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Program Information:
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Program Name	: SPOT THE DIFF'
Version		: 1.1
Category	: Arcade Game
Date Released	: 8th January 2000
Author		: Ron Marie Services, Singapore


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Description:
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Compare two seemingly identical pictures in each Picture Level in order to spot the 5 differences between them. SPOT THE DIFF' is an updated arcade-style version of the popular family classic pencil & paper "Spot the Difference' game which basically test and push the powers of your observation to the limits. The arcade-style approach in this game is as fun and visually exciting as it is challenging in concept - you won't want to put it down until you've spotted all the differences. 

Nothing else matters now except your patience and observing eyes that is all that is required to win the game. So, let the fun begins!


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ABOUT THIS VERSION:
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This is a FREEWARE DEMO Version. This means that you are allowed to play the game for as long as you like, without any restriction imposed other than the terms and conditions stipulated in the TERMS & CONDITIONS for the use of this game; and also in the LICENSE.TXT file.


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Features:
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- Arcade-Style Interface

- "Touch-Screen" friendly.   
  Yes, if you have Touch-Screen facility installed for the system monitor, you can play this game just like any other touch-screen arcade game!

- Special commands to Show/Hide the "QUIT" and INFO Options 
  Ideal for competition where game cannot be exited. (Available on Registered Version Only) 

- Reset of HIGH SCORE LIST
  (Available on Registered Version Only) 

- High Resolution Colour Pictures/Photographs support.

- 50 Picture Levels (Available on Registered Version Only). 
  (8 Picture Levels for FREEWARE version)


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System Requirement:
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- Intel Pentium 133 (or higher) system
- 32MB RAM on board
- Windows 95/98 Operating System
- Sound Blaster AWE32 or compatible wave-table sound card
- DirectX 6.x (or higher)
- SVGA Display card, @ 800x600 resolution with 16-bit (or higher) 
  color depth
- Mouse
- Touch-screen Monitor (optional)


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Other Requirement:
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- Observing eyes
- Quick Eye/Finger Response/Coordination
- Lots of LUCK!


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SCORING SYSTEM:
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1.   Game starts with 200 points

2.   For each correct spot made:
     a. Points are awarded calculated based on timer and other factors;
     b. Bonus Points awarded, if available; and
     c. HINT BONUS awarded for each unused HINT left in each Level.

3.   For each wrong spot made:
     a. Points are deducted.
     b. Timer delay shorten, resulting in faster timer countdown.

4.   For each HINT used:
     a. Points are deducted.
     b. Timer delay shorten, resulting in much faster timer countdown.

5.   Up to 5 wrong clicks are allowed per Level. Upon the 6th wrong click, the:
     a. game will proceed to next Level if there is at least one correct spot made in that Level; or
     b. game ends when no correct spot are made at that Level.


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HISTORY:
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1.0	28th December 1999
1.1	8th January 2000


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CONTACTING US:
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If you need special customisation of the game for value-add bundling; or interested to bundle a special 'commercial CD version'; or simply want to contact us for special reasons, we can be contacted via email at:
- ronmarie@vpost.com.sg
- ronmarie@email.com

Our Home page is at:
http://members.xoom.com/ToonClassix/Spot_the_Diff'/


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COPYRIGHT:
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SPOT THE DIFF' is developed any copyrighted by RON MARIE SERVICES, of Singapore.  Unless otherwise stated, all pictures are copyrighted by their respective trade owners, and is hereby acknowledged.

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DISCLAIMER:
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ANY USE BY YOU OF THE SOFTWARE IS AT YOUR OWN RISK.  THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED FOR USE "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, RON MARIE SERVICES DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, 
IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. RON MARIE SERVICES IS NOT OBLIGATED TO PROVIDE ANY UPDATES OR UPGRADES TO THE SOFTWARE.

NO LIABILITY FOR DAMAGES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
In no event shall RMS or its Licensor's be liable for any damages whatsoever (including, without limitation, incidental, direct, indirect, special or consequential damages, damages for loss of business profits, business interruption, loss of business information, or other pecuniary loss) arising out of the use or inability to use this Software, even if RMS or its Licensor's have been advised of the possibility of such damages.  Because some states/ countries do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages, the above limitation may not apply to you.


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