Tiger Wheel of Fortune Deluxe Use and maintenance manual

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Welcome to Tiger’s electronic Wheel of Fortune Deluxe! Before you start to play,
there are a few things you should know.
GAME UNIT
SPIN LEVER
PLAYER/
SCORE
PUZZLE/
CATEGORY/
ENTER
USED LETTER
BOARD
SOLVE/
CLEAR
ON/OFF
RESET
WHEEL
SOUND
BUY
KEYPAD
CONTROL GUIDE
LCD SCREEN/
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SPIN LEVER – lever moves to the right to “SPIN” the wheel
PLAYER/SCORE – used to choose the number of players at the beginning of the game
and to check players’ cumulative scores during a game
PUZZLE/CAT./ENTER – used to bring up the puzzle at the beginning of the game, to
check the puzzle category during a round and to confirm the answer when
solving the puzzle
USED LETTER BOARD – shows the letters available to be used
ON/OFF – used to turn unit on and off
RESET – used to reset game unit
KEYPAD – letters of the alphabet, in order, used to choose letters and to type in puzzle
SOUND – used to turn sound on and off
SOLVE/CLEAR – used to solve the puzzle, to clear mistyped letters when solving the
puzzle, and to lighten LCD contrast level
BUY – used to buy vowels and to darken LCD contrast level
WHEEL – the segments on the wheel represent the prize value of each spin
LCD SCREEN/PUZZLE BOARD – displays game information and puzzles
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INSERTING THE BATTERIES
INSERTING THE BATTERIES
To insert the batteries, open the battery door by pushing in the direction of the arrows
and lift. Insert 4 “AA” (LR6) batteries. Make sure to align the “+” and the “ – ” signs.
Close the battery door.
Push to open
AA Batteries
AA Batteries
Battery
compartment
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INSERTING THE CARTRIDGE
Back of the unit
Cartridge
Cartridge
compartment
To ensure proper function:
- Do not mix old and new batteries
- Do not mix alkaline, standard or rechargeable batteries
- Battery installation should be done by an adult
- Non-rechargeable batteries are not to be recharged
- Rechargeable batteries are to be removed from the toy before being charged (if removable)
- Rechargeable batteries are only to be charged under adult supervision
- Only batteries of the same or equivalent type as recommended are to be used
- Batteries are to be inserted with the correct polarity
- Exhausted batteries are to be removed from the toy
- The supply terminals are not to be short circuited
- Replace batteries at the first sign of erratic operation
INSERTING THE CARTRIDGE
With the unit turned off, slide the game
cartridge into the compartment on the back
of the unit. The cartridge should be inserted
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LET’S PLAY
1. Press the ON/OFF button. The theme music will begin playing and the screen will
display, “WELCOME TO WHEEL OF FORTUNE.” At any time during the theme
music, or once it has ended, press ENTER. The MAXIMUM SCORE recorded on
your game unit will be displayed.
2. The screen will automatically change to display,
“NUMBER OF PLAYERS?” The number of players
will be displayed in the lower left-hand corner of the
screen. Press the PLAYER/SCORE button to
change the number of players. When the correct
number of players is displayed, press ENTER.
If you choose 1 PLAYER, you will be Player 1
and the computer will be Player 2.
If you choose 2 PLAYERS, Player 1 and
Player 2 will be real players, and the computer
will be Player 3.
If you choose 3 PLAYERS, all players will be real players. There will be no
computer player.
While you are in this screen, you can adjust the screen contrast. You must
adjust the contrast before you choose the number of players. Press the BUY button
to make the screen darker. Press the SOLVE/CLEAR button to make the screen
lighter. Press the buttons as often as needed to reach the desired contrast.
illustration here
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3. The screen will display “ROUND 1.” Next, the
screen will display “CATEGORY” and one of the
nine categories included in the game.
NOTE: To check the category name at any
time during a round, press the
PUZZLE/CAT./ENTER button.
4. The screen will automatically change to show the
blank lines of the puzzle. The USED LETTER
BOARD will be displayed in the lower right-hand
corner. The player whose turn it is will be
displayed in the PLAYER field in the lower left-hand corner. The score displayed
belongs to the player whose turn it is.
5. On each turn, a player has three choices: SPIN, BUY A VOWEL, or SOLVE. Each
option will be explained separately.
SPIN – Players earn money by spinning the wheel
and guessing letters that appear in the puzzle.
Slide the SPIN LEVER to the right. The pointer
will move around the outside of the LCD screen
and stop on a wheel segment.
Use the keypad to make your letter choice. Once
a letter is chosen, it will disappear from the USED
LETTER BOARD.
illustration here
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If the letter you guessed is in the puzzle, you will hear a bell and the letter will appear
in its proper place or places in the puzzle. The dollar amount awarded for the spin is
the value of the wheel segment, multiplied by the number of appearances of the letter.
The prize won for the spin will be displayed on the screen, then added to your
cumulative score for the round. Your cumulative score is displayed in the SCORE field
at the bottom of the screen. Also, by making a correct letter choice, you keep control
of the wheel.
