====================== MUMMY MAZE DELUXE for Mac OS X version 1.1 Sept 30, 2002 by PopCap Games http://www.popcap.com ====================== Thanks for downloading Mummy Maze Deluxe. We hope you enjoy the game! VERSION HISTORY 1.1 Initial Mac release! ================= TABLE OF CONTENTS ================= - 1.0 Required Specs And Recommended Specs 1.1 Required Specs 1.2 Recommended Spec - 2.0 Troubleshooting/Compatibility 2.1 Bug Reporting - 3.0 Getting Started 3.1 Goal 3.2 Game Types 3.3 Classic Mode 3.4 Adventure 3.5 Tutorial - 4.0 Instructions 4.1 Controls 4.2 Gameplay 4.3 Tricking the Mummy 4.4 Scorpions 4.5 Gates and Keys 4.6 Traps 4.7 Red Mummies 4.8 Two Mummies - 5.0 Options 5.1 The Sidebar 5.2 In-game Options - 6.0 Scoring - 7.0 Registration 6.1 Benefits of Registering 6.2 How to Register - 8.0 Mummy Maze on the Internet - 9.0 Technical Support - 10.0 Credits - 11.0 Software Use Limitations And Limited License - 12.0 Copyright Information ================================ 1.0 REQUIRED SPEC / RECOMMENDED SPEC ================================ 1.1 REQUIRED SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS Bejeweled Deluxe for Mac OS X requires an Apple Macintosh, running Mac OS X 10.1 or later. Controls: a keyboard and a mouse are required. 1.2 RECOMMENDED SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS PopCap recommends G3/400 or better processor. =================================== 2.0 TROUBLESHOOTING / COMPATIBILITY =================================== For Updates To This List Go To www.popcap.com. 2.1 Bug Reporting Though we've tried our best to squash all the bugs, every once in a while something we didn't expect pops up... If you should come across a bug in Mummy Maze Deluxe, please report it to bugs@popcap.com. If for some reason the program crashes, you can capture the crash information by running /Applications/Utilities/Console, and, on its preferences panel, selecting "Enable crash reporting". Whenever any application crashes, a window will pop up full of information our engineers can use to figure out what went wrong. If you can, include this text file with any email you send to PopCap about crashes. =================== 3.0 GETTING STARTED =================== 3.1 GOAL The goal of Mummy Maze is to make your way through the treacherous chambers of an Egyptian pyramid to claim the treasure waiting at the top. The only problem? The pyramid is riddled with traps, infested with deadly scorpions, and haunted by relentless mummies. It'll take all your skill and nerve to outwit the challenges of the Mummy Maze! 3.2 GAME TYPES After the game loads, you will see a screen allowing you to choose Classic Mode, Adventure, and Tutorial (or to quit back to Windows). Click on one of these game types to begin playing! 3.3 CLASSIC MODE This is similar to the web version of Mummy Maze. You must try to escape from a series of randomly generated mazes of increasing difficulty. Each time you complete a pyramid of 15 chambers, you will receive one of 15 treasures. In Classic mode, your score is calculated based on how quickly you solve each maze, and how far you can progress before giving up. When you quit out of Classic mode, your game will automatically be saved. You can continue it the next time you play by choosing Classic mode again. 3.4 ADVENTURE The Adventure is a new game type exclusive to the Deluxe version of Mummy Maze. Here, you must master 15 pyramids full of the most diabolical hand-crafted mazes we could muster! Conquer the final pyramid and you will discover the hidden treasures of the Pharaoh Tutankhamen. When you begin a new Adventure, you will be prompted to enter a name. This will be used to identify your Adventure in case someone else at the same computer starts their own. Next, you will see the Adventure Map, a series of 15 pyramids linked by roads. You must finish all the mazes in a pyramid in order to unlock the pyramids beyond. However, once you have gained access to a pyramid, you can move back and forth between it and any other pyramids you're working on solving. Click on the pyramid you want to enter, or use the onscreen buttons to navigate. Once inside, play proceeds as in Classic mode, though you can use the World Map button to return to this map at any time, to switch to another pyramid or quit your game. As in Classic, your game is automatically saved whenever you quit, and can be continued by selecting Adventure the next time you begin a game. 3.5 TUTORIAL The Tutorial mode shows you how to play Mummy Maze. If you haven't played the game before, this should definitely be your first stop! Even experienced Mummy Maze players may want to check this out, if you want to find out about a couple of the new twists in store for you in the Deluxe version. ================ 4.0 INSTRUCTIONS ================ 4.1 CONTROLS Move your explorer by clicking on a square directly adjacent to him. Diagonal