The $100,000 Pyramid Demo
Version 1.0.0.0
Readme File
March 7, 2001
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About This Document:

Thank you for giving The $100,000 Pyramid a test drive!  

This demo was designed to give you a taste of what the final game has to offer.  In this demo you can play through 1 complete game with (6) categories and (1) bonus round.  This demo is for one player and the demo ends after the first bonus round.  The Save and Continue game options are present in this demo but are non-functional.

Things to look forward to in the full version of The $100,000 Pyramid:

*	3 ways to play: Single player, Two players, or Party Mode! 
*	4 "celebrity" contestants and 4 player characters to choose from 
*	More than 20 hours of game play
*	Save your games!
*	Over 700 categories
*	Suggested retail $19.95

Thanks again,
- The Pyramid Production Team

The $100,000 Pyramid and The $100,000 Pyramid logo are TM & (c) 2001 Basada, Inc.  All Rights Reserved. Software and design ©2001 Sierra On-Line, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 

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		    	TABLE OF CONTENTS

		  I.	MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
		 II.	GENERAL TECHNICAL ISSUES
		III.	GENERAL GAME ISSUES
		 IV.    ORDERING INFORMATION
		  V.	ON-LINE SALES
		VI.	LEGAL INFORMATION
	               



I. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
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System Requirements for Windows 95/98®/ME®

System Compatibility		IBM PC and compatibles
Hardware Requirements		Pentium II 233 MHz or faster, 4X or faster CD-ROM drive,
Disk space			300 MB free hard disk space (before installation)
Memory Requirements		32 MB RAM
Sound Card Support		Windows compatible sound card
Video Card Support		Windows compatible 16-bit video card
			
Interface				Windows compatible keyboard
				Windows compatible mouse
		


II. GENERAL TECHNICAL ISSUES
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A. If you experience problems with the $100,000 Pyramid Demo program not starting properly it will be necessary to install the newest version of DirectX from the Microsoft website.  DirectX must be installed in order for this demo to operate properly.  If you are having problems finding, downloading, or installing the newest version of DirectX it will be necessary to contact the computer manufacturer for assistance.

B.  For optimum game performance make sure to close all other programs before running the game.

C.  If your game crashes, your desktop settings may appear larger and the taskbar may not be seen.  To restore your settings turn off your computer and then restart it.

D.  Operating systems not listed above in the requirements are not supported.

E.  If you are experiencing problems where the audio is slow or choppy turning your sound acceleration off may help this problem.  To turn your sound acceleration off follow these steps below.
	1.  Go to Start and select SETTINGS from the menu that appears
	2.  Click on CONTROL PANEL
	3.  When the Control Panel comes up, double-click on the MULTIMEDIA icon (SOUNDS AND 	MULTIMEDIA icon for Windows ME.)
	4.  Click on the AUDIO tab at the top of the screen.
	5.  Click on the ADVANCED button below the Sound Playback Preferred Device box.
	6.  Click on the PERFORMANCE tab at the top of the box.
	7.  Adjust the HARDWARE ACCELERATION slider bar to NONE.
	8.  Click on the OK button at the bottom of the screen and close all open Windows.

Run the game and this should improve the sound quality of the game with this setting.  Microsoft's DirectX is not required for this program but having the newest version of DirectX may reduce sound related problems.  If DirectX is not installed and you are still having problems, please install the newest version of DirectX from Microsoft's website and then repeat the above steps.


III. GENERAL GAME ISSUES
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1.  To exit the game at any time, click Alt-F4.


IV.  ORDERING INFORMATION

You can order a full copy of this game from our web site at 
http://shop.sierra.com 
Find the $100,000 Pyramid program and click on the Order button found along
the bottom of the page. 
You may also call (800) 757-7707 to Order.


V. ON-LINE SALES

CompuServe United Kingdom:GO UKSIERRA
CompuServe France:	  GO FRSIERRA
Internet USA:		  http://www.sierra.com
Internet United Kingdom:  http://www.sierra-online.co.uk
Internet France:  	  http://www.sierra.fr
Internet Germany:	  http://www.sierra.de


VI.  LEGAL INFORMATION

SIERRA ON-LINE, INC. DOES NOT WARRANTY OR PROMISE THAT THE INFORMATION 
HEREIN WILL WORK WITH ANY OR ALL COMPUTER SYSTEMS.  SIERRA DOES NOT 
ASSUME ANY LIABILITY, EITHER INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL, FOR THE USE 
OF THE INFORMATION HEREIN, INCLUDING ANY AND ALL DAMAGE TO OR LOST USE 
OF COMPUTER HARDWARE OR SOFTWARE PRODUCTS, LOSS OF WARRANTIES, OR LOST 
DATA BY THE CUSTOMER OR ANY THIRD PARTY.  NO ORAL OR WRITTEN 
INFORMATION OR ADVICE GIVEN BY SIERRA, ITS EMPLOYEES, DISTRIBUTORS, 
DEALER OR AGENTS SHALL CHANGE THE RESTRICTION OF LIABILITY OR CREATE 
ANY NEW WARRANTIES.  IN NO CASE SHALL SIERRA'S LIABILITY EXCEED THE 
PURCHASE PRICE OF THE SIERRA SOFTWARE PRODUCT.

Copyright (2001 Sierra On-Line, Inc.) 


