Games Nintendo DS UNO-SKIP-BO-UNO FREEFALL User Manual

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

HARDWARE SYSTEM, GAME CARD OR ACCESSORY. THIS BOOKLET CONTAINS IMPORTANT HEALTH AND SAFETY INFORMATION.

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

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 - Radio Frequency Interference

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.

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 - 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 - 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.

WARNING - Repetitive Motion Injuries and 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.

THIS GAME CARD WILL WORK ONLY WITH THE NINTENDO DS

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VIDEO GAME SYSTEM.

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To avoid fatigue and discomfort when using the stylus, do not grip it tightly or press it hard against the screen. Keep your fingers, hand, wrist and arm relaxed. Long, steady, gentle strokes work just as well as many short, hard strokes.

CAUTION - Stylus Use

Important Legal Information Copying of any video game for any Nintendo system is illegal and is strictly prohibited by domestic and international intellectual property laws. “Back-up” or “archival” copies are not authorized and are not necessary to protect your software. Violators will be prosecuted.

This video game is not designed for use with any unauthorized copying device or any unlicensed accessory. Use of any such device will invalidate your Nintendo product warranty. Nintendo (and/or any Nintendo licensee or distributor) is not responsible for any damage or loss caused by the use of any such device. If use of such device causes your game to stop operating, disconnect the device carefully to avoid damage and resume normal game play. If your game ceases to operate and you have no device attached to it, please contact the game publisher's "Technical Support" or "Customer Service" department.

The contents of this notice do not interfere with your statutory rights. This booklet and other printed materials accompanying this game are protected by domestic and international intellectual property laws. Rev-D (L)

During wireless game play, if communication seems to be aected by other electronic devices, move to another location or turn o the interfering device. You may need to reset the power on the Nintendo DS and start the game again.

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

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Wireless DS Multi-Card Play

CAUTION - Stylus Use

CONTENTS

Starting the Game

Menu Controls

Main Menu

UNO

and SKIP-BO®Menus

UNO

Game Contr

ols

How to Play

Action Cards

Going Out

Scoring

House Rules

Alternate Cards

Special Modes

SKIP-BO

Game Controls

How to Play

Scoring

Team Play

House Rules

Alternate Cards

Challenge Mode

Endurance Mode

Timed Mode

UNO FREEFALL

Game Controls

How to Play

Matching

Action Cards

Scoring

Special Modes

VS. AI Modes

CREDITS

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UNO® and SKIP-BO® are fun and engaging card games that have been played and loved by families for many years. With today’s hectic schedules and changing lifestyles, the ease and convenience of playing games like UNO® or SKIPBO® on a Nintendo DS™ system is an attractive option – especially for families on the go. Also included is the brand new UNO FREEFA LL using the classic UNO

cards. Players must make matches in order to clear out

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, a puzzle game

cards or the play area will fill up and the game will be over.

This compilation features both “hot seat” multiplayer, which involves using one Nintendo DS™ system and one Game Card, and wireless multiplayer where each player must have their own Nintendo DS™ system and their own Game Card. Hot seat requires players to take their turn and then pass the system to the next player. Only UNO

and SKIP-BO®have hot seat, but all three games can be

played with friends with wireless multiplayer.

Starting the Game

Correctly insert the Game Card into your Nintendo DS™ system. Switch on the system. Press START at the title screen.

WARNING : Inserting a Game Card when the system is already on might result in damage to the Game Card.

Menu Controls

SELECT

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L Button

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+Control Pad-

Navigate Menu Options

Y Button

Not Available

R Button

Fast Forward Ticker Text

START

Continue Past Title Screen

X Button

Not Available

A Button

Confirm

B Button

Back

You can also use the touch screen to quickly navigate through the menus by simply selecting the option using the stylus.

Main Menu

The following options are available on the Main Menu:

Select a Game – Choose a game and play in single-player or Hotseat

• modes (only UNO

• Wireless Game Play – Play a multiplayer game using the wireless connection with friends who have a Nintendo DS Game Card. Profile Options – Edit or delete the selected player profile and view player

• records.

and SKIP-BO®have Hotseat modes).