moves are not allowed. IMPORTANT: to "pass" your turn, click directly on your explorer. This can often be useful to let the mummy move into a better position. You can also control your explorer with the arrow keys, and press the space bar to pass a turn. 4.2 GAMEPLAY Mummy Maze is a turn-based game. First you move, then the mummy moves, then it's back to you again. Your objective in each maze is to make it to the exit without getting caught by the mummy. The problem is that for every one square you move, the mummy moves two! You need to take advantage of his limited intelligence to trick him into dead ends and cul-de-sacs. 4.3 TRICKING THE MUMMY The key to fooling the mummy is realizing how it "thinks." Normal mummies (the white ones) will always follow the same rules as they try to catch you: a) If the mummy can move horizontally (side to side) and get closer to your explorer, it will do so. b) if the mummy can't move horizontally, but can move vertically (up and down) and get closer to your explorer, it will do that instead. Because of these rules, the mummy will often move into dead ends when it could have caught you by moving a little "smarter." Luckily for you mummies aren't too smart! 4.4 SCORPIONS You will also see scorpions in some mazes. These are just as deadly as mummies, but slower... they can only move 1 square each turn. If a mummy and a scorpion ever end up in the same square, the mummy will beat up the scorpion, knocking it out of the game. 4.5 GATES AND KEYS In some mazes you will see areas blocked off by a gate. These mazes will also have a key somewhere within. The gate can be opened or closed by moving onto the key square. Remember, the key can be triggered either by you, a mummy, or even a scorpion! And it can be triggered again, closing the gate, if someone steps on the key again! 4.6 TRAPS Some mazes will have traps, which are designated by the skull image on the floor. If your explorer steps on a trap, he'll meet an unpleasant end... go ahead, try it out! However, scorpions and mummies can cross over traps freely, so be careful! 4.7 RED MUMMIES AND SCORPIONS You may see mummies or scorpions that look different... they're bright red! These red mummies and scorpions behave differently than the normal ones. Their priorities for chasing you are reversed... that is, they will try to get you vertically, before they move horizontally. In other respects they are identical to normal mummies and scorpions! 4.8 TWO MUMMIES Some mazes will have 2 mummies in them. In the event that the two mummies ever collide, they'll get into a fight, with one being destroyed in the process. =========== 5.0 OPTIONS =========== There are a number of things you can do besides move your explorer, and a variety of game settings you can change. 5.1 THE SIDEBAR The sidebar offers a number of important functions. UNDO MOVE Click this button to "take back" your last move. If you click on it repeatedly, it will step you back to the beginning of the level. RESET MAZE Clicking this button will reset the maze to its initial state. This is useful if you get stuck. WORLD MAP This is disabled in Classic mode, but in the Adventure game it will take you to the Adventure map, where you can move to a different pyramid you have unlocked. MINI MAP This is the small pyramid map displayed on the sidebar. It shows your progress towards the top of the pyramid, and the treasure you'll find if you make it. THE ANKH There is a glowing golden Ankh on the right side of the mini map. It only appears in certain mazes (mostly easier ones), and its purpose is to warn you when the maze can no longer be solved. If the Ankh turns red, that means there is no longer any way to complete the maze, and you need to reset or undo one or more moves. You can disable the Ankh in Options if you like. QUIT TO MAIN This takes you back to the main menu, where you can start a new game, send in your survey information, or quit the program. There is also an OPTIONS button on the sidebar. Clicking this brings up a window with a number of game settings you can change. 5.2 IN-GAME OPTIONS Clicking the OPTIONS button brings up this menu, which lets you change a number of settings. You can change the volume of the music and sound effects independently, and alter the speed of the animations in the game (useful if you find the game moves too slowly for your taste). You can also set the game to run in Fullscreen mode. The default is the windowed mode. If you are having problems with your cursor, you may want to try enabling the Custom Cursors. You can enable or disable an onscreen clock, that shows how long you've taken on the current maze. You can also enable or disable the Ankh, that turns red when a maze can no longer be solved. The Ankh is only available on certain levels. You can also access the Tutorial and High Score screen from here. Finally, you can register Mummy Maze by