Product:	Dungeons & Dragons Computer Fantasy Game (Mattel Electronics,
		Action Arcade Series) Simulator
Version:	5.00 (Standard 5, complete rewrite)
Started:	19th February, 2001
First release:	28th February, 2001
Latest update:	 4th December, 2017

Author:		Luca "MADrigal" Antignano
Email:		lucantignano@gmail.com
Website:	http://www.madrigaldesign.it/sim/
Donations:	https://www.paypal.me/LucaAntignano



CONTENTS
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1. INFO and COPYRIGHT NOTICE
2. REQUIREMENTS and INSTALLATION
3. WHAT IS THIS SIMULATOR?
4. WHAT IS SIMULATED
5. HOW TO PLAY
6. CONTROLS
7. THANKS TO



                           INFO and COPYRIGHT NOTICE
                           -------------------------
This program is a handeld LCD game simulator, coded and compiled with Borland
Delphi 7.0.
This program is freeware. If you paid for it, you've been ripped off. In such
case, please contact the author immediately. You are allowed and encouraged to
redistribute it freely, but just in case the ZIP package comes in as follows:

 Graphics\Backdrop\	folder to store optional wallpapers (fullscreen mode)
 Graphics\Manual\	folder containing the instructions manual graphics
 Graphics\Skin\		folder containing the game graphics
 Sound\			folder containing audio files

 Dnd.exe		main program
 Config.ini		configuration file
 Fmod.dll		sound library

 Readme.txt		this file
 Whatsnew.txt		history file
 LICENSE.TXT		license file
 FAQ.TXT		frequently asked questions

If you disagree with the above terms, PLEASE DELETE THIS SOFTWARE NOW!

The author is in no way affiliated with Mattel, Inc.
"Dungeons & Dragons"	trademark owned by and used under from TSR Hobbies,
			Inc., the publisher of the DUNGEONS & DRAGONS fantasy
			role-playing game.
5409-0340		(C) Mattel, Inc. 1981 JAPAN



                         REQUIREMENTS and INSTALLATION
                         -----------------------------
- Pentium-class CPU, 32 MBytes RAM, sound card (optional)
- OS: Windows, any 32-bit or 64-bit version

Simply unzip the archive into your chosen folder with the "full path"
option (right-click on the file icon and select the "extract to folder..."
option), then double click on the application icon.



                           WHAT IS THIS SIMULATOR?
                           -----------------------
It is a program reproducing an electronic handheld game. For more information
on handheld simulators, and download a wide selection of over 50 games,
please visit my website:

http://www.madrigaldesign.it/sim/



                              WHAT IS SIMULATED
                              -----------------
All features of the original handheld game.



                                 HOW TO PLAY
                                 -----------
* Press ATTACK button to terminate the get out of demo mode; screen shows L1, for skill
  level 1.
* Press MOVE button 1 or 2 times, to select skill level 2 or 3. Press it again
* and you go back to level 1.
 - Level 1: warrior possesses magic rope at start of game.
 - Level 2: magic rope is hidden randomly and must be found to be used.
 - Level 3: there is no magic rope.
* Instructions:
  - please refer to the included instructions manual.
* Score:
  - you see score ONLY when you slay the dragon.
  - you score 1 point per each 5 seconds of spent time.
  - maximum number of points possible is 99 (then game is over).
  - the lowest score is the best score!
* Click on the Attack button after game ends to start a new game, or hold it
  for 5 seconds to put the game in demo mode.



                                   CONTROLS
                                   --------
A) by MOUSE and TOUCH SCREEN

   Right-click anywhere to activate the popup menu

   Cursor		Rotate the cursor clockwise
   Attack		Start game/Attack
   Move			Select game/Move
   All Clear		Reset the game

B) by KEYBOARD

   5 (*)		Reset the game

   Shift key (*)	Rotate the cursor clockwise
   Control key (*)	Start game/Attack
   Alt key (*)		Select game/Move

   Arrow keys		Set cursor (hotkey)
   Insert key		Show map (cheat mode)

   F1			View "About the author..."
   F2			View "Readme.txt"
   F3			View "Whatsnew.txt"
   F4			View instructions manual browser
   F12			Change video mode (fullscreen/windowed)

   Esc			Quit program

(*) you can redefine the keys from the panel featured in the popup menu



                                   THANKS TO
                                   ---------
Rik Morgan	for providing scans from the game manual and box
