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Setup Guide

System Requirements

Please ensure your system meets the minimum requirements listed below.

Minimum Requirements:

• OS: Windows 11 64-bit

• CPU: 2 GHz or faster (can use multi-core)

• RAM: 4 GB

• Hard Drive Space: 1.5 GB

• Min Resolution: 1920 x 1080. Hi DPI, 4k, and multi-monitor supported

• Video Card: DirectX 9 compatible or greater

• Sound: Optional, DirectX 9 compatible

• OS: Windows 11 64-bit

• CPU: 3 GHz or faster (can use multi-core)

• RAM: 8 GB

• Hard Drive Space: 2 GB

• Resolution: 1920 x 1080 and two or more monitors

• Video Card: DirectX 9 compatible or greater

• Sound: Optional, DirectX 9 compatible

Installing the Game

To install the game, insert the game DVD disc into your DVD drive. If you have disabled the Autorun function on your DVD or if you are installing from a digital download, navigate to the DVD or download file location, double-click on the installation file, and if it is a zip archive, then double click on the executable (exe) file that is shown inside the archive. The correct file name will typically include the words “SetupRelease”. Follow all on-screen prompts to complete the installation.

If you have purchased your game from the Steam Store, you can download the game by finding it in your Steam library and then pressing the INSTALL button.

Any games purchased from the Slitherine or Matrix stores available on Steam can also be registered for a Steam Key, allowing you to add the game to your Steam library. To do this go to http://www.matrixgames.com/my_page and enter your serial number that came with the download to register.

Uninstalling the Game

Please use the Add/Remove Programs or Programs and Features option from the Windows Control Panel or the “Uninstall” link in the game’s Windows START menu to uninstall the game. Uninstalling through any other method will not correctly uninstall the game.

Product Updates

To maintain our product excellence, Matrix Games and Slitherine release updates containing new features, enhancements, and corrections to any known issues. All our updates are free on our website (see more details in the section below) and can also be downloaded quickly and easily by clicking on the Check for Updates link in your Game Launcher.

Register Your Game, Re-Download Your Game, Beta Updates

We also periodically make beta (preview) updates and other content available to registered owners. Keeping up with these special updates is easy and accessible by signing up for a Slitherine Group Member account. When you are signed up, you can then register your Slitherine Group products to receive access to these game-related materials. Doing so is a simple two-step process:

Sign Up for a Slitherine Group Member account - THIS IS A ONE TIME PROCEDURE; once you have signed up for an account, you are in the system and will not need to sign up again. Go to www.slitherine.com and click the SIGN UP button on the top-right, then click “Register” on the subsequent page after filling in your personal information. When you’re finished a confirmation email will be sent to your specified e-mail account.

Register a New Game Purchase - Once you have signed up for a Slitherine Group Member account, you can register any Slitherine/Matrix title you own in your new account. To do so, log in to your account on either the Matrix Games website (www.matrixgames.com) or the Slitherine website (www.slitherine.com). Click MY PAGE on the top and then REGISTER SERIAL on the right to register your new purchase.

We strongly recommend registering your game as it will give you a backup location for your serial number should you lose it in the future.

If you have already logged into your main member account when you purchased your game, it will be automatically registered for you as part of the purchase process.

Once you’ve registered your game, when you log in to the Members section you can view your list of registered titles by clicking My Page. Each game title is a hyperlink that will take you to an information page on the game (including all the latest news on that title). Also on this list is a Downloads hyperlink that takes you to a page with all the latest public and registered downloads, including patches, for that particular title.

You can also access patches and updates via www.matrixgames.com/ member/mypage. Once there, select the game you wish to check updates for, then check the downloads link. Certain valuable content and additional downloads will be restricted to Group Members, so signing up there is always worthwhile.

Remember, once you have signed up for a Member account, you do not have to sign up again at that point you are free to register any product you purchase.

Thank you and enjoy your game!

Unified Login System

Slitherine and Matrix now have a new “Unified Login System”. This system allows you to access the Slitherine and Matrix Games sites using just one username and password.

To merge your accounts so that they work for all Slitherine Group sites, go to (http://samelogin.slitherine.com/) and enter the details of one of your accounts (ie. Either your Matrix or your Slitherine login).

You will then be presented with the option to merge your accounts (listed as “[Merge my accounts]”), which will then allow you to combine any other accounts you have or generate a user for another website using the exact details (For instance, if you were called “JohnSmith123” on the Slitherine site but had no account on Matrix, you could enter the details into the site and it would create a “JohnSmith123” account for Matrix as well, with the same password as the Slitherine login.)

Game Forums

Our forums are one of the best things about Matrix Games. Every game has its forum with our designers, developers and the gamers playing the game. If you are experiencing a problem, have a question or just an idea on improving the game, post a message there. Go to http://www.matrixgames.com and click on the Forums hyperlink.

Technical Support

Should you have a technical problem with the game, the best way to get help is to post a note in the Technical Support sub-forum of the main game forum at http://www.matrixgames.com/forums. You’ll then hear back from either our Matrix Games Staff, the development team, or one of the many helpful players of the game. This method is usually the fastest way to get help. Alternatively, you can contact our Help Desk at http://www.matrixgames.com/support/ or support@matrixgames.com. Support requests will generally be answered within 24 hours, except on weekends or US/UK national holidays.

