Sharper Image SPACE BLASTER SHOOTING GAME - User Manual

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Item No. 206000
SPACE BLASTER SHOOTING GAME
User Guide
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Summary

Sharper Image Space Blaster Shooting Game Overview

Product Features

Details the key features of the infrared battle game, including blasters, projector, and game modes.

Package Contents

Lists the items included in the Space Blaster Shooting Game package.

Operating the Space Blaster Game

Installation and Battery Setup

Instructions for installing batteries in blasters and projector, and battery warnings.

Setting Up Battle Mode

Steps to pair blasters and prepare for the Battle Mode game.

Rules of Battle Mode

Explanation of gameplay, scoring, and winning conditions for Battle Mode.

Target Mode Gameplay and Support

Using Target Mode

Guide to playing the Target Mode, including projector setup and aiming.

FCC Compliance and Warranty

Information regarding FCC compliance, potential interference, and product warranty.

Overview

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

The Sharper Image Space Blaster Shooting Game (Item No. 206000) is an infrared battle game designed for two players, offering both competitive head-to-head action and a cooperative target shooting experience. The game set includes two blasters and a central target projector, providing a comprehensive and engaging play environment.

Function Description:

The core function of the game revolves around infrared technology. The blasters emit infrared signals, which are detected by the opponent's blaster in Battle Mode or by the central projector in Target Mode. This allows for simulated shooting and hit detection without physical projectiles, ensuring a safe play experience.

Battle Mode: In this mode, two players engage in a direct competition to "zap" their opponent's blaster. Each player starts with 12 lives, and the objective is to deplete the opponent's lives first. The blasters feature a scoreboard with LED lights that indicate remaining lives, with each light representing 4 lives. When a blaster is hit, it emits a shrieking sound, and the corresponding scoreboard light begins to flash. After 4 hits, a red light illuminates; after 8 hits, an orange light turns on. Once a blaster has been hit 12 times, all scoreboard lights will be on, signifying that the player is out of the game. Players have 6 shots before needing to reload. The light indicator on the blaster will flash red when a reload is required. Reloading is performed by pressing the Reload button located on the bottom of the blaster handle. To restart a new game, the winner of the previous game must hold down the Reset button on their gun.

Target Mode: This mode offers a different gameplay experience where both players work together or compete for high scores by shooting at meteor targets projected onto a wall by the central projector. The projector randomly projects 36 consecutive meteor images around the room. Players aim their blasters at these projected targets and pull the trigger. A "woohoo" sound indicates a hit, while a "boing" sound signifies a miss. The player with the most hits after all 36 meteors have been projected is declared the winner. This mode can be adjusted for difficulty, with options for 180° (easy) and 360° (hard) projection ranges.

Important Technical Specifications:

• Power Source:
  • Each blaster requires 3 AA alkaline batteries.
  • The target projector requires 4 AA alkaline batteries.
• Connectivity: Infrared sensors for communication between blasters and with the projector.
• Game Modes: Battle Mode and Target Mode.
• Life System (Battle Mode): 12 lives per player, indicated by scoreboard LEDs (each LED = 4 lives).
• Shot Capacity (Battle Mode): 6 shots per reload.
• Target Count (Target Mode): 36 consecutive meteor targets.
• Projector Difficulty: 180° (easy) and 360° (hard) projection ranges.
• Audio Feedback: LED lights and sound effects for hits, misses, reloads, and game status.

Usage Features:

• Mode Selecting Dial: Located on each blaster, this dial allows players to switch between Battle Mode and Target Mode.
• On/Off Switches: Positioned on the underside of the blaster barrels for easy power control.
• Infrared Sensor: Essential for detecting hits and for pairing blasters.
• Light Indicator: Provides visual feedback, such as flashing red when a reload is needed.
• Scoreboard: Integrated into each blaster, displaying remaining lives in Battle Mode.
• Trigger: Activates the infrared shot.
• Reload Button: Located at the bottom of the blaster handle, used to replenish shots.
• Reset Button: Used for pairing blasters in Battle Mode, syncing blasters with the projector in Target Mode, and restarting games.
• Start Button (Projector): Initiates the game in Target Mode. Both buttons on the projector have the same function.
• Power/Difficulty Level (Projector): A dial on the projector to select the desired difficulty for Target Mode (180° or 360°).
• Blaster Pairing: In Battle Mode, blasters are paired by touching their Infrared Sensors together and holding down the RESET button on one blaster until the other's scoreboard lights stop flashing, then repeating with the other blaster. Vibration upon trigger pull confirms successful pairing.
• Projector Syncing: In Target Mode, blasters are synced with the projector by holding down the RESET button on each blaster for three seconds until a quick, consecutive beeping sound is heard.
• Audio Cues: Distinct sounds for hits ("woohoo"), misses ("boing"), and blaster hits ("shrieking sound").

Maintenance Features:

• Battery Installation:
  • Blasters: Remove screws and battery covers, install 3 AA alkaline batteries in each, and replace covers.
  • Projector: Remove screw and battery cover, install 4 AA alkaline batteries, and replace cover.
• Battery Warnings:
  • Do not use rechargeable batteries.
  • Battery replacement must be performed by an adult.
  • Do not mix old and new batteries, or alkaline, standard, and rechargeable batteries.
  • Dispose of batteries according to local laws.
  • Do not dispose of batteries in a fire (may leak or explode).
  • Batteries are not toys.
  • Keep batteries out of reach of children.
• FCC Compliance: The device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules, ensuring it does not cause harmful interference and accepts any interference received. Users are advised against unauthorized modifications to the unit. If interference occurs, measures such as reorienting the receiving antenna, increasing separation between equipment and receiver, or connecting to a different circuit are suggested.

The Sharper Image Space Blaster Shooting Game provides an interactive and dynamic experience, combining the thrill of laser tag with the fun of arcade-style target practice, all within a safe, infrared-based system.

Sharper Image SPACE BLASTER SHOOTING GAME Specifications

General

Brand	Sharper Image
Model	SPACE BLASTER SHOOTING GAME
Category	Game Console
Language	English