User manual GAMES NINTENDO DS METROID PRIME HUNTERS

Nintendo of America Inc. P.O. Box 957, Redmond, WA 98073-0957 U.S.A. www.nintendo.com 57099A PRINTED IN USA INSTRUCTION BOOKLET PLEASE CAREFULLY READ THE SEPARATE HEALTH AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS BOOKLET INCLUDED WITH THIS PRODUCT BEFORE USING YOUR NINTENDO ® HARDWARE SYSTEM, GAME CARD OR ACCESSORY. THIS BOOKLET CONTAINS IMPORTANT HEALTH AND SAFETY INFORMATION. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION: READ THE FOLLOWING WARNINGS BEFORE YOU OR YOUR CHILD PLAY VIDEO GAMES. WARNING - Repetitive Motion Injuries and Eyestrain Playing video games can make your muscles, joints, skin or eyes hurt after a few hours. Follow these instructions to avoid problems such as tendinitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, skin irritation or eyestrain: · Avoid excessive play. It is recommended that parents monitor their children for appropriate play. · Take a 10 to 15 minute break every hour, even if you don't think you need it. · When using the stylus, you do not need to grip it tightly or press it hard against the screen. Doing so may cause fatigue or discomfort. · If your hands, wrists, arms or eyes become tired or sore while playing, stop and rest them for several hours before playing again. · If you continue to have sore hands, wrists, arms or eyes during or after play, stop playing and see a doctor. WARNING - Seizures · · · Some people (about 1 in 4000) may have seizures or blackouts triggered by light flashes or patterns, such as while watching TV or playing video games, even if they have never had a seizure before. Anyone who has had a seizure, loss of awareness, or other symptom linked to an epileptic condition should consult a doctor before playing a video game. Parents should watch when their children play video games. Stop playing and consult a doctor if you or your child have any of the following symptoms: Convulsions Eye or muscle twitching Loss of awareness Altered vision Involuntary movements Disorientation To reduce the likelihood of a seizure when playing video games: 1. 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STORY CONTROLS GETTING STARTED ADVENTURE MODE How to Advance in the Game The Default Screen Basic Actions Weapon Actions Morph Ball Actions MULTIPLAYER MODE Single-Card Play Multi-Card Play Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection Playing a Multiplayer Game HUNTERS DS DOWNLOAD PLAY RUMBLE PAK CREDITS WARRANTY AND SERVICE INFORMATION The Galactic Federation has heeded this strange, suspicious communication as well and has called for the help of Samus Aran. In the distant reaches of space, beyond the territories controlled by the Galactic Federation, is the Tetra Galaxy, once home to a mighty race known as the Alimbics. An advanced civilization, peaceful, prosperous, and powerful, the Alimbics maintained stability over the region forcefully but judiciously. They reigned over a vast region known as the Alimbic Cluster. One day, perhaps thousands of years ago, perhaps tens of thousands, they simply disappeared, leaving behind artifacts scattered across the Alimbic Cluster, all protected by a lethal arsenal of the Alimbics' most advanced weaponry. Today, for the first time in centuries, the long-dormant Alimbic Cluster has begun to stir, delivering strange tidings. A telepathic communiqué, originating within the Cluster, has been transmitted into the brains of some of the most exceptional beings in our galaxy. The message is translated into a thousand different languages on a thousand different worlds, but the message is always the same: "The secret to ultimate power lies in the Alimbic Cluster." This message has intrigued and enticed some of the most formidable bounty hunters in the galaxy, inspiring them to make the long journey to the Alimbic Cluster. Each of these great warriors has his own motivation. Some desire power--for themselves, their planet, or their people--while others simply desire to hunt and to kill, to prove themselves the best bounty hunter in the galaxy. Now, it's a race against time to see which bounty hunter will triumph and who will discover the secret behind this promise of "ultimate power." Her mission: to discover the truth about this mysterious message, to protect against a potential threat, and to keep the ultimate power of the Alimbics from falling into the wrong hands. Samus Aran One of the best bounty hunters in the galaxy. Her Power Suit has the ability to transform her into a Morph Ball. 06 Morph Ball 07 Control Modes You can select either Stylus Mode or Dual Mode to play the game. Both modes support right- and lefthanded controls. You can change the control mode by selecting CONTROLS under OPTIONS (page 13). See pages 22-24 for additional control information. Using the Nintendo DS Metroid Prime Hunters uses two control modes. In this manual, the controls for the Stylus Mode are explained using the configuration for right-handed players. Top