Hasbro Gaming Ultimate Catch Phrase - User Manual

9 in x 7.5 in 4C2S folded to 4.5” x 8.5” booklet
1.5 V AAA/LR03
1.5 V AAA/LR03
1.5 V AAA/LR03
catch
It!
COCKTAIL
WEENIES!
... LIKE HOT DOGS
ONLY SMALL!
GUESS
It!
... and repeat
TOSS
It!
®
®
TO INSERT BATTERIES
Use a Phillips/ cross head screwdriver
(not included).
Retain this information for future reference.
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Consumer contact:
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Contents
Game Unit
1. As with all small batteries, the batteries
used with this product should be kept
away from small children who still
put things in their mouths. If they are
swallowed, promptly see a doctor and
have the doctor phone (202) 625-3333
collect. If you reside outside the United
States, have the doctor call your local
poison control center.
2. TO AVOID BATTERY LEAKAGE
a. Always follow the instructions
carefully. Use only batteries specied
and be sure to insert them correctly
by matching the + and – polarity
markings.
b. Do not mix old batteries and new
batteries or standard (carbon-zinc)
with alkaline batteries.
c. Remove exhausted or dead batteries
from the product.
d. Remove batteries if product is not
to be played with for a long time.
e. Do not short-circuit the supply
terminals.
f. RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES: Do not
mix these with any other types of
batteries. Always remove from the
product before recharging. Recharge
batteries under adult supervision.
DO NOT RECHARGE OTHER TYPES
OF BATTERIES.
3. Should this product cause, or be affected
by, local electrical interference, move it
away from other electrical equipment.
Reset (switching off and back on again
or removing and re-inserting batteries)
if necessary.
FCC Statement
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.
NOTE: This 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. 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.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
Caution: 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.
CAN ICES-3 (B) / NMB-3 (B)
IMPORTANT:
BATTERY
INFORMATION
CAUTION:
PARENTS:
What’s new about
ultimate catch phrase?
• Tossable game unit designed for quick-on-your-feet, active gameplay
• Updated game rules for more challenging player interaction
• Put the CATCH back in Catch Phrase!
E9580
4+
12
+
x3
1.5V
AAA / LR03
Not included.
E95800000_Ult_Catchphrase_I.indd 1-2 12/16/19 8:14 PM

Summary

Battery Information and Safety

Battery Handling and Precautions

Guidelines for inserting, using, and removing batteries safely, including warnings about leakage and mixing types.

Regulatory Compliance (FCC)

Information on FCC rules, potential interference, and user responsibilities regarding radio frequency energy.

Product Overview

Whats New in Ultimate Catch Phrase

Highlights new features like a tossable unit, updated rules for challenging interaction, and active gameplay.

Getting Started

Setup and Initialization

Instructions for team setup, determining the starting player, waking the game, selecting a category, and resetting scores.

Game Objective and Winning

Explains the goal of reaching seven points first and how to win the game.

Gameplay Instructions

Playing a Round

Details on starting a round, giving clues, guessing words, passing the unit, and the 'Pass to Teammate' feature.

Scoring and Winning

Rules for awarding points, including bonus points, and how to achieve victory by reaching seven points.

Gameplay Tips and Tricks

Provides strategies for word guessing, using game features like pausing, and understanding sleep mode.

Overview

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

The device is an electronic game unit called "Ultimate Catch Phrase," designed for active, quick-on-your-feet gameplay. It is suitable for players aged 12 and up, with a recommended minimum of 4 players. The game unit is tossable and features updated game rules for more challenging player interaction, aiming to "put the CATCH back in Catch Phrase!"

Function Description:

The Ultimate Catch Phrase game unit is an electronic device used to facilitate a word-guessing game between two teams. Players give clues to their teammates to guess a word or phrase displayed on the unit's screen. The core objective is to avoid being caught holding the game unit when a 90-second timer runs out. The game unit tracks scores, displays categories, and provides new words/phrases as players progress.

