To rotate a Tetramino clockwise, press Rotation Button 1 until the Tetramino is in the desired position.
To rotate a Tetramino counter-clockwise, press Rotation Button 2 until the Tetramino is in the desired position.
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 three (3) AAA batteries. The battery comparment is located on the bottom of the game.
•Using a screwdriver, loosen the screw until the battery compartment door can be removed.
•Insert three (3) AAA batteries (we recommended 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 game 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 game and battery manufacturer’s instructions.
•Do not dispose of batteries in fire.
•Batteries might leak if improperly installed, or exploded if recharged, dissembled or heated.
MAINTENANCE
•Handle this game carefully.
•Store this game away from dusty or dirty areas.
•Keep this game away from moisture or temperature extremes.
•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 your warranty information located at the end of this instruction manual.
•Only batteries of the same or equivalent type as recommended are to be used.
•Do not mix old and new batteries.
•Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc) or rechargeable (nickel-cadmium) batteries.
•Do not use rechargeable batteries.
•Do not attempt to recharge non-rechargeable batteries.
•Remove any exhausted batteries from the game.
•The supply terminals are not to be short- circuited.
•Batteries are to be inserted 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 90-day warranty period, the game will either be repaired or replaced (at our option) without charge to the purchaser when returned prepaid with proof of date of purchase to: Radica USA, Ltd.,
13628-A Beta Road, Dallas, Texas 75244, USA.
Please remove the batteries and wrap the unit carefully before shipping. Please include a brief description of the problem along with your return address and mail it postage prepaid.
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.
RADICA:®
BIG SCREEN TETRIS IS A TRADEMARK OF RADICA GAMES LTD.
© 2002 RADICA GAMES LTD.
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
TETRIS®; © ELORG 1987
CLASSIC TETRIS LOGO BY ROGER DEAN; © THE TETRIS COMPANY 1997
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED ORIGINAL CONCEPT & DESIGN BY ALEXEY PAJITNOV
TETRIS® AND CLASSIC TETRIS LICENSED TO THE TETRIS COMPANY & SUBLICENSED TO RADICA GAMES LTD.