Games Nintendo DS MAGNETICA User Manual

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PLEASE CAREFULLY READ THE SEPARATE HEALTH AND SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS BOOKLET INCLUDED WITH THIS PRODUCT BEFORE
USING YOUR NINTENDO

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HARDWARE SYSTEM, GAME CARD OR
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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.

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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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ONLY WITH THE NINTENDO DS

VIDEO GAME SYSTEM.

Wireless DS
Single-Card
Download Play

1-2

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

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

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Rumble Pak

Wireless DS
Multi-Card
Play

Nintendo DS
Rumble Pak
Compatible

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Top Screen

In this manual, game

screens surrounded by a
yellow border are from the
top screen of the Nintendo

DS. Game screens with a

blue border are from the
Touch Screen.

Touch Screen

When you close your Nintendo DS while playing Magnetica, the game will
automatically enter Sleep Mode. While in Sleep Mode, your game is paused, the
screens turn off, and your system’s battery consumption is reduced. When you
reopen the system, you will resume your game from where you left off.

Contents

Modes of Play

Getting Started

Controls

Rules & Techniques

06 12

07

08

Challenge
Quest
Puzzle
Versus

DS Wireless Play

DS Download Play

Options

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Confirm that your Nintendo DS is turned off, then insert the Magnetica Game
Card into the DS. If you are using the Nintendo DS Rumble Pak, insert the
Rumble Pak into the GBA Slot of the DS. Finally, turn the power on.

ControlsControls

Magnetica is controlled with the stylus and Touch Screen. See the following
pages for specific stylus controls.

When you turn your system on, the title screen shown to
the left will appear. Read it, then tap the Touch Screen to
continue.

On the menu screen, touch the Magnetica logo to reach
the title screen.

If you have set your DS to Auto Mode, the menu screen
will not appear when you turn the system on. Read your
DS instruction booklet for more information.

Touch START on the title screen to access the main
menu, then choose a mode and start playing!

Touch or the during gameplay
to access the pause menu.

Return to Game

Touch this to resume your game.

End Game

Touch this to quit.

Retry

In Puzzle mode, touch this to reset
the puzzle.

Touch Screen

Touch the displayed options and icons to make and confirm selections.

After selecting a mode, touch to view a
tutorial. The tutorial will give you many
tips for playing the mode, as well as a
helpful demo.

Touch to confirm selections, and
to return to the previous screen.

Rules & TechniquesRules & Techniques

Basic RulesBasic Rules

Touch the marble on the launcher, then slide your
stylus across the Touch Screen to “flick” it in a
direction. If you line up three or more marbles of the
same color, they will all disappear. But watch out! If the
marbles reach the reactor, your game ends!

(Note: The speed at which your marble leaves the
launcher depends on how fast you slide the stylus.)

If there is more than one marble in the launcher,
it will be displayed here.

Eliminating MarblesEliminating MarblesEliminating Marbles

Eliminating Marbles

Reactor

Next Marble Rail

Launcher

Techniques 101: Creating ChainsTechniques 101: Creating Chains

Marbles of the same color are magnetically attracted to each other. Take
advantage of this property to prepare chains of alternating colors. Such chains
will eliminate many marbles at once.

Single PlayerSingle PlayerSingle PlayerSingle Player

If similarly colored
marbles are on either side
of a group of marbles,
they will join together
when you clear the group
in the middle.

P1

If three or more similarly
colored marbles are
drawn together, they will
form a chain and
disappear.

Multiplayer Games

Multiplayer GamesMultiplayer GamesMultiplayer Games

Chains will give you
bonus points. Creating
long chains is the secret
to setting a high score.

P2

Slide your stylus away
from the launcher to
flick the marble in that
direction.

Flick marbles into
the chain to match
up three or more of
the same color.

The matching
marbles will
disappear!

Forming chains in a multiplayer game will send bearings to your opponent!