KONAMI'S GOLF ============= It's program code, graphic representation and artwork are the copyright of Imagine Software (1984) Limited and may not be reproduced, stored, hired or broadcast in any form whatsoever without the written permission of Imagine Software (1984) Limited. All rights reserved worldwide. Konami's Golf runs on the Spectrum 48/128 micro computers. At last! The long-awaited opening of the KCC-the Konami Country Club! Nine holes, par 36, a magnificient rolling course! Care for a game by stroke? Or would you rather compete in match play? The choice is yours in Konami's golf game. Stroke by stroke, your true golfing skills will shine, as you choose the right club for each play and compensate for the wind factor and the lie of the grass on the greens. Take your favourite partner with you and enjoy a wonderful golfing holiday! LOADING ======= 1.Place the cassette in your recorder ensuring it is fully rewound. 2.Ensure that the MIC socket is disconnected and that the volume and tone controls are set to the appropiate levels. 3.If the computer is a Spectrum 48K or Spectrum + then load as follows. Type LOAD "" (ENTER). (Note there is no space between the two quotes). The " is obtained by pressing the SYMBOL SHIFT and P keys simultaneously. 4.Press PLAY on your recorder and the game will load automatically. If you have any problems try adjusting the volume and tone controls and consulting Chapter 6 of the Spectrum manual. 5.If the computer is a Spectrum 128K then follow the loading instructions on-screen or in the accompanying manual. PLAYING ======= This game may be played by one or two players and you can control the action using either your computer keyboard or with a joystick. Choose either stroke play or match play. In stroke play your score is based on the total number of strokes you have taken to complete the nine holes. In match play, each hole is contested separately; the first player to win five holes is the winner of the game. Select the type of play you wish to compete in. Position the hand indicator by using the UP and DOWN keys or by using the joystick up and down. 1 PLAYERS STROKE PLAY 2 PLAYERS STROKE PLAY 2 PLAYER MATCH PLAY After you have selected your type of play press the SPACE BAR of your computer or the FIRE BUTTON on the joystick to start the game (play is completed after nine holes). KONAMI COUNTRY CLUB HOLE PAR DISTANCE 1 4 475M 2 4 360M 3 4 362M 4 5 475M 5 3 168M 6 4 477M 7 4 472M 8 4 244M 9 4 479M "OB" - if your ball goes out of bounds, replay it, taking two penalty strokes. Bunker shots will fly a shorter distance. Do not try to get out of the rough using a wood. When two people are playing, the order of play is determined according to normal golfing rules. On the right hand side of the screen you will see flashing "1P" or "2P"; the indicated player may make his turn. Player No. 1 starts first on the first hole of the game. On tee shots, the player with the best score on the previous hole tees off first. After the second stroke, the player whose ball is farthest from the pin goes first. Players are no longer indicated after the second shot. CONTROLS ======== Either use Kempston or Sinclair joystick. NOTE If using a Sinclair Plus 2 computer, the joystick option is selected automatically when using an Amstrad or Cheetah + joystick. JOYSTICK KEYBOARD UP UP -Q ^ DOWN -A | LEFT -O LEFT<--- --->RIGHT RIGHT -P | FIRE -SPACE v RESTART GAME -SYMBOL SHIFT & Q DOWN FIRE-FIRE First determine the type of ball you wish to play. Make your selection by moving the indicator up and down with UP and DOWN keys as shown, enter your selection with the shot keys. Next, using the LEFT and RIGHT keys, determine the direction the ball will fly. Finally before taking your shot, pick a club using the UP and DOWN keys. The types of clubs available will be indicated by pressing the UP and DOWN keys; stop at the indication of the club you wish to use. TYPE AVERAGE DISTANCE BALL WILL TRAVEL OF CLUB WHEN HIT WITH THIS CLUB 1W No. 1 WOOD (DRIVER).........................240 M 3W No. 2 WOOD (SPOON)..........................220 M 1I No. 1 IRON..................................200 M 3I No. 3 IRON..................................180 M 4I No. 4 IRON..................................160 M 5I No. 5 IRON..................................145 M 6I No. 6 IRON..................................135 M 7I No. 7 IRON..................................125 M 8I No. 8 IRON..................................115 M 9I No. 9 IRON..................................105 M PW PITCHING WEDGE...............................90 M SW SAND WEDGE...................................80 M PT PUTTER (USED ONLY WHEN ON THE GREEN) Make sure all the preliminary selections are made, then everything is all set. Keep an eye on the "power meter" at the bottom of your scrren, and hit the ball by pushing the shot key. You can control the distance the ball flies by gauging the power level of your stroke. When you land on the green, your screen will show a view of the green with your ball in position. The club selection on the green is automatic, the computer will choose a putter for you. Sink the putt by pushing the shot keywhile keeping a sharp eye on the power meter. IMPROVING YOUR TECHNIQUE ======================== . Practice until you have a good feeling for the proper club and the right amount of power to use. . Then, start trying to compensate for the windage. . Be cautious when you are on the green. Learn to read the direction of the lie of the grass and how "fast" the green is. . Hole No. 5 offers the chance of a hole-in-one. GOOD LUCK! KONAMI'S GOLF ============= This software product has been carefully developed and manufactured to the highest quality standards. POlease read carefully the instructions for loading. IF FOR ANY REASON YOU HAVE DIFFICULTY IN RUNNING THE PROGRAM, AND BELIEVE THAT THE PRODUCT IS DEFECTIVE, PLEASE RETURN IT DIRECT TO: MR. YATES, IMAGINE SOFTWARE (1984) LIMITED, 6 CENTRAL STREET, MANCHESTER, M2 5NS. Our quality control department will test the product and supply an immediate replacement if we find a fault. If we cannot find a fault the product will be returned to you, at no charge. Please note that this does not affect your statutory rights. CREDITS ======= Produced by D.C. Ward (c) Konami (c) 1986 Imagine Software (1984) Limited. This product contains only one cassette tape. The larger packaging has been introduced as a standard for this and future products. We may from time to time incorporate two tapes or possibly a disk.