TETRAMINO CONTROL
As the Tetraminos fall, you will need to rotate them to fit into the lines below.
You can move a Tetramino to the left or to the right as it is falling by pressing the Left and Right Directional Keys.
A Tetramino will come to rest when it hits the bottom line of the play field or when it is blocked by another Tetramino.
After a Tetramino has come into contact with the blocks beneath it, you can slide it to the left or the right for one second before “Lock Down” by pressing the Left and Right Directional Keys.
To rotate a Tetramino clockwise, press Rotation Button 1 until the Tetramino is in the desired position.
To rotate a Tetramino
SOFT DROP
To accelerate the speed at which a Tetramino falls, press the Down Directional Key. The Tetramino will “Lock Down” immediately upon contact with placed Tetraminos when using Soft Drop.
PAUSING A GAME
To pause a game during gameplay, press the Start button. Press this button again to return to the game in progress.
GAME OVER
A game is over when any cell for the starting position of a new Tetramino is filled. This is called “Topping Out.” The words “Game Over” will scroll across the screen.
At the end of the game, the Score and Line Count Indicator will display your line count, score, high line count, and high score.
SLEEP MODE
After one (1) minute of inactivity, Tetris® will go to sleep. To wake the unit, press the Start button.
RESETTING THE GAME
To reset the game, insert a small, blunt object into the small “Reset” hole on the front of the unit and press down gently. This will start a new game and erase all previously stored scores.
BATTERY INSTALLATION:
This game is powered by two (2) AAA batteries. The battery compartment is located on the bottom of the game.
•Using a screwdriver, loosen the screw until the battery compartment door can be removed.
•Insert two (2) AAA batteries (we recommend alkaline) as indicated inside the battery compartment.
•Replace the battery compartment door and tighten the screw with a screwdriver. Do not over- tighten.
Adult supervision is recommended when changing batteries.
CAUTION
•As with all small batteries, the batteries used with this device should be kept away from small children who might still put things in their mouths. If a battery is swallowed, consult a physician immediately.
•Be sure you insert the battery correctly and always follow the device and battery manufacturer’s instructions.
•Do not dispose of batteries in fire.
•Batteries might leak if improperly installed, or explode if recharged, disassembled or heated.
•Sometimes, a
•Under the environment with radio frequency interference, the sample may malfunction and require user to reset the sample.
MAINTENANCE
•Handle this device carefully.
•Store this device away from dusty or dirty areas.
•Keep this device away from moisture or extreme temperature.
•Do not disassemble this device. If a problem occurs, press the Reset button, or remove and replace the batteries to reset the device, or try new batteries. If problems persist, consult the warranty information located at the end of this instruction manual.
•Use only the recommended battery type.
•Do not mix old and new batteries.
•Do not mix alkaline, standard
•Do not use rechargeable batteries.
•Do not attempt to recharge
•Remove any exhausted batteries from the device.
•Do not
•Insert batteries with the correct polarity.
Please retain this for future reference.
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.
WARNING: 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.
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.
•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help.
90-DAY LIMITED WARRANTY
(This product warranty is valid in the United States and Canada only)
Radica Games Limited warrants this product for a period of 90 days from the original purchase date under normal use against defective workmanship and materials (batteries excluded). This warranty does not cover damage resulting from accident, unreasonable use, negligence, improper service or other causes not arising out of defects in material or workmanship. Radica Games Limited will not be liable for any costs incurred due to loss of use of this product or other incidental or consequential costs, expenses or damages incurred by the purchaser. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other legal rights, which vary from state to state.
During this
IMPORTANT: Before returning the unit for repair, test it with fresh alkaline batteries. Even new batteries may be defective or weak and low battery power is a frequent cause of unsatisfactory operation.
Distributed by:
RADICA USA Ltd.
Dallas, TX
RADICA:®
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Game Design by Alexey Pajitnov. Logo Design by Roger Dean.
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