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Copyright (c) 1999 - 2003 Astraware Ltd, 2000 - 2003, PopCap
All rights reserved.
Make Molecules in Dr. Atomicus' Laboratory! Build up atomic power by
moving atoms to make larger and larger molecules, but watch out,
otherwise your test board will get so crowded with new atoms appearing
that you can't move any more and.... *BOOOM*.
This official Palm conversion of the great PopCap game is just as
addictive and just as challenging, and now you can take it with you anywhere!
Introduction
Astraware Atomica Features:
Use an extractor program such as WinZip on the PC or Stuffit Expander (on the Mac) to get at the Atomica files.
Install the game by double-clicking the .prc file, which opens the Palm Install Tool program Use the HotSync button as usual to install the game onto your handheld. If you have a handheld with an expansion card, you can then move the game over to it. Do this before you register the game! Now run Atomica and tap the screen to play the game! If you've got any queries about
Atomica or the registration process, first
check out our knowledge base
on our website (you must be connected to the
internet to access this). If this doesn't help, get in touch with us at
support@astraware.com.
If you've got any questions (or suggestions, we love those) about the game
itself, please get in touch with us at the email address at the top of this
page.
Install and run the game on your Palm.
Tap the 'Instructions' button to get a quick reminder of what to do.
Tap the screen on 'Easy Game' to start a game!
The game will start with three atoms and three plasma fields. Tap or drag the atoms to move them around the laboratory.
Create molecules by grouping like atoms together into adjacent sets of four or six.
Each time you create a molecule you will be awarded points and the molecule will disappear.
Each time you make a move but do not create a molecule the plasma fields will turn into atoms and fresh plasma fields will be created.
You get extra points for bigger molecules, and for 'combos' - which is where you make several molecules in a row.
Make four or more molecules in a row and you will be rewarded with an atomic bomb which you can use to destroy random atoms.
The bigger the combo the bigger the atomic bomb. To detonate your atomic bomb tap on the icon in the top left hand corner of the screen.
Fill the meter on the side of the screen to complete the level but watch out for more atom types in later levels.
Game Over happens when the laboratory is too full to make any more molecules.
Atomica comes with a harder mode built in - Timed mode!
Start a Timed game by tapping on the 'Timed Game' button on the front screen.
You can also
select this by going into the menu, and selecting the 'Game Settings'
option. Change the type of the game to 'Hard (Timed)' and the next
game you start will be in timed mode.
Tap the screen
to start a game, and the mayhem begins...
As before, you
make molecules and combos to score points - but... Now you're doing it
against the clock!
You have a time
meter at the side of the screen. If it runs out, that's Game Over
over!
Every time you
create a molecule, you get a little more time added.
To play this
mode well, you will need atomic precision in creating molecules!
There are a few extra features we built in!
In Demo form, you can play 10 games of Atomica for free, as you decide whether you like it or not. After these games are up, the program will display a short message reminding you to register each time you play! If you beam a demo to someone else, and they also like the game, then
they can register it either by purchasing a copy from a local store, or by
purchasing online. Registering Online:
For those that like the speed and convenience of buying of the internet, when you register for the game, you'll get a code which will unlock the game and remain valid for future upgrades. Go to the web page at
http://www.astraware.com/games/popcap/atomica/ for more details.
You'll need to know your HotSync ID which you can find by running Atomica, and going into the menu, and selecting the 'Register...' option. Your HotSync ID
will be filled in for you below.
Registered users of the game are entitled to submit their high scores
to our Internet High Score table. Just visit the Atomica web pages at
http://www.astraware.com/games/popcap/atomica/ and select
the link to view high scores. To submit your own score, you need to go to the menu in the game, and select
'export high score'. This will provide you with a code which you can then type
into our site: You can only submit high scores once you've beaten the scores built into the
game! (Astraware reserves the right to remove this board or facility without any
notice, or to remove individual names if necessary)
You can find out about Astraware and the product range we have for mobile platforms by visiting our website at www.astraware.com.
Release 2.1 : 3rd October, 2003 Release 2.01 : 7th February, 2003 Release 2.0 : 20th January, 2003 Release 1.28 : 15th July, 2002 Release 1.26 : 20th February, 2002 Release 1.23 : 13th November, 2001 Release 1.22 : 12th November, 2001 Release 1.21 : 9th November, 2001 Release 1.2 : 6th November, 2001 Release 1.1 : 2nd November, 2001 Release 1.01 : 26th October, 2001
How To Install
Playing Atomica - easy mode
Playing Atomica - timed mode
Hidden Features
Registering
When you register, Astraware will generate a key based on your ID, which will normally be sent out by email within 48 hours of you registering.
When you receive your key, go to the same register option, and enter the key into the space provided.
Submit your High Scores!
Astraware Products
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Astraware Palm Packs
Get shuffling with Nisqually, blast those blocks with Collapse and test your word power with TextTwist! Make crazy chains in Glinx, match stunning gems in Gem Drop, and get them balls bouncing in Bounce Out! Let out your tension with some target practice with Galaxy Ranger, Police Range and Bang Bang! Zap!2000, Biplane Ace and Bzzz! together for under $25 - save over 25% Get the web games revolution that is Bejeweled, plus Alchemy, Seven Seas, Mummy Maze and Atomica!
