AIRBALL

System Requirements & Loading Instructions

Airball will run on any Amiga computer. A joystick is recommended, but not necessary. 
To load the game, simply place the master disk in drive DF0: and restart your computer. 
The game will then autoload from this point.

Note: when the game loads you will notice the screen is  shifted towards the bottom. 
To move the screen back to the centred position simply use the 2 and 8 keys to raise 
and lower the playing screen.

Introduction

"Now you're really in trouble," said the Evil Wizard.

"I've warned you about trespassing in my mansion. Now, since you did not take heed 
of my warnings, I'm turning you into a ball of air and sending you deep into my 
mansion of over 250 rooms, to search for the spellbook that may give you clues on 
how to transform yourself into a human again. It will not be a simple task, for you, 
as the ball of air, have a slow leak, and you'll need to jump on an air pump in some 
rooms to remain inflated. Take heed, for if you pump up too much you will burst! If 
you are lucky enough to find the  spellbook in these rooms, you'll next have to pick 
up the objects I've left, such as: crosses, tins of beans, a Buddha, a dragon statue, 
a pumpkin, a flask, and even crates that you'll need to get over treacherous obstacles! 
This is your one chance for survival", he cackles.

"Sounds easy," You laughingly boast to the Evil Wizard.

"Oh! Does it now!" he sneers. "Well, I'm also putting spikes in these rooms that will 
take your breath away, as well as killer pads on the floor. You have no chance for 
success... Hee! Hee! Hee!"

Playing Instructions

At the start of the game you will be placed on a pump. As long as you remain on the 
pump your internal pressure will increase. If your pressure becomes too high you will 
burst.
       
At the bottom of the screen your pressure is represented by a yellow bar, pay close 
attention to this bar because this is how much air you have left until you find 
another pump.

Once you have acquired sufficient pressure you must search for the spellbook. Watch 
out for hidden dangers, as your skin is easily punctured. There are rooms that require 
the help of specific objects to gain access. [Hint: You need to find the flashlight 
to enter the dark room.] If you are lucky enough to find the spellbook, return it to 
the starting room and follow the wizard's advice.

Game Controls

F     - Speeds up the movement
P     - Pause/Restart
S     - Slows down the movement
F1    - Selects control
F10   - Aborts game
SPACE - Starts game

Player Controls

Movement     Keyboard     Joystick

Up              A            Up
Down            X           Down
Left            M           Left
Bounce        CTRL          Fire
Pickup/Drop   SPACE         SPACE
