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INTRODUCTION Spider-Man Raised by his Aunt May, Peter Parker has unique abilities that he uses to help others. Under the secret identity of Spider-Man, Peter possesses superhuman strength and reflexes. No matter where he swings, Spider-Man always remembers that with great power comes great responsibility. Storm Ororo Munroe is descended from an ancient line of African priestesses, all with the potential to wield magic.
GETTING STARTED 1. Choose Your Play Mode Move the joystick up and down to choose the play mode you want. Press the ENTER button when you are done. GETTING STARTED Learning Adventure Learning Zone Options 2 Learning Adventure In this play mode, you can join Spider-Man and Friends and explore the platforms in Doc Ock’s Experiment Base. Learning Zone In this mode, you can play four games that each focus on a specific learning skill.
2. Choose your Game Settings In this screen, you can choose between Easy and Difficult levels, and one or two players. Levels Select between Easy Level and Difficult Level of game play. Levels Players Players Select between one-player and two-player mode. Note: The default settings are “Easy” and “One-Player” For Learning Adventure, please go to the “Activities – Learning Adventure” section. For Learning Zone, please go to the “Activities – Learning Zone” section. FEATURES Help Button FEATURES 3.
Learning Zone Button The LEARNING ZONE button is a shortcut that takes you to the Learning Zone game selection screen. When you press the LEARNING ZONE button, an Exit screen will pop up. If you want to quit and go to the Learning Zone menu, choose . To continue playing, choose .
Learning Adventure Learning Adventure Game Selection Screen Adventure Play Choose Adventure Play to play a game through from the beginning to end. This game mode allows the player to play through the different games, in order, until finally reaching Doc Ock and defeating him. Quick Play Adventure Play New Game Choose this to start a new game. New Game Continue Game Continue Game Choose this to continue a previous game. V.
Learning Adventure Game Status Bar In each Learning Adventure game, the status bar stays on the screen to show you how you are doing. Timer Energy Active Character Mission Status Difficulty Level Inactive Characters Difficulty Level Indication This shows the level of the game (one star = Easy Level; two stars = Difficult Level). ACTIVITIES Energy This shows the character’s energy level in the current game. Active Character This shows the character you are currently using.
attention to the arrows and find your way out. Watch out though, because Doc Ock has many obstacles along the way, including some annoying robots. Hurry! Let’s stop Doc Ock before it’s too late! Mission 1 –Wall of Mirrors Game Play Doc Ock has built a crazy Wall of Mirrors that shows what happens to light when it hits mirrors and different types of lenses. Help Spider-Man climb up the floors to the top of the wall. Collect the keys and energy icons along the way.
Mission 3 – Robot Command Game Play Spider-Man and Friends must find a way to control one of Doc Ock’s robots and get it to collect the keys in the room and then get out. The robot will follow the commands that are placed in the command bar on the bottom of the screen. ACTIVITIES Use the Green Button to bring up the directional movements of the robot (forward, left, right).
Mission 5 –Galaxy Chase Game Play Get ready for a fast-paced ride as you join the heroes on a journey through the Space Tunnel. You’ll learn facts about the planets in our solar system. Pay attention, because you just may need these useful facts later on! As always, Doc Ock has some dangers in store, so be careful to avoid the flying robots he’s sent to stop you. Collect enough keys on the way so you can pass the challenge.
Learning Zone Learning Zone Game Selection Screen The Learning Zone features four curriculumbased learning games. Use the joystick to highlight a game, and press ENTER to start it. Machine Shop Space Quest Speed Pyramid Lights Out ACTIVITIES Learning Zone Game Status Bar In all four learning games, the status bar will stay on the screen and show the game status. Mission Status Level Score Zone 1 – Lights Out: Game Play Doc Ock has yet another room of crazy lights and mirrors.
Zone 2 – Speed Pyramid Game Play Categories of food are represented on the giant, moving Speed Pyramid. Listen for the food, then move the joystick to make the board move. Press ENTER when the ball lands in the correct place (food category). Educational Curriculum: The Food Pyramid Easy level: 4 food categories Zone 3 – Machine Shop Game Play Doc Ock has some pretty interesting machines in his machine shop! The different gears and parts need to be put back in each machine in the correct places.
CARE & MAINTENANCE 1. Keep your V.Smile™ clean by wiping it with a slightly damp cloth. Never use solvents or abrasives. 2. Keep the unit out of direct sunlight and away from direct sourceof heat. 3. Remove the batteries when not using it for an extended period of time. 4. Avoid dropping it. NEVER try to dismantle it. TROUBLESHOOTING/WARNING 5. Always keep the V.Smile™ away from water.
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