable consent from a parent or guardian in order to protect children’s privacy and safety online. Consent Forms
are available at the web site listed above.
Help Via Telephone/Fax or Mail in the United States & Canada
For phone assistance, call Humongous Entertainment Tech Support at (425) 485-1212. Our Interactive
Voice Response and Faxback system is generally available 24/7, providing automated support and allowing
FAQ documents to be faxed to you immediately.
Great News! We’ve improved our Automated Systems so that you can get product-specific Troubleshooting help more
quickly. All you need to do is enter the product’s Part # when prompted to do so. This will take you directly to
all of our known issues and solutions for this title. The product’s Part # is located in several places (on the CD
label, package and/or plastic disc case) and is usually identified by a number such as 04-12345. When prompted
by the Automated System, enter the last five digits of your product’s Part #. (For example, Part # 04-12345
would require that you enter the “12345” portion of the number for that product.) Note: Some products simply
feature a five-digit Part # without an “04-” prefix.
Live support is generally available Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM until 6:00 PM (Pacific Time). Note: We may be
closed on major holidays.
Before making your call, we ask that you be at your computer, have the following information available, and be ready to
take notes:
• Computer Type (PC or MAC)
• System Make and Model
• Processor Type
• Operating System, including version number if possible (such as Windows® 95, Windows® Me, Macintosh® OS 7.5.3 or 9.1)
• RAM (Memory)
• Any screen or error messages you’ve encountered (and where)
You may also fax in your Technical Support questions or problems to: (425) 806-0480, or write to the address below.
Product Return Procedures in the United States & Canada
In the event our technicians at (425) 485-1212 determine that you need to forward materials directly to us, please
include a brief letter explaining what is enclosed and why. Make sure you include the Return Merchandise Authorization
Number (RMA#) supplied to you by the technician, and your telephone number in case we need to call you. Any materials
not containing this RMA# will be returned to you unprocessed. Send your materials to the following address:
Humongous Entertainment.
Attn: TS/CS Dept.
13110 NE 177th Place
Suite # B101, Box 180
Woodinville, WA 98072-9965
RMA #:
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WARRANTY CLAIMS
If you wish to make a warranty claim, please call (425) 485-1212 for assistance from our Technical Support/Customer Service Department within 90
days of purchase. In the event our technicians determine you need to forward materials to us, please include the game CD-ROM, Proof of Purchase from
the product box, your dated sales receipt (with title or SKU clearly legible), your name, return address, daytime phone number and a statement of the
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NE 177th Place, Suite B101, Box 180, Woodinville, WA 98072-9965, RMA#________ . If our technicians determine that the product is defective
within ninety (90) days of original purchase (unless otherwise provided by applicable law), Humongous Entertainment will replace the item free of
charge, to the original purchaser, if the item is accompanied by the original dated receipt and Proof of Purchase. If you do not have the original receipt, or
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©1999 Humongous Entertainment, Inc. All rights reserved. Backyard Baseball and the Backyard Baseball League are trademarks of Humongous
Entertainment. Humongous Entertainment and the Humongous Entertainment logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Humongous
Entertainment, Inc. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. All other
brand names and products are trademarks of their respective companies. Made in the U.S.A.
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