Radica Games TETRIS 76069 User manual

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MODEL 76069
Tetris®
For 1 Player / Ages 8 and up
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
P/N 823A2700 Rev.A
It’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 luck!
BUTTON FUNCTIONS
Start - Turns the unit on and starts a new game.
Pressing this button also pauses the game and
wakes the game from Sleep or Pause mode.
Game Button - Once the unit is turned on, press
this button to toggle through the three game modes
(1 - MARATHON, 2 - ULTRA, 3 - RACE.) During
game play,this button will also turnOn or Off"Next
Tetrimino."
Left Directional Button - During game play, this
button will move a Tetrimino to the left. Beforeyou
start a game, pressing the Left or Right Directional
Buttons will allow you to toggle through the skill
levels.
Right Directional Button - During game play, this
button will move a Tetrimino to the right. Before you
start a game, pressing the Left or Right Directional
Buttons will allow you to toggle through the skill
levels.
Down Directional Button - “Soft drops” the
Tetramino.
Rotation Button 1 - Rotates Tetramino clockwise.
Rotation Button 2 - Rotates Tetramino
counterclockwise.
Sound - Toggle between melody/tone and sound off.
Reset - Resets the game.
Back Light - Turns the play field back light on and off.
BASIC GAME RULES
In Tetris®, you must arrange a sequence of small
shapes, called Tetraminos, into complete lines. As
each line is completed, it will disappear from the
screen.
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.
You must rotate the Tetraminos as they fall and fit
together to create lines.
If you cannot complete a line, the blocks will
eventually rise to the top of the play field and the
game will end.
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.
SCORING
During game play, the total Line Count will appear
in the Score/Line Count indicator at the top right
hand corner of the screen. When you complete a
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”.
Inthe event that you score more points than can be
displayed, a “Roll Over” will occur and the score
display will restart at zero. A Roll Over is indicated
by dashes in front of the score.
HIGH SCORES
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: MARATHON Tetris
(Game One), ULTRA Tetris (Game Two) and RACE
Tetris (Game Three).
MARATHON TETRIS
In MARATHON Tetris, you will compete for
points/lines and continue to play until you “Top Out”.
At start-up, you will select a “1” to play MARATHON
Tetris.
NOTE: “Topping Out” occurs when any cell for the
starting position of a new Tetramino is filled.
ULTRA TETRIS
In ULTRA Tetris, your objective is to score as many
points/lines as possible within a specific time
period.
At start-up, you will select a “2” to play ULTRA
Tetris. Press either Rotation Buttons to select a 3
or 5 minute game. The time limit you have selected
will appear on the screen.
You will play until you reach the time goal or until
you “Top Out”.
RACE TETRIS
In RACE Tetris, you will attempt to clear a certain
number of lines within the shortest period of time.
At start-up, you will select a “3” to play RACE Tetris.
Press either Rotation Buttons to select a 25 or 40
line goal. The number of lines you have selected will
appear on the screen.
You will keep playing until you “Top Out” or when
you clear the number of lines you have selected.
If you exceed the time goal with the placement of
the last Tetramino, you will be awarded all of the
points scored, including points for lines completed
over the goal.
GETTING STARTED
Press the Start button to begin a new game. You
will see the Game Mode screen.
To scroll through the game modes, press the Game
Button.Therearethree game modes: Game One
(MARATHON Tetris), Game Two (ULTRA Tetris) and
Game Three (RACE Tetris).
Toselect a game level from which to start, press the
Right and Left Directional Button.There are nine
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 Start button to begin
your game.
Left & Right
Directional
Down
Directional
Reset
Game Sound
Start
Rotation 1
Rotation 2
Back Light

TETRAMINO CONTROL
As the Tetraminos fall, you will need to rotate them
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 Left and Right
Directional Keys.
ATetramino 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 Left and Right Directional Keys.
Torotate a Tetramino clockwise, press Rotation
Button 1 until the Tetramino is in the desired
position.
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 Button.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
Agame 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.
SLEEP MODE
After one (1) minute of inactivity, Tetris® will go to
sleep. Towake 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.
BATTERY INSTALLATION:
This game is powered by two (2) AAA batteries.
The battery compartment is located on the bottom
of the game.
• Using a screwdriver, loosen the screw until the
battery compartment door can be removed.
•Insert two (2) AAA batteries (we recommended
alkaline) 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 device should be kept away from
small children who might still 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 device and battery
manufacturer’s instructions.
•Do not dispose of batteries in fire.
• Batteries might leak if improperly installed, or
explode if recharged, disassembled or heated.
• 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.
MAINTENANCE
•Handle this device carefully.
• Storethis device away from dusty or dirty areas.
•Keep this device away from moistureor extreme
temperature.
• Do not disassemble this device. If a problem
occurs, press the Reset button, or remove and
replace the batteries to reset the device, or try
new batteries. If problems persist, consult the
warranty information located at the end of this
instruction manual.
• Use only the recommended battery type.
• Do not mix old and new batteries.
• Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc), or
rechargeable (nickel-cadmium) batteries.
•Do not use rechargeable batteries.
•Do not attempt to recharge non-rechargeable
batteries.
• Remove any exhausted batteries from the device.
• Do not short-circuit the supply terminals.
• Insert batteries 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.
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
tocomply 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.
90-DAY LIMITED WARRANTY
(This product warranty is valid in the United States
and Canada only)
Radica Games Limited warrants this product for a
period of 90 days from 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. 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 or 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 90-day warranty period, the game will
either be repaired or replaced (at our option) without
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 include 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.
Distributed by:
RADICA USA Ltd.
13628-A Beta Road
Dallas, TX 75244-4510
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Tetris ® © 1985-2006
Tetris Holding Company.
Licensed to The Tetris Company.
Game Design by Alexey Pajitnov.
Logo Design by Roger Dean.
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