Radica Games 8048 User Manual

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Model 8048

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

For 1 to 4 players / Ages 8 and up

P/N 82349100 Rev.A

RADICA: ®

SPORTS NUT AND NORM NUTMAN ARE
TRADEMARKS OF RADICA CHINA LTD.
© 2000 RADICA CHINA LTD.
PRODUCT SHAPE™
PATENTS PENDING
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

REPLACING THE BATTERIES

Remove the screw on the battery compartment door
(located on the back of your Sports Nut™). Remove the
battery compartment door. Remove the old batteries.
Insert four (4) AAbatteries (we recommend alkaline) with
the negative (-) ends against the springs. Replace battery
compartment door.

ADULT SUPERVISION IS RECOMMENDED WHEN
CHANGING BATTERIES.

CAUTION:

• As with all small batteries, the batteries used with this
game should be kept away from small children who may
put things in their mouths. If a battery is swallowed, con­sult a physician immediately.

• Be sure you insert the battery correctly and always fol­low the game and battery manufacturers’ instructions.

• Batteries might leak if improperly installed, or explode if
recharged, disassembled or heated.

MAINTENANCE

• Handle this game carefully.

• Store this game away from dusty or dirty areas.

• Keep this game away from moisture or temperature
extremes.

• Do not disassemble this game. If a problem occurs,
press the reset button. If problems continue, remove
and replace the batteries or try new batteries. If prob-

lems persist, consult your warranty card for replacement
instructions.

• Use only the recommended batteries for this game.

• Do not mix old and new batteries.

• Do not use rechargeable batteries.

• Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc) or recharge­able (nickel-cadmium) batteries.

• Remove worn out batteries from the game.

• The supply terminals are not to be short-circuited.

• Batteries must be inserted with the correct polarity.

Keep this manual because it contains important
information.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this
device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.

Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not express­ly approved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to com­ply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to pro­vide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful

interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interfer­ence to radio or television reception, which can be deter­mined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more
of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different
from that to which the receiver
is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an expe­rienced radio TV technician for
help.

Responsible party in USA

RADICA USA Ltd.
13628-A Beta Road
Dallas, TX 75244-4510, USA
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

HEY, BUD!

Think you’re the guy with all the answers? Think again!
Small-time sports authorities are reduced to the pee-wee

leagues when NORM NUTMAN™ THE SPORTS NUT™
starts spouting his stats savvy! More annoying than jock
itch and worse than a case of warts, our trash-talking
NORM NUTMAN™ is Radica’s reigning Dude of Rude!
Push his tongue for the ultimate sports trivia challenge.
Play alone, with up to three other buddies or pick teams to
put the screws to Norm. It doesn’t matter if you’re good,
bad, excellent or indifferent - NOBODY escapes the terri­ble tongue of NORM NUTMAN™.

This is a true sports challenge with hilarious new spin, so
fasten your sanity belt, go it alone or gather your gang
and GO FOR IT!! Good Luck!

SETTING UP YOUR SPORTS NUT™

To exit the try me mode, press the Reset button locat­ed on the side of your Sports Nut™

.

The Game in a “NUTSHELL”
(Get it?)

The object of the game is to answer as many sports trivia
questions correctly as possible. Each round, no matter
how many players, has 20 questions in each set,
UNLESS you have three players, than it is 21. Norm
keeps a running total of correct answers for each set. If
you’ve beaten any previous records in the game, Norm
will let you know and the game will go on. After one set of
20 questions, you will progress to the next set.

USING YOUR SPORTS NUT™

WANNA GET STARTED

Sure you do. Just push Norm’s tongue to wake the game
and let the torture begin. Norm will always make you feel
welcome (yeah, right!) with a surprise greeting - we hope
you’re not sensitive!

Choose Number of Players -

After greetings from your new
pal, Norm will ask the number of players. If you’re playing
solo, press his tongue once. If there are more players, press
his tongue the number of times there are players.
Remember, there can only be four players.

Get Your Nickname -

After number of players is deter­mined, Norm will automatically choose a fun nickname for
each player. Get ready for the abuse, because these names
range from Twinkle Toes to Girly Man, Pretty Boy to Pig Pen
(and these are the most flattering of the bunch!)

PLAYING THE GAME

The questions will be from a variety of sports and will have a
follow-up question if you get part one right: For example:
Which team has the record for all-time most Super Bowl

appearances? Was it..... Denver Broncos or Dallas

Cowboys. Since the correct answer was Dallas, Norm will
then ask: So how many times has Dallas been to the Super

Bowl? Was it.... 8 or 9. Norm will always ask the question

twice. If you’re not sure, give it a good guess - you’ll learn
valuable sports facts even if you’re wrong!

As Norm is throwing those tough questions at you, make
sure you press his tongue when he says the choice.

GAME FEATURES

It’s all in the tongue Baby - This selects the players, starts a
question and answers a question. If the game is in a time
out, press his tongue to wake the game.

New Game Button - Press this button for three seconds to
start a new game.

High Score Button - Press this button at anytime to get the
score. Remember, if Norm is talking, he will not tell you your
score until he is finished.

Are you Stumped? Got a phone call? Microwaving a pizza?
Just push the “Time Out / In” button on Norm’s left side to
take a time out! Battery saving “sleep” feature automatically
goes to “sleep” after two minutes of inactivity. If the game is
in a time out, press the “Time Out / In” button once to wake
the game. Flashing lights, music and constant snide
remarks make Norm Nutman™ the mascot at any sports
party!

PLAYER OPTIONS

GAME ONE: 1 Player - Top Score = 40 points
GAME TWO: Multiple Players

2 Players - Top Score = 20 points
3 Players - Top Score = 14 points
4 Players - Top Score = 10 point

Remember, Norm keeps track of all correct answers and
gives regular scoring updates.

Remember:You must press Norm’s tongue
when he says the answer.

SOME TIPS TO REMEMBER

Did you answer the question incorrectly? BEWARE ­INCOMING INSULTS!

Did you take too long to answer the question? BEWARE
OF THE BARBS OF NORM NUTMAN™! (and remember,
if you take more than two minutes, Norm will go to sleep)

Did you answer the question before Norm finished speak­ing? NEVER INTERRUPT NORM!

WANT MORE?

....THINK YOU’VE CRACKED THE

NUTMAN? WRONG! Available separately, you can gradu­ate to Nut eLink™ and DOWNLOAD a new challenge of
sports trivia with Norm as your guide! The INTERNET can
be your best friend or worst enemy as Norm dishes up the
really tough stuff and this time he gets personal, using
your real name, FAVORITE teams, opponents’ best and
worst teams and still more ! That’s right, Waterboy - don’t
start signin’ autographs yet - the NormMeister is just get­ting warmed up - BEWARE!