Squares is an arcade-type game which requires a lot of skill and
very little luck. The object of the game is to guide an ever-growing
white line using your joystick and cause it to run over the black
squares to score 'hits'. Each hit gives you points according to the
frame as well as adding another square to the playfield. Points are
also awarded just for keeping the white line moving without hitting
any squares. After one or two games you will realise that you can
score a lot more hits by running along the side of a square rather
than just passing through the middle, however this requires more
skill. You get bonus points at the completion of each frame.
As you progress through the frames, the squares get smaller and the
line moves faster until you reach the dreaded 8th frame where the size
of the square is the same as a GRAPHICS 7 pixel! The game will finish
if you hit the border or run into yourself. If you run into a 'dead
end' situation, you can use the 'escape' option by pressing and
holding the fire button. The line will stop moving so that you can
have a good look at the screen. When you are ready, let go the button
and the line will reappear in a new location for you to carry on.
Finally, if you wish to skip frames, just press the OPTION key
while playing.
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This program is reprinted with permission from INSIDE INFO the
journal of Atari Computer Enthusiasts (N. S. W).
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