User manual GAMES NINTENDO GAMECUBE SUPER MONKEY BALL 1

Monkey0910uREVISED_1.qxp 10/1/01 2:55 PM Page 2 Monkey0910uREVISED_1.qxp 10/1/01 2:55 PM Page 2 CONTENTS How to Play Controls Starting the Game Main Game Party Games Monkey Race Monkey Fight Monkey Target Mini-Games Monkey Billiards Monkey Bowling Monkey Golf 4 5 6 9 16 16 22 25 29 29 34 37 Monkey0910uREVISED_1.qxp 10/1/01 2:55 PM Page 4 How to Play Controls Menu Screen Controls L Button Control Stick Menu Selection Roll the ball with the monkey inside it toward the goal! Y Button R Button Z Button X Button A Button If it falls off the floor, or if the timer reaches 0, you lose one life. Enter + Control Pad START/PAUSE C Stick B Button Cancel If you pick up 100 bananas lying on the stage, you gain one life! Game Controls Basically, all you have to do is roll the ball with the monkey inside it with the Control Stick! Tilt the floor by moving the Control Stick, and the ball will roll with the tilt of the slope. Many stages await! How many can you clear? *Special controls for each mode are described along with the directions for each mode. 4 5 Monkey0910uREVISED_1.qxp 10/1/01 2:55 PM Page 6 Starting the Game After pressing the START/PAUSE on the Title Screen, select between "Game Start" and "Options" (P.7). You can end the opening demo at any time by pressing the START/PAUSE. Starting the Game Monkey Fight 1-4 Players Simultaneous Punch the other players until they fall off the stage. Monkey Target 1-4 Players Alternating Take turns launching off a ramp and landing on various targets for points. Select a Game to Play After selecting "Game Start," you must select a game to play. Next, select a mode/game. Mini-Games Monkey Billiards There are 3 Mini-games, which you unlock with points received during 1 player games in Normal Mode. 1-2 Players Alternating Play a version of the billiards game "Nine Ball." Monkey Bowling 1-4 Players Alternating Enjoy a nice game of bowling. Monkey Golf 1-4 Players Alternating Play an 18-hole game of mini-golf. Main Game Normal Mode Practice Mode Roll the ball with the monkey inside it toward the goal as fast as you can! NOTE ! When 2 or more players play a "Simultaneous" game, you need one controller for each player. For "Alternating" games, however, you only need one controller. 1-4 Players 1 Player Alternating This mode is the same as the arcade game version of "Monkey Ball." Select any stage that you've already played and practice it as many times as you like. Options Select which option you want to change the settings for, then press the A Button. You can change the settings when the screen changes. Press the B Button to finish changing options. Competition Mode 2-4 Players Simultaneous The game screen is divided up so that everyone can compete against each other at once. Party Games Monkey Race One to four people can enjoy gameplay together! q Replay Here you can view replays saved from the Main Game's Normal or Practice Mode, as well as manage your replay data. See P.15 for more details. 1-4 Players 6 Simultaneous Roll the ball in a high speed race against the other players! 7 Monkey0910uREVISED_1.qxp 10/1/01 2:56 PM Page 8 Starting the Game q Play Points Here you can view information about the Play Points you have earned in the Normal Mode, and the types of Mini-Games you have earned with your Play Points. The maximum number of Play Points you can earn is 9,999. Main Game Before Starting the Game Steps for starting the game are shown below. Use the A Button to input your selection, or the B Button to move one step back. Normal Mode Number of Players q Rankings Here you can view rankings for each mode. Just select the game to view rankings for. w Character Select Competition Mode Number of Players w Level Select q Sound Switch sound between Stereo and Mono. w Character Select q Split Screen Make settings for how the screen is divided for 3 player games. "Live" lets you view each player's game from different angles. w Stage Select Practice Mode Character Select w Gameplay Settings Normal Competition w Stage Select q Controllers Control Stick adjustment Make sure that the Control Stick's neutral position is accurate. If you can draw the square, it doesn't need fixing. If it's off center, disconnect your controller and then reconnect it, making sure not to touch the Control Stick. q Number of Players Set the number of people who