PlayMonster POP A TOPS GP015 - User Manual

Contents
● Pop-A-Tops
Dice Dome
● Pop-A-Tops
Tin
● 32 Pet Cards
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6+
WARNING: Not suitable for children under 36 months due to
small parts that may represent a choking hazard.
Designed and manufactured by:
PlayMonster UK Ltd.
Artisan, Hillbottom Road, High
Wycombe, HP12 4HJ. Tel: +44 (0) 1628
488944. Please retain our address for future reference. Copyright
©2021 PlayMonster UK Ltd. Made in China.
Product Code: GP015
See our full range of toys and gifts at:
www.playmonster.co.uk
Authorised Representative in the EU (for the purposes of Toy Safety
Directive): Delphic HSE (Europe) B.V., The Base B, Evert van de
Beekstraat 104, Schiphol, 1118CN, Netherlands.
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Summary

Product Identification and Safety

Manufacturer and Contact Information

Details of the manufacturer, their UK address, and EU authorized representative for compliance.

Product Code and Copyright

The unique product code (GP015) and copyright details for the PlayMonster UK Ltd. product.

Choking Hazard Warning

Important safety notice stating the product is not suitable for children under 36 months.

How to Play Pop-A-Tops Pet Factor

Game Objective and Setup

Aim to collect the most cards. Setup involves placing cards face up around the dice dome.

Gameplay Procedure

Instructions on taking turns, rolling the dice, choosing categories, and collecting cards.

Winning Conditions

Determining the winner by card count or reaching a target score in shorter games.

Optional Highest or Lowest Rule

An alternative rule where players choose if 'Highest' or 'Lowest' scores win a round.

Overview

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

This document describes the "Pop-A-Tops Pet Factor" game, designed and manufactured by PlayMonster UK Ltd. It is a tabletop game suitable for 2 or more players, aged 6 and above.

Function Description

The Pop-A-Tops Pet Factor game is a card-collecting game where players compete to gather the most pet cards by predicting which pet will score highest in various categories. The core mechanic involves a Pop-A-Tops Dice Dome, which is pressed to roll a die that determines the category for each round. Players then race to select a pet card they believe will win that category.

Important Technical Specifications

• Product Code: GP015
• Manufacturer: PlayMonster UK Ltd.
• Manufacturer Address: Artisan, Hillbottom Road, High Wycombe, HP12 4HJ, UK.
• EU Authorised Representative: Delphic HSE (Europe) B.V., The Base B, Evert van de Beekstraat 104, Schiphol, 1118CN, Netherlands.
• Age Recommendation: 6+ years.
• Player Count: 2+ players.
• Contents:
  • 1 Pop-A-Tops Dice Dome (which includes the die).
  • 1 Pop-A-Tops Tin (presumably for storage or as part of the game).
  • 32 Pet Cards.
• Safety Warning: Not suitable for children under 36 months due to small parts that may represent a choking hazard.
• Origin: Made in China.
• Copyright: ©2021 PlayMonster UK Ltd.

The game also features other Pop-A-Tops themes, including "Dino Scores" and "Bake-A-Cake," suggesting a broader product line.

Usage Features

Game Objective: The primary objective is to be the player with the most pet cards collected at the end of the game.

Setup:

1. Place all 32 pet cards with the pet face up on the table, arranged around the Pop-A-Top Dice Dome.

Gameplay (Standard Rules):

1. Starting Player: The youngest player goes first.
2. Rolling the Die: On a player's turn, they press the Pop-A-Top Dice Dome to roll the die.
3. Category Determination: All players observe the symbol (category) rolled on the die. The possible categories are:
   • Size (represented by a ruler icon)
   • Cuteness (represented by a heart icon)
   • Cuddliness (represented by a hug icon)
   • Rarity (represented by a diamond icon)
   • Fame (represented by a star icon)
   • Pick Any! (represented by a question mark icon)
4. Card Selection: All players simultaneously race to grab a pet card that they believe will score the highest in the category shown on the die.
5. Revealing Scores: All players then turn their selected cards over to reveal the pet's scores for the rolled category.
6. Winning the Round: The player with the highest score in the determined category wins the round and keeps the card.
7. Returning Cards: Any remaining cards that were not selected or were selected but did not win are placed back into play, face up, on the table.
8. "Pick Any!" Category: If "Pick Any!" is rolled, the player who pressed the Pop-A-Top Dice Dome gets to choose the category for that round, giving them a strategic advantage.
9. Continuing Play: Gameplay continues clockwise, with players taking turns rolling the die and selecting cards, until all 32 pet cards have been taken from the table.

Winning the Game (Standard): The player who has collected the most pet cards at the end of the game is the winner.

Shorter Game Option: For a quicker game, players can agree on a target number of cards to collect (e.g., 7 cards for 2 players, 5 cards for 3 or 4 players). The first player to reach this target number wins.

Optional Rule: Highest Or Lowest! This variant adds an extra layer of strategy:

1. After pressing the Pop-A-Top Dice Dome and before cards are selected, the player whose turn it is declares whether players will compete for the "Highest" or "Lowest" score in the rolled category.
2. All players then select cards aiming for either the highest or lowest score, as declared, to win the round.

Example Pet Card Information (from image): A "PUPPY" card shows the following category scores:

• Size: 23cm
• Cuteness: 100
• Cuddliness: 94
• Rarity: 10
• Fame: 100

Maintenance Features

• Address Retention: Players are advised to retain the manufacturer's address for future reference, which may be useful for customer service or inquiries.
• Online Resources: The document directs users to "www.playmonster.co.uk" for the full range of toys and gifts, and "playmonster.co.uk/games" for more games, suggesting potential online support or additional game information.

The game is designed for easy setup and straightforward gameplay, making it accessible for its target age group. The inclusion of optional rules allows for varied gameplay experiences and increased strategic depth. The compact nature of the Pop-A-Tops Dice Dome and Tin suggests portability and easy storage.

PlayMonster POP A TOPS GP015 Specifications

General

Brand	PlayMonster
Model	POP A TOPS GP015
Category	Toy
Language	English