HOW to Play the FAT Blocker Game

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The Fat Blocker game requires quick thinking and fast reflexes. In addition to the console buttons, you will use the four-button game controllers on the handlebar to play the game. Follow the steps below to play the Fat Blocker game.

1.Begin pedaling or press any button on the con- sole to turn on the console.

A moment after you begin pedaling or press a but- ton, the display will light.

2.Select the Fat Blocker game.

To select the Fat Blocker game, press the Fat Blocker button. The words FAT BLOCKER will appear at the top of the display.

3.Pedal to start the game.

When you start the Fat Blocker game, a game arena will appear in the center of the display.

A block composed of four or five black squares will slowly move downward until it reaches the bottom of the arena. Another block will then move down- ward. There are blocks of eight different shapes. As each block falls, you can move it to the left or right using the left and right buttons on the left controller. In addition, you can rotate the block counterclockwise or clockwise using the left and right buttons on the right controller. Once you have positioned and oriented a block, you can speed its motion to the bottom of the arena, if desired, by pressing the down button on either controller.

Your goal is to maneuver the blocks so that they form a complete row of black squares across the entire arena. Each

time you complete a row of black squares, the row will disappear, and all blocks above will move downward one row.

As you play, the blocks will fall faster and faster; however, your pedaling pace will affect the speed of the blocks—the faster you pedal, the more slowly the blocks will fall, giving you extra time to position and orient the blocks. The game will con- tinue until any part of a stacked block reaches the top of the arena.

When the game ends, the display will show your final score and the level of play that you reached. The display will then show the four highest scores recorded since the scores were reset. If desired, press and hold down the right button on either controller to reset the scores. Note: If your score is one of the four highest, the display will prompt you to enter a name consisting of three letters or dig- its. While the line below the first letter is flashing, press the up and down buttons on either controller to select the desired letter or digit. Next, press the right button on either controller and select another letter or digit. Repeat this process to select a third letter or digit. Then, press the right button on either controller again. The display will then show the four highest scores recorded since the scores were reset.

4.Follow your progress with the display.

While you exercise and play the Fat Blocker game, the corners of the display will show the elapsed time, the approximate number of calories you have burned, and your pedaling pace. In addi- tion, the display will show your current score and the game level that you have reached.

To pause the game, press the Display button. To resume the game, press the Display button repeatedly until the words FAT BLOCKER appear at the top of the display, and then begin pedaling.

5.When you are finished exercising, the console will turn off automatically.

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