********************************************* *Welcome to CLUE(R): Murder at Boddy Mansion* ********************************************* Thank-you for joining the CLUE experience. We have adapted the classic play pattern of the Clue board game for you to play with family and friends or, for the first time, alone. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS ___________________ Minimum System Requirements: Pentium 133 CPU Windows 95/98 16 MB RAM 4X CD ROM DRIVE at least 15MB free hard drive space 1 MB SVGA card (16 bit) Windows 95 compatible Sound Card DirectX 5.0 (included on CD) DirectX Media 5.1 (included on CD) Mouse Recommended System Requirements: ________________________________ Pentium 166 CPU Windows 95/98 32 MB RAM 8X CD ROM DRIVE at least 91MB free hard drive space 2 MB SVGA card (16 bit) Windows 95 compatible Sound Card DirectX 5.0 (included on CD) DirectX Media 5.1 (included on CD) Mouse SETUP AND INSTALLATION ______________________ 1. Start Windows 95/98. 2. Insert the CLUE CD-ROM game disc into your CD-ROM drive. 3. A title screen should appear. If it doesn't, double-click on the "My Computer" icon on your Win95/98 desktop. Next, double-click on your CD-ROM icon to install the game. If the install screen still does not appear at this point, locate the "setup.exe" file on the CLUE CD-ROM and double-click on it. 4. Follow the remainder of the on-screen instructions to finish installing CLUE. 5. Once installation is complete, double-click on the CLUE game icon to start the game. Note: You must have the CLUE CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive to play. Installation Of Direct X: _________________________ The CLUE CD-ROM requires DirectX 5.0 or higher and DirectX Media 5.1 in order to run. If you do not have these installed on your computer, click "yes" when prompted during the install process. IMPROVING PERFORMANCE _____________________ You can improve game performance by doing one, several, or all of the following: 1. Turn off the following features on the preference menu: Translucency Dynamic Lighting Walk-Cycles Walls 2. Free up additional Hard Drive space. 3. Select the Maximum install size during the set-up process. ADDITIONAL GAME FEATURES ________________________ 1. Status Lights - These have been added during multiplayer games for you to monitor connection status of you and the other on-line players. They are located above the bottom character bar. Green: Good Connection Yellow: Moderate Connection Red: Slow connection, or still loading 2. Multiplayer - If a remote player drops connection during a multiplayer game, a computer player will take over. If the host drops, the game will end for all players. 3. Clickable Items - You are able to explore the individual rooms of the mansion and find animated hot spots. These will not affect the game play directly; however, can be a great break from sleuthing. e.g. Click on the bear in the Billiard Room, and you may see him dance, or you could get mauled! GAME PLAY TIPS ______________ 1. Family Style/Hot-Seat Hide your info - If two or more people are playing at the same computer, they will need to conceal their cards and notepad from other players. Make sure each player announces to other players to look away while viewing notes and cards, and disproving suggestions. 2. Multi-player Setup - Only the host can re-assign a remote player to a new character. If you are a remote player and you want your character reassigned, send a chat message to the host requesting your change. The host accomplishes this by doing the following at the player set-up: a. click on the "assigned" full-body character b. at the "... is played by" screen click on the new character the remote player wants to be. Preferences - The Host controls the status of Suggestion Videos and the Walk-animations. The host can turn these 2 features off or on before a game or during a game. The remote players will be effected by these settings. 3. No Die Roll Playing Better - a. Avoid entering a room with less than three credits, you will not have enough credits to make a suggestion. b. Towards the end of the game, be careful not make your final suggestion without at least having three more credits for your accusation; because if you do, you might give away the answer to the next player. INTERNET GAME ZONE __________________ To play games on the Internet Game Zone you will need the following: a. A connection to the Internet b. Game Zone compatible Internet browser d. Game Zone software (available at www.zone.com, visit the site for details) c. Game Zone account (sign up at www.zone.com, visit the site for details) TROUBLESHOOTING _______________ No Sound - Make sure the sound volume is turned up under the preferences menu, and the sound is not muted or turned down in windows. Make sure all speaker cables are properly connected. Slow Game Performance - See the section above titled, "Improving Performance" HASBRO INTERACTIVE'S WEB SITES ______________________________ Hasbro Interactive has exciting, full and active web sites dedicated to ensure you get the most out of your new games. You can visit us at: http://www.hasbro-interactive.com Visit and you will discover that Hasbro Interactive web sites contain such things as: * Technical Support * Hints and Tips * Player Contact Information * Software Upgrades * Demos * Interaction * Interviews * Competitions * Chat and Community * Downloadable Themes * And much more We are constantly updating our web sites so stop by and visit us frequently. With events and new additions planned, you won't want to miss out. ONLINE STORE ____________ If you enjoyed this product and would like to purchase other great Hasbro Interactive products online, stop by the ONLINE STORE for convenient shopping from home. TECHNICAL SUPPORT _________________ If you are having technical difficulties with the Clue: Murder at Boddy Mansion CD-ROM game, please consult the README.TXT file on the CD-ROM before calling technical support. If you call technical support, please have the following information available (and be ready to take notes): 1. The correct name of the game. 2. The type of computer you are running the game on. 3. Exact error message reported (if any). For telephone technical support, please call (410) 568-2377. Support hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m., Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday, and from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, Saturday and Sunday, holidays excluded. No game hints will be given through this number. You may communicate with our technical support directly from the Internet or through popular commercial online providers, such as America Online, Prodigy, and CompuServe. Direct any E-mail questions concerning the Clue: Murder at Boddy Mansion CD-ROM game to: HI@hasbro.com To find out more about the Clue: Murder at Boddy Mansion CD-ROM game or any other Hasbro Interactive product, please visit: http://www.hasbro-interactive.com LEGAL NOTICE/LIMITED WARRANTY _____________________________ LIMITED LICENSE You are entitled to use this product for your own use, but many not sell or transfer reproductions of the software or manual to other parties in any way. You may use one copy of the product on a single terminal connected to a single computer. You may not network the product or otherwise use it on more than one computer or computer terminal at the same time, other than for network and Internet play as described in this manual. HASBRO INTERACTIVE'S LIMITED NINETY-DAY WARRANTY Hasbro Interactive warrants for a period of ninety (90) days following the original retail purchase of this copy of the Clue: Murder at Boddy Mansion CD-ROM game that the program is free from substantial errors or defects that will materially interfere with the operation of the program as described in the enclosed user documentation. This policy applies to the initial purchaser only. If you believe you have found any such error or defect in the program during the warranty period, call Hasbro Interactive's Technical Support Department at (410) 568-2377, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 a.m. Monday through Friday (Eastern Time) and 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, holidays excluded. Our technical personnel will attempt to help you correct any problem that may occur. If you have a problem resulting from a manufacturing defect in the CD-ROM, Hasbro Interactive will replace your compact disc with a corrected version. For problems resulting from your system software or hardware, Hasbro Interactive will suggest technical solutions to help you avoid the problem. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have rights which vary from state to state. DISC REPLACEMENT POLICY If this product fails within ninety (90) days of purchase for any reason other than accident or misuse, please return the defective disc together with a dated proof of purchase to Hasbro Interactive Software Consumer Returns, 1027 Newport Avenue, Pawtucket, RI 02862, for a free replacement. This policy applies to the original purchaser only. LIMITATIONS ON WARRANTY Unauthorized representations: Hasbro Interactive warrants only that the program will perform as described in the user documentation. No other advertising, description or representation, whether or not made by a Hasbro Interactive dealer, distributor, agent or employee, shall be binding upon Hasbro Interactive or shall change the terms of this warranty. Implied warranties limited: EXCEPT AS STATED ABOVE, HASBRO INTERACTIVE MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, REGARDING THIS PRODUCT. HASBRO INTERACTIVE DISCLAIMS ANY WARRANTY THAT THE SOFTWARE IS FIT FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE NINETY (90) DAY DURATION OF THIS LIMITED EXPRESS WARRANTY AND IS OTHERWISE EXPRESSLY AND SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMED. No consequential damages: HASBRO INTERACTIVE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHER DAMAGES, EVEN IF HASBRO INTERACTIVE IS ADVISED OF OR AWARE OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. This means that Hasbro Interactive shall not be responsible or liable for lost profits or revenues, or for damages or costs incurred as a result of loss of time, data, or use of the software, or from any other cause, except for the actual cost of this product. In no event shall Hasbro Interactive's liability exceed the purchase price of this product. Some states do not allow exclusions or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations may not apply to you. (c)1998, Hasbro Interactive, Inc. (c)1998, Hasbro, Inc. All rights reserved. Archived by OldGamesDownload.com on 19th August, 2019