Screen Power L Button SELECT START Stylus Mode Dual Mode Stylus Mode Buttons control the Attack and Move commands. The stylus handles all other controls. Left-handed Stylus Mode A, B, X, or Y Buttons +Control Pad L Button R Button Touch Screen Move Jump Boost Attack/Bomb Control Samus (see pages 22-24) Pause Menu (During Adventure Mode) R Button Attack (Hold down for a Charge Attack) / Bomb +Control Pad Boost X Button A Button B Button Y Button Dual Mode In addition to Attack and Move commands, the A, B, X, and Y Buttons control the character's viewpoint (look up/down), direction, and jump commands. Dual Mode Controls +Control Pad A, B, X, or Y Buttons R Button L Button Right-handed Move Jump/Boost Attack/Bomb Viewpoint (change direction) Move Attack/Bomb Jump/Boost Move Touch Screen Select/Confirm in the menu Control Samus (see pages 22-24 for additional information) Jump Left-handed Viewpoint (change direction) 08 If you close your Nintendo DS during a game, it will go into Sleep Mode to save battery life. Open the DS again to resume the game. 09 How to Use the Touch Screen Perform actions in-game by moving the stylus across the Touch Screen. On the menu screen or in the Gunship (page 18), commands are selected in the following manner: Selecting a Mode To choose the game mode, select the Menu icon on the Touch Screen. If you select an icon with the +Control Pad, the icon will highlight, with the explanation displayed on the Top Screen. Tap on the icon to confirm your selection. Starting the Game Make sure the Nintendo DS is turned off before you begin. Insert the Metroid Prime Hunters Game Card into your Nintendo DS and press Power on the Nintendo DS system. Touch the Metroid Prime Hunters panel to begin the game. If you would like to use the Rumble Pak, insert the Rumble Pak into the Game Boy® Advance Game Pak slot before turning the power on. When you turn on the Nintendo DS, the screen on the right will be displayed. After reading the message, tap on the Touch Screen to continue. Touch "Metroid Prime Hunters" on the DS Menu Screen to begin the game. *If you set your DS to Auto-Start mode, this step is not necessary. Please see the Nintendo DS hardware manual for details. Once the title screen is displayed, follow the instructions on page 12. Selecting Various Menu Icons and Items Tap on the icon or text to make your selection. Scrolling/Switching Selection Scroll through the text and switch selections by touching the icons below. 10 Screenshots surrounded by a blue frame are on the Top Screen, and screenshots surrounded by a red frame are on the Touch Screen. 11 Main Menu On the title screen, tap the Touch Screen to view the main menu. Select a game mode or the Options icon by tapping once. Options Change in-game settings here. After you have made your selections, tap on the checkmark icon to save your preferences. Menu Window Save Icon Mode Icon Return Icon Tap on this icon to return to the previous page. AUDIO CONTROLS CREDITS Choose between Stereo, Surround, or Headphone sound. Volume levels for sound effects and background music, and mic sensitivity can be adjusted here. Set the in-game controls (page 9) and the sensitivity of the Stylus here. You can also invert the up/down perspective controls by turning LOOK INVERT on. Look at the people responsible for Metroid Prime Hunters. If you have a DS Rumble Pak inserted in your DS, you can turn the Rumble Feature on or off. Adventure Mode (Pages 14-31) Control Samus Aran in this single-player adventure. RUMBLE PAK Multiplayer Mode (Pages 32-51) Up to four players can play multiplayer by using Multi-Card Play, DS Download, or Wi-Fi communication. By tapping on , you can exchange your Hunter License automatically with other nearby players who have also activated this feature (page 44). SHOW MY STATS ON Decide whether or not you would like your online game statistics and NINTENDOWIFI.COM Hunter's License (page 42) to be viewable at www.NintendoWiFi.com. ERASE ALL DATA After selecting this option, tap on the confirmation screen to erase all saved data and records (see page 19 for saving). Any data you erase is gone forever, so please be careful. 12 13 About Octoliths -How to advance in the gameLike Samus, six other bounty hunters are exploring the Tetra galaxy seeking out the Octoliths. If one of these Hunters defeats you in battle, you may lose any Octoliths you're carrying. If this happens, you must battle that Hunter again to reclaim your Octoliths. What is Adventure Mode? This story mode places you in the action as you battle enemies and solve puzzles as the main character, Samus Aran. Visit various planets and space stations within the Alimbic Cluster and gather all the Octoliths to acquire the ultimate power within. Select the destination Starting Adventure Mode Select Adventure Mode from the main menu to begin. Use the Tetra Galaxy Scan screen (page 16) to select a planet or space station. After selecting a planet or space station, use all the abilities