Tiger Electronics Giga Pets

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MODEL: 70-135

INTRODUCTION

a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away. the inhabitants of distant

planets struggled for freedom beneath the tyranny of the dark empire.

members of the alliance and servants of the empire clung to an ancient

religion, each seeking to utilize the mystic power of the force. battles

raged and heroes were carved from the ravages of war!

and now, across infinite space and time, the very essence of this struggle

has been harnessed. the spirits of creatures from that distant galaxy have

been preserved in tiny jeweled GIGA pods. these pods contain the life

force of pets and friends from the STAR WARS universe. enjoy their

companionship and may the force be with you!

CONGRATULATIONS!

you are the proud new owner of a STAR WARS GIGA FRIEND,

the take-it-anywhere interactive friend! your new GIGA FRIEND is

going to need lots of attention to stay healthy and happy. the healthier

and happier YODA is, the higher your score will be! these instructions

will help you on your way.

STARTING THE GAME

To start your game, pull the plastic tab from the back of your GIGA

FRIEND. the plastic tab is not part of the toy and should be thrown

away. once you turn your GIGA FRIEND on, it should stay on. you

never need to turn your GIGA FRIEND off.

SETTING THE CLOCK

it is very important that you set the clock on your GIGA FRIEND

for the correct time. your GIGA FRIEND eats, plays, and sleeps

according to a natural schedule. if you don't set the time correctly, your

GIGA FRIEND may get confused-- you don't want yoda to sleep all

day and keep you awake all night! when you first start the game, your

GIGA FRIEND will be in CLOCK MODE. here's how to set the

clock:

1) the HOUR will be flashing. press LEFT/RIGHT to adjust the hour. 

when the correct hour is set, press ENTER.

2)the MINUTES will be flashing. press LEFT/RIGHT to adjust the 

minutes. when the correct minutes are set, press ENTER.

3)the clock is now set, and you will automatically enter NAME MODE.

ENTERING YOUR NAME

1) a flashing bar will appear under the space for each letter.

2)press LEFT/RIGHT to search through the alphabet.

3)press ENTER to select a letter and move to the next space your name.

you may use up to 12 letters.

4)press ENTER twice to accept the current name and return to GAME 

MODE.

TURNING OFF THE SOUND

1) press MODE to enter CLOCK MODE.

2) press LEFT to turn the sound off -- the SOUND will disappear.

3) press RIGHT to turn the sound on -- the SOUND will 

appear again.

press MODE again to return to GAME mode.

SAY HELLO!

when you enter GAME MODE for the first time, you will see your

new STAR WARS GIGA FRIEND YODA! he is here to train you

in the ways of the force so pay close attention to him, always!

RETURNING TO CLOCK MODE

once the game begins in GAME MODE, you can return to CLOCK

MODE by pressing MODE until the clock appears.

1) if you wish to adjust the clock, press ENTER. the clock will start 

flashing.

2)after you set the time, YODA's name will appear. press ENTER to 

adjust the name.

3) to return to GAME MODE, press MODE until YODA appears 

again.

THE GAME SCREEN

the game screen is YODA's "home." you will see YODA move around

the screen and go about his daily routine, busying himself with the

responsibilities of a JEDI MASTER.

press the LEFT/RIGHT keys to select the different ICONS around

the outside of the screen. these icons represent all of the different activities

that allow you to interact with YODA.

HOW TO PLAY

as a JEDI apprentice, it is your job to keep yoda happy and healthy.

at various times, YODA will require a certain kind of attention from

you. if he is in need, he will make noise and the ALERT icon will

light up.

as part of your training, you've got to figure out what YODA needs!

if he is hungry, give him food. if his hut is dirty, clean it for him. there

are many different ways for you to interact with YODA. the trick is

to figure out what he needs from you! use the LEFT/RIGHT keys to

move to the activity you want, and press ENTER. here are the activities:

FOOD

when you select this activity, you will be given

a choice of foods to prepare for YODA. use

the LEFT or RIGHT key to select either healthy

food or snacks. YODA needs soup to stay

healthy and food sticks to stay happy.

you can see how hungry YODA is by checking

its HUNGER on the SCORE screen .

a 100 means YODA has a full tummy-- and a 0 means YODA

is famished! if YODA has a 100 it may refuse to eat. and if it has

a 0 may refuse to do anything else until you feed it!

