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                       │  TACTICS  by Bruno Fierens  │
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    Requirements
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       TACTICS is written for 640x350 16 color mode. It will run on any
       EGA or VGA video system.


    Playing TACTICS
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       TACTICS is a brain teaser.  The aim of the game is to place the pieces
       on the board in such a way that their colors match with the color
       pattern of the board.  This must be done, using the fewest possible
       moves.

       TACTICS supports up to 90 different game boards to challenge your
       brain.  Use the cursor keys or the mouse to select the position of
       the pieces and the underlying pattern.  As you select, you can see
       the best scores under the patterns.  During the game, everything can
       be controlled from the panel with icons.

       Icons :

         Arrows = 8 different moves supported
         ?      = Display help
         Q      = Quit game
         X      = Undo most recent move(s)
         ≡      = Select other board

       Playing with keyboard :

       Use the cursors keys to select the icon in the control panel. Press
       enter for the desired function.  Move the box on the board and press
       enter to make a move. Press TAB or ESC to return to control panel.
       Use spacebar to change direction at any time.

       Playing with mouse :

       Click on an icon for the desired function. Use mouse to position the
       box on the board and click to make a move.


    TACTICS scores
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       Your score increments for each move you make. You can cycle a row
       of 5 pieces and rotate 4 pieces for one point. If you swap two pieces,
       you'll have 5 points.  To have a good score, you must try to avoid
       this function.  Only use a swap at the end of the game if no other
       moves are possible.  In fact, most boards can be solved without using
       this function.

       Interpreting your scores

                 100 and more : Just playing around with the game or what ?
                  75  - 100   : You can do much better
                  50  -  75   : Beginners result
                  40  -  50   : Your concentration is pretty good
                  30  -  40   : Good result
                  20  -  30   : IQ must be higher than 130
                  20 and less : You are a genius

       These are scores for an average board. Of course, some boards are
       more difficult to play.

       Best scores are saved in the file TACTICS.TOP . Delete this file to
       start with a fresh scoreboard or try to enhance the scores in the
       current TACTICS.TOP file.