EXAMPLE: On your spin, the pointer stopped on
the wheel segment with a value of $250. You
guessed the letter “G.” It appeared in the puzzle
two times. Your prize would be $250 x 2 or
$500.
If you guess a letter that is not in the puzzle, you
will hear the “audience” groan. Your turn is over
and play moves to the next player.
BUY A VOWEL – The only way to guess a vowel is to buy one. The cost is $250 for
each vowel chosen. No matter how many times it appears in the puzzle, the cost is
only $250.
You must have won at least $250 in the round before you can use this choice. If you
try to buy a vowel without enough money, you will hear a double “buzz” to let you
know that you can’t use this option—you must SPIN or SOLVE.
To buy a vowel, press BUY. Use the keypad to choose a vowel – “A,” “E,” “I,” “O” or
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“U.” As on the TV show, “Y” is not considered a vowel in this game. If you bought a
vowel that is in the puzzle, you will hear a bell and the vowel will appear in its proper
place or places. If you bought a vowel that is not in the puzzle, your turn is over and
play moves to the next player.
SOLVE – If you think you know the answer, you can solve the puzzle. Press SOLVE.
Use the KEYPAD to type in the missing letters. The first letter you type will be
placed in the first blank spot, the second letter in the second blank spot, and so on.
When you have finished typing your answer, press ENTER.
If you make a mistake, press CLEAR. All the letters you typed on this turn will be
erased and the blank lines will be displayed again. Correctly type the missing letters as
described above. If you want to change your answer, you must press CLEAR before
you press ENTER.
If you correctly solve the puzzle, you will hear the “audience” applaud and you get to
keep the money you earned in the round. Only the player who solves the puzzle keeps
the money earned in the round. If you have no prize money, but correctly solve the
puzzle, you win the house minimum. The house minimums are as follows:
Round 1 $250
Round 2 $500
Round 3 $750
If you incorrectly solve the puzzle, you will hear the “audience” groan. Your turn is
over and play moves to the next player.
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6. When the puzzle has been solved, the round is over. The unit will display the cumula-
tive score for each player. Round Two and Round Three are played in the same way
as Round One. Player 2 starts Round Two and Player 3 starts Round Three. If there
are only two (2) players, Player 1 will start Round Three.
7. The player with the most money at the end of three rounds is the winner and moves
on to the BONUS ROUND.
BONUS ROUND
The player with the highest cumulative score at the end of three rounds gets to play the
BONUS ROUND. Only one player plays in this round.
NOTE: If the computer player has the most money at the end of three
rounds, NO BONUS ROUND is played.
1. The unit will display BONUS ROUND, the player
number who is active in the round, and the letters
“W”, “H”, “E”, “E” and “L”.
2. Just like on the show, choose “W,” “H,” “E” or
“L.” This will determine the amount of the prize
for which you are playing. If you choose “E,” the
computer will randomly choose one of the two.
3. The screen will display the category, then the blank
lines for the puzzle will appear. The pointer will
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appear next to one of the wheel
segments. The prize for the round
is 10 times that amount. In other
words, if the pointer is next to
$800, the prize will be 10 x $800,
or $8000.
4. Just like on the TV show, the
consonants “R,” “S,” “L,” “T,”
“N,” and the vowel “E” will be
placed in the puzzle automatically.
5. Use the KEYPAD to choose an
additional consonant. If it belongs
in the puzzle, the bell will sound
and the unit will place it. If it is not
in the puzzle, the “audience” will
groan. Choose two additional consonants in the same way.
6. Use the KEYPAD to choose a vowel. If it belongs in the puzzle, the bell will sound
and the unit will place it. If not, the “audience” will groan. You must choose all three
consonants BEFORE you choose a vowel.
7. Use the KEYPAD to type the missing letters in the puzzle. When you have finished,
press ENTER. If you are correct, the “audience” will applaud, you will win 10 times
the amount next to the pointer, plus the money you accumulated during the first three
rounds. If you are incorrect, you will win only the money you accumulated during the
first three rounds.
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8. At the end of the BONUS ROUND, the game is over. The unit will display, “GAME
OVER”, to play again, press ENTER.
TWO-TIER PUZZLES
Just like the TV show, Tiger’s Wheel of Fortune Deluxe includes several two-tier puzzle
categories, such as WHERE ARE WE? and FILL-IN-THE-BLANK. These puzzle
categories are played a little differently than the other categories.
1. The first screen of these puzzles is played in the same manner as all other puzzles.
However, the player who solves the first tier of the puzzle gets the opportunity to win
an additional $2000 by solving the second tier of the puzzle.
2. After the first screen is solved, the category name will be displayed on the screen.
Then, blank lines for the second tier puzzle will appear on the screen.
3. Use the KEYPAD to type your answer. When you have finished, press ENTER.
Remember, the first tier (screen) is a clue to help you solve second tier (screen).
4. If you are correct, an additional $2000 will be added to your score. If you are
incorrect, the correct answer will appear on the screen and you will win ONLY the
money you accumulated while solving the first tier.
