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Information about “WRECK TANGLE”

WRECK TANGLE is a challenging strategy game for all ages.  You have to
match a given pattern by moving different shaped blocks in as few moves
as possible.  It will drive you crazy as you try to better the lowest
scores and get your name on the master scoreboard.  There are 25
different puzzles of varying degrees of difficulty.  When you've
mastered all 25, you can use the built-in puzzle generator to create
your own WRECK TANGLE.  Suitable for monochrome and color monitors.
WRECK TANGLE is another game in the "Mind Maze" series (Maze Cube on
disk #1419 is the first).

FILE1836.TXT

Disk No: 1836                                                           
Disk Title: Wreck Tangle                                                
PC-SIG Version: S1                                                      
                                                                        
Program Title: Wreck Tangle                                             
Author Version: 1.00                                                    
Author Registration: $15.00                                             
Special Requirements: None.                                             
                                                                        
WRECK TANGLE is a challenging strategy game for all ages.  You have to  
match a given pattern by moving different shaped blocks in as few moves 
as possible.  It will drive you crazy as you try to better the lowest   
scores and get your name on the master scoreboard.  There are 25        
different puzzles of varying degrees of difficulty.  When you've        
mastered all 25, you can use the built-in puzzle generator to create    
your own WRECK TANGLE.  Suitable for monochrome and color monitors.     
WRECK TANGLE is another game in the ``Mind Maze'' series (Maze Cube on  
disk 1419 is the first).                                                
                                                                        
PC-SIG                                                                  
1030D East Duane Avenue                                                 
Sunnyvale  Ca. 94086                                                    
(408) 730-9291                                                          
(c) Copyright 1989 PC-SIG, Inc.                                         

GO.TXT

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║ To start the program, type: WT (press enter)                            ║
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║ For information about the program, type: README (press enter)           ║
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WTDESC.TXT

Disk No: ????
Program Title: WRECK TANGLE version 1.00
PC-SIG version 1

This is the second in a series of visual puzzles from the author of
MAZE CUBE, PC-SIG disk 1419. If you enjoyed MAZE CUBE then this series
will provide you with greater challenges and much enjoyment.

WRECK TANGLE is an addictive puzzle strategy game for all ages played
on a 7 by 7 board. The object is to move identified tiles one at a
time to match a given pattern with the fewest number of moves. You
have multiple squares and RECTANGLES to move into specified locations
and two vacant squares to help you achieve your objective. Sound easy ?
You will be struggling to approach the top scores on any level without
lots of practice.

The beauty of this series is that it can be played by children and
adults with equal success. For younger players it develops logical
thinking and spacial relationship concepts. For adults it's just good
clean fun.

Included are 25 different puzzles of varying degrees of difficulty. The
top 10 scores for each puzzle are recorded and the Masters Scoreboard
displays the scores of the worlds best player for each level.

A nice feature is the Autoplay facility which replays your best game so
you can see where improvements can be made.  The program also lets you
design your own puzzle patterns, up to a maximum of 99 different games.
WRECK TANGLE is entirely menu-driven and provides thorough on-screen
instructions.  Age level: 6 to adult.

Program Limitations:  Maximum of 99 puzzles.

Synopsis:  A puzzler. Up to 47 tiles and 49 slots - squares and rectangles.
Move them correctly to create the desired pattern in the fewest moves.

Usage:  Entertainment/Puzzles.

Special Requirements:  None.

How to Start:  Type GO (press enter).

Suggested Registration:  $15.00  Registered users receive updates and best
moves from the worlds top players for each puzzle.  If they beat the
current best score, they are also eligible to be listed on the next
distribution disk.

File Descriptions:

WT        EXE Main program.
WTM       EXE Puzzle generation program.
WTSTART   DAT Puzzle starting layout file.
WTEND     DAT Puzzle ending layout file.
WTSCR     DAT Blank scoreboard file.
WTBEST    DAT Best puzzle scores file.
README    EXE Documentation program.
SLTDPROV  DAT Selected Proverbs. One is displayed at end of each session.

PC-SIG
1030D E Duane Avenue
Sunnyvale CA 94086
(408) 730-9291
(c) Copyright 1989 PC-SIG, Inc.


Directory of PC-SIG Library Disk #1836

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FILE1836 TXT      1777  12-22-89   3:18p
GO       BAT        38   4-24-89   4:39p
GO       TXT       540   1-01-80   2:56a
README   EXE     34640   8-06-89   1:15p
SLTDPROV DAT      4998   8-05-89  10:43p
WT       EXE     86016   8-06-89   1:56p
WTBEST   DAT       198   8-06-89   1:49p
WTDESC   TXT      2503   7-22-89  10:37p
WTEND    DAT      2625   8-06-89   1:46p
WTM      EXE     44416   8-06-89   1:14p
WTSTART  DAT      2625   8-06-89   1:46p
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