User manual HASBRO FLYING FIGHTERS FA-18 HORNET WILDCATS

[. . . ] At the end of the game, the LlFEPodwill automatically convert everything you own (including cars, houses, and cash) into LlFE Points. The player with the most points wins! Players put their skateboards on any START space. Place extra playing pieceslcards out of play. After inserting batteries (see page #8), use the switch on the bottom of the LlFEPod to turn it on. Theserules give you a thoroughlook into the game. To get into the game faster, use the QuickRules Card and the UFEPodR&mce cards. [. . . ] . . Enter the number of years (turns) Good Beeps:The LlFEPod beeps when you press a button or enter money. It may also play you a tune when something really good happens. Bad Beeps: If you try to do something that the LlFEPoddoesn't understand, and try again. Press your Reference card to make sure you're pressingthe right buttons. Changing game length? It's easy to change the game length if you want to end the game quickly or add some extra turns (this can be done at any time during your game). w - Make the game shorterllonger: 1 Make sure everyone has taken the same number of turns. Press If the screen goes blank, press mjto wake it up. w-. 3 and enter the number of turns you want to play. 4. Player 1:put your Visa Game Card into the LlFEPodand press What happened to my money? Example: all players have taken their last turn. The year-count is 01. You want to play an extra five rounds. Remove all cards and enter the new year-count 9 (1year remaining 5 additionalyears) into the LIFEPod. 3 + Your balance might not always be as healthy as you expect. Remember, you could have expenses; or if someone gets married, you could be paying to give them a wedding present. How do I know the LlFEPod has registered my moneyRlFE Points? T end a game: o 1 Make sure everyone has taken the same number of turns. Plus, you eam a one-time bonusof 2, 000 LlFE points, which corresponds to anywhere from $160, 000 to $240, 000, depending on the formula used duringthe game. In real life, experts say someone with a bachelor's degree will likely earn about $1 million more over a lifetime than someone with only a high school diploma. Just be sure to offset these eamings by any debt you carry. If you buy an expensive house but later go into debt, consider selling it and buying a cheaper housethe next time you land on a House Space. In real life, keep in mind that when you buy a house you'll need to factor in the costs of monthly mortgage payments, propertytaxes, maintenance and repairs, utilities, furnishings and other expenses to know whether or not you can afford it. Also, if you should lose your job, increase your family size or have an adjustable rate mortgage whose interest rate climbs, you could have a hard time keeping up your payments and might jeopardize being able to keep the house. In the game, there are several factors to weigh when deciding what kind of car to buj, and when: Ifyou have debt, you'll have to pay 10% interest on it each time you take a turn. So carefully consider how much money you might be losing by buying a car while in debt; you might want to wait and buy one after you've lowered your debt At the end of the game, cars are sold for their current value, which varies depending on their age and make: Economy cars lose $1, 000 a year in value and luxury cars lose $5, 000 a year. Add up how many years you expect to own the car and see if it makes sense to buy. Luxury cars cost five times as much as economy can but provide twice as many LlFE Points per turn. Also, luxury cars becomenclassics"after 15 years and increase in value $5, 000 a year after that However, don't forget that both luxury and economy cars reduce your salary by 10% each turn. In the game, you earn a substantial number of LlFE Points when you get married because it enhances your quality of life and helps you gain new life experiences - 3, 000 points when you marry, and then 1, 500 each turn thereafter. Plus, if you land on a Get Married space and are already married, you will receive a $50OUanniversary gift"from each player, as well as 3, 000 LlFE Points. In real life, marriage provides many advantagesas well, including financial stability. You'll have two incomes to help pay for cars, houses and other expenses. [. . . ] Place your skateboard on one of the four START spaces. Hint: If your career requires a lot of degrees, you may want to start in Learn It!ON YOUR TURN 1 Insert your Visa Game Card into the LlFEPod and press I turn, a $5, 000 salary will be added to . After that, your current salary will automatically be added each time you insert your card and p r e s s m . [. . . ]