
       "Return of the Incredible Machine: Contraptions" 
                         CD Demo
                       Readme File
                      July 17, 2000

	TABLE OF CONTENTS:

   I.	INTRODUCTION
  II.	MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
 III.	HOW TO START THE DEMO
  IV.	HOW TO PLAY THE DEMO 
   V. 	GENERAL TECHNICAL ISSUES
  VI. 	ORDERING INFORMATION
 VII.	CONTACTING SIERRA
	               

                      I. INTRODUCTION
                      ---------------

 Thank you for giving "Return of the Incredible Machine: 
 Contraptions" a try! This demo was designed to give you a taste 
 of what the final game has to offer.

 Here are the features of this demo:

 · 10 Contraptions from "super-simple" to "hair-tearing"!
 · 3 Two Player contraptions for head to head madness!
 · 20 Parts to build your own madcap contraptions!


 Things to look forward to in the full version of "Return of the 
 Incredible Machine: Contraptions":

 · Over 250 MORE Contraptions
 · Over 100 Parts
 · FUN Tutorials
 · Make your own Contraptions!
 · Beginner - Expert
 · Fun for the Whole Family
 · Suggested retail only $29.95

 Thanks again,
 The Contraptions Development Team


                  II. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
                  ------------------------

 · Windows® 95/98/2000
 · Pentium 90
 · 32 MB RAM
 · 4x CD-ROM drive
 · 50 MB of free hard drive space (additional free swap file
   space may be needed, depending on machine configuration)
 · 800 x 600, 16-bit video resolution


                III.  HOW TO START THE DEMO
                ---------------------------

 After running Setup to install this demo:

 · Click on the Start menu
 · Select Programs
 · Select Sierra
 · Select Contraptions Demo


                IV.  HOW TO PLAY THE DEMO
                -------------------------

 1. Read the two demo screens with important demo 
    announcements. 
 2. Click anywhere on the screen to go to the next screen.  
 3. From the game's Main Menu you can choose to: 

    · Play contraptions
    · Build your own contraptions
    · Compete with a friend to solve contraptions
    · Visit our web site

 4. Or exit the game


              V. GENERAL TECHNICAL ISSUES
              ---------------------------

 1. When Contraptions runs it will resize your display to be 800 x
    600 pixels in size & switch the bit depth to 16 bit. On some 
    monitors, you may want to readjust the horizontal / vertical 
    position controls to center the display.

 2. You must quit the demo before installing the full game.


               VI.  ORDERING INFORMATION
               -------------------------

 You can order a full copy of this game from our web site at 
 http://www.sierra.com/attractions/titles/contraptions 
 (click on the Order button found along the bottom of the page). 
 Or, call (800) 757-7707.


                VII.  LEGAL INFORMATION
                -----------------------

 Sierra's end user license agreement, limited warranty and return policy is set forth in the EULA.txt, found on the CD, and is also available during the install of the product.

Copyright (2000 Sierra On-Line, Inc.) 
 TM designates a trademark of Sierra On-Line, Inc.  
 All rights reserved.
