COUNT WITH OLIVER
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by Marmalade Software

- two entertaining games to introduce children to the basics of counting and simple addition and 
subtraction.

In Toyshop Oliver asks the young player to count toys in a shop window. Using plain language in 
large letters, Oliver makes his requests and the player answers using the number keys. With three 
sorts of toys, in three colours, the program introduces the idea of sets as well as numbers. The 
program is carefully graded, getting more difficult only when the child has mastered the earlier 
stages.

In Lollipops Oliver is at a shop asking for lollipops of different shapes and colours. Addition is 
introduced naturally as Oliver collects different sorts of lollipops. Subtraction follows when 
hungry Oliver eats some. Oliver swells visibly as the game progresses; who can guess what will 
happen? Carefully graded in difficulty, this program follows naturally from Toyshop, using amusing 
illustrations and clearly written sums to introduce the first steps in simple arithmetic.

Recommended for 4 to 7 year olds. Older children will enjoy these games also.


This cassette contains two programs; Toyshop and Lollipops recorded in this order on side A and 
in the reverse order on side B.

You can avoid long waits by choosing which side of the tape to use. If you have a tape counter on 
your tape player you can use it easily to locate the programs on each side of the tape, if you 
note the readings at the start of the programs, having first set the counter to zero at the tape 
start.

Loading the Games To load Toyshop:
• type LOAD "TOYSHOP" and press [ENTER].
• press PLAY on the cassette player.

To load Lollipops:
• type LOAD "LOLLIPOPS" and press [ENTER].
• press PLAY on the cassette player.

If the next program on the tape is the one you require, it is sufficient to type LOAD "" instead 
of the program title.

Do not press [CAPS/SHIFT] and [BREAK] together at any time as the program will crash and you will 
have to reload.

Playing the Games

Both programs start with a demonstration loop. If no key is pressed, the game will proceed with 
imaginary answers. Once a key is pressed, the game will restart with unlimited time for answers.

Oliver introduces himself and asks “Will you help me get some toys?” or “I like Lollies, do you?” 
Any key will start the games.

All questions in the rest of each program require numerical answers only. Each time a question is 
asked the player is required to enter the correct number using the number keys. Two tries at each 
answer are allowed. The games do not progress in difficulty until a correct answer is given.

In Lollipops the answers to the sums require double digits when playing the game through a second 
time in the same session.

The sound can be switched off in both programs by pressing [S]. Pressing [S] a second time will 
restore the sound.

Have you got problems loading the program?

1. Have you remembered to press [ENTER] ?
2. Has the cassette been fully re-wound?
3. Are your tape recorder leads connected properly? Refer to your computer’s user manual.
4. Check the volume level of yourcassette recorder. Is it correct?
5. Please check that you have followed all equipment and loadinq instructions very carefully.


© 1984 Marmalade Software Ltd., and Mirror Group Newspapers Ltd. The Computer programs contained 
in Count with Oliver and associated documentation and materials are protected by National and 
International Copyright Law. Storage in a retrieval system, reproduction, translation, copying, 
hiring, lending, broadcasting and public performance are phohibited without the express written 
permission of Mirrorsoft, the software publishing division of Mirror Group Newspapers Ltd. All 
rights of author and owner are reserved worldwide. Mirrorsoft is a registered trademark of Mirror 
Group Newspapers Ltd.

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