Games Nintendo DS CLUB HOUSE GAMES User Manual

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INSTRUCTION BOOKLET

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION: READ THE FOLLOWING WARNINGS BEFORE YOU OR YOUR CHILD PLAY VIDEO GAMES.

WARNING - Seizures

• Some people (about 1 in 4000) may have seizures or blackouts triggered by light flashes or patterns,   such as while watching TV or playing video games, even if they have never had a seizure before.

• Anyone who has had a seizure, loss of awareness, or other symptom linked to an epileptic condition   should consult a doctor before playing a video game.

• Parents should watch when their children play video games. Stop playing and consult a doctor if you or   your child have any of the following symptoms:    Convulsions Eye or muscle twitching Loss of awareness

   Altered vision Involuntary movements Disorientation

• To reduce the likelihood of a seizure when playing video games:   1. Sit or stand as far from the screen as possible.   2. Play video games on the smallest available television screen.   3. Do not play if you are tired or need sleep.   4. Play in a well-lit room.   5. Take a 10 to 15 minute break every hour.

WARNING - Radio Frequency Interference

The Nintendo DS can emit radio waves that can affect the operation of nearby electronics, including cardiac pacemakers.

• Do not operate the Nintendo DS within 9 inches of a pacemaker while using the wireless feature.

• If you have a pacemaker or other implanted medical device, do not use the wireless feature of the   Nintendo DS without first consulting your doctor or the manufacturer of your medical device.

• Observe and follow all regulations and rules regarding use of wireless devices in locations such as   hospitals, airports, and on board aircraft. Operation in those locations may interfere with or cause   malfunctions of equipment, with resulting injuries to persons or damage to property.

WARNING - Repetitive Motion Injuries and Eyestrain

Playing video games can make your muscles, joints, skin or eyes hurt after a few hours. Follow these instructions to avoid problems such as tendinitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, skin irritation or eyestrain:

• Avoid excessive play. It is recommended that parents monitor their children for appropriate play.

• Take a 10 to 15 minute break every hour, even if you don't think you need it.

• When using the stylus, you do not need to grip it tightly or press it hard against the screen. Doing so   may cause fatigue or discomfort.

• If your hands, wrists, arms or eyes become tired or sore while playing, stop and rest them for several   hours before playing again.

•

If you continue to have sore hands, wrists, arms or eyes during or after play, stop playing and see a doctor.

WARNING - Battery Leakage

The Nintendo DS contains a rechargeable lithium ion battery pack. Leakage of ingredients contained within the battery pack, or the combustion products of the ingredients, can cause personal injury as well as damage to your Nintendo DS. If battery leakage occurs, avoid contact with skin. If contact occurs, immediately wash thoroughly with soap and water. If liquid leaking from a battery pack comes into contact with your eyes, immediately flush thoroughly with water and see a doctor. To avoid battery leakage:

• Do not expose battery to excessive physical shock, vibration, or liquids.

• Do not disassemble, attempt to repair or deform the battery.

• Do not dispose of battery pack in a fire.

• Do not touch the terminals of the battery, or cause a short between the terminals with a metal object.

• Do not peel or damage the battery label.

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For more information about our forums, visit

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ONLY WITH THE NINTENDO DS

VIDEO GAME SYSTEM.

Wireless DS Single-Card Download Play

2-8

THIS GAME ALLOWS WIRELESS MULTIPLAYER GAMES DOWNLOADED FROM ONE GAME CARD.

Wireless DS Multi-Card Play

2-8

THIS GAME ALLOWS WIRELESS MULTIPLAYER GAMES WITH EACH DS SYSTEM CONTAINING A SEPARATE GAME CARD.

Rumble Pak Compatible

THIS GAME IS COMPATIBLE WITH THE RUMBLE PAK ACCESSORY.

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CONTENTS

Controls

Getting Started 

Saving

The Game Screens

Single Player

Multiplayer

Chat

Games

Local Wireless Play

DS Wireless Play / DS Download

Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection

KEEP IN MIND...

