The KGoldrunner Handbook

The KGoldrunner Handbook

Ian Wadham (ianw2 at optusnet com au)

Marco Krüger

Revision 4.3 (2009-05-22)

Copyright © 2009 Ian Wadham

KGoldrunner, a game of action and puzzle solving. Run through the maze, dodge your enemies, collect all the gold and climb up to the next level.

Table of Contents

1. Playing KGoldrunner

Introduction

A Typical Game

How To Play

Starting the Game
Moving Around
Keyboard Control
Taking a Break
Winning a Level
Beware of False Bricks
Enemies
Losing a Level
The Importance of Digging
The Rules of Digging
Winning and Losing the Game
Recordings, Replays and Solutions

Choice of Rules

2. The Level Selection Dialog

Using the Level Selection Dialog Box

Selecting a Game
Selecting a Level
Completing your Selection
Saving Changes
Playing or Editing “Any” Level

3. The Menu Reference

Overview of Menus
The Game Menu
The Move Menu
The Editor Menu
The Themes Menu
The Settings Menu
The Help Menu

4. The Game Editor

Getting Started with the Editor

Creating a Game
Creating a Level

Editing and Testing

Editing a Level
Painting Objects in a Level
Saving Your Work
Adding a Level Name and Hint
Testing a Level

Reorganizing Games and Levels

Moving a Level
Deleting a Level

5. Tips, Tricks and Hints

Overview
Dealing with Enemies
Digging Puzzles
Tricks with Gold
Solving Difficult Levels

6. Credits and Licenses

A. Installation

How to Obtain KGoldrunner
Compilation and Installation

B. Porting KGoldrunner to Other Platforms

Playing KGoldrunner