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MODEL 73025
For 1 Player / Ages 8 and up
P/N 82374340 Rev.A
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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t’s been called “one of the most addicting games
ever,” and now you can join the obsession! Rotate
the Tetraminos as they fall and try to complete a
full line of blocks . But watch out-with each new
level, the Tetraminos fall faster and faster. Good
l
uck!
UTTON FUNCTIONS:
B
urns the unit on and starts a new game.
Start - T
essing this button also pauses the game and
Pr
wakes the game fr
Left Directional Key - Moves a Tetramino to the
left.
Right Dir
right.
U
p Directional Key -Turns on or off “Next
Tetramino”
D
own Directional Key -“Soft drops” the
Tetramino.
R
otation Button 1 -Rotates Tetramino clockwise.
Rotation Button 2 - Rotates Tetramino
c
c
lockwise.
ounter
Sound - Toggle between melody/tone and sound
off.
Reset - Resets the game.
om Sleep or Pause mode.
ectional Key -
Moves a T
etramino to the
BASIC GAME RULES
In Tetris®, you must arrange a sequence of small
shapes, called T
each line is completed, it will disappear fr
een.
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Tetraminos fall from the top of the play field to the
bottom.
Each Tetramino is made up of four blocks,
arranged into seven different patterns.
ou must r
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them together to cr
If you cannot complete a line, the blocks will
eventually rise to the top of the play field and the
game will end.
etraminos, into complete lines. As
otate the T
etraminos as they fall and fit
eate lines.
om the
GAME LEVELS
As you advance to each level, the speed at which
the Tetraminos drop will increase. Tetris® will
automatically advance to the next game level each
time the player clears ten lines.
score display will restart at zero. A Roll Over is
indicated by dashes in front of the score.
IGH SCORES
H
The highest score of the game will be displayed in
the Score and Line Count indicator at the end of
the game.
GAME MODES
Tetris® has three game modes: Classic Tetris
(Game One), Speed Tetris (Game Two) and Ultra
Tetris (Game Three).
CLASSIC TETRIS
In Classic Tetris, you will compete for points/lines
a
nd continue to play until you “Top Out”.
NOTE: “Topping Out” occurs when any cell for the
s
tarting position of a new Tetramino is filled.
PEED TETRIS
S
In Speed Tetris, your objective is to score as many
points/lines as possible within a specific time
period.
A
t start-up, you will select a 2, 3 or 5-minute game
by pressing either
limit you have selected will appear on the screen.
You will play until you reach the time goal or until
you “Top Out”.
TRA TETRIS
UL
In Ultra Tetris, you will attempt to clear a certain
number of lines within the shortest period of time.
At start-up, you will select a 25 or 40 line goal by
essing either Rotation Buttons. The number of
pr
l
ines you have selected will appear on the scr
You will keep playing until you “Top Out” or when
y
ou clear the number of lines you have selected.
If you exceed the time goal with the placement of
t
he last Tetramino, you will be awarded all of the
points scored, including points for lines completed
over the goal.
GETTING ST
Press the Start button to begin a new game. You
will see the Game Mode screen.
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o scr
T
and Down Dir
game modes: Game One (Classic T
wo (Speed T
T
To select a game level from which to start, press
the
Right and Left Directional Keys. There are
n
ine game levels, each increasing in difficulty. The
game level icon is located in the top left hand
corner of the screen.
When you have selected the desired game mode
and game level, press the
your game.
Rotation Buttons. The time
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ough the game modes, pr
ectional Keys
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etris), Game
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Start button to begin
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TETRAMINO CONTROL
ess
otate them
Rotation
ed
etraminos fall, you will need to r
As the T
to fit into the lines below
You can move a Tetramino to the left or to the right
as it is falling by pressing the
Directional Keys.
A Tetramino will come to rest when it hits the
bottom line of the play field or when it is blocked
by another Tetramino.
After a Tetramino has come into contact with the
blocks beneath it, you can slide it to the left or the
right for one second before “Lock Down” by
pressing the
otate a T
o r
T
Button 1 until the T
position.
Left and Right Directional Keys.
etramino clockwise, pr
.
Left and Right
etramino is in the desir
SCORING
During game play, the total Line Count will appear
in the Scor
hand cor
line or multiple lines, the Score/Line Count
indicator will show your total score, for two
seconds. It will then return to your total Line
Count.
Points are awarded for clearing each completed
line of Tetraminos as follows, multiplied by the
current level.
Single: 10 points: One line is cleared.
Double: 30 points: Two lines are cleared at the
same time.
Triple: 50 points: Three lines are cleared at the
same time.
Tetris®: 80 points: Four lines are cleared at the
same time.
NOTE: Game starts at level “00”. The point
multiply will start by 2 at level “01”.
In the event that you score more points than can
be displayed, a “Roll Over” will occur and the
e/Line Count indicator at the top right
ner of the scr
een. When you complete a
To rotate a Tetramino counter-clockwise, press
Rotation Button 2 until the Tetramino is in the
desired position.
SOFT DROP
To accelerate the speed at which a Tetramino falls,
press the Down Directional Key. The Tetramino
will “Lock Down” immediately upon contact with
placed Tetraminos when using Soft Drop.
