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* LEADER BOARD (tm) *
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LEADER BOARD is a game of concentration, co-ordination and control. You
will need to judge distance accurately in choosing your club and power
of your swing. With practice, you will soon be playing LEDER BOARD like
a touring professional.

OBJECT OF THE GAME is to sink the ball into each hole by hitting the
ball with a club the least number of times possible. Avoid hazards that
add extra "strokes" (hits with the club) to your score. Low score wins.


LOADING INSTRUCTIONS (Cassette)
===============================

(1) Plug a joystick into joystick port # 2. (Rear port).

(2) First you will see the title screen and then a few moments later
    you'll see the 'Select Player' screen. At this point the game has
    finished loading.

(3) YOU MUST LEAVE THE PLAY, FAST FORWARD OR REWIND BUTTON DOWN WHILE
    PLAYING. (The fast forward key is recommended). You may remove the
    tape if you wish, but this must be done while in 'Select Number of
    Players screen. At any other point, one of the above buttons must
    be down or the game will not operate.


LOADING INSTRUCTIONS (Disk)
===========================

(1) First you will see the title screen and then a few moments later
    you'll see the 'Select Player' screen.

(2) In you experience problems in loading this game, refer to the
    trouble shooting section at the end of this manual.


SETTING UP THE GAME
===================

Select Number of Players
------------------------
LOADER BOARD can accomodate up to four players, press 1, 2, 3 or 4.


Enter Player Names and Ability Levels
--------------------------------------
Type in the name for the 1st player (up to 8 characters) and press
RETURN.

Now select the ability level for the 1st player. Each player can
compete under conditions that match his or her level of ability and
experience. Press (N) for NOVICE, (A) for AMATEUR, or (P) for
PROFESSIONAL. Below is a description of each level.

ABILITY         DESCRIPTION

Novice          Beginner Level - When a shot is taken on this level,
                it will not hook or slice or be affected by the wind.

Amateur         Intermediate Level - Shots at this level will not be
                affected by the wind.

Professional    Advanced Level -  No restrictions on wind or hook
                and slice.

After entering the NAME and ABILITY for the 1st player, do the same
for each of the other players.


Select Number of Holes
----------------------
LEADER BOARD allows you to play from 18-72 holes with computerised
scoring. To select the number of holes:

Type:
  (F1) 18 Holes
  (F3) 36 Holes
  (F5) 54 Holes
  (F7) 72 Holes


Select Courses
--------------
There are four different courses to play. Each varies in difficulte. If
you have selected more than 18 holes, you can play the courses in any
order. For example, if seleccted 72 holes and wish to play all courses
enter 1 2 3 4 or 4 1 2 3 etc. To play the same course four times enter
1 1 1 1 or 2 2 2 2 etc.


PLAYING THE GAME
================

Select a Club
-------------
Club selection is made by moving the joystick up or down. The following
table lists the range of each golb club.

    CLUB           SHORTEST           LONGEST
  1W 1 Wood          156                271
  3W 3 Wood          135                245
  5W 5 Wood          128                234
  1I 1 Iron          110                220
  2I 2 Iron          100                210
  3I 3 Iron           88                202
  4I 4 Iron           70                189
  5I 5 Iron           67                181
  6I 6 Iron           55                169
  7I 7 Iron           50                153
  8I 8 Iron           36                138
  9I 9 Iron           26                117
 PW PITCHING
   Wedge              11                 83
   Putter (*)         1"                64'

(*) The computer automatically selects the putter for you when you are
playing on the green (within 64 feet of the hole). This is the only
club you can use on the green.


Aim Your Shot
-------------
Use the cursor to aim the direction of the flight of the ball. The
cursor is locate several yards in front of the golfer. To control the
cursor, move the joystick right or left. If you are playing on the
professtional level be sure to check for wind effect.

(Professional Level Only). Wind can have a substantial effect on your
golf shot. To control its effect, you need to learn to read the wind
indicator on the right side of the screen.

White - The white stake indicates wind velocity. If this marker is
tall, the wind velocity could have a substanctial effect on your shot.
The shorter the white stake, the less the wind will be a factor.

Blue - The blue line indicates the direction the wind is blowing. The
line acts as a streamer. If the lines are toward you, the wind is
blowing toward you.
                                |
                                | (While Stake)
                                |
                                /
                              /  (Blue line)
                            /


Swing the Club and Hit the Ball
-------------------------------
Once you have elected your club and positioned the cursor to aim your
shot, there are only three more things to do before the ball is on its
way; start the swing, set the power, and snap your wrists to control
hook or slice.

All three are accomplished during the swing sequence and require
careful timing and concentration. The sequence can be viewed by
watching the golfer or the power/snap indicator.

Step 1  Start the swing holding down the button.