Single Use Software License Agreement

READ THIS SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT (“LICENSE”) CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING TO INSTALL THE SOFTWARE. BY PRESSING “AGREE,” YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS OF THIS LICENSE. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THE TERMS OF THIS LICENSE, PRESS “DISAGREE”. THIS LICENSE AGREEMENT IS A LEGALLY BINDING CONTRACT BETWEEN YOU AND MATRIX GAMES LTD. AND/OR ITS SUBSIDIARIES, AFFILIATES OR SUB LICENSEES.

1. General. This software product in its entirety is copyrighted and is protected by international law. The software and any accompanying documentation or media including this License whether on disk, in read only memory, or in any other form is licensed, not sold, to you by Matrix Games Ltd. and is for use only under the terms of this License. Matrix Games reserve all rights not expressly granted to you. The rights granted herein are limited and do not include any patents or intellectual property rights. Matrix Games expressly retains ownership of the Software itself.

2. Permitted License Uses and Restrictions. This License allows you to install and use one copy of the Software on a single computer at any time. This License does not allow the Software to exist on more than one computer at a time, and you may not make the Software available over a network where it could be used by multiple computers at the same time. You may not copy, reproduce, translate, decompile, reverse engineer, disassemble, modify, or create derivative works from the assembled code or any part thereof. The software may contain an Editor that allows purchaser to create new assets, modify existing assets or files or create custom levels, scenarios or other materials for use solely in connection with the existing software (“new materials”). Purchaser is not permitted to use, or allow third parties to use the Editor and/or any new materials created, for any commercial purposes whatsoever, or in any other software, without the express prior written permission of Matrix Games Ltd. Any persons so doing is committing an offence and or a copyright violation and will be subject to appropriate civil or criminal action at the discretion Matrix Games Ltd.

3. Game Servers. Use of the software by purchaser on Slitherine’s servers is allowed entirely at the discretion of Slitherine, who at their sole discretion reserve the right to remove, deny or prevent any purchaser from using the Companies servers for any reason whatsoever including unreasonable, abusive, or offensive language or behavior and without consultation or notice.

4. Support & Multiplayer. In certain situations, and at their sole discretion, Matrix Games Ltd. may refuse technical support and/or access to multiplayer or online functionality, including but not limited to the following; the user attempts or assist other to bypass security measures on the software, or the user is abusive to Matrix Games staff and or it’s community, or Matrix Games has reason to suspect the user is attempting to cheat or assisting others to cheat, or Matrix Games suspect that the person or entity is not the original purchaser of the software or Matrix Games at its sole discretion has terminated the License.

5. Transfer. Purchaser may not rent, lease, lend or sublicense the Software to any person or entity.

6. Termination. This License is effective until terminated. Your rights under this License will terminate automatically without notice from Matrix Games if you fail to comply with any term(s) of this License. Upon the termination of this License, you shall cease all use of the Software.

7. Warranty. This Software is provided without warranty of any kind, whether express or implied, including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, which are hereby disclaimed. In no event will Matrix Games Ltd be liable for any special, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from possession, use, or malfunction of this software product.

8. Disclaimer. You expressly acknowledge and agree that use of the software is at your sole risk and that the entire risk as to satisfactory quality, performance, accuracy, and effort rests with you. The software is provided “as is”; with all faults and without warranty of any kind, and Matrix Games Ltd or their licensors, subsidiaries, affiliates, or sub licensees hereby disclaim all warranties and conditions with respect to the software, express, implied or statutory. Matrix Games do not warrant against interference of your enjoyment of the software, nor that the functions contained in the software will meet your requirements, nor that the operation of the software will be uninterrupted or error-free, or that defects in the software will be corrected. No oral or written information or advice given by Matrix Games, or any authorized representative, shall create a warranty. Should the software prove defective,

you assume the entire cost of all necessary servicing, repair, or correction.

9. Limitation of Liability. Is restricted to the full extent not prohibited by law, in no event will Matrix Games be liable for personal injury, or any incidental, special, indirect or consequential damages whatsoever, including, without limitation, damages for loss of profits, loss of data, business interruption or any other commercial damages or losses, arising out of or related to your use or inability to use the software, however caused, regardless of the theory of liability (contract, tort or otherwise) and even if Matrix Games has been advised of the possibility of such damages. In no event shall Matrix Games Ltd’s total liability to you for all damages (other than as may be required by applicable law in cases involving personal injury) exceed the amount which the purchaser paid for the software or Fifty US Dollars ($50) whichever is less. The foregoing limitations will apply even if the above stated remedy fails in its essential purpose.

10. Controlling Law and Severability. This License will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales. If for any reason a court of competent jurisdiction finds any provision, or portion thereof, to be unenforceable, the remainder of this License shall continue in full force and effect.

11. Complete Agreement; Governing Language. This License constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the use of the Software licensed herein and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous understandings regarding such subject matter. No amendment to or modification of this License will be binding unless in writing and signed by Matrix Games Ltd. Any translation of this License is done for local requirements only in the event of a dispute between the English and any non-English versions; the English version of this License shall govern.

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