PAUSING A GAME
To pause a game during gameplay, press the Start
button. Press this button again to return to the
game in progress.
GAME OVER
A game is over when any cell for the starting
position of a new Tetramino is filled. This is called
“Topping Out.” The words “Game Over” will scroll
across the screen.
At the end of the game, the Score and Line Count
Indicator will display your line count, score, high
line count, and high score.
LEEP MODE
S
After one (1) minute of inactivity, Tetris® will go to
sleep. To wake the unit, press the Start button.
RESETTING THE GAME
To reset the game, insert a small, blunt object into
the small “Reset” hole on the front of the unit and
press down gently. This will start a new game and
erase all previously stored scores.
different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV
technician for help.
-MONTH LIMITED WARRANTY
6
FOR USA
(This product warranty is valid in the United
States and Canada only)
ATTERY INSTALLATION:
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This game is powered by three (3) AAA batteries.
The battery comparment is located on the bottom
of the game.
• Using a screwdriver, loosen the screw until the
battery compartment door can be removed.
• Insert three (3) AAA batteries (we recommended
a
lkaline) as indicated inside the battery
compartment.
• Replace the battery compartment door and
tighten the screw with a screwdriver. Do not
over-tighten.
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 might still put things in
t
heir mouths. If a battery is swallowed,
consult a physician immediately.
• Be sure you insert the battery correctly and
always follow the game and battery
manufacturer’s instructions.
• Do not dispose of batteries in fire.
Batteries might leak if improperly installed, or
•
exploded if r
• Sometimes, a build-up of static electricity
(
from carpets, etc) may cause the game to
stop working. Just reset the game, and it will
work again.
• Under the environment with radio frequency
interference, the sample may malfunction and
require user to reset the sample.
echarged, dissembled or heated.
Radica Games Limited warrants this product for a
period of 6 month from the original purchase date
under normal use against defective workmanship
a
nd materials (batteries excluded). This warranty
does not cover damage resulting from accident,
unreasonable use, negligence, improper service or
other causes not arising out of defects in material
o
r workmanship. Radica Games Limited will not
be liable for any costs incurred due to loss of use
of this product or other incidental or consequential
costs, expenses or damages incurred by the
purchaser. Some states do not allow the exclusion
o
r limitation of incidental or consequential
damages, so the above limitations may not apply
to you. This warranty gives you specific legal
rights and you may also have other legal rights,
which vary from state to state.
During this 6-month warranty period, the game will
either be repaired or replaced (at our option)
w
ithout charge to the purchaser when returned
prepaid with proof of date of purchase to:
Radica
USA, Ltd., 13628-A Beta Road, Dallas, Texas
75244, USA. Please remove the batteries and
wrap the unit carefully before shipping. Please
i
nclude a brief description of the problem along
with your return address and mail it postage
prepaid.
IMPORTANT: Before returning the unit for repair,
test it with fresh alkaline batteries. Even new
batteries may be defective or weak and low
battery power is a frequent cause of unsatisfactory
operation.
-MONTH PRODUCT WARRANTY
6
FOR UK
(This product warranty is valid in the United
Kingdom only)
MAINTENANCE
• Handle this game carefully.
• Store this game away from dusty or dirty areas.
Keep this game away fr
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temperatur
e extr
• Do not disassemble this device. If a problem
o
ccurs, press the Reset button, or remove and
replace the batteries to reset the device, or try
new batteries. If problems persist, consult your
warranty information located at the end of this
instruction manual.
Only batteries of the same or equivalent type as
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ecommended ar
r
•
Do not mix old and new batteries.
•
Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc) or
rechargeable batteries.
Do not use r
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echar
• Do not attempt to recharge non-rechargeable
batteries.
Remove any exhausted batteries fr
•
The supply terminals are not to be short-
•
cuited.
cir
• Batteries are to be inserted with the correct
polarity.
Please retain this for future reference.
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.
ARNING:
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not expr
Changes or modifications to this unit
essly appr
for compliance could void the user’
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
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emes.
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RADICA® range ar
guaranteed for a period of 6 months fr
e fully
om the
original purchase date under normal use, against
defective workmanship and materials (batteries
excluded). This warranty does not cover damage
resulting from accident, unreasonable use,
negligence, improper service or other causes not
arising out of defects in material or workmanship.
In the unlikely event that you do experience a
oblem within the first 6 months, please
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telephone the T
222 8278. Calls ar
echnical Support team:
e charged at 10p per minute
and will show up on your standar
bill. Helpline hours ar
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IMPOR
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alkaline batteries. Even new batteries may be
defective or weak and low battery power is a
equent cause of unsatisfactory operation.
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YOUR STATUTORY RIGHTS ARE NOT
EFFECTED.
Distributed in the USA by:
RADICA USA Ltd.
13628-A Beta Road
Dallas, TX 75244-4510
WWW.RADICAGAMES.COM
Distributed in the UK by:
RADICA UK Ltd.
The Old Stables, Munns Farm,
Cole Green, Hertfordshire,
SG14 2NL, England
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Game Design by Alexey Pajitnov.
Logo Design by Roger Dean.
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