INTRODUCTION:

Can you discover the ancient secrets of the Zuma? Their hidden temples in the jungle teem with traps and tricks! It will take a quick hand and a sharp eye to uncover their treasures.

Zuma Deluxe is an action puzzle game with two main modes. If you are new to Zuma, you should start with the Adventure mode and move on to Gauntlet once you are experienced with the game.

CREATE YOUR PROFILE:

When you first launch Zuma, you will be asked for your name. Your progress and high scores will be saved when you quit. If there are several people playing on one computer, you will want to create separate profiles for each.

To create separate profiles, click on the link at the top of the screen that reads, "If this is not you, click here." A dialog will appear so you can create another identity, or select another one already created.

GAME SELECTION:

You can choose either Adventure or Gauntlet mode.

Adventure mode is good for new players. You will explore a series of temples in search of the treasure of the Zuma. Each temple is divided into three stages, and each stage contains several levels. When a level is described with two numbers, such as Level 2-1, that means it's the first level of the second stage.

Gauntlet is good for experienced players. As you complete levels in Adventure mode, they will be unlocked in Gauntlet mode. You can then play an endless game on any of them, or on a random succession of levels - try to earn higher ranks and the fabled Sun Gem.

OPTIONS:

The Options are accessible from the first game selection screen, or by clicking the Menu button while playing the game. They include:

* Music Volume and Sound Effects: You can adjust these sliders separately to fit your personal preferences.

* Fullscreen: If this is checked, Zuma will expand to fill as much of your screen as your video card and monitor will allow, which is typically the entire screen. If it's not checked, Zuma will be played in a window.

* Custom Cursors: If this box is checked, you will see special custom Zuma cursors in the game rather than Windows standard cursors. If you have a special theme installed that changes your Windows cursors, you may need to activate this option to see the cursor properly in the game.