=========================== Grumpy Gumphrey Supersleuth =========================== Document created by rstuart@ukonline.co.uk on 7th May 2000 for World of Spectrum: http://www.void.demon.nl/spectrum.html Taken from the Gremlin Graphics compilation 'Take 4 Games'. Aging, losing his sight and panic striken with overwork can Grumpy Grumphrey, the geriatric store detective, holds down his position in this department store fantasia. A kind assistant is needed to help round-up the theives, cage the grilla and tidy the warehouse. Would you fit the bill? Instructions For Play --------------------- 39 Screens 4 lives Game Plan: You take the role of Gilbert 'Grumpy' Gumphrey, the ageing store detective who, as well as catching shoplifters, has lots of other tasks to fill his day. A scrolling message appears on screen to tell you what your next job is to be; it is up to you to find the correct tools to enable you to complete the task. e.g. A gun located in the Manager's office on the top floor to shoot the ducks (for hints on object selection - see "How to Move"). Each job must be completed within the time limit (this varies for each task depending on the difficulty). Once the task has been completed within the time, a bonus is awarded, but be warned - if you should fail to finish it in time you will have to report to the Manager's office. Once there, a warning letter will be issued, and, failure to report to his office within half an hour will result in instant dismissal! When you get a message from the Manager, you must stop what you're doing and immediately do as he asks, only returning to your origional task once he is happy, as long as you have not already run out of time for the task. You will become used to the daily routine; keep an eye on the digital clock on the screen so that you can be ready for your regular jobs! The store opens at 9 o'clock in the morning and you will be told to be out of the store when it closes at 5.30pm. You will have about half an hour to leave but don't linger for too long otherwise you'll be sacked! However, you must use your common sense; for instance, if you're busy putting out a fire, you must stay and finish your task otherwise you'll be sacked for letting the store burn down! You just can't win! Watch the arrow at the bottom of the screen carefully; the more it decreases, the nearer you are to getting a warning letter - four of these and you're out of a job! If you should fail to complete your tasks on the first day, you will go on through the next few days until you manage to complete them all - or until you gat sacked! On completion of all the tasks you have been set, you are given the option to end the game. Or perhaps you'll risk another day at the store... How to Move: Q - Left, W - Right, P - Up, L - Down, Space - Fire, D - Drop/Pick Up, T - Re-Read Message, S - Scroll Objects (Use this option to move the object you want to discard to the right of the 'Objects' box) Joystick: Compatible with Kempston or Interface II - these will be automatically selected if present. Keys 'D', 'S' & 'T' are still needed when using joystick. Features: Ducks, Gorilla, Hippy, Policeman, Children, Old Woman, Female Shoppers, Manager, Pipe Smoker, Lost Baby, Fires, Floods, Bugs, Theif, Toy Soldiers. Useful Items: Toolbox, Castor, Lollipop, Tea Cup, Handcuffs, Skateboard, Gun, Glasses, Umbrella, Key, Aerosol Can, Money, Fire Extinguisher, Hammer, Fire Bucket, Cage, Wooden Box (can be stood on to reach certain items). Scoring: Shooting ducks 250 points Killing bugs 250 points Picking up Object 100 points Extinguishing fire 250 points Complete a day 10000 points Bonus point for completing task Gremlin Graphics Softwae Limited, Alpha House, 10 Carver Street, Sheffield S1 4FS (c) 1986 All rights reserved.