Quick Instructions

The following is a brief summary of how to play the game. These Quick Instructions can also be obtained from the Main Game Window by double clicking on the balloons or selecting the Help menu item.

Object:

The object of the game is to obtain the highest score. Points are scored for correctly guessing the identity of the biblical personality.

Scoring:

25 points are scored for a correct guess before the second clue is revealed
15 points are scored for a correct guess before the third clue is revealed
10 points are scored for a correct guess before the fourth clue is revealed
5 points are scored for a correct guess after all the clues have been revealed

Note: There is an option that will deduct 5 points for incorrect guesses.

Startup Window:

Select the number of players who will be playing this game OR

Click on the Resume Game button to see a list of games that can be restarted.

Enter a name for each player or select a computer player from the drop-down list for each player (for new games only).
Select the point limit for this game (for new games only).
Select or de-select any of the game options (for new games only).
Click on the Start Game button or press <Enter> (for new games only).

Game Play:

To start the game, press <Enter> or click on the Do You Know pad on the right side of the main game screen.

To attempt to answer, the player must click on the button below that player's name or press the associated keyboard key (the associated keyboard key is listed on the answer button for each player).

A player can only attempt to answer once per clue.

The first player to reach the total point limit for the game will be named the winner and be given the opportunity to earn additional points in a Bonus Round.

Options:

During play, the following options can be turned on or off via the Options menu:

The animation of uncovering the clues
Most of the sounds
The timed answer option
The incorrect answer penalty option
The continuous play option

End of Game:

If a computer player wins, a game ends in a tie, or a game is saved to be restarted later, the final screen will be displayed reflecting that information.

If a human player wins, the following will happen:

The player will be given the option of playing a Bonus Round which consists of a sequence of biblical events which must be put into the proper order.
The player will have the option of displaying and/or printing an award certificate.