ARENA 3000

LOADING
For loading instructions see cassette.

CONTROLS
The program is written in such a way that it can support the three major
joystick interfaces. If you wish to use the keyboard, then choose option 1
and use the cursor keys to control direction and the zero (0) for firing.

OBJECT OF GAME
It is the year 3000 A.D. The chief form of entertainment is the arena,
where humanoids battle with the mutants. Your only defence is a short-range
death ray, which always fires in the direction of travel. But be warned,
sometimes the death ray will be unable to penetrate the mutants defences
and you will have to try from a different angle.
Usually, the mutants will only die after being hit several times. You will
die instantly if you touch, or are touched, by a mutant, whether he is
"alive" or "dead".
As you clear each wave of mutants, they will be replaced by more of a
different type. You start the game with three "lives" and, if you survive
Arena 9, you will be awarded an extra "life".
During play, the arena gradually reduces in size and, if it reaches its
minimum size then the game is ended. The actual rate of reduction will
increase with each successive arena.

TOP TEN SCORES
If your score is in the Top Ten, you will be asked for three initials to
identify you in the "Hall of Fame".

NEW GAME/CHANGE OF CONTROLS
To start a new game, press the fire button. If you wish to change your
joystick selection, start a new game by pressing "J" and you will then be
asked again for your choice of control.

GOOD LUCK!