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SPECIAL WHEEL SEGMENTS
You may notice that there are some segments on the wheel that don’t have dollar
amounts on them. Following is an explanation of these special wheel segments.
LOSE A TURN – This segment is active in Round 1, Round 2 and Round 3. If you land
on this segment, your turn is over and play moves to the next player.
CASH BONUS – This segment is active in Round 2 and Round 3. If you land on this
segment, the unit will award a value of $500, $1000, $1500, $2000, $2500 or $3000.
The value will be chosen randomly. The unit will display the value of the segment when
the player lands on it. However, the amount will ONLY be awarded if that player is the
one who SOLVES the puzzle. Once a player lands on this segment, it becomes inactive
for the rest of the round. In other words, only one player can land on this segment in the
round.
BANKRUPT – This segment is active in Round 1, Round 2 and Round 3. If you land on
this segment, you lose all money you have accumulated in the round. Also, your turn is
over and play moves to the next player.
JACKPOT – This segment is active in Round 3 only. If you land on this segment, and
you choose a consonant that appears in the puzzle, you will be awarded $20,000. The
prize is NOT multiplied by the number of times the letter appears in the puzzle. In other
words, whether the letter appears one time or five times, the prize is $20,000. As with
any of the regular segments, if the letter you choose is NOT in the puzzle, you do not get
the JACKPOT.
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FREE SPIN – This segment is active in Round 1 and Round 2. If you land on this
segment, and you choose a consonant that appears in the puzzle, you will be awarded
ONE FREE SPIN, regardless of how many times the letter appears in the puzzle. You
must use your FREE SPIN in the turn it is received. As with any of the regular segments,
if the letter you choose is NOT in the puzzle, you do not get the FREE SPIN.
EXAMPLE: You spin and land on FREE SPIN. You guess the letter “R.” It appears
twice in the puzzle. Because of this, you get awarded the FREE SPIN. You spin again and
guess the letter “Y.” This does not appear in the puzzle. Normally, this would mean your
turn is over. However, since you have a FREE SPIN, you keep control of the wheel until
you guess another incorrect letter.
USING YOUR WHEEL OF FORTUNE DELUXE WITH ORIGINAL WHEEL OF
FORTUNE CARTRIDGES FROM TIGER
Your Wheel of Fortune Deluxe is compatible with the original Wheel of Fortune
cartridges by Tiger Electronics. With the unit turned off, insert the cartridge and follow
the instructions outlined previously.
Automatic Shut Off
Your unit will shut off automatically after 3 minutes of non-use.
Resetting your game unit
If your game starts behaving erratically and/or becomes unresponsive, use a ball point
pen to press RESET.
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High temperature will
destroy the unit. Do
not leave unit in direct
sunlight.
Do not use a pencil or pin
to press the RESET switch.
Use a ball-point pen.
Do not press the liquid
crystal display and avoid
heavy shock or the display
may fail.
Clean only with a
piece of soft dry
cloth.
CAUTION
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90-DAY LIMITED WARRANTY
Tiger Electronics, Ltd. (Tiger) warrants to the original consumer purchaser of this product
that the product will be free from defects in materials or workmanship for 90 days from
the date of original purchase. This warranty does not cover damages resulting from
accident, negligence, improper service or use or other causes not arising out of defects in
materials or workmanship.
During this 90-day warranty period, the product will either be repaired or replaced (at
Tiger’s option) without charge to the purchaser, when returned with proof of the date of
purchase to either the dealer or to Tiger.
Product returned to Tiger without proof of the date of purchase or after the 90-day
warranty period has expired, but prior to one year from the original date of purchase, will
be repaired or replaced (at Tiger’s option) for a service fee of U.S.$19.00. Payments
must be by check or money order payable to Tiger Electronics, Ltd.
The foregoing states the purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy for any
breach of warranty with respect to the product.
All product returned must be shipped prepaid and insured for loss or damage to:
Tiger Electronics, Ltd. Repair Dept.
980 Woodlands Parkway
Vernon Hills, Illinois 6006l U.S.A.
The product should be carefully packed in the original box or other packing materials
sufficient to avoid damage during shipment. Include a complete written description of the
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defect, a check if product is beyond the 90-day warranty period, and your printed name,
address and telephone number.
THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES AND NO
OTHER REPRESENTATIONS OR CLAIMS OF ANY NATURE SHALL BE
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WARRANTIES APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT, INCLUDING
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED TO THE NINETY (90) DAY PERIOD DESCRIBED
ABOVE. IN NO EVENT WILL TIGER BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL,
INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM
POSSESSION, USE, OR MALFUNCTION OF THIS TIGER PRODUCT.
Some states do not allow limitations as to how long an implied warranty lasts and/or
exclusions or limitations of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations
and/or exclusions of liability may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific
rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
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WHEEL OF FORTUNE is a registered trademark
of Califon Productions, Inc.
© 1999 Califon Productions, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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