INSTRUCTIONS
So you want to be a cowboy? Well, greenhorn, it can be right tricky. So before ya start to lasso them dogies, you'd best learn the ropes. That's why you should read these instructions first. Real careful-like. Then saddle up . . . and head 'em out!

STAMPEDE BASICS

The object of this game is to score as many points as possible by roping as many dogies as you can before too many stray behind you.

Each game of Stampede offers a different pattern, speed and movement of the dogies, providing new challenges every time you play.

Game 1	Sidekick Level
When the game begins, dogies lope along, gradually running faster as the game progresses. They will run only straight ahead, and they travel in a specific pattern. Dark Red Herefords are first. After you rope these critters, the Light Brown Jerseys appear, followed by the Medium Brown Guernseys. Keep your eyes peeled for an occasional Black Angus.

Game 2	Pilgrim Level
Same as Game 1, except all dogies try to avoid your lasso by moving up and down the screen.

Game 3	Cowpoke Level
Same as Game 1, but there is no set pattern of appearance of dogies on the screen.

Game 4	Wrangler Level
Same as Game 3, but all dogies try to avoid your lasso by moving up and down the screen.

Game 5	Top Hand Level

Game 6	Trail Boss Level

Game 7	Rancher Level

Game 8	Cattle Baron Level

Games 5-8 have the same patterns as Games 1-4, except all dogies start out at a full gallop.

Using the Keyboard

To move your horse and rider up and down on the screen, press the up or down arrow key.

To throw the rope and lasso a dogie, press the spacebar.


Special Features

Dangers on the Trail

The cattle drives of the Old West had their share of hazards - and Stampede does, too. Occasionally, you'll come upon an old bleached skull on the trail, and your horse will rear if you attempt to ride over it. If that happens, some of the dogies you are herding and roping could stray by, so look out and be prepared to ride around the skulls.

There's also a Black Angus who pops up every now and then (worth 100 points if you rope it), and it can be a bum steer. Since it's sitting still and facing you - and can't be herded - it's tough to rope. Worse, if you bump into it, not only will it have strayed out of the herd, but your horse will rear, slowing your pursuit of other dogies.

A Well-Trained Horse

Your pony's no stranger to a roundup. When you throw your lasso, your horse won't move. This keeps you firmly in the saddle - but you can't change your mind and chase another dogie once you've decided to throw your rope.

No Time Limit

You can keep on ridin' and ropin' as long as your stray count (the number on the left side of the screen) is one or more. The better you get at roping and herding dogies, the longer your roundup will last.

