AMERICAN 3D POOL
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Cue up for the latest Three Dimensional Pool, Billiards and Trick Shot simulation on your 
Spectrum.

Packed with outstanding features like action replays and two camera angles, the game 
brings a whole new perspective to computer Pool.

The special Trick Shot Editor allows you to hone your skills to those of a real Pool Hall 
Hustler.

Whether playing against EIGHT friends in a League Tournament, or pitting your wits 
against a sharp computer opponent, American 3D Pool the most accurate Pool simulator.


SPECTRUM LOADING INSTRUCTIONS

Type LOAD"", and then press ENTER. /Press PLAY on the tape.

Features include: Full 3D Play Perspective, Pool Simulation, Billiards Simulation, Two 
Camera Angles, Automatic Ball Return, Unique Ball Viewfinder for Short Range Accuracy,
Nine "Hustler" levels of Computer Opponent, 8 Player Pool and Billiards Tournaments, 
9 Preset Trick Shots, Trick Shot Editor Utility, Knockout Tournaments. Fast Action 
Replays. Accurate Ball Dynamics, Screwball Shots, Straight Two Player Mode, andlots. 
lots, more!!


GAMESPLAY

American 3D Pool is a Pool, Billiards and Trick Shot simulation with highly accurate 
three-dimensional play representation.

The play action is controlled by JOYSTICK or KEYBOARD. Hitting the following keys on the 
opening screen sets the control method:

1. EXIT KEY
2. Keyboard control followed by personal key selection.
3. Sinclair Joystick
4. Kempston Joystick


POOL

A one player game can be set up playing against the computer with nine levels of 
difficulty. Alternatively, a two player game can be racked up to challenge an opponent 
in straight frames.

The aim of the game is to pot three balls of the same colour, and then move on to pot the 
black ball. The first ball potted decides your colour.

If you hit an opponent's ball before striking your own ball, or pot an opponent's ball, 
this is a FOUL and awards the other player two consecutive shots. These shots "follow on", 
and the "Free Ball' rule applies.

Potting the black ball when it is not required gives the game to the other player.


BILLIARDS

Billiards can have either a one or two player game, with nine computer levels of 
difficulty. There are two cue balls, one white and one yellow, as well as a red play ball.

Scoring:

1. Missing all balls with cue ball - "Miss"			1 point to opponent
2. Cue ball goes straight into pocket - "Coup"			3 points to opponent
3. Potting red or cue ball after first touching red - "In Off"  3 points
4. Potting opponents cue ball or "In Off" from it 		2 points
5. Striking both balls 						2 points

If the opponents cue ball is potted it stays down for the whole of the break.


TOURNAMENT

Both Pool and Billiards have a TOURNAMENT option where up to EIGHT players can compete 
in a KNOCKOUT tournament.

The setting of the Tournament and match results are shown after every game.


TRICK SHOT

The computer already has nine trick shots programmed into memory, which are selected by 
pressing the corresponding key. The aim of the trick shot is explained along with the 
ball set up. and practice will enable stunning skill shots to become part of your 
repertoire.

The TRICK SHOT EDITOR allows special shots to be constructed by pressing the specified 
keys.

Once the balls have been set up. exiting the editor allows the shot to be taken in the 
normal way.


SHOT SELECTION

On a break, the cue ball can be positioned anywhere in the "D" by pressing FIRE. The 
Cursor can then be moved to the desired positioning on the cloth.

Pressing and holding down the FIRE button increases the Power of the shot, shown on the 
meter at the right hand side of the screen.

Once the FIRE button has been released, moving the JOYSTICK puts spin on the ball which 
is indicated on the left hand side of the screen.


EXTRA FEATURES

Action Replay of the last shot taken

Automatic Demo - After 1 minute, Pool or Billiards Demo



Program, Graphics & FX: Andrew Richards & David Taylor 

The program code, graphics, muiic and artwork of this game are the copyright of Zeppelin 
Games Limited and may not be reproduced, stored or hired without the written permission 
of Zeppelin Games Limited.

©1992 Zeppelin Games Ltd. PO Box 17, Houghton-le-Spring, Durham DH4 6JP