LeapFrog MIND MANIA SPELLING CLIP Mind Mania Spelling Clip User Guide, How to Play, Game Modes

Mind Mania™ Spelling Clip User Guide

Features:

HINT BUTTON:

Press the Hint button during game play if you are having trouble answering a question.

DIRECTIONAL ARROWS:

Use these multi-purpose controls to scroll through menu choices, move the cursor and maneuver the snake around the screen.

RESET BUTTON:

To reset the product, use a pen or similar pointed item to press in the small button located on the back.

MODE BUTTON:

Press the Mode button to access the Main Menu.

ENTER BUTTON:

Select a game mode, or a level.

How to Play

Selecting a Game Mode

1.To begin, press the Enter button to see a list of games, and then follow on-screen instructions.

2.Each game has 3 levels (Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced) that are linked to words taught in grades 1-2, 3-4, and 5-6. (See Spelling Skill Chart on opposite page)

3.Press the Mode button at any time to return to the main menu.

Game Modes

Word of the Day: Use this mode to see the featured word of the day. Each day will feature a new word that will be used throughout the games that day.

Spelling Snake: Spelling Snake challenges you to spell a word by using the thumb pad to guide the “snake” around the screen and “eat” the letters in the correct order to spell the word.

1.Choose your level and then see a word. Press down on the thumb pad to see its definition.

2.You get 3 lives and 60 seconds to guide the snake to spell the word.

3.Each word is worth 100 points and each incorrect letter eaten deducts points.

4.You lose a life when the snake touches a wall, hits an obstacle or doubles back on itself.

Hints: Stumped? Just press the Hint button. The first hint will show the word again. The second hint will place the next correct letter in place.