at your disposal (pages 22-31) to find an Octolith. Once you have obtained an Octolith, return to Samus's Gunship to continue on to your next destination. Select a File When playing for the first time, select one of the three files (A, B, or C) available. Your game will be saved to the file you select. After selecting a file, you can delete or copy the data to another file. Note that once you delete saved data, it is gone forever (see page 19 for information on saving). View Unlocked Cinematics. Explore Acquire Octoliths Game Over If your remaining energy hits zero, the game ends. Select Continue to resume from the last checkpoint. Select a Destination From the Tetra Galaxy Scan screen, select a planet or a space station to explore (page 16). 14 15 Tetra Galaxy Scan Screen On the Top Screen, you can view the Tetra Galaxy from inside your Gunship. The Tetra Galaxy map appears on the Touch Screen. Select the location you want to visit here. Change Ordinate Axis Slide the stylus up and down on the Ordinate Axis or use the +Control Pad to change the vertical line. 1 2 Change Abscissa Axis Slide the stylus right and left on the Abscissa Axis or use the +Control Pad to change the horizontal line. 3 5 1 About the Tetra Galaxy There are two planets and two space stations within the Alimbic Cluster in the Tetra Galaxy. Celestial Archives This space station was badly damaged by an unkown object and is currently in very unstable condition. Alinos (The Volcanic Ruin) Destination Name After selecting a destination, its name will appear on the Top Screen. 4 Land Ship 3 4 This planet's ultra-high temperature once provided power for an Alinos city. In the ruins, visible reminders of their civilization can still be seen. 2 Vesper Defense Outpost Tap Land Ship to land at the selected destination. 5 Opposing Hunter at this destination If your opponent has an Octolith, this will also be displayed. This small base once operated as a refueling station. It has been abandoned for a long time. A toxic fuel leak has frozen over the station. Arcterra (The Ice Cave) Selecting a Destination Using the stylus, adjust the Ordinate and Abscissa Axes to select a planet or space station. Once LAND SHIP is displayed, touch the icon to visit the destination. This planet is located at the farthest reaches of the Tetra Galaxy. Arcterra is a barren and frozen world with caves and underground catacombs. 16 17 Inside the Gunship When you visit a space station or planet you have already been to, or when Samus goes back inside her ship, this screen will appear. Inside the Gunship, your energy and ammo will automatically be replenished. Current Status This screen displays your current number of Energy Tanks (page 21), Sub-weapon selection (pages 26-27), and current location. Logbook With the Logbook, you can check the information you scanned with the Scan Visor (page 24) and Samus's equipment status. Tap on the Category icon, then select the item you want to view. Category and Scanning Percentage Data List Scroll Icon Scroll through the data list with the up and down arrows . Category Icon The number below the category indicates the scanning percentage average. Gunship Screen Menu WEAPON SELECT OPTIONS SAVE GAME LOGBOOK EXIT SHIP LAUNCH SHIP View all currently available Sub-weapons. Change the game's control scheme (page 9). Save your game progress. View previous logbook entries. Exit the Gunship and resume exploration. Stop exploring and return to the Tetra Galaxy Scan screen. How to read the Category Icons Review messages left by the Alimbics. LORE E BIOFORM OBJECT EQUIPMENT Data about enemies you have scanned. Information about various mechanisms and objects. Information about Samus's equipment. Portals and Returning to the Gunship If you activate a Portal while exploring, you can use it to return to a location near the Gunship. This comes in handy when you want to save your progress. Saving Data Select SAVE GAME on the Gunship screen to save your Adventure Mode game progress. Your Options settings will be saved at the same time. 18 19 1 Sight 8 Sub-weapon Icon Check the currently equipped Sub-weapon (pages 27-28). Tap on this icon to switch to the Sub-weapon. -Default ScreenMain Screen The main screen displays Samus's point of view. Please see page 30 for how to view the screen while Samus is in Morph Ball form. 10 11 12 2 Aim your shots using the sight's targeting reticle. 2 Remaining Ammo Check how much ammo remains in the currently equipped weapon. 9 Sub-weapon Change Icon Touch and hold the stylus here to view and change all available Sub-weapons (pages 26-27). 3 Visor Icon Touch here to switch between Combat and Scan Visors (page 24). 1 Samus's current energy level. If the Energy Gauge Touch here to switch your weapon to the Power Beam reaches zero, the game is over. (page 27). 4 Beam Icon 10 Remaining Energy 5 Missile Icon Tap here to switch your weapon to the Missile. The top number indicates remaining ammo, and the bottom number indicates maximum ammo. 11 Energy Gauge When Samus receives damage, the Energy Gauge of each tank drops. 