User manual HASBRO CATCH PHRASE ELECTRONIC 2005

[. . . ] If the Team Score buttons do not appear to function, check to ensure the game timer is not counting down. Once a game begins, a new category can not be chosen. AGE: Adult 4 or More Pl ayers in Teams Contents: Game Unit, Instructions IMPORTANT!· If this game malfunctions, push in RESET or try fresh batteries. [. . . ] You can select from any of the following 7 categories: Sci-Tech, Entertainment The World, Food Everything Places Sports & Games 3. I 1. 5 V AAA/LR03 + The default category (and the word displayed on screen when the game is awakened) is "Everything", which includes, well, everything! I 1. 5 V AAA/LR03 1. 5 V AAA/LR03 + + PLAYING A ROUND Each game consists of several rounds of play. To begin a round, press the Start/Stop button to start the timer. A word from the chosen category will appear on the screen. You can press the Next button to show the new word. Now you need to get your team to guess that word by giving them clues. · You can make any physical gesture and give almost any verbal clue to get your team to say the word. But you CANNOT: · Say a word that RHYMES with the word; · Give the FIRST LETTER of the word; · SAY A PART OF THE WORD in the clue (i. e. "shoe" for "shoe horn"). If the other team catches you committing any of these no-no's you must press the Stop/Start button to shut the timer off. The other team automatically gets one point for that round. (See "How to Score Points. ") As soon as your team has guessed the word, hand the game unit to a member of the other team. Play continues with the new team pressing the Next button to reveal the next word. The round ends when the buzzer sounds and the timer runs out. I ! 1. 2. 3. CAUTION: As with all small batteries, the batteries used with this game should be kept away from small children who still put things in their mouths. If they are swallowed, promptly see a doctor and have the doctor phone (202) 625-3333 collect. In Canada, have the doctor call your provincial poison control center. Make sure the batteries are inserted correctly and follow the game and battery manufacturer's instructions. Do not mix old and new batteries, alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc) or rechargeable (nickel-cadmium) batteries. IMPORTANT: BATTERY INFORMATION Please retain this information for future reference. [. . . ] As with all small items, these batteries should be kept away from children. If swallowed, seek medical attention immediately. STARTING A NEW ROUND After you have scored the points for the round just played, the team holding the Catch Phrase game unit begins the next round by pressing the button. LET'S GET STARTED Choosing Teams 1. It's best to alternate players in a circle so each player is next to a member of the other team. [. . . ]