Sega GAME BOY ADVANCE GAMES SONIC PARTY PINBALL User Manual

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HARDWARE SYSTEM, GAME PAK OR ACCESSORY. THIS BOOKLET CONTAINS IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.

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 black outs triggered by light flashes, 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 doctor before playing a video game.

Parents should watch when their children play video games. Stop playing any of the following symptoms: Convulsions Eye or muscle twitching

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.

to an epileptic condition should consult a

and consult a doctor if you or your child have

Loss of awareness

WARNING - Repetitive Motion Injuries

Playing video games can make your muscles, joints or skin hurt after a few hours. Follow these instructions to avoid problems such as Tendonitis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome or skin irritation:

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

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

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

WARNING - Battery Leakage

Leakage of battery acid can cause personal injury as well as damage to your Game Boy. If battery leakage occurs, thoroughly wash the affected skin and clothes. Keep battery acid away from your eyes and mouth. Leaking batteries may make popping sounds. To avoid battery leakage:

• Do not mix used and new batteries (replace all batteries at the same time).

• Do not mix alkaline and carbon zinc batteries.

• Do not mix different brands of batteries.

• Do not use nickel cadmium batteries.

• Do not leave used batteries in the Game Boy. When the batteries are losing their charge, the power light may become dim, the game sounds may become weak, or the display screen may be promptly replace all used batteries with new batteries.

• Do not leave batteries in the Game Boy or accessory for long periods of non-use.

• Do not leave the power switch on after the batteries have lost their charge. When you finish using the Game Boy, always slide the power switch OFF.

• Do not recharge the batteries.

• Do not put the batteries in backwards. Make sure that the positive (+) and negative (-) ends are facing in the correct directions. Insert the negative end first. When removing batteries, remove the positive end first.

• Do not dispose of batteries in a fire.

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Thank you for purchasing Sonic Pinball Party™. Please note that this Game Pak is designed only for use with the Nintendo® Game Boy® Advance. Please read this Instruction Booklet thoroughly before you start playing.

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ADVANCE VIDEO GAME SYSTEM.

 CONTENTS

Getting Started . . . . . . . 4

Basic Controls . . . . . . . . 5

Game Selection . . . . . . . 6

Option Menu . . . . . . . . 8

Game Display . . . . . . . . 9

Pinball Basics . . . . . . . 10

Sonic Stage . . . . . . . . . 12

Nights Stage . . . . . . . . 18

Samba Stage . . . . . . . . 24

Party Game . . . . . . . . . 27

Casinopolis . . . . . . . . . 30

Tiny Chao Garden . . . . 32

BASIC CONTROLSGETTING STARTED

Setting Up

1. Turn OFF the power switch on your Nintendo® Game Boy® Advance. Never insert or remove a Game Pak when the power is on.

2. Insert the Game Pak of Sonic Pinball Party™ into the slot on the Game Boy® Advance. To lock the Game Pak in place, press firmly.

3. Turn ON the POWER switch. The logo screens will appear (if you don't see them, begin again at step 1).

4. When the title screen appears, press

*For multiplayer (Party Mode) set up, refer to P.27 of this Instruction Booklet.

to proceed to the Main Menu.

Save Data

The following game data can be saved within the game for future play. All Save Data except for Ranking scores is saved from the Pause Screen of each mode.

RANKING: Top 20 scores for Sonic/NiGHTS/Samba table -( ARCADE: Stage, score and ball position of one game - (select from Main Menu) STORY: The match (opponent) of the tournament - (select from Main Menu) TINY CHAO: The Status and growth of Chao / Current Rings

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Button at title screen)

L Button

Control Pad

START

SELECT

Menu Controls

Control Pad

Button

To initialize your Save Data, hold down the

Button and

appear. Then set the display language.

Menu Selection

Cancel

while the title screen

Enter

Pinball Controls

Button

Control Pad

R Button

A Button

B Button

Left Flipper

Right Flipper

Tilt Up

Tilt Left

Tilt Right

Pause Screen

GAME SELECTION

In the Main Menu, use 46to select from the following game modes.

