v1.0

Welcome to the initial release of GASBAG, a classic MS-DOS game developed in QuickBASIC 4.5 (QB45). GASBAG provides an engaging balloon shooting experience where players control a shooter at the bottom of the screen, aiming to shoot falling balloons. The game progressively increases in difficulty, providing a challenging and entertaining gaming experience reminiscent of the MS-DOS gaming era.

Features:

• Classic balloon shooting gameplay.
• Intuitive controls using arrow keys and the spacebar.
• Progressive difficulty for an increasingly challenging experience.
• Interactive menus for starting, continuing, and restarting the game.
• Leaderboard displaying the top three scores and times after each game.

How to Play:

1. Ensure your MS-DOS environment is ready.
2. Compile the source code in QB45.
3. Execute the compiled program.
4. Use the arrow keys to move the shooter left or right.
5. Press the spacebar to shoot balloons.
6. Aim to earn points by shooting balloons while avoiding allowing them to reach the bottom of the screen.

Enjoy the "GASBAG" game and compete for the top spot on the leaderboard!

Setup and Compilation:

• Ensure an MS-DOS environment is available or use an emulator.
• Use QuickBASIC 4.5 (QB45) for compilation.
• Open the QB45 environment, load the provided source code, compile the program, and run the compiled executable in the MS-DOS environment.

Version:

• GASBAG 1.0