Step 2  Set the power by releasing the button during the backswing.
        Power is at maximum only at the top of the backswing. Releasing
        the button at the top will set maximum power. Releasing the
        button just before or just after the top will reduce the power
        slightly. Releasing the button well before or after the top
        will reduce the power.

The amount of power available during backswing is shown of the upper
left portion of the power/snap indicator. When the button is released,
the setting you have chosen will be locked on the indicator.


The Power Snap Indicator
------------------------

                                 Down Swing Area
             Power Indicator     (Helps time the snap)
                           |     |
                           v     v

 Press   /  Max Power ->   +--+--+                      \
 Button  |                 +  +  +                      |
 To      <  50% Power ->   +  +  +                      |  Push
 Set     |                 +  +  +                      |  Button
 Power   \  Min Power ->   +--+--+ <- Max Hook          >  To
                           +--+--+    (Ball goes left)  |  Set
                           +--+--+                      |  Snap
                       +---+--+--+---+   <- Straight    |
                       +---+--+--+---+                  /
                           +--+--+
                           +--+--+
                           +--+--+  <- Max Slice
                                       (Ball goes right)
                           ^
                           |
                     Snap Indicator

Step 3  Set the snap by pressing the button at or near contact with
        the bell. Snapping just as the club hits the ball (or at the
        Tee Bar on the snap indicator) will produce a straight hit.
        Snapping too soon will cause the ball to "hook" (go left).
        Snapping too late will cause the ball to "slice" (go right).
        When the button is pressed, the point of the snap will be
        locked on the indicator.

The swing sequence then is: Start - Power - Snap or Button - Release
- Button.

The best way to learn to hit the ball straight consistently is to
practice on the driving range.


Putting
-------

Once you get within 64 feet of the hile the computer will automatically
place you on the green and remove the pin (the pole with the flag). You
cannot change clubs at this point since the putter is the only club you
can use on the green.

To putt the ball, you need to do only two things; aim your shot and set
the power.

Use the cursor as before to aim the shoot. The ball will start out in
this direction. The ball may break left or right depending on the slope
of the green. To determine the amount and direction of break, you must
learn to read the slope indicator which appears on the green to the
left of the golfer.

Estimate the power needed by noting the distance to the hole. Press the
button and hold it until the power level is sufficient to reach the
hole and then release it. The golfer will putt automatically. Refer to
the figures following.


Slope Indicator
---------------

                          | /
                          +
            Amount      / |
              of      /   +  Hole
             Slope  /     | \
                  /       |   \
                /         |    |
              /           |    |
            /             |   /
  (This putt is uphill    | /
   breaking hard left).   o  Ball
                          |


Power Indicator
---------------

                        +-+  <- Indicator starts here when button
   Pre-putt section ->  | |     is pressed.
               /    +---+-+---+
               |    +--+---+--+  1  \
               |       |   |        |
               |    +--+---+--+     |
               |    +--+---+--+  8  |
               |       |   |        |
               |    +--+---+--+     |
               |    +--+---+--+ 16  |
               |       |   |        |
               |    +--+---+--+     |
               |    +--+---+--+ 24  |
 Power         |       |   |        |     Approximate
 section       |    +--+---+--+     |     distance ball
 (release   <--{    +--+---+--+ 32  }-->  will travel on
 button to     |       |   |        |     level ground
 set power).   |    +--+---+--+     |     (in feet).
               |    +--+---+--+ 40  |
               |       |   |        |
               |    +--+---+--+     |
               |    +--+---+--+ 48  |
               |       |   |        |
               |    +--+---+--+     |
               |    +--+---+--+ 56  |
               |       |   |        |
               |    +--+---+--+     |
               \    +--+---+--+ 64  /


READING THE SCORE
=================

The score indicator is displayed on the right of the screen. The
indicator shows which player is hitting, which players are in the hole,
how many strokes each has taken this hole, and how each player's total
score compares to par for the course. Par represents the number of
strokes a good player [mising word] used by the time he or she got to
this hole. If your score is '-5' for example, that means that you are
5 strokes under par or 5 strokes less than the good player (which is
good). Am 'E' means you are even par or just equal to the good player.
A '+5' means you're 5 strokes over par. The par comparisons do not
reflext the scores for the current hole.


Scoring Indicator
-----------------

Name of player now hitting

JACK

1  2  -2 (2 Under Par)
2  2  -3 (3 Under Par)   <--- This player is leading
3  3  E  (Even Par)
4  3  +1 (1 Over Par)    <--- This player is last

^  ^   ^
|  |   |   Number of strokes over or under par
|  |   \-- (Does not include this hole).
|  |
|  \-- Number of strokes taken on this hole
|      (Turns blue when finished).
|
\-- Player Number
    (Turns red when player is hitting).


RULES FOR SCORING
=================

(1) You receive a point (stroke) each time you hit the ball, regardless
    of the distance it travels, from the time you tee of until you sink
    the ball in the hole.

(2) You receive a distance penalty if you hit a ball out of bounds,
    into a water hazard, or into the mud.