Important Technical Specifications:

• Power Source: Requires 3 x 1.5V AAA/LR03 batteries (not included).
• Battery Insertion: A Phillips/cross head screwdriver (not included) is required to open the battery compartment.
• FCC Compliance: The device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules, meaning it will not cause harmful interference and must accept any interference received. It is classified as a Class B digital device.
• Radio Frequency: The equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy.
• Automatic Sleep Mode: The game unit will go to sleep after 3 minutes of inactivity.
• Timer: Each round features a 90-second timer.
• Category Selection: Players can scroll through various categories using the Category button.
• Score Tracking: The unit includes sliders to manually keep track of points for each team.

Usage Features:

• Team Play: The game is designed for two teams, with players alternating in a circle.
• Game Setup:
  • Players divide into two teams, alternating positions.
  • The player with the "biggest hands" starts, and their team is Team 1.
  • To wake the game, press the "Go/Next" button.
  • Select a category by repeatedly pressing the "Category" button.
  • Reset the score tracker for each team to 0 using the sliders.
• Gameplay Flow:
  • Press "Go/Next" to start the 90-second timer and display a word/phrase.
  • Players give clues to their teammates to guess the word/phrase.
  • Allowed Clues: Physical gestures and almost any verbal clue are permitted.
  • Forbidden Clues: Do not say a word that rhymes, give the first letter, or say a part of the word (e.g., "banana" for "banana split").
  • Passing the Unit: Once a team guesses the word, they toss the unit to a player on the opposing team's left. The receiving player verifies the answer and presses "Go/Next" to get a new word/phrase.
  • "Pass to Teammate" Feature: If a team hasn't guessed the word after 15 seconds, the unit will beep three times and display "PASS TO TEAMMATE." The unit should then be quickly tossed to a teammate, and a new word/phrase will automatically appear.
  • Pausing the Game: Press the "Category" button to pause the game in the middle of a round; press it again to resume.
• Scoring:
  • When the buzzer sounds, the team NOT holding the unit gets one point.
  • For an extra point, the opposing team can guess the word the losing team couldn't get. If correct, they get one BONUS point (totaling two points for the round).
  • Points are tracked using the sliders on the unit.
  • The team holding the unit when the timer went off starts the next round.
• Winning: The first team to reach seven points wins.
• Shutting Off: Press and hold both "Category" and "Go/Next" buttons for 3 seconds.
• Troubleshooting Clues: If a word/phrase is unfamiliar, players are encouraged to break it up (e.g., "Top Banana" can be clued as "The opposite of bottom!" "Top!" "Plus a yellow fruit!" "Banana! Top Banana!").
• Category Lock: The category cannot be changed while the timer is running to ensure consistency during gameplay.

Maintenance Features:

• Battery Safety:
  • Keep batteries away from small children. If swallowed, seek immediate medical attention.
  • Follow instructions carefully for battery insertion, matching polarity (+ and -).
  • Do not mix old and new batteries, or standard (carbon-zinc) with alkaline batteries.
  • Remove exhausted or dead batteries promptly.
  • Remove batteries if the product will not be used for a long time.
  • Do not short-circuit the supply terminals.
  • Rechargeable batteries: Do not mix with other types, remove before recharging, and recharge under adult supervision. Do not recharge other types of batteries.
• Interference Resolution: If the product causes or is affected by local electrical interference, move it away from other electrical equipment. Reset the device by switching it off and on, or by removing and re-inserting batteries.
• FCC Compliance (User Responsibility): Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the responsible party could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. If the equipment causes harmful interference to radio or television reception, users are encouraged to try measures such as reorienting the receiving antenna, increasing separation between equipment and receiver, or consulting a dealer/experienced radio/TV technician.

Hasbro Gaming Ultimate Catch Phrase Specifications

General

Brand	Hasbro Gaming
Model	Ultimate Catch Phrase
Category	Toy
Language	English