SNOOKER MANAGER IMAGE SOFTWARE INSTRUCTIONS Type LOAD"" (in 48K mode) and then press ENTER key. OBJECT OF GAME Snooker Manager is a test of skill and strategy. You must take your player to the top of the league, World Championship and U.K. Championship whilst earning as much as possible. STARTING UP You will be given two offers by players wanting managers. If you are not happy with either of them, one will be selected for you. You must then enter your skill level (1-6). THE SEASON Each player plays 14 league games. Each player takes part in both the World Championships and U.K. Championship. OPTIONS LOAD/SAVE GAME You can load or save a game at any time. WATCH PLAYER You can compare the skill of your player with the skill of any other player in the game. SEE FIXTURES View match fixtures for any of the leagues. SEE CHAMPIONSHIP You can see the draw for the current championship playing. SEE STATUS You can check the status of your player and managerial skills and earnings. PRACTICE You can either practice indivdually -safely, positional, potting, or have an all round practice. ADVERTISE You can advertise to earn money but this may result in a slight loss of skill due to the lack of practice. SEE LEAGUE TABLE At any stage in the game you may view any of the league tables. PLAY GAME If you are satisfied with your tactical selection then you can play the game. MORE OPTIONS Choose from another option screen. BUY/SELL SHARES You can buy shares in any company. Remember shares can go down as well as go up. SEE BANK You can check your bank account or apply for a loan. CHANGE PLAYER NAMES You can change the name of a player in any league. CHANGE SKILL LEVEL Change your skill level at any time. IMPROVE PRACTICE TABLES You can improve the tables your player practices on - this will improve his practicing. PUT MONEY ON STOCK MARKET You can gamble on the stock market which could double or you could lose your investment. SEE PLAYER OFFERS If you feel you are good enough to manage a different player you may see the other player offers. QUIT GAME If you find you are not succeding as a manager then you may quit and start again. PLAYING A MATCH League matches are played over five frames, U.K. and World Championship matches vary in length through the rounds. As the ball moves closer to the left it turns blue, and magenta as it moves closer to the right. RESULTS Full result will be displayed from both divisions and U.K. and World Championship matches. END OF SEASON Prise money is awarded to winners of any league, the World Championship and the U.K. Championship. MANAGERIAL QUESTIONS Every two weeks you must answer some managerial questions which will alter the player's status. HINTS You may only practise, advertise or put money on the stock market once a month. The higher you are in the league the more money advertisers will pay you. Try to advertise with companies you have shares in. Always watch your next opponent so you can improve your weak areas. CONTROLS Q -Moves selection bar up. A -Moves selection bar down. ENTER -Select option. Programmed by Jonathan Bolton. No unauthorised copying, lending or hiring. PROGRAMMERS!!! If you think you have written a game to meet our standards please send a copy of your game together with instructions to: IMAGE SOFTWARE TREVOL BUSINESS PARK, TREVOL ROAD, TORPOINT, CORNWALL TELEPHONE, 0752 -812148 If we like your game we will pay a large lump sum and /or royalties. We are also interested in people coverting games to other computers.