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                  |              Polar Bowler             |
                  |                 An FAQ                |
                  |             By KeyBlade999            |
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-1. Donations ****************************BOWL_-1*****************************
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0. Contents ******************************BOWL_0*******************************
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       |     0. Contents                        |     **BOWL_0**     |
       |     1. Intro                           |     **BOWL_1**     |
       |     2. Version History                 |     **BOWL_2**     |
       |     3. Legalities                      |     **BOWL_3**     |
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       |     4. Minimum System Requirements     |     **BOWL_4**     |
       |     5. The Main Menu                   |     **BOWL_5**     |
       |     6. Basics of the Game              |     **BOWL_6**     |
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1. Intro ******************************BOWL_1**********************************
Not a bunch to say about this game. Polar Bowler is an interactive bowling game
designed by WildTangent. Not a widely-known game maker, but they make good
games. This one in particular is unique in that, when you bowl, you get to
control the ball.

Eh, enough of my lame intro. Onto the FAQ!


2. Version History ******************************BOWL_2************************
Final - First and probably only version of this FAQ completed.
       2:08 AM 3/11/2012


3. Legalities ******************************BOWL_3*****************************
This FAQ may not be reproduced under any circumstances except for personal,
private use. It may not be placed on any website or otherwise distributed
publicly without advance written permission. Use of this guide on any other
website or as a part of any public display is strictly prohibited, and a
violation of copyright.

All trademarks and copyrights contained in this document are owned by their
respective trademark and copyright holders.

© 2012 Daniel Chaviers (aka KeyBlade999).

If you would wish to contact me concerning this or my other FAQs, use this
e-mail: [email protected], or PM (Private Message) me on the GameFAQs
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4. Minimum System Requirements ******************************BOWL_4************
As per the in-game help menu...

-- Windows 98/ME/2000/XP
-- Pentium II 400Mhz or better Windows compatible PC
-- 128 MB System RAM
-- 3D Hardware Accelerated video Card with 16 MB RAM
-- Internet Explorer 5.0+, AOL, or MSN browsers
-- Direct X 7 or above
-- Keyboard & mouse required; joysticks and game pads not usable


5. The Main Menu ******************************BOWL_5**************************
-- New Game: Starts a new game.

-- High Scores: Lets you see the top ten high scores.

-- Options: Takes you to the options page, where some game settings may be
           customized:
  -- Current Mode: Play in a window or in full screen.
  -- Fullscreen Res.: Changes the resolution of the full screen display.
                      Select between 640x480, 800x600 or 1024x768. Decrease
                      your resolution for improved performance.
  -- Detail Level: Low, medium, or high levels of graphic details are
                   available. If you experience performance problems, lower
                   the level.
  -- Sound FX: Turn sound effects on/off.
  -- Music: Turn music on/off.

-- Help: View the help menu.

-- Quit: Exit the game entirely.


6. Basics of the Game ******************************BOWL_6*********************

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                                  Controls
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Game controls:

-- Move mouse left/right: Move character left/right.
-- Adjust Power         : Hold left mouse button and drag mouse backward.
-- Launch Character     : Release left mouse button.
-- Steer left/right     : After launch, move mouse left/right.

The "hot keys":

-- "Esc" button        : Exit full screen mode.
-- "F" button          : Enter full screen mode.
-- "H" button          : Help menu.
-- "O" button          : Options menu.
-- "P" button          : Pause game.
-- "Q" button or Alt+F4: Quit game.

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                             Object of the Game
===============================================================================

The object of this game is little different from that of a typical bowling
game. Using the controls under "Game controls" in the section above, in that
general sequence, you'll be able to launch yourself at the pins. Your goal is
to knock over as many of the ten pins as possible.

You'll have ten frames of ten pins. In each frame, you get two chances to knock
over as many of the ten pins as possible. You'll get a bonus shot in the tenth
frame. If you make a spare or strike there, you'll get a third shot. In
essence, you can have up to twelve shots, and, if each are strikes, you'll be
allowed a max of 300 points.

Additionally, if you opt for Power Bowling, you'll be able to pick up bonus
power-ups to boost your score over the maximum of 300! This is because that
this bonus is a multiplier for the number of pins you knock down. For example,
picking up a 3x power-up, then knocking down 9 pins, nets you 27 points.

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                                  Scoring
===============================================================================

It's fairly simple. I'll try to do this with just examples. Don't assume any
bonus power-ups for now, and assume all are in the first frame.

Say you get 4 and 5 pins in a frame. You'll get a base nine points.

If you get all ten pins in two shots (spare), you'll get a base ten points plus
a doubled score for your next (ie. ONE) throw.

If you get all ten pins in one shot (strike), you'll get a base ten points plus
doubled scores for your next two throws.

And, of course, the bonus multipliers simply are added at the end when you play
in Power Bowling. Take the number of pins you knock down, multiply that by the
multiplier, and add it to your "final" score to figure your score out.

===============================================================================
                                 Power-Ups
===============================================================================

Randomly throughout Power Bowling games, you'll find some power-ups. Pick them
up and some weird things can happen...

-- Bombs simply increase the power when you hit the ten pins, often knocking
  them all down.

-- Bonus coins give you a bonus multiplier (2x to 6x). See above section for
  details.

-- The snowflake Vapor power-up forces all ten pins away if you hit the pins.

-- The yellow Zap power-up will knock down most, if not all, the pins when you
  hit them by zapping them.







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