YODA refuse to eat HEALTHY FOOD when hunger index = 100, and

refuse to do anything when hunger index 20.

SLEEP

select this icon to turn out the light when YODA

wants to sleep. YODA likes to take naps during

the day. if you turn out the light for him, he

will happily go to sleep. at night, YODA will

be very tired, and just fall asleep right on the

floor. if you want YODA to have good dreams,

turn out the light at night, too.

sometimes it's hard to tell when YODA needs to sleep. if you have tried

feeding and cleaning-- and YODA still seems upset, maybe it's time for

a little nap.

TRAIN

to have YODA train you in the ways of the force, choose this activity.

to become a JEDI KNIGHT you must learn to CONTROL, SENSE,

and ALTER your environment with the force. YODA has created three

activities to help you learn. each activity is done five times.

1. CONTROL

in the CONTROL activity, YODA will flash

symbols randomly on the screen, then suddenly

stop and beep. you must press the ENTER button

as quickly as possible when he beeps. the sooner

you press the ENTER button, the more impressed

YODA will be. but be careful, if you press before

he signals, he will be very unhappy with your

impatience!

2. SENSE

in the SENSE activity, the screen is divided down

the middle. on the left side is a symbol, the right

side has a symbol that YODA has hidden from

you. you must use the LEFT/RIGHT buttons

to scroll through the three different symbols on

INSTRUCTIONS

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Summary

Getting Started and Basic Operations

Initial Setup

Start the game by pulling the tab, set the clock, and enter your pet's name.

Sound Control

Steps to turn the game's sound effects on or off using mode buttons.

Mode Switching

Instructions to switch between game mode and clock mode.

Gameplay Mechanics

Game Screen Navigation

Understand the main interface and icons to interact with YODA.

Feeding Your Pet

How to feed YODA, choosing between healthy food and snacks.

Managing Sleep

Putting YODA to sleep correctly for optimal happiness.

JEDI Training Activities

Learn force abilities through Control, Sense, and Alter activities.

Advanced Gameplay and Game End

JEDI Training Details

Details on Control, Sense, and Alter activities for JEDI training.

Other Activities

Learn about Cleaning, Score tracking, and Alert notifications.

Meeting Needs and Game Over

How to respond to YODA's needs and conditions for game over.

Restarting and Battery Replacement

How to restart the game, insert batteries, and safety precautions.

Warranty and Support

Defect or Damage Reporting

Instructions for reporting game defects or missing parts.

90-Day Limited Warranty

Details of the warranty, repair, and replacement policy.

This document describes the "Giga Pets" device, a handheld electronic pet game that immerses players in the Star Wars universe. The device functions as an interactive friend, specifically a digital representation of Yoda, the Jedi Master. The primary function is to care for Yoda, ensuring his health and happiness, while also engaging in Jedi training activities. The game's objective is to achieve a high score by diligently attending to Yoda's needs and successfully completing training exercises, ultimately aiming to become a Jedi Knight or Master.

Function Description

The Giga Pets device simulates the daily life and training of Yoda, requiring continuous interaction from the player. The core function revolves around a "Game Screen" which serves as Yoda's "home." On this screen, Yoda moves around, performing his daily routine as a Jedi Master. The player interacts with Yoda through a series of icons displayed around the screen's perimeter, each representing a different activity or need.

The device's central function is to keep Yoda "happy and healthy." Yoda will periodically signal his needs by making noise and illuminating an "ALERT" icon. The player's task is to decipher Yoda's needs and respond appropriately. For instance, if Yoda is hungry, the player must provide food; if his hut is dirty, it needs to be cleaned. The game emphasizes quick and accurate responses to Yoda's signals.

A key aspect of the game's function is the "SCORE" system, which ranges from 0 (bad) to 100 (perfect). This score reflects the player's performance in caring for Yoda and completing training activities. A higher score indicates better care and successful training, while neglecting duties or failing training will decrease the score. The game can end if the score drops to zero, leading to Yoda dismissing the player as an apprentice. Conversely, if the player maintains a high score (above 95 points) after 14 days of training, Yoda may continue to teach, extending the game.

Beyond basic care, the device incorporates a "TRAIN" function, designed to teach the player "the ways of the force." This training is divided into three activities: "CONTROL," "SENSE," and "ALTER," each to be performed five times.