4 5 8 9 6 Morph Ball Icon Tap here to transform into the Morph Ball (pages 30-31). 12 Energy Tank Find new Energy Tanks for extra energy in the battles ahead. 7 3 6 7 Radar The icon indicates Samus's location. Nearby enemies are indicated with or marks on the radar. 20 21 Jumping -Basic ActionsMoving the Character Quickly double-tap the Touch Screen to jump. Combine this move with the +Control Pad to jump in various directions. +Contro l Pad In right-handed Dual Mode, use the R Button to jump. Use the L Button in left-handed Dual mode. Move Samus in the desired direction by pressing on the +Control Pad. If you are using the left-handed Stylus Mode (page 9), use the X Button to move forward, the B Button to move backward, the Y Button to strafe left, and the A button to strafe right. Switch to Morph Ball (Tap on the Alt-Form Icon) Changing the Viewpoint/Direction Change Sliding the stylus moves your point of view in any direction. Tap on the Alt-Form icon to transform Samus into the spherical Morph Ball. Tap the same icon again to return her to bipedal form (page 30-31). Alt-Form Icon In right-handed Dual Mode (page 9), the X Button and the B Button look up and down, and the Y Button and the A Button turn you left and right. In left-handed Dual Mode, press up and down on the +Control Pad to look up and down, and press left and right on the +Control Pad to turn left and right. Normal Morph Ball 22 23 Switching Visor Types Touch and hold the Visor icon to change the Top Screen to the Scan Visor view. Tap the icon again to switch back to the Combat Visor. Viewing the Map Press START to display your current location in the 3-D map on the Top Screen. Use the stylus to manipulate the 3-D map. Door/Entrance/Exit While using the Scan Visor, you cannot use weapons. Samus's Location Samus's location is displayed in red. Using the Scan Visor When the Scan cursor appears on the screen, hold the L Button to scan an object. Once scanning is complete, information on the object will be displayed on the Touch Screen. Tap OK when you have finished reading. If there is any important information, that information will be entered into the Logbook (page 19). Certain mechanisms found in the game can be activated by scanning them. Sight Window Scan various organisms and objects that appear in this window. Symbols on the Map Review various features, including door types, compatible weapons, etc. START Press START to return to the default screen. QUIT Icon Touch here to abort the game and return to the title screen. Your progress will not be saved. Opening Locked Doors Scan Cursor This cursor indicates an object you can scan. Locked doors can be opened by shooting them with the appropriate weapon. Scan the door with the Scan Visor to determine which weapon to use. 24 When using left-handed controls (page 9), press the R Button to scan. 25 Switching Sub-weapon Types -Weapon ActionsSamus can use up to six types of Sub-weapons, as well as the Power Beam and Missile. Touch and hold the Sub-weapon Switch icon to see the list of Subweapons, then slide the stylus to the desired weapon. Lift the stylus from the screen to replace the current Sub-weapon with the Sub-weapon you chose. Charge Attack Press the L Button to fire a weapon. Some weapons can be charged for more powerful attacks. To charge your weapon, hold down the L Button and then release to fire a devastating Charge Attack. Except for the Power Beam, Charge Attacks consume more ammo than regular attacks. L Button Weapon Types You can earn up to six different Sub-Weapons as you progress through the game. Power Beam Power Beam has a limited offensive capability, but it has excellent rapid-fire ability. Switching the weapon of choice Tap on the Beam icon to switch your weapon to the Power Beam. Tap on the Missile icon to switch to the Missile, and tap on the Sub-weapon icon to switch to the Sub-weapon. Power Beam Icon Missile Icon Sub-weapon Icon Sub-weapon Switch Icon Missile The Missile is more powerful than the Power Beam, and is capable of Charge Attacks. Samus's Missiles have homing capability; its Charge Attack enhances the homing feature. Battlehammer Sub-weapon 26 The Battlehammer is a heavy-duty mortar-type weapon with moderate firing speed. The Battlehammer has no Charge Attack, but the rapid-fire attack more than makes up for it. 27 Judicator Sub-weapon The Judicator shoots energy that has been super-cooled to temperatures approaching absolute zero. If the beam hits hard ground, it will bounce around the environment. Normal attacks shoot a single shot while the Charge Attack shoots three shots simultaneously. About Items Some items can be found by defeating enemies, and some are hidden in various locations in the world. Draw Energy Balls, Missiles, and Universal Ammo packs toward you by charging your weapon (page 26). Energy Ball (S: Red, M: Blue:, L: Yellow) Missile (S, L) Volt Driver Sub-weapon