SUPERBRAT - ATLANTIS SOFTWARE LTD

LOADING

To load, press LOAD "". Press PLAY on your cassette recorder and the
programme will load automatically. (The programme is recorded on both
sides of the tape. In case of loading difficulty, turn the tape over,
rewind to the beginning and load again).

INSTRUCTIONS

When the game has loaded, follow the instructions displayed on the
screen. You are then ready to play. If at any time you wish to change
the game options, press H (during your turn to serve) and follow the
prompts on the scoreboard.

PLAY

Key 1 moves you (the nearest player) to the left.
Key 2 moves you to the right.

When you are in position to serve, press and release P to toss the
ball in the air. Press P again to swing your racket and hit the ball.

Your timing before hitting the ball will progressively control its
direction. Hit quickly to aim left. Slowly to aim right. Hitting the
ball too soon or too late will result in the ball going into the net.

Once the ball is in play you must position yourself accurately, with
your racket in line with the direction of the ball, before pressing P
to hit it. If you are out of position you will either hit the ball into
the net, or miss it completely. The direction of the ball is again
controlled by your timing before hitting it. Remember, hit quickly =
left, slowly = right.

RULES AND REGULATIONS

Rules and scoring are similar to ordinary tennis as recognised by the
"Lawn Tennis Association".

A match consists of a certain number of sets, games and points.

Points are awarded to players when their opponent fails to play the
ball correctly. i.e. missing the ball, hitting it out of court or into
the net, or if the service is faulty.

However, players are allowed two serves to introduce the ball into
play. If the first serve is faulty then no points are awarded and a
second serve is allowed.

The service court is divided into left and right halves by a central
service tine. A player must serve from the right side for the first
point and then alternate left, right after each point. Serving from
the wrong side will be called "FOOT FAULT" and the serve declared
faulty. A foot fault is also called if a player stands within the
baseline of the court when serving. (To avoid confusion, the computer
will show "BASELINE" when this occurs).

The ball must be served into the diagonally opposite service court
otherwise the ball will be called "OUT" and the serve declared faulty.

Both players take turns to serve, alternating after each game.

Once the ball is successfully introduced into play, it may be hit in
any direction providing that it does not make its first bounce beyond
the baselines or outside the inner tramlines of the singles court,
otherwise the ball will be declared "OUT" and points awarded
accordingly.

Faults and other information will be displayed on the scoreboard.

SCORING

Zero points are shown "LOVE". The first point is shown 15. The second
30. The third 40 and the next point wins one "GAME", unless both
players have scored 3 points (40 ALL) when the score becomes "DEUCE".

The first player to score after deuce is said to have the
"ADVANTAGE".

If the same player wins the following point then he wins the game.

Otherwise the score returns to deuce and a two point lead is again
needed.

The first player to win 6 games scores one "SET" providing they have
at least a two game lead otherwise a further game is played.

If the score reaches 6 games each, then a "TIE BREAK" is introduced.
In "SUPER BRAT" this consists of playing one additional ordinary game
and the player whose turn it is to serve has service throughout.

Both players scores are displayed on screen as follows:-
POINTS: GAMES: SETS.

Your score always appears above that of your opponent.

"SUPER BRAT" has 3 levels of difficulty. The British, European and
World Finals. Only after successfully completing each final will you be
entered for the next. Are you good enough to become the No. 1 seed?

This programme and artwork are the copyright of Atlantis Software
Limited. Copying, hiring, lending or public performance is prohibited.

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