
SET UP
To install batteries, unscrew and open the battery compartment located
at the bottom of the game unit. Insert 3 AA batteries (not included),
aligning the + and – symbols with the markings on the plastic battery
compartment. Replace the battery compartment door and tighten
the screw. ADULT SUPERVISION REQUIRED WHEN INSTALLING
BATTERIES.
Choose a large, flat, hard surface to play on, that is at least 6 x 6 feet.
Scatter the multicolored balls in this area. Avoid carpeted areas.
As soon as a player has managed to get all three
of their color balls inside Mr. Bucket, they must
quickly lift Mr. Bucket by his handle, which stops
him from popping out any more balls.
WINNING
THE GAME
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Push the 2 halves of the
bucket together and press
the nose into place.
Attach the eye stickers
and push the arms into
the slots on both sides of
Mr. Bucket.
3Press a hand onto
the end of each arm.
4Clip the handle onto the
pegs located on the front
and back of Mr. Bucket.
HOW TO PLAY
Each player chooses a different color shovel and the matching three balls. If
there are less than 4 players, place unused shovels and matching color balls
out of play. When everyone is ready, one player turns the switch underneath
Mr. Bucket to the “ON” position, and places Mr. Bucket on the floor. Get
ready – Mr. Bucket will start to move around quickly! Everyone then scoops
up a ball that matches his or her colored shovel and drops the ball into Mr.
Bucket. Watch out – he may shoot out your ball! If he does, quickly scoop it
up and place it back into Mr. Bucket.
After a player has dropped
their first ball into Mr. Bucket,
they must run and scoop
another matching ball.
You must hurry as Mr. Bucket
will pop balls back out
almost as fast as players
can drop them in.
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Players must keep scooping
their matching color balls
until they have managed to
get all three inside.
Players may ONLY pick up
their own color balls and
MUST use their shovel NOT
their hands.
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