MACADAM BUMPER
(P.S.S.)


Instructions

1. To Load:
Spectrum 48K. Ensure that you have the Spectrum side of the tape
uppermost in your tape player and use the command LOAD"". For the
Amstrad version use CTRL and small Enter key. (Note if using CPC664
then press SHIFT and @ TAPE before starting.)
2. After loading is complete you will be presented with a menu page.

a. Pressing P will start the game. The default keys are as follows:-

SPECTRUM AMSTRAD

BREAK/SPACE = RIGHT FLIPPER = ?/
CAPS SHIFT = LEFT FLIPPER = X
SYMBOL SHIFT = JOLT RIGHT = /
Z = JOLT LEFT = Z
Q = RETURN TO MENU = Q
R = TRAPPED BALL RELEASE = R
C = INSERT COIN = C
N = SELECT NUMBER OF = N
PLAYERS / START

b. Pressing R allows you to redefine the keys as you wish.

c. Pressing M allows you to modify th existing Pinball table layout.

The first screen you see allows you to change all the scoring,
speed of play, etc. Simply move the flashing cursor around the
board and input your chosen values. Move the cursor using the arrow
keys on the Amstrad and CAPS SHIFT and CURSOR KEYS on Spectrum,
followed by Enter.

Inputting Y to modify the layout will allow you to alter the actual
design of the pinball table. On the left of the screen you will see
a selection of components indicated by a letter or a number. Move
the cross-hair cursor to the desired point on the table, press a
letter, and that component will be positioned there.

There are two ways to erase any component: (i) If you have just
positioned a piece and immediately want to remove it (you haven't
moved the cursor), press SYMBOL SHIFT and the component letter for
the Spectrum version, or CTRL and letter for Amstrad. (ii) If you
have moved the cursor, however, press CAPS SHIFT / DELETE on the
Spectrum or DEL on Amstrad, and the cursor will become a flashing
square. To move this cursor use the arrow keys; to erase something
use the following keys - LEFT = G, UP = Y, RIGHT = H, DOWN = B.
Pressing Enter will exit the rubout mode.

To change the colours press O on the Amstrad and follow the
prompts. On the Spectrum use the following keys:-
CAPS SHIFT + B = BORDER COLOUR
CAPS SHIFT + C = PAPER COLOUR
CAPS SHIFT + X = INK COLOUR
CAPS SHIFT + SYMBOL SHIFT gives you a paint brush which can move
using the following keys - LEFT = G, UP = Y, RIGHT = H, DOWN = B.

d. C = Create a new layout. This option gives you a completely blank
table on which to start work.

e. Once you have completed a design, you can use S to save it to tape
(or disk on Amstrad) and L to reload a saved design.


Playing the game

First press C to put a coin in the machine. Each coin gives you 5
balls. Now press N up to 4 times to give up to 4 players. A ball will
now appear on the launcher. Pressing both flipper keys together will
pull back the launcher and releasing the keys will eject the ball and
you're playing Macadam Bumper!