Command Line Options

xboing [-version] [-usage] [-help] [-sync] [-display ] [-speed <1-10>] [-scores] [-keys] [-sound] [-setup] [-nosfx] [-grab] [-maxvol <1-100>] [-startlevel <1-MAXLEVELS>] [-usedefcmap] [-nickname ] [-noicon]

  • -speed - The game speed, 1 - 9. 9=Fast
  • -maxvol - The maximum volume as percentage
  • -startlevel - The starting level for game
  • -help - Produce this help message
  • -sync - Turn on X synchronisation
  • -usage - Print a brief help message
  • -version - Print out the current version
  • -scores - Print out current highscores
  • -keys - Use keys instead of mouse control
  • -sound - Turn audio ON for game
  • -setup - Print setup information
  • -nosfx - Turn off special effects
  • -grab - Turn pointer grabbing on
  • -usedefcmap - Use the default colourmap
  • -nickname - Use nickname instead of real one
  • -noicon - Do not create a custom icon
  • -display - Set the display for the game