====================== Backspin Billiards Deluxe version 1.01 Nov 3, 2004 Presented by BigFishGames http://www.bigfishgames.

com Developed by pixelStorm Entertainment Studios http://www.pixelstorm.ca ====================== Thanks for downloading Backspin Billiards Deluxe. We hope you enjoy the game! VERSION HISTORY 1.00 1.01 Initial release! Fixed registration issues with license names that contained periods

================= TABLE OF CONTENTS ================= - 1.0 System Specifications 1.1 Required Specs 1.2 Recommended Specs - 2.0 Troubleshooting/Compatibility 2.1 Direct X 2.2 Screen Color Depth 2.3 Bug Reporting - 3.0 Technical Support - 4.0 Copyright Information ========================= 1.0 SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS ========================= 1.1 Required Specs Backspin Billiards Deluxe requires an IBM PC or 100% compatible computer, with a Pentium III 500 Mhz or better processor. Your computer must have at least 128 megabytes of RAM. Operating System: you must be utilizing Windows 98, 2000, ME, or XP with DirectX 5 or later to play Backspin Billiards Deluxe on your system. Controls: a keyboard and a 100% Microsoft compatible mouse are required. Sound: you must have a DirectX certified sound card installed. Video: you must have your desktop set to 16-bit or 32-bit Color. 1.2 Recommended Specs

We highly recommend an IBM PC or 100% compatible computer, with a Pentium III 800 Mhz or better processor and 256 megabytes of RAM. =================================== 2.0 TROUBLESHOOTING / COMPATIBILITY =================================== If you are experiencing poor performance try turning off shadows and cue path. You can do so by unchecking these options in the options panel. If you have an olde r video card you may notice increased performance in full screen mode by turning off the millions of colors option. 2.1 Direct X Backspin Billiards Deluxe requires you to have DirectX 5 drivers or better insta lled. These are sound and video drivers from Microsoft used in many games. If you need the latest version of Direct X, go to http://www.microsoft.com/direc tx. 2.2 Screen Color Depth Backspin Billiards Deluxe requires you to be running in 16-bit color or better. In addition, the game may run slowly in windowed mode in 32-bit color. If this o ccurs, switch to full-screen mode, or change your color depth to 16 bits. If the game runs slowly in full screen mode try turning off the millions of colors option. 2.3 Flickering cursor If your mouse cursor is flickering try turning on / off the enhanced cursor opti on in the options panel. 2.4 Bug Reporting Though we do our best to eliminate all bugs, sometimes one crops up. If you should come across a bug in Backspin Billiards Deluxe, please let us know about it by emailing support@pixelstorm.ca ===================== 3.0 TECHNICAL SUPPORT ===================== If you are experiencing problems with Backspin Billiards Deluxe, you can contact us at by sending an email to support@pixelstorm.ca If you can, including the following information along with a description of your problem will help us to help you! -Title of Game

-Computer Manufacturer -Operating System (Windows 95, Windows Me, Windows XP, Etc.) -CPU Type and Speed in Mhz -Amount of RAM -Sound Card Type and Settings (Address, IRQ, DMA) -Video Card -Mouse Driver and Version ========================= 4.0 COPYRIGHT INFORMATION ========================= Backspin Billiards Deluxe (C)2004 pixelStorm entertainment studios, Inc. All Other Copyrights And Trademarks Are Property Of Their Respective Owners. All Rights Reserved.