The Volt Driver shoots high-velocity, rapid-fire energy blasts with a very high hit probability. This weapon's Charge Attack launches an aerobomb that moves slowly toward its target. If the aerobomb strikes the target, it causes tremendous damage. Magmaul Sub-weapon Restores Samus's energy. (S: 30, M:60, L:100) UA/Universal Ammo (S, L) Restores ammo for the Missile. (S: 5, L:10) Energy Tank The Magmaul shoots projectiles of superheated magma. When charged, its projectiles become wider and explode on impact. Shock Coil Sub-weapon Restores ammo for the Sub-weapon. (S: 10, L: 25) Missile Expansion Samus gains an extra energy tank. UA Expansion The Shock Coil fires charged blasts of high-density neutrinos in concentrated bursts, sending multiple concussive waves toward its target. This weapon possesses no Charge Attack. Press and hold the L Button to fire the beam continuously. Imperialist Sub-weapon Max Missile number increases by 10. Sub-Weapon Octolith Max ammo for the Subweapon increases by 30. The Imperialist is ideal for sniping. It fires a thin, powerful laser over long distances. Press the R Button to turn on the zoom feature, which increases the hit probability and power. Samus earns a new Sub-weapon. A mystery item that holds the key to ultimate power. 28 Use the L Button while using the left-handed control mode (page 9). You can zoom in if you double-tap the Sub-weapon icon (page 21) or with the SELECT Button if using Dual Mode controls. 29 -Morph Ball Actions- Move Press the +Control Pad or slide the stylus on the Touch Screen to move the Morph Ball in any direction. Morph Ball Screen By tapping on the Alt-Form Icon, Samus transforms herself into the Morph Ball and the viewpoint will switch to a third person view. If you tap on the icon again, Samus will return to her normal form. Boost Ball Quickly slide the stylus in any direction on the Touch Screen to activate the Boost in that direction. This allows the Morph Ball to move at a higher speed for a short time. You can also boost by charging the R Button (L Button in left-handed control modes). BOOST Icon While boosting, the Boost icon will blink. Bombs Up to three Bombs can be deployed at once. Bomb Press the L Button to release a bomb. If you place the Morph Ball on top of the Bomb before it explodes, the impact of that explosion will propel the Morph Ball into the air. Alt-Form Icon 30 31 Select Your Hunter -Single-Card Play Double-tap on the Hunter you wish to use for the battle. Wait for the other players to select their Hunters. In Single-Card play, Samus is the only selectable character. Hosting a Game To host a Single-Card game with up to four players, select Single-Card Play from the Multiplayer Mode. In this mode, the player with the game card will be the host and set the game rules. Everyone else will be guest players. Please read DS Download Play on page 55 before you play. Start the Battle When everyone has made their selection, you can start the game. If you are playing a team battle, divide players into teams by touching the color bar. Tap on START GAME to begin the battle. Select an Arena Select the Arena and the settings you would like to use for the game (pages 48-49). Only the "Battle" game mode is available with Single-Card Play. When you have finished choosing your settings, touch the in the lower right corner. When You're the Guest If you are a guest player, you can select only Samus as your Hunter. Once the download is completed, wait for the host player to start the game. · The downloaded game will be deleted once you turn off the power. For Players With the Game Card 32 If you are a guest player and you have a copy of Metroid Prime Hunters, you can join a multiplayer game following the steps on (pages 34-35). You can select any of the available Hunters. Your game results will be saved to your Hunter's License (page 42). 33 Select Your Hunter -Multi-Card Play To play a multiplayer game, each player must have a Nintendo DS and a Metroid Prime Hunters Game Card. All Players Tap twice on the Hunter you would like to play. If you don't have enough players to join the game, the host can add a BOT (computer-controlled character) to play against. Tap on the and select the characters to add to your battle. · The host player can also play this mode with all-BOT players for additional hunting practice. Creating/Joining a Game The player who selects the CREATE GAME option hosts the game and determines the game criteria. The other players must select the host's name in the JOIN GAME box to enter the hosted game. Add Bot Change BOT Difficulty Change the difficulty of the Bot by tapping on the icon. One = easy Two = normal Three = hard Select Game Mode Host Only The host selects a game mode from the seven modes available (pages 48-49). Select the Stage Start the Battle Host Only Host Only The host selects the Arena and game rules used for the game (pages 48-49). After the selections have been made, touch the checkmark in the lower-right corner of the screen. Once all players are ready (including BOTs), the host can start the game. If playing with teams, first divide the players into teams by touching on the colored bar above or below the Hunter. Tap on START GAME to start. 