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system and their own

• Game Options – Adjust game settings and view the credits.

name and icon, but also all records that this profile had.

Wireless Game Play

Wireless Game Play allows up to four players that have a Nintendo DS™system and one Game Card each to join in the fun of UNO FREEFALL

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. Wireless Game Play is not available if you are playing as a guest.

, SKIP-BO®, and UNO

Wireless Group Setup

In this menu, you can choose to Join a group or Create a new group. One player, called the host, must choose to Create a new group. The remaining players must join that group. A group can contain a maximum of four players, and the host may choose to continue after at least two players are in the group.

Wireless Game Setup

The host gets to set up all game options. All other players will view the Waiting Room screen until the host starts the game. The host must first choose whether to play UNO

SKIP-BO FREEFALL are set, the chosen game will begin.

, the host can then set up custom game options. If playing UNO

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, SKIP-BO®, or UNO FREEFALL™. If playing UNO®or

, the host can select how long the game will last. After all options

Profile Options

The Profile Options menu allows you to edit or delete a profile, or view profile records. This menu is not available if you are playing as a guest.

View Records – View the current profile’s high scores and other statistics.

• You can also view the records of the top player in each category. Edit a Profile – Change the current profile’s name and icon.

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• Delete a Profile – Removes the current profile. It not only erases the

Game Options

This menu allows you to adjust sound and music volumes.

UNO®and SKIP-BO®Menus

Quick Play Setup

This allows you to quickly set up a game by addressing only the most necessary options. You will be asked to select the number of humancontrolled players, number of computer-controlled players, game difficulty, and game type. Players 2-4 must select a profile if they are human-controlled.

Custom Game Setup

Selecting a custom game gives you full control over how to play. You can set the number of players, customize each player and choose which game type, alternate cards, and house rules to play with

Custom Game Player Setup

After selecting a Custom game, you must first set your player options. First, you can set the number of players and whether to play a team game. Team play is only available in a 4-player game. Next, you can set each player as either human-controlled or computer-controlled, as well as set the computer difficulty. Player 1 must be human-controlled, since every game must have at least one human player. Finally, players 2-4 must select a profile if they are human-controlled.

Custom Game Settings

The Custom Game Settings Screen lists a number of important options for the Custom Game mode. On this screen, you can select the game type along with the win condition for that type. You can also select whether you would like to play with House Rules and Alternate Cards on or off.

Game Type Win Conditions

• Endless N/A

• Points 100-1000 (reach this amount)

• Rounds 1-10 (win this number of rounds)

• Survival 100 -1000 (starting point value)

Endless: Play endless rounds of UNO®or SKIP-BO®. Between each round, scores will be shown in two categories – points and number of rounds won. Play continues indefinitely.

Points: Players race to reach a set points value to win. Between each round, scores will be shown. Once a player has reached the specified number of points, that player will win the game.

Rounds: Players must win a set number of rounds to win the game. Between each round, the number of rounds each player has won will be displayed. Once a player has won the specified number of rounds, that player will win the game.

Survival: In a Survival game, all players start with a set number of points. The losing players of each round lose points, as opposed to a Points game where the round winner gains points. When a player runs out of points, that player is eliminated from the game. Play continues until only one player remains.

Special Modes Menu

This menu allows you to choose one of three Special Modes for your chosen game. The following single-player modes are available:

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Challenge Mode – Challenge yourself with one of 5 unique levels,or play a randomly-generated level for a new experience each time. Endurance Mode – Maximize your score by winning big without

• losing too many times!

• Timed Mode – Race against two clocks to score big before time runs out.

Game Help

This menu allows you to view the controls and a review on how to play. New players may want to check out this information before playing for the first time.

Theme Menu

Before your game starts, you must choose a background to view and a music track to listen to while you play. There are animated and non-animated backgrounds to choose from and there are music tracks in a number of different styles.

Pause Screen

The pause screen can be viewed by pressing START during a game. It shows the current game scores and it allows you to access the in-game options screen or quit the game.

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