Introduction

The idea of the game is for Bertie Bear to collect as many gems as possible that are scattered around the castle. When all the gems have been collected, Bertie moves on to the next of nine different screens.

However, Bertie has got company in the shape of Gem Gobblers, Trees, Witches, Ghosts and Gremlins - all of whom are fatal if Bertie collides with any one of them.

The Gem Gobblers, Trees and Gremlins are also after the gems so there's a bonus score if Bertie can collect the last gem on a screen.

Now and again there's a Magic Hat to make Bertie invincible for a while and a Honey Pot for gaining bonus points.

Most of the castles have moving lifts upon which only Bertie may ascend/descend to different levels.

If Bertie takes too long on any screen the "baddies" he has killed previously will start to come to life again!

The Baddies

Gem Gobblers

These can only be killed if Bertie charges them whilst the gems are being digested and are travelling up inside their bodies.

The Ghosts

The Ghosts are invincible!

Gremlins

These beasties cannot be killed either - and they snaffle up the gems as well!

Trees

Watch out for the treacherous trees! These wooden wanderers also collect gems but are more intent on adding Bertie to their collection! The trees - unfortunately - cannot be killed!!

The Witch

This horrendous hag may only be dispatched if Bertie is wearing the Magic Hat.

Scoring

Bertie starts with three lives but extra lives are awarded for every 10,000 points.

Game Controls

Z - Left, X - Right, * - Up, ? - Down

You may use a joystick if you prefer.

ESCAPE/Any Key - Pause/Restart
CTRL-Q - Quit Game
S - Toggle Sound On/Off (Before Game Starts)
1-9 - Select Screen Number (or press R to start with screen 1 and then go to random screens)

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