
Card Mania DEMO v1.0
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Introduction
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Thankyou for playing 'Cardmania' we are sure you will have many hours of
challenging fun.

The original coin-op games are the invention of Bell-Fruit Manufacturing of
Nottingham England, (sister company to Jumping Bean). They are currently being
played in arcades and street establishments throughout the world, and are
subject to patent applications - UK 2-270-005-A,  Europe -EPA- 93202080.3,
USA 188-252, and PCT - GB93-02476. All rights reserved.


About Cardmania
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Cardmania is a suite of two compulsive games , called Quintoon and Pokio.
The main objective of both games is to play the cards you are dealt in the
most effective way to maximise the points you can score in the round you are
playing. 

Your aim is to progress through as many rounds as possible without losing all
of your lives, and achieve the high score.

Both games use a unique, progressive 'gamepoints' system that increases the
worth of a winning position from one round to the next. The longer you stay in
the game the bigger the rewards for success.

As you progress through the game extra lives will be awarded.


Game Options
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As well as deciding to play either Quintoon or Pokio, there are a variety of
play and information options applicable to both games.


Number of players       - you can play solo against one computer dealer

			- you can play head to head against a maximum of 4
			  friends (ideal for those crazy little side bets,
			  such as who makes the coffee next)

			- you can play against a maximum of 3 computer dealers          


Choose your dealer      - select from 16 different characters to deal your cards.

			- each dealer has their own unique style and mannerisms

			- discover your favourite, find out more by scrolling
			  through the dealer selection screen.

Choose your pack        - if your luck is running low, or you simply fancy a
			  change of view, select from a wide variety of card backs.


Play Table Icons        - ( Q  icon) - allows you to end the game you are playing
				       a return to the introductory menu.

			- (A-Z icon) - tells you a little about the game you are
				       playing and the rules of play.
	
			- ( ?  icon) - gives you a play hint

			- ( B  icon) - boss button (just in case the boss walks in!)


Interactive Help        - by clicking on various items on the play field, extra
			  explanations will be made available.


Playing Quintoon
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Quintoon is based on the gameplay principals of 21's or Blackjack.
The key difference between Quintoon and conventional Blackjack is your ability 
to build 5 individual hands at the same time, giving a truly exciting challenge
of strategy and risk.

The object of the game is to build each hand up to a maximum of 21, which means 
a maximum 'face value' score of 105 can be achieved, by creating 5 hands of 21.

Tens, Jacks, Queens, and Kings score 10 points, Aces 1 or 11, and all other
cards score their face value.

The 'face value' of your five hands added together is converted to a
'game score' indicated on the play table.

A minimum of 98 points is needed to progress to the next round.

Thus, in the early stages of the game building a combined 'face value' score of
98 will only achieve 1 'game score' point, whereas you progress through the
rounds a 98 'face value' could give alot more 'game score' points.

As soon as you start playing you'll find the scoring system will become second
nature.

Keys: End    - Self destruct!

      Esc    - Exit to main menu


Playing Pokio
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Pokio is based on the gameplay principals of poker.
The key difference between Pokio and conventional poker is your ability to
build 3 individual hands at the same time.

Innumerable play and strategy options then come into play, in which you can
decide to for a high risk reward strategy or a more modest but safer route.

The object of the game is to make winning combinations of conventional poker
hands each of which is given 'game score' points. If the total of your
'game score' points meets or exceeds the points target set at the start of the
game you progress to the next round.

The target score will rise each time you are successful, however the points
achievable by winning combinations of cards will also increase.

We'll be surprised if this isn't one of the most compulsive games you have
ever played! 

Keys: Q or ] - Hand 1
      A or ' - Hand 2
      Z or / - Hand 3
      D      - Draw

      F1     - Hints and Tips (NOT available in DEMO)
      F2     - Instructions
      F3     - BOSS (just in case the boss walks in!)

      End    - Self destruct!

      Esc    - Exit to main menu


Hidden Features
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Find the hidden games by discovering the special, hidden game access names.
(NOT available in DEMO).
