
Excalibur Electronics
Jam Fest Basketball
Jam Fest Basketball
OPERATING MANUAL
Congratulations on your purchase of Jam 
Fest Basketball. Now you can play a slamming, jamming game of basketball against 
an opponent with the skills of a pro. Steal the 
ball, shoot three pointers and jam as you feel 
the game vibrate in your hands. It’s the most 
fun you can have off the court!
You can play alone, or use an optional connecting cord 
compete against a friend. You'll enjoy playing 
Jam Fest Basketball with its large LCD, realistic sound effects and three game options— 
Tournament Game, Free Throws and 
Designated Shooting Areas.
INSTALLING OR REPLACING BATTERIES
You’ll find the battery compartment on the bottom of the unit. Use a 
small Phillips screwdriver to remove the 
screw. Lift off the battery compartment lid. 
Install 4 AA batteries, 
making sure to match 
the polarity (+ and -) with the diagram inside 
the battery compartment. Place the battery 
compartment lid’s tabs in their slots and snap 
the compartment door back on. Replace the 
screw and tighten it gently. Then press
KEY FUNCTIONS
1. ON/OFF: Use to turn the unit on or off.
2. 
3. PAUSE: Press to pause during a game.
4. SOUND: Press to switch the sound on or off 
5. 
6. KEY B: Press to pass the ball or switch play-
7. 
8. DIRECTION KEY: Press to control directions 
Turn the game on by pressing the ON/OFF key. 
(Note that whenever you install new batteries, 
you'll need to press RESET before beginning
* for two players when you want to
RESET.
START: Press to start a game.
during games with one player.
KEY A: Press to shoot or steal the ball.
ers.
RESET: If the unit malfunctions, press to 
restart the game.
in four ways. 
GETTING STARTED
Model No. 387-2
play.) A demonstration screen will appear on 
the LCD and you'll hear music. Next press the
UP and DOWN positions on the DIRECTION KEY to
choose between Game 1, Game 2 and Game 3. 
Then press 
tion and to enter the selected game-playing 
mode.
If you play a TOURNAMENT GAME, the court will 
be divided into three sections: lower, middle 
and upper. The game begins on the lower court. 
If you'd like to shift the game upward on the 
screen, press the 
KEY
section.
Playing with one player
Your team, dressed in white, challenges the 
computer team dressed in dark uniforms. You'll 
see your active player flashing on screen. When 
your player gets the ball, move him around by 
pressing the 
when you want your player to pass the ball to a 
teammate.
When your opponent gets the ball, you are in 
defense status. Press the 
designated defensive player; you'll see him flashing on screen. To steal the ball away from an 
opponent, press the 
approaches him. If you intercept successfully, 
START to end the game demonstra-
GAME 1: TOURNAMENT GAME
UP position on the DIRECTION
. The basket will then appear in the upper
DIRECTION KEY. Press the B key
B key to switch to your
A key when your player

your player will get the ball. When your player gets close to the basket, press the 
shoot the ball. (See 
Shooting Power, below.)
A key to
Any infraction during the game results in the
FOUL” being displayed on screen. Then
word “ 
press the 
START key to simply start the ball
again. If a ball just hits the rim of the hoop, the 
other team can shoot again only if the ball is 
brought beyond the 3-point line. Otherwise, it 
is considered a foul. Whenever a team gets a 
shot, the other team then takes possession of 
the ball. You are automatically promoted to 
the next level when you win or tie in each 
level.
GAME 2: FREE THROWS
If you select FREE THROWS, you control the 
accuracy and distance of the free throws. The 
player stands at the free throw line and aims 
the shots by 
using the CROSS meter explained
below: 
Horizontal bar: The first bar moves quickly
left and right on the meter to control the 
left/right accuracy of your shot. Press the 
key when the ball is 
in the center of the bar to
aim the shot. 
Vertical bar: The second bar will move up and
down to control the distance of your free 
throw. Press the 
A key when the ball is in the
center position. Aim with both the horizontal 
and vertical bars accurately and you get the 
shot!
GAME 3: DESIGNATED SHOOTING AREAS
In this game option, the computer player will 
assign certain positions on the court for three 
minutes. You have to control your player to 
use those designated spots for shooting.
SHOOTING POWER
In all three game modes, you can control the 
shooting power affecting the accuracy of a 
shot. To control the power, press and hold the
A key. A moving “power ball” will be dis-
played at the top of the screen. When you 
reach the desired power level, release key 
and shoot the ball. Remember: the shooting 
power will affect the accuracy of your shot!
2-PLAYER MODE
If you have the optional two-player connecting cord
* you can connect two units if you’d 
like to play with two players. Be sure both 
units are turned off when connecting the cord, 
and be sure to insert the cord properly. 
Next press the 
ON/OFF key to turn on the units.
When the demo screen is on the LCDs, press
START on either unit to begin a two-player
game. The player who first presses 
START will
be Player 1, dressed in white. The other is 
Player 2, dressed in dark clothes.
The LCD will then display “
TIME 5:00.” Only
Player 1 can press up or down on the 
TION KEY to select a match time (3:00, 5:00,
8:00 & 10:00 minutes.) To confirm the desired 
match time, press
START. (Note: The offensive
or defensive status of a player will be displayed on screen.)
SLEEP MODE
If no button is pushed for five minutes, Jam 
Fest Basketball will enter a sleep mode. Press 
the 
ON/OFF key to restart the unit.
SPECIAL CARE AND HANDLING
• Avoid rough handling such as bumping or 
dropping.
• Avoid moisture and extreme temperatures. 
For best results, use between the temperatures 
of 39ºF and 100ºF (4º C and 38º C).
• Clean using only a slightly damp cloth. 
Do not use cleaners with chemical agents.
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Battery Information
• Batteries should be installed and replaced 
only by an adult. 
• Jam Fest Basketball uses 4 AA batteries, 
not included.
• Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbonzinc) or rechargeable (nickel-cadmium) batteries.
• Do not mix old and new batteries. 
• Do not use rechargeable batteries.
• Remove exhausted batteries from the unit.
• Do not short circuit battery terminals.
• Remove batteries and store them in a cool, 
dry place when not in use.
• To avoid explosion or leakage, do not dispose of batteries in a fire or attempt to 
recharge alkaline or other non-rechargeable 
batteries.
Excalibur Electronics, Inc. warrants to the 
original consumer that its products, when used 
normally, are free from any electrical or
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mechanical defect for ONE YEAR. In the 
unlikely event you have a problem, CONTACT US BEFORE RETURNING YOUR 
UNIT. 
Excalibur Electronics, Inc.
13755 S.W. 119th Avenue 
Miami, FL 33186 
Tel. (305) 477-8080 
Fax (305) 477-9516 
www.ExcaliburElectronics.com
* An optional connecting cord is available for 
$2.95 by ordering online or via customer 
service at Excalibur Electronics, Inc.
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