Astraware Palm Games
Abysma It's a race against time as you attempt to fill in the puzzle pieces before the descending bar of doom! Alchemy Turn lead into gold in Astraware's addictive PopCap puzzle game! Astro Defence Defend your city from the asteroid threat! Atomica Make Molecules in Dr. Atomica's Laboratory in Astraware's addictive PopCap puzzle game! Bang! Bang! Backyard blasting fun Bejeweled Bejeweled is the official handheld version of the incredibly popular and addictive online game by PopCap Big Money! Coin collecting fun in another Pop Cap classic! Biplane Ace Dogfight against rival fighter pilots BookWorm for Palm Feed the bookworm’s loquacious appetite with words made from connected letter tiles. Bounce Out Brain bending ball matching action Bzzz! for Palm Fly-catching action for the Palm Candy Cruncher for Palm Candy Crunching Fun ChromaGames Great triple pack of classic games Collapse! Tap matching blocks in this simple but frantic GameHouse game. Dynomite Get prehistoric with this dino egg-citing game! Elixir Collect valuable elixir from a stack of capsules without upsetting the balance in this ultra addictive game from Trixiam Studios. Eye of Horus Unleash your magical powers with this Astraware puzzle game. Galaxy Ranger Be a Galaxy Ranger, Save the Universe! Gem Drop Gem dropping, jewel matching fun Glinx Make chains of gems as long as you can! GTS Racing Challenge Bring the power of high speed car racing to the Palm of your hand! Insaniquarium Feed fish and fight aliens in the craziest aquarium ever! Link Letters for Palm Form chains of words by altering single letters in Astraware's version of a classic word linking game Mahjongg Relax your mind with the most authentic Mahjongg solitaire game for Palm-powered handhelds Mars Needs Cows The challenging PopCap puzzle game of animal abduction! Mummy Maze Escape the maze and outsmart the mummy in this great PopCap game! Nisqually Make lines of blocks to clear the screen and complete the level Noah's Ark Save pairs of animals from the rising water in this great PopCap game! Police Range Police Range is a fast game of reactions, dexterity, accuracy and good judgment! Ricochet Classic brick blasting fun comes to the Palm in this conversion of the PC favourite. Rooks Revenge Try to kill king in this real time chess game from ASAP Games. Round Up Marble Moving Madness Seven Seas Ship Ahoy! Blast pirates with a broadside and navigate through dangerous waters, in this PopCap puzzle game T-Blaster Practice your graffiti/text entry by blasting aliens! TacTic A twist on the classic Tic-Tac-Toe game pits you against the brain Text Twist Juggle letters to make as many words as you can in a limited time! TipTop TipTop is a swinging new action puzzle game with plenty of Fifties style and Vegas pizzazz. What Word for Palm Word finding fun on your palm Zap!2000/2016 Arcade gaming on the Palm has never looked so good!
Astraware Palm Applications
e.Guide Your essential TV episode guide for Palm Timetable Lite Know whats when with Timetable! Timetable ProPlus The essential tool for teachers and students, with assignment tracker
Release Revision History!
Release 1.0 : 1st June, 2001
If you've got suggestions
about how to improve Astraware
Atomica - or with reports of any problems you've had,
then please contact us!
Atomica enquiries/feedback: atomica@astraware.com
Feedback
Registration problems: registrations@astraware.com
General Astraware
enquiries: feedback@astraware.com
Programming: Haemish Graham
Graphics and Game Design: Jason Kapalka
Thanks also to
the many beta testers for their helpful suggestions throughout
June.
This is a legal agreement between you, the end user, and Astraware Limited. Read this agreement very carefully. If you do not wish to accept this agreement, you may not use Atomica on a device or software emulator. Grant Of License Copyright Other Restrictions No Warranty
Astraware Ltd takes
no responsibility for any adverse effect that this software could cause
to your machine or the data on it: backup important data before using
Atomica.
Atomica is protected by copyright laws and international copyright treaties, as
well as other intellectual property laws and treaties.
Atomica is licensed, not sold. You may not reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble this software. Written permission must be obtained before distribution of this game,
either in demo form or full form, through any online or offline methods.
Copyright (c) 1999 - 2003 Astraware Ltd, 2000 - 2003, PopCap.
Astraware and the planet logo are trademarks of
Astraware Limited. All rights reserved.
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Software Licence Agreement
This License permits you to use Atomica on any single computer, provided the software is installed on only one handheld device at any time.
The software is owned by Astraware Limited. and is protected by United Kingdom copyright laws, international treaty provisions, and all other applicable national laws. You may not modify, adapt, translate, reverse engineer, decompile, dissasemble or otherwise attempt to discover the code and algorithms of the software.
You may not rent or lease the software, but you may transfer your rights under this license agreement on a permanent basis provided you transfer all copies of the software and all written materials and the recipient agrees to the terms of this license.
The software is delivered as is and Astraware Limited. makes no warranty as to its use or performance. Astraware Limited. does not, and cannot warrant the performance or results you may obtain by using the Software or its documentation. Astraware Limited. makes no warranties, express or implied, as to noninfringement of third party rights, merchantability, or fitness for any particular purpose. In no event will Astraware Limited. be liable to you for any consequential, incidental or special damages, or for any claim by any third party.
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shall be, at Astraware’s option, either (a) return of the price paid, if
any, or (b) replacement of the product that does not meet the warranty and
which is returned to Astraware with a copy of your receipt. This warranty is
void if failure of the product has resulted from accident, abuse, or
misapplication. Any replacement software product will be warranted for the
remainder of the original warranty period or thirty (30) days, whichever is
longer. These remedies are not available without proof of purchase from an authorized
source.