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ATOMICA Deluxe
version 2.52
March 17, 2003
by PopCap Games
www.popcap.com
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Thanks for downloading Atomica Deluxe. We hope you enjoy the game!
VERSION HISTORY
1.0
1.02
2.50
2.51
2.52
Initial release
Bug fixes
Bug fixes, minor interface changes
Bug fixes, added Pause feature (use Spacebar to pause)
Bug fixes
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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- 1.0 Required Specs And Recommended Specs
1.1 Required Specs
1.2 Recommended Spec
- 2.0 Troubleshooting/Compatibility
2.1 DirectX
2.2 Screen Color Depth
2.3 Bug Reporting
- 3.0 Getting Started
3.1 Goal
3.2 Game Types
3.3 Strategy Mode
3.4 Action Mode
3.5 Expert Modes
- 4.0 Instructions
4.1 Controls
4.2 Gameplay
4.3 New Atoms
4.4 Combos
4.5 Atomic Bomb
4.6 Molecule Meter
- 5.0 Special Features
5.1 Bonus Molecules
5.2 Chromium Atoms
5.3 Biohazards
5.4 Radiation Rounds
5.5 Magnet Rounds
5.6 Others?
- 6.0 Options
6.1 Music and Sound Fx
6.2 Fullscreen
6.3 Colorblind Fix
6.4 Disable Hints
6.5
6.6
6.7
6.8
Reset Hints
High Scores
Register
Credits
- 7.0 Scoring
- 8.0 Registration
8.1 Benefits of Registering
8.2 How to Register
8.3 Buy a Registration Code Online
8.4 Enter Your Registration Code
8.5 Problems?
- 9.0 Atomica on the Internet
- 10.0 Technical Support
- 11.0 Credits
- 12.0 Software Use Limitations And Limited License
- 13.0 Copyright Information
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1.0 REQUIRED SPEC / MINIMUM SPEC
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1.1 REQUIRED SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
ATOMICA Deluxe requires an IBM PC or 100% compatible computer,
with a Pentium II 300 Mhz or better processor. Your computer must have
at least 64 megabytes of RAM.
Operating System: you must be utilizing Windows 95, 98, 2000, ME, or XP
with DirectX 7 or later to play ATOMICA 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
(256 Colors will not work).
1.2 RECOMMENDED SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
PopCap recommends an IBM PC or 100% compatible computer, with a
Pentium II 500 Mhz or better processor.
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2.0 TROUBLESHOOTING / COMPATIBILITY
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For updates to this list go to www.popcap.com.
2.1 DirectX
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4.0 INSTRUCTIONS
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4.1 CONTROLS
Atomica is controlled entirely with the mouse. To move an atom, simply
click on it, then click on the square you want to move it to.
An arrow will appear connecting the two squares if it is a valid move.
You can move atoms anywhere on the board, but they cannot pass through
other atoms... so some areas of the board will be blocked off as the
game progresses and more atoms appear.
If you decide you want to move a different atom than the one you've
selected, just click on the other atom and it will be selected.
Bonus Molecules can be moved like other atoms, but they must be
DOUBLE-CLICKED to activate their special powers. Doing so will destroy
the Bonus Molecule, however.
4.2 GAMEPLAY
You must arrange atoms on the grid to form molecules. A molecule is
formed when 4 atoms of the same color are arranged in a 2x2 square.
You can also form a double molecule by arranging 6 molecules of the
same color in a 2x3 rectangle.
When a molecule is formed, those atoms will merge together and
disappear from the board, getting sucked down into the Vortex.
4.3 NEW ATOMS
New atoms will appear on the board every time you move and DO NOT
complete a molecule. Usually, 3 new atoms will appear with each move.
You can tell where these new atoms are going to appear by looking
for the NUCLEUS SYMBOLS on the board. These glowing shapes indicate
where new atoms are about to form, and what color they will be. Use
this information to plan your moves!
4.4 COMBOS
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8.0 REGISTRATION
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If you enjoy playing the Trial version of Atomica, sooner or later
you'll need to register!
8.1 BENEFITS OF REGISTERING
When you register, it removes all the annoying nags from the loading
screen, and unlocks your copy of Atomica so you can play it as often
as you like! High scores are also enabled, and you can save and load
your games!
8.2 HOW TO REGISTER
To unlock the game, you need to buy a registration code online, and then
enter it into Atomica.
8.3 BUY A REGISTRATION CODE ONLINE
If you're playing Atomica, 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 connecti
on!
You can also register via the web. Go to:
http://www.popcap.com/register.php?theGame=atomica
and click the Registration link.
Once you're there, follow the directions on the web site to purchase your
registration code. You can use your credit card online to buy it, or fax your
purchase in, or send a money order.
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 reinsta
ll
Atomica for some other reason.
8.4 ENTER YOUR REGISTRATION CODE
You must launch Atomica 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 cod
e.
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 co
py
the text, and then pressing ctrl-v to paste it into the registration dialog in
Atomica.
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
Atomica should now be registered. You will have full access to all the game's
features, with no delay at the loading screen!
8.5 PROBLEMS?
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 abov
e
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.
Lost your registration code? Email us at feedback@popcap.com and we'll try to
recover it for you. Make sure to let us know the name of the game you bought,
the name you purchased it under, and the approximate date of purchase... this'll
make it a lot easier for us to search our records.
Don't have a credit card, or don't want to enter it online? You can choose to fa
x
your credit card number in, or send a money order instead, by selecting the
appropriate option on the Payment Method selector on the web page.
There is currently no way to buy a CDROM containing Atomica, but this could
change in the future! There is also no version of the game available for Macinto
sh
computers yet.
Hopefully this will answer all your questions, but if you're still having
difficulties, feel free to contact us at feedback@popcap.com. 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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9.0 ATOMICA ON THE INTERNET
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You can also play Atomica, along with a host of other great games,
on PopCap at http://www.popcap.com.
You can download a version of Atomica for your Palm Pilot PDA by
visiting Astraware, at http://www.astraware.com.
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10.0 TECHNICAL SUPPORT
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If you are experiencing problems with Atomica, you can contact us at:
support@popcap.com.
If you can, including the following information along with a
Jason Kapalka
John Raptis
Josh Langley
Hannu Salonen
Stephen Notley (http://www.angryflower.com)
Brian Fiete
John Vechey