Space Rocks by Allentium Software
Version 3

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Copyright (C) 2026 Allentium Software
by Darcy Allen

Thank you for downloading and playing this game.
I'm an "indie developer" meaning I create computer programs independently.
Please pay for this game by giving me a donation at tinyurl.com/donate-to-allentium
The suggestion is $5 but you can change the amount to whatever you want.
I appreciate any amount because it helps me create new versions and other products.

Version 1 was mainly focusing on the game mechanics.
Version 2 added rock shapes and improvements.
Version 3 added screen size upscaling and more improvements.
If you would like to suggest anything, please email: support@allentiumsoftware.com


== How to Install == ========

You have already unzipped all of the files needed for this program. It is installed.
All of the files needed for this game should be in their own subdirectory called SpaceRocks.


== How to Run == ========

In the command terminal, cd into the SpaceRocks directory.

Linux:  ./spacerocks

macOS:  ./spacerocks

Windows: double-click or enter   spacerocks.exe

You can create a shortcut to launch it from your desktop if you want to.


== How to Play == ========

In addition to the DF JK keys shown on the launch screen,
each ship gets 1 short shield when the spacebar is pressed.

Gray rocks are worth 1 point. Brown rocks are worth 2 points.
Last rock of each level is pink and worth 3 points.

There are 3 kinds of bonuses that appear from level 3 and on.
You can hit them with a bullet, or pick them up by touching them.
They are worth more if you pick them up.

The 4th bonus is an extra ship, and it appears from level 10 and on.
Just to make it a little more challenging, that one must be picked up.

If you collect all 4 kinds of bonuses, you upgrade your current ship!

Using the spacebar shield comes with a caveat: if you have already collected the shield bonus,
then using your spacebar shield takes that one away, and you'll have to collect it again towards
getting an upgraded ship.


== How to Uninstall == ========

Delete all of the files in this directory.

Linux:  rm *

macOS:  rm *

Windows:   del *

Then remove the SpaceRocks directory.


== How to Donate == ========

tinyurl.com/donate-to-allentium

You can change the amount, by clicking on the  Change amount  button.
Visa, MasterCard, American Express and other forms of payment are accepted.


== Share this game == ========

Yes! Please feel free to give the zip file to anyone.
You can email it, upload it to shared directories, etc.


== Privacy Policy == ========

This game does not collect any data from you. This game does not share nor monetize your personal data. You have complete control over your personal data. All information that you enter is stored in this local directory. Allentium Software does not collect this data, nor obtain your contact information and can not share anything with anyone.

You have the right to
. access all of your personal data for any purpose at any time
. correct any of your data if it is inaccurate
. delete your data. You can do this in Linux: rm bin3, and in Windows: del bin3
. object to the use of any particular personal data of yours. You do this by not recording your name in the High Scores table.


== End User License Agreement (EULA) == ========

 This is a very safe and secure application. It runs in its own user space, requires no root access, and has no ability to exploit your private data. This application can not reveal your location.

 By reading the EULA here, you agree to the following terms. This application is intended to be used for entertainment purposes only.
 This End User License Agreement expressly exonerates and excludes Allentium Software from any liability for any damages arising out of any use of this application.
 Allentium Software is not responsible for any damage done to yourself. You expressly acknowledge and agree that use of this application is at your sole risk.
 This application, artwork, music, database and all other components included in this product are the copyrighted property of Allentium Software.
 This application is licensed to you, not sold. Allentium Software owns all copyright, trade secret, patent and other proprietary rights of this application.
 Allentium Software grants to you a non-exclusive license to use this application for the purposes described in the documentation.
 This application is the intellectual property of and is owned by Allentium Software. You may not reverse engineer, decompile or disassemble all or any part of this application.
 Allentium Software reserves the right to make changes to the application and/or the specifications of such application without notice to licensee.
 From time to time, Allentium Software may provide updates to this application and/or to the proprietary database to the licensee, and licensee agrees that any such updates shall automatically be covered by the terms and conditions of this license.
 I hereby accept this End User License Agreement.
