Cranium Jam Pack Jam - User Manual

Welcome to Cranium Jam Pack Jam, where you
race to pack the car before everything pops out!
New to
Jam Pack Jam?
OBJECT OF THE GAME
Get the most points by successfully packing objects in the
trunk of the car.
GET READY
1. Set out the car, objects, cards, score pad, and pencil.
2. Shuffl e the cards and deal six to each player.
3. Stack the remaining cards nearby. Turn over the top card
and lay it face up. This is the Group Jam card for the fi rst
round — every player uses this card on their turn. If the
Group Jam card is wild (
), place it at the bottom of the
stack and draw again.
4. When you’re ready, fl ip the switch on the bottom of the car
to turn it on.
5. The player whose birthday is coming up next goes fi rst.
HOW TO PLAY
1. On your turn, look at your cards and the Group Jam card, and
decide how many objects you can pack.
• You must pack at least four objects, including what’s on the
Group Jam card.
• If you have more than one card of the same object, you can
use only one of these cards.
• If you have a wild card (
), pack any piece you want.
You can use as many wild cards as you wish.
2. Let everyone know how many objects you plan to pack.
Gather the objects, press the button on the hood to start
the timer, and get packing!
3. Did you pack all the objects before time ran out?
• Yes! Write the number of objects you packed
on the scorecard.
• No. Get rid of one of your cards and try
packing the trunk again with one fewer
object. Reset the trunk by pushing the
orange piece forward. Press the button
to start the timer.
Get to know the Jam
Pack Jam objects by
comparing them to their
companion cards.
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4. Once you’ve packed your objects
successfully, remove them from the trunk.
Now it’s the next player’s turn.
5. After each player has had a turn, the
round is complete. To start a new round,
shuffl e all the cards, deal six cards to
each player, and draw a new Group Jam
card.
HOW TO WIN
The player with the highest score after
four rounds wins!
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Summary

Game Objective

Game Setup

Instructions for setting up the game components and preparing for play.

Gameplay Instructions

Winning the Game

Troubleshooting Tips

Common Issues and Solutions

Provides tips and guidance for resolving common problems encountered with the Jam Pack Jam car.

Safety Information

Battery Safety Precautions

Important instructions for safe battery installation, usage, and handling.

Choking Hazard Warning

Notice regarding small parts and the risk of choking for young children.

Overview

1. Function Description
2. Important Technical Specifications
3. Usage Features
4. Maintenance Features

The Cranium Jam Pack Jam is an interactive children's game designed to challenge players with packing various objects into the trunk of a toy car before time runs out. The game emphasizes quick thinking, spatial reasoning, and strategic planning.

Function Description:

The core function of the Jam Pack Jam game is to simulate a packing challenge. Players draw cards representing different objects and must physically fit these objects into the trunk of a motorized toy car. The car features a switch to turn it on, a button on the hood to start a timer, and a mechanism to reset the trunk by pushing an orange piece forward. The game is played in rounds, with the goal of scoring the most points by successfully packing objects.

Important Technical Specifications:

• Power Source: The Jam Pack Jam car requires three AA batteries for operation.
• Battery Installation: Batteries must be installed by an adult. The battery compartment is located on the bottom of the car and secured with a screw.
• Compliance: The 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 and EMC regulations. It also conforms to the requirements of EN 50088.
• Age Recommendation: The game contains small parts and is not suitable for children under 3 years due to a choking hazard. The recommended age for play is not explicitly stated but implied to be for children old enough to handle small objects and understand game rules.

Usage Features:

• Game Setup:
  • Set out the car, physical objects, game cards, a score pad, and a pencil.
  • Shuffle and deal six cards to each player.
  • Stack remaining cards and turn over the top card to serve as the "Group Jam card" for the round. If the Group Jam card is a wild card, it is placed at the bottom of the stack, and a new card is drawn.
  • Turn on the car using the switch on the bottom.
  • The player whose birthday is coming up next goes first.
• Gameplay (On Your Turn):
  • Players examine their hand of cards and the Group Jam card to decide how many objects they can pack.
  • A minimum of four objects must be packed, including the object on the Group Jam card.
  • If a player has multiple cards for the same object, only one can be used.
  • Wild cards allow packing any desired piece, and multiple wild cards can be used.
  • Players announce the number of objects they intend to pack.
  • They gather the chosen objects, press the button on the car's hood to start the timer, and begin packing.
• Successful Packing: If all chosen objects are packed before time runs out, the player records the number of objects on the scorecard. The objects are then removed from the trunk, and the turn ends.
• Unsuccessful Packing: If time runs out before all objects are packed, the player must discard one card from their hand. They then attempt to pack the trunk again with one fewer object. The trunk is reset by pushing the orange piece forward, and the timer is restarted by pressing the hood button.
• Round Completion: A round concludes after each player has taken a turn. To start a new round, all cards are shuffled, six cards are dealt to each player, and a new Group Jam card is drawn.
• Winning the Game: The player with the highest score after four rounds wins.
• Object Identification: The manual encourages new players to familiarize themselves with the game objects by comparing them to their companion cards.

Maintenance Features:

• Battery Replacement:
  • Turn over the car.
  • Unscrew and slide open the battery cover.
  • Insert three new AA batteries, ensuring correct polarity (+/-).
  • Replace the battery cover and tighten the screw.
• Troubleshooting Guide:
  • "Isn't loud enough" / "Sounds garbled": Install three new AA batteries.
  • "Won't turn on": Install three new AA batteries.
  • "Stops in the middle of a game": Turn the car off and then on again, or install three new AA batteries.
  • Contact Support: If troubleshooting steps fail, users are directed to cranium.com/support or to call 1-877-CRANIUM.
• Battery Safety Warnings:
  • Do not insert batteries backward; observe polarity.
  • Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc), or rechargeable (nickel-cadmium) batteries.
  • Use only batteries of the same or equivalent type as recommended.
  • Do not mix old and new batteries.
  • Remove rechargeable batteries before recharging.
  • Rechargeable batteries must be recharged by an adult only.
  • Batteries must be installed and removed by an adult only.
  • Remove exhausted batteries and dispose of them properly.
  • Do not attempt to recharge non-rechargeable batteries.
  • Do not short-circuit the supply terminals.
• FCC Warning: Users are cautioned that changes or modifications to the unit not expressly approved by the responsible party could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. In case of interference with radio or television reception, users are advised to reorient or relocate the receiving antenna, increase separation between equipment and receiver, or consult a dealer or experienced technician.

Cranium Jam Pack Jam Specifications

General

Brand	Cranium
Model	Jam Pack Jam
Category	Toys
Language	English