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MUMMY MAZE™ DELUXE
Thanks for downloading Mummy Maze Deluxe. We hope you enjoy the game! | ||
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS [back to top]
OS*: Windows 2000/XP/Vista
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TROUBLESHOOTING / COMPATIBILITY [back to top] For updates to this list go to www.popcap.com/help. 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. If for some reason the program crashes, it will try to capture any pertinent data and give you instructions on how to send that data to PopCap. This is very helpful for tracking down problems! | ||
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TECHNICAL SUPPORT [back to top] If you are experiencing problems with Mummy Maze Deluxe, you can contact us at: www.popcap.com/help. If you can, including the following information along with a description of your problem will help us to help you!
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If you enjoy playing the trial version of Mummy Maze Deluxe, sooner or later you'll need to register! When you register, it removes all the annoying nag screens and loading delays from the program, and enables various other features:
To unlock the game, you need to buy a registration code online, and then enter it into Mummy Maze. Buy a Registration Code Online If you're playing Mummy Maze, click on the OPTIONS button on the sidebar and then click REGISTER. A dialog will come up onscreen. Click the REGISTER ONLINE link to launch your web browser. You'll need to have an active internet connection! You can also register via the web. Go to: http://www.popcap.com/register.php?theGame=mummymaze. Once you're there, follow the directions on the web site to purchase your registration code. When complete, you will be given a registration code (a 20-character sequence of letters and numbers) keyed to your name. Don't give this to anyone else! You will also receive a copy sent to your email address. You should write down your registration code in case you ever have a computer crash or need to reinstall Mummy Maze for some other reason. You must launch Mummy Maze to enter your registration code. Once the game comes up, click on the REGISTER link on the loading screen, or from the OPTIONS menu. A dialog will come up with space for you to enter your name and registration code. Type these in carefully! If you make a mistake, your code may not be recognized. The easiest way to do this is to cut and paste the code from the email you were sent, by highlighting the 20-digit number with your mouse, pressing ctrl-c to copy the text, and then pressing ctrl-v to paste it into the registration dialog in Mummy Maze. Be sure to use the same name you gave when you bought your registration code online, or your registration may not be recognized. Once you've entered your name and registration code, click OK and your copy of Mummy Maze should now be registered. You will have full access to all the game's features, with no delay at the loading screen! If the program doesn't seem to recognize your registration code, check carefully that you've typed it in correctly. Using the cut-and-paste method described above can help prevent mistakes. Also make sure you're using the same name you used to register with. If you can't get to the online registration site to buy your registration code, make sure your internet connection is working properly. You must be connected to the internet. If it still doesn't work, check back in a little while to see if there was a temporary problem with our servers. Hopefully this will answer all your questions, but if you're still having difficulties, feel free to contact us at www.popcap.com/help. Include as much information as you can about the problem you're having, and we'll get back to you as quickly as we can! | ||
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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! 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! 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. The Adventure is a new game type exclusive to the Windows 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. 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 Windows version. | ||
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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. 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. 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. 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! 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. 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! 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! 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! 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. | ||
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There are a number of things you can do besides move your explorer, and a variety of game settings you can change. The sidebar offers a number of important functions. UNDO MOVE 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 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. | ||
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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! Your high scores will be recorded after you complete your game. You can also submit them to our web site to compete with other players from around the world! Both high score options require that you register the game, however. | ||
| 1.0 | Initial release! | |
| 1.1 | Bug fixes and enhancements | |
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Mummy Maze Deluxe was created by PopCap Games, Inc. | ||
| Game Design: | Jason Kapalka | |
| Programming: | Richie Cresswell | |
| Art: | Josh Langley | |
| Music: | Hannu Salonen | |
| Additional Cartoons: | Stephen Notley | |
| Software Libraries: | Brian Fiete | |
| Biz Guy: | John Vechey | |
Thanks to all our beta testers and players on PopCap.com for their valuable feedback! | ||
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LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH WARRANTY [back to top] Please see the End User License Agreement applicable to this game. |
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©2001 PopCap Games, Inc. All rights reserved. The PopCap logo and all other trademarks used herein that are listed at www.popcap.com/trademarks are owned by PopCap Games, Inc. or its licensors and may be registered in some countries. Other company and product names used herein may be trademarks of their respective owners and are used for the benefit of those owners. | ||