(3) Low score wins.


RULES OF THE GAME
=================

(1) PLAY AS IT LAYS. You must play the ball from the position in which
    it lands. Exceptions are: out of bounds and those that land in the
    water or mud. (See below).

(2) OUT OF BOUNDS. If your swing takes the ball out of bounds, you will
    hear a BUZZER. You are penalised distance and the ball is returned
    to its original position. It is still your turn.

(3) IN THE WATER. If your ball lands in a water hazard, you will see
    and hear a SPLASH. You are penalised distance and the ball is
    automatically placed back at the point from which you took your
    shot in the first place.

(4) IN THE MUD. If your ball hits the side of an island, it will stick
    in the mud and have to be replayed. Occasionally you will find
    other small hazards that do not appear to be grass. Do not land in
    them as your lie will be considered to be unplayable and you will
    have to hit again.

(5) THE COMPUTER will take the same point of view as the player in
    determining the playability of a ball that has come to rest. If,
    after moving up closer, the ball is found to be in mud or water,
    the computer will place a small pad under the ball so the player
    can hit it. Just consider it a 'lucky bounce'.


METHODS OF PLAY
===============

1 PLAYER
--------
In this game you play alone, either against par or your own best score.
You do NOT play against the computer.

2 OR MORE PLAYERS
-----------------
(1) After each player has teed off on Hole 1, the player who is
    farthest away shoots second, etc. If, after your shot, you are
    still away (farthest from the hole), it is still your turn. You
    continue until you are no longer away.

(2) When a player has hit his ball and his turn is over, his ball will
    not appear on screen again until it is his turn.

(3) Decide the order in which you players tee off when names are typed
    in at the beginning of the game. This order will determine which
    score readout is yours throughout the game. If you tee off second
    on Hole 1, the second readout will always indicate your score.

(4) After a hole has been played, the player with the lowest score on
    that hole tees off first on the next hole. This is called "having
    the honour". Since the score is kept on each hole, you will be able
    to determine from it who has the honour. The computer also keeps
    track and automatically changes the colour of the score readout for
    the player who has the honour.


METHODS OF SCORING
==================

1 Player Against Par
--------------------

Compete against your best score and the golf course by trying to come
in under par. Depending on the course, a very skilled player can score
10-20 strokes under oar on eighteen holes.


2 or More Players
-----------------

MEDAL PLAY (Singles or Partners). Winner is determined by total of all
strokes (points) for the entire game. Low score wins.

MATCH PLAY (Singles or Partners). Each individual hole is awarded to
the player or team with the lowest score on that hole. At game's end
the player or team with the most holes won takes the game.

BEST BALL (Partners only). Method of scoring for either Medal or Match
Play. Best score by either partner on a team is used as the team's
score.

NOTE: If you decide on Match Play or Best Ball game, you will need to
keep track of your scores on a seperate sheet of paper. The computer
does not keep score in this manner.


GAME TIPS
=========

(1) Be sure to CHECK YOUR CLUB - Check to make sure the golf club you
    want to use is displayed. When you are making final direction
    adjustment, the golf club can sometimes change accidentally.

(2) Always go to the Driving Range before starting. This allows you to
    get the correct timing on your swing.

(3) Remember that the wind can make a substantial difference to your
    shot, especially short irons and your pitching wedge.

(4) Try to avoid hitting your ball onto the edge of the green far away
    from the hole. The greens are large with downhill and uphill braks
    and if you are too far from the hole, you may require 2 putts to
    get to the hole. Remember: You MUST use your putter on the green.

(5) Be extra careful in judging distance over water. If your ball falls
    short and lands in the water, it'll cost you a distance penalty.

(6) Learn to use the hook and slice. They can be used to your advantage
    on difficult shots and when the wind is in play.


ADDITIONAL FEATURES
===================

DRIVING RANGE - To get the Driving Range press R when the 'Select
Player' screen appears. Exit by pressing /.

ABORT FEATURE - You can return to the 'Select Player' screen from
almost any point in the game by pressing /. This will cancel the game
in progress.

REPLAY FEATURE - If you wish to start over at the 1st hole without
changing names, etc., press P from the 'Select Player' screen.

AUTOMATIC DEMO - If left unattended for one minute the computer will
start the demo. You may start the automatic demo by pressing D from
the 'Select Player' screen.


TROUBLE SHOOTING
================

IF YOUR SHOTS HAVE NO POWER - Either you are releasing the button too
soon, too late, or not at all during the backswing. Press the button
to start the swing and hold it down until the club is at the top
(highest point) of the backswing and then release.

IF YOUR SHOTS CURVE BADLY LEFT OR RIGHT - You are not pressing the
button just as the club hits the ball. Re-read the section on "Swing
the Club and Hit the Ball" and practice your timing on the NOVICE
level.

(c) 1986 ACCESS Software Inc.