34 35 Wi-Fi Menu -Nintendo Wi-Fi ConnectionNintendo Wi-Fi Connection allows multiple Metroid Prime Hunters owners to play together over the internet--even when separated by long distances. · To play Nintendo DS games over the internet, you must first set up the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection (Nintendo WFC) on your Nintendo DS system. Please see the separate Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection instruction booklet included with this game for directions on setting up your Nintendo DS. · To complete the Nintendo WFC setup, you will also need access to a PC that has a wireless network device installed (such as a wireless router) and an active broadband or DSL internet account. · If you do not have a wireless network device installed on your PC, you can order a Nintendo WiFi USB Connector (sold separately) directly from Nintendo. See the separate Nintendo WFC instruction booklet for more information. · Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection game play uses more battery power than other game play. You may prefer to use the AC Adapter to prevent running out of power when using the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection. · You can also play Nintendo WFC compatible games at selected internet hotspots without additional setup. · The Terms of Use Agreement which governs Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection game play is available in the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection instruction booklet or online at www.nintendowifi.com/terms. Please note that the DS system will shut down and must be restarted when making any Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection changes. After selecting Multiplayer Mode from the Main Menu, tap on NINTENDO WFC to view the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection screen. For the best experience, use the same Nintendo DS and Metroid Prime Hunters Game Card together as a set. Please read the separate Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection booklet for details. FIND A GAME (pages 38-39) Connect to Nintendo WFC and battle with users all over the world. FRIENDS AND RIVALS Connect to Nintendo WFC, and battle against your (pages 40-41) Friends and Rivals. Set up your DS hardware and game card for CONFIGURE WI-FI Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection. EDIT FRIENDS AND RIVALS Review your FRIENDS and RIVALS roster and (pages 42-45) register new Friends. Connection Problems? If you cannot connect to Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection even when you select FIND A GAME or FRIENDS AND RIVALS, an error message and error code will be displayed. Please read the separate Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection booklet for more details. 36 For additional information on the Nintendo WFC, setting up your Nintendo DS, or a list of available internet hotspots, visit www.nintendowifi.com (USA, Canada and Latin America) or call 1-800-895-1672 (USA/Canada only). 37 Find Game Use the FIND A GAME option to connect to Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection and play against gamers from all over the world (page 48). You cannot edit the Point Goal, Time Limit, or Team Play settings in a FIND GAME battle. Also, only Battle Mode is available. Set the Criteria Select a specific region and opponent ranking to search for opponents. After you have selected your criteria, select SEARCH FOR GAME. After players meeting your criteria have been found, the game will advance to the Hunter selection screen. Select the Hunter Tap on the Hunter you want to play, then tap again to confirm your selection. Select the Stage Each player helps choose which stage to play. Make your selection and tap on to confirm. Once everyone has made a selection, the Arena will be decided by majority vote. If multiple choices receive the same number of votes, the Arena will be selected randomly from the choices. Once the Arena is selected, the battle will start automatically. Register your opponent in the RIVALS roster Criteria To find an opponent from anywhere in the world, select WORLDWIDE. If you want to limit the search to North America, select LOCAL REGION. OPPONENT RANK Use MATCH MY RANK to find opponents similar to your skill level. REGION Any players that you play against through "FIND GAME" may be added to your RIVALS roster from the Results screen. Tap on the player's ADD RIVAL icon, then select either QUIT or PLAY AGAIN. If that player also tapped on the ADD RIVAL icon, then each of you will be registered to your opponent's RIVALS roster. ADD RIVAL If the other player didn't tap on your ADD RIVAL icon, then that player will not be added to your RIVALS roster. 38 39