CONTROL: This activity involves pressing the ENTER button as quickly as possible when Yoda flashes symbols and beeps. Timely responses impress Yoda, while premature presses displease him.
SENSE: In this activity, the screen is divided, with a symbol on the left and a hidden symbol on the right. The player must scroll through three symbols on the left using the LEFT/RIGHT buttons and select the one that matches the hidden symbol on the right. Matching symbols please Yoda, while mismatches indicate a lack of concentration.
ALTER: This activity requires the player to quickly alternate LEFT and RIGHT button presses to "lift objects in the air." Successful and rapid alternation raises the object, pleasing Yoda, while mistakes cause the object to fall, requiring another attempt.

The device also includes an "ASK" function, allowing players to pose questions or concerns about their Jedi training, with Yoda providing answers. The "TEACH" function enables Yoda to offer advice on the ways of the force.

Usage Features

The Giga Pets device is designed for portability and continuous play. Once activated by pulling a plastic tab, the device remains on, eliminating the need to turn it off.

Initial Setup:

Setting the Clock: Upon first activation, the device enters "CLOCK MODE." The player must set the correct hour and minutes using the LEFT/RIGHT buttons and confirming with ENTER. Accurate time setting is crucial as Yoda's eating, playing, and sleeping schedule is based on it.
Entering Your Name: After setting the clock, the device enters "NAME MODE." A flashing bar appears, and the player uses LEFT/RIGHT to scroll through the alphabet, selecting letters with ENTER to form a name (up to 12 letters). Confirming the name twice with ENTER returns the player to "GAME MODE."
Turning Off/On Sound: The sound can be toggled by entering "CLOCK MODE" (pressing MODE until the clock appears), then pressing LEFT to turn sound off or RIGHT to turn sound on. Pressing MODE again returns to "GAME MODE."

Game Interaction:

Navigation: The LEFT/RIGHT keys are used to select different icons on the game screen, representing various activities. The ENTER button confirms selections.
Food: When selecting the "FOOD" icon, the player chooses between "healthy food" (soup) or "snacks" (food sticks) for Yoda using LEFT/RIGHT. Yoda's hunger level is indicated by a "HUNGER" meter on the "SCORE" screen (100 means full, 0 means famished). Yoda may refuse food if full or refuse other activities if famished.
Sleep: The "SLEEP" icon is used to turn out the light when Yoda wants to sleep, whether for a nap during the day or for a full night's rest. This helps Yoda have good dreams. If Yoda seems upset after feeding and cleaning, a nap might be needed.
Cleaning: The "CLEANING" icon is used to clean Yoda's hut, contributing to his peace of mind and the player's score.
Alerts: The "ALERT" icon lights up when Yoda needs attention, prompting the player to quickly identify and address his needs.
Refusal: If the player selects an activity Yoda doesn't want to do, he may refuse, requiring the player to try a different activity.

Game End and Restart:

Game Over: The game ends if the score drops to zero (Yoda dismisses the player) or if the player successfully completes Jedi training after 14 days. Upon game end, the player receives a title (Jedi, Jedi Knight, or Jedi Master) based on their performance.
Restarting: The game can be restarted from the beginning by pressing the ENTER button on the front or the RESET button on the back of the device.

Battery Installation:

The device uses two 1.5V "LR44" or "G13A" button cell batteries. To install, the battery compartment cover on the back of the device must be removed by unscrewing it and pushing it in the direction of the arrow. Batteries must be aligned correctly (+ and -).

Maintenance Features

The manual provides specific guidelines for battery maintenance to ensure proper device function:

Battery Replacement: Batteries should be replaced by an adult.
Mixing Batteries: Do not mix old and new batteries, nor alkaline, standard, or rechargeable batteries.
Rechargeable Batteries: Non-rechargeable batteries are not to be recharged. Rechargeable batteries must be removed from the toy before charging and should only be charged under adult supervision.
Battery Type: Only batteries of the same or equivalent type as recommended should be used.
Polarity: Batteries must be inserted with the correct polarity.
Exhausted Batteries: Exhausted batteries must be removed from the toy.
Short-Circuits: The supply terminals are not to be short-circuited.

Defect or Damage:

In case of a damaged part or missing component, the manual advises against returning the game to the store. Instead, players should write to Tiger Electronic Toys Repair Centre, providing the game's name, model number, a brief description of the problem, sales slip date, place of purchase, and price paid.