ARCADE

Play the standard Arcade Mode. Choose from the available pinball tables and play to clear all stages. To load your previous game, select CONTINUE from the Main Menu.

TINY CHAO GARDEN

Be the caretaker of your very own Chao. Pet, feed, play together and raise this adorable character. Two mini-games are available within this mode for play and to earn Rings.

GAME SELECTION

STORY

Sonic must enter a pinball tournament and win it all to save his friends from Dr. Eggman. The challenger will announce the requirements before each match. Advancing the tournament will also unlock 2 Casinopolis games and the Samba De Amigo table. To load your previous game, select CONTINUE from the Main Menu.

TUTORIAL

Omochao will provide instructions for all three pinball tables in ARCADE and STORY Mode. Select a topic from the menu for helpful information about each table and better play.

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PARTY

Connect with other Game Boy® Advance system(s) for mulitplayer games of up to four players. Have a pinball party with three amazing games to prove your skills to your friends!

CASINOPOLIS

Bet with your Rings on any of the three casino-themed tables. One Ring is exchanged for one ball used to place your bets in this mode. Extra games (Slot & Bingo) will appear by defeating opponents in Story Mode.

GAME DISPLAYOPTION MENU

Select OPTIONS from the Main Menu to display the Options Screen.

Use 82and press the aButton to select the following Options settings.

Button Config



Customize the function for each button.

Language

Set the display language.

Sound Test

Select a BGM or sound and play.

Chao Navi

Turn Chao’s navigation ON/OFF Chao’s while

playing ARCADE and STORY Mode.

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Pinball Screen

Bonus Messenger

Remaining

Ball(s)

Chao Navi

*Only displayed when

Chao Navi is turned ON in Options Menu.

*Appears when you earn

Pause Screen

Press Use or QUIT to end the game and return to the Main Menu. For ARCADE Mode, you can choose to save the progress of your game before you end the game by selecting SAVE & QUIT.

during gameplay to display the Pause Screen.

82and select CONTINUE to return to the current game,

bonuses. Hold down both flipper buttons for the current status.

Total Score

Timer

*Appears once the critical

mode or bonus begins.

PINBALL BASICS

Here are the basics of pinball, common to all tables in ARCADE and STORY Mode.

 Shoot Bonus

Before you launch the ball on the table, earn a Shoot Bonus by pressing either 4(type A), oraButton (type B). After the Shoot Bonus, press the aButton for the plunger shot.

BIG BONUS

30,000 points.

SMALL BONUS

300 points.

LONG BALL SAVER

120 sec. ball saver enabled.

SUPER KICKBACK

5 Kickbacks enabled.

BACKUP

5 Kickbacks and 30 sec. ball saver enabled.

LIT BONUS

Various groups of lights or random lights are turned on.

PINBALL BASICS

 Ball Saver

Dropping the ball down the middle will cost you one ball. But when the Ball Saver is in effect, a new ball will immediately be sent into play.

*Ball Saver Light located between the flippers (for Sonic and Nights table).

 Kickback

Dropping the ball down the outlane without the Kickback in effect will cost you a ball. If Kickback is enabled, a replacement ball will automatically shoot back onto the table when it falls into the outlane. Turn all In-Outlane Lights on to enable the Kickback (up to 5 times). For the Samba table, the Kickback (one on each side) is enabled when you successfully pass the ball through both the left and right ramp lanes.

 Skill Shot

Earn a Skill Shot bonus when you successfully pass the ball through the Left Ramp Lane within 5 seconds of your plunger shot. You have 5 seconds after it drops from the Right Return Lane for a Skill Shot.

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 Combo

Earn a Combo bonus by passing the ball through either ramp lane back-to-back within 5 sec. on the Sonic table and 3 sec. on the NiGHTS table. The bonus doubles with each passing ball.

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