The game pyramid was written by Richard Beebe.
If you like the game let me know by registering it.  I realize
there is a cost involved in registering it, but I have tried to
keep it down to a minimal amount.
  If you decide to purchase the game a $15 registration fee plus
$3.00 for postage and handling can be sent to the address on this
form.  Along with Pyramid I will also send two other games
Sevendown and Osmosis.  Thank You


                              INDEX


I.   System Requirements

II.  How to install on hard drive

III. Playing the game

IV.  Problems

V.   Contact




I.  System Requirements

IBM PC, XT, AT, PS/2, or compatible.
512K Ram.
CGA, EGA, VGA display.
Microsoft or Compatible mouse driver.
Mouse preferred, but can be used with keyboard.

II.  How to install on harddrive

1.  Make a directory called Pyramid

             MD \PYRAMID

2.  Put Pyramid disk in drive A.

3.  Copy contents of disk to Pyramid directory.

             COPY A:*.* C:\pyramid

4.  The game is now installed on your harddrive.


III.  Playing the game

A.  To start the game.

   1.  Change to the Pyramid directory.

            CD  \PYRAMID

   2.  Type   PYRAMID  and press return
       You should see a giant computerized fly on your screen.
       Press any key to begin.

B.  Game Components.

  1.  MenuBar

      Located at the top of the screen, it contains MENU and HELP. 
To select either, move the mouse pointer on the screen to the word
and press the left mouse button.  Help displays simple instructions
about the game.  When Menu is selected, the following options
appear:

  Shuffle:  This option shuffles the cards to begin a new game.
  Deck:     This allows you to select the option of using the     
            deck once, or multiple times during the game.
  Quit:     Allows you to quite the game.


  2.  The Pointer

      Allows selection of options and cards, can be used with a   
      mouse or arrow keys.

  3.  The Pyramid

      The pyramid of cards on your screen is comprised of 28      
      cards.  Only cards that are not overlapped by other cards   
      are considered selectable.

  4.  The Deck

      The deck of cards in the lower right corner of the screen   
      contain the remaining cards.

  5.  The Trash can

      The trash can at the top of the screen is where cards are   
      discarded.

  6.  The card counter

      The card counter in the upper right corner keeps track of   
      discarded cards.

  7.  Discard pile

      After selecting a card that cannot be used, a discard pile  
      will be created next to the deck.

C.  Object of the game

    The object of the game is to use all 52 cards from the Pyramid,
deck, and discard pile by discarding cards that total "13" into the
trash can.  Cards are worth face value, having Aces worth 1, Jacks
worth 11, Queens worth 12, and Kings worth 13.  Cards can be
selected from the pyramid, the deck, or the top of the discard
pile.  To select cards equaling 13, click on the first card, move
it to the second card, click on it, and if the cards add up to 13,
you can then move then to the trash can, click, and they will be
discarded.  If they do not add up to 13, they will be returned to
their original positions.  If they do add up to 13, and are
discarded, the card counter will be advanced.  If all the cards are
discarded to the trash can, you win the game, otherwise try again!
    To deselect a card or pair of cards, move to the black
background and click - the cards will be returned to their original
positions.

IV.  Problems

  1.  Program does not begin message appears that you need to     
      install a Microsoft or Microsoft compatible mouse driver.

      Solution:  Although you do not actually need a mouse to     
      play the game you do need a mouse driver installed.  Any    
      microsoft or microsoft compatible mouse driver will work.   
      To install a driver simply follow the instructions included 
      with the driver.

  2.  Program does not begin message appears that game requires a 
      CGA, EGA, or VGA display.

      Solution:  The game has been written for a CGA, EGA, or VGA 
      display.  If you are using any other type of display the    
      game cannot be used.


V.  Contact

    This game was written by
       Computing Services/Richard Beebe
       1107 Caroline Terrace
       Indianola,  IA  50125
       (515)  961-4739

    We welcome dealerships and mass purchases.  Look for other    
    fine games written by us.




Registration:
     Registration cost $15.00 plus $3.00 for postage and handling.  Include
     your name, address and phone number.

          Send to:

                        Computing Services
                        Richard A. Beebe
                        1107 Caroline Terrace
                        Indianola,  IA  50125



     Send comments through written mail to the above address or call
     515-961-4739