clicking the Register button. See the section on Registration for more information. =========== 6.0 SCORING =========== You only receive a score in Classic Mode. In Adventure Mode, no score is given, since you could always master a maze and then start the game over to maximize your points. Your score in Classic Mode is based on the difficulty of the maze you solve, and the amount of time it takes you to solve it. Each successive maze is worth more points, as is moving to a new pyramid. You can gain bonus points for each maze by solving it quickly. These bonus points will diminish over time, though you will always receive the base value for each maze you solve. You receive extra points for collecting the treasure at the top of each pyramid, and for completing the entire game! ================== 7.0 REGISTRATION ================== If you enjoy playing the Trial version of Mummy Maze Deluxe, sooner or later you'll need to register! 7.1 BENEFITS OF REGISTERING When you register, it removes all the annoying nag screens and waits from the program, and enables the High Score list. You also get access to all the pyramids in the Adventure game! 7.2 HOW TO REGISTER To register online, click on the Register link that will appear on the title screen. You can also click Register on the Options screen. This will take you to a web page where you can purchase your registration code. Follow the instructions there. You will receive a license code which you must enter into the game, along with the name you used in the registration process, to activate your registered version. Once you have your license code, you can get to the registration screen by selecting REGISTER from the Options menu, or by clicking on the link that appears on the loading screen. Make sure to type in your name and license code exactly as they appeared in the email sent to you confirming your registration! You should save a copy of your license code somewhere safe, in case you need to reinstall Mummy Maze Deluxe someday. If you lose it, you can contact support@popcap.com for help. ============================== 8.0 MUMMY MAZE ON THE INTERNET ============================== PopCap Games, the creators of Mummy Maze, have their home site at: www.popcap.com Here you'll find Mummy Maze and a host of other fun web games. You can also find both Mummy Maze for the Palm OS and Mummy Maze Deluxe for the PC at www.popcap.com. ====================== 9.0 TECHNICAL SUPPORT ====================== If you are experiencing problems with Mummy Maze Deluxe, you can contact us at: support@popcap.com. If you can, including the following information along with a description of your problem will help us to help you! -Title Of Game -Operating System (eg: Mac OS X 10.2 build 6c115, Etc.) -CPU Type And Speed In Mhz -Amount Of RAM -Video Card Registered users can ask for an Adventure mode hint book to help them out! ============ 10.0 CREDITS ============ Mummy Maze was created by PopCap Games. Based on “Theseus and the Minotaur” by Robert Abbott Game Design: Jason Kapalka Programming: Richie Cresswell Art: Josh Langley Cartoons: Stephen Notley (http://www.angryflower.com) Music: Hannu Salonen Biz Guy: Bradley Ward Porting to Mac OS X: The Omni Group (http://www.omnigroup.com/) Thanks to all our beta testers and players on PopCap.com for their valuable feedback! ================================================= 11.0 SOFTWARE USE LIMITATIONS AND LIMITED LICENSE ================================================= GENERAL PRODUCT LICENSE. This Copy Of MUMMY MAZE Deluxe for Mac OS X (The "Software") Is Intended Solely For Your Personal Non-Commercial Home Entertainment Use. You May Not Decompile, Reverse Engineer, Or Disassemble The Software, Except As Permitted By Law. PopCap Games And Its Licensors Retain All Right, Title And Interest In The Software Including All Intellectual Property Rights Embodied Therein And Derivatives Thereof. The Software, Including, Without Limitation, All Code, Data Structures, Characters, Images, Sounds, Text, Screens, Game Play, Derivative Works And All Other Elements Of The Software May Not Be Copied, Resold, Rented, Leased, Distributed (Electronically Or Otherwise), Used On A Pay-Per-Play, Coin-Op Or Other For-Charge Basis, Or For Any Commercial Purpose. Any Permissions Granted Herein Are Provided On A Temporary Basis And Can Be Withdrawn By PopCap Games At Any Time. All Rights Not Expressly Granted Are Reserved. ACCEPTANCE OF LICENSE TERMS. By Acquiring And Retaining This Software, You Assent To The Terms And Restrictions Of This Limited License. If You Do Not Accept The Terms Of This Limited License, Do Not Install or Use This Software. ========================== 12.0 COPYRIGHT INFORMATION =========================== MUMMY MAZE Deluxe for Mac OS X (C)2002 PopCap Games. All Other Copyrights And Trademarks Are Property Of Their Respective Owners. All Rights Reserved.