In this instruction booklet, all single

• screen shots denote the Touch Screen.

Closing your DS and putting it into

• Sleep Mode will save battery power.

Sleep Mode ends automatically when you open your DS again. However, this feature doesn't work when playing via Nintendo WFC.

Play

CONTROLS

Clubhouse Games can be played using the Touch Screen

Clubhouse Games can be played using the Touch Screen alone. The buttons are used to scroll through rules.

alone. The buttons are used to scroll through rules.

L & R Buttons

Change the order of the cards.

Touch Screen

Basic Controls

Slide

Move a card or piece.

To return to the title screen, press the L Button, R Button, START, and SELECT. However you can't do this if you're playing a game via Nintendo WFC.

SELECT

Display the rules.

Touch

Select an entry.

STARTSTART

Pause or quit a single-player game. When playing friends via Nintendo WFC or via local wireless, only the host can pause the game. During worldwide Nintendo WFC games,

pausing is disabled.

+Control Pad

Scroll through rule text and games.

X Button/B Button

Make sure your Nintendo DS is off, insert the Clubhouse Games Game Card into the DS Game Card slot, and turn the power on.

The start-up screen to the right will appear. Tap the Touch Screen to move to the DS Menu Screen.

On the DS Menu Screen, tap the Clubhouse Games panel to start the game. *If you have your Nintendo DS start-up mode set to Auto, you won’t have to go through these steps. See your Nintendo DS instruction booklet for more details.

Touch Start when the title screen appears. When playing for the first time, the Player Setup screen will appear. All subsequent times, the main menu will appear.

GETTING STARTED

PLAYER SETUP

MAIN MENU

The first time that you play, the Welcome screen will appear. Follow the steps to

Tap Next on the Welcome screen.

the right to choose your icon. Your player name will default to the one registered on your DS.

You can also change your name and icon by tapping Settings in the main menu.

Icon Type

Icons

Choose the type of icon you want to use.

Choose your icon.

Tap OK.

Tap Next.

Go to the main menu.

Saving

At the end of each game, the results and rule settings are saved. If you want to clear all of your save data, press the L, R, A, B, X, and Y Buttons at the same time at the title screen. Data that you

erased can’t be recovered, so please be careful.

Tap a button on the Touch Screen to select it.

Single Player

P10 - 15

Play single-player games against the computer players (CPU).

Multiplayer

P16 - 19

Battle other players via DS Wireless Play or over Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection, and send gifts to people without copies of Clubhouse Games through DS Download Play.

Settings

Change the music or your player information here. After you change your settings and tap OK, your data is saved.

Sound Change the Surround setting and the background music. Icon Change your player icon. Name Change your player name. If you tap DS Name, your name

will default to the name registered on your DS.

THE GAME SCREENS

All the basic controls happen on the Touch Screen, while the top screen shows the player order and scores.

GAME SCREENS

Top ScreenTop Screen

This shows the player order and status.

Player Icon

This shows your icon.

Options

Display the Options menu.

Chat

Display the Chat screen.

P20 - 21

PictoChat Search

When you have the PictoChat search turned on, this icon will flash if there is someone nearby on PictoChat.

P21

Rules

Display the game’s rules.

Options

Change various game settings here by tapping On or Off. The settings you can change depend on the game that you’re playing. These settings are saved when your game ends.

Auto Sort   Your cards sort automatically during a card game. Hint    Turn on hints such as having playable cards flash. Tips    Turn on instructions that tell you what to do next. Chat Display  Turn on the chat display. PictoChat Search  Turn this on, and the chat icon in the upper right will flash

Open Room  Turn this on to keep your room open for new players while

     save your Open Room settings.

when someone nearby is using PictoChat. You can’t save your PictoChat Search settings.

you’re playing a Nintendo WFC Friends match. You can’t

P21

Quit/Pause   Pause your game by tapping START. Tap Quit to end it.

Rules

Check the game rules by tapping Rules. Scroll through the text by sliding the stylus up and down. To display all the sections in the Rules, touch Go To.

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