will be playing. In Normal Mode players take turns, and in Competition Mode they play together. Normal Practice Competition Rumble Feature Turn the Rumble Feature ON/OFF. q Character Select Press the A Button on your controller to determine your character. q Game Data Here you make settings for saving, auto-saving, or loading game data to and from the Nintendo Game CubeTM Memory Card. Game data includes Option settings, high scores, etc. Normal NOTE! In order to save Game Data to the Memory Card in Slot A, at least 3 blocks of memory must be available. Even if you want to write over Game Data already saved, 3 other separate blocks need to be free. Also, when you save after a "Return to Beginning," the previous Game Data will be erased and written over, so use caution (especially when auto-save is turned ON). q Level Select Select between "Beginner," "Advanced," and "Expert." Start off on "Beginner," because "Expert" is only for serious challengers! 8 9 Monkey0910uREVISED_1.qxp 10/1/01 2:56 PM Page 10 Main Game Practice Competition Main Game Time This is the time remaining. You'd better reach the goal before it reaches 0! q Stage Select Select the stage to play. In Competition Mode, you must first decide how many stages will be played, then which stages will be played. After selecting "Beginner," "Advanced," or "Expert," press left or right to see courses for each level, then press down to select a course number. Score Your score increases for picking up bananas and reaching the goal quickly. Number of Bananas This is the number of bananas you've picked up. You get an extra monkey for every 100 bananas, so pick up as many as you can! Competition Map This is the map for the current stage. The map is shown only in Normal and Practice Mode. q Gameplay Settings Select "Change Settings" to alter the conditions for receiving bananas. When you are done making settings, select "Game Start" to begin play! Controls Control Stick A Button START/PAUSE Use to roll ball (tilt floor) in any direction. Change the size of the map display. (Normal and Practice Mode only) Display the Pause menu (P.14). "Bananas" This is the number of bananas received for coming in 1st, 2nd, etc. "Consecutive win bonus" This sets whether or not there is a bonus for consecutive wins. "Stage Bananas" This sets whether or not there are bananas on the stage. Normal Mode Play Viewing the Screen This is the screen for Normal Mode, but screens for all modes are basically the same. Roll the ball with the monkey inside it toward the goal. Along the way there will be many delicious bananas, so pick up as many as you can! Score Monkeys Remaining Speed Stage Number 10 Number of Bananas Time q Gaining Extra Lives with Bananas There are bananas scattered about each of the stages, so pick up as many as you can. When you've picked up 100 bananas, you earn an extra life. Map 11 Monkey0910uREVISED_1.qxp 10/1/01 2:56 PM Page 12 Main Game q Losing Lives You lose one life when you fall off the floor, or if the timer reaches 0. Main Game Competition Mode Play Compete against other players! The number of bananas grabbed determines who wins and loses. If you are the first to get to the goal, you will receive lots of bananas. q Game Over When you lose all your monkeys, the game is over. You can continue the game if you answer "Yes" on the Selection screen. If your score is high enough to enter the rankings, you can input your name. q Losing a Life... You can fall off the floor any number of times, but you must start from the beginning of the stage each time. Practice Mode Play Select any stage to practice on from those you have already played in the Normal Mode. You can practice these stages as many times as you like, so you can master difficult stages, then go on to play them in other modes. q Completing Stages Gameplay continues until player order is fully determined or the timer reaches 0. Do everything you can to be number 1! q Final Results When the stage you have selected to be the final stage has been completed, the number of bananas collected by each player will be displayed. Player order will be determined by this number. q Play Over There is no such thing as Game Over in Practice Mode. If you roll off the floor or if the timer reaches 0, the stage will be played again. q Ending Games in Practice Mode If you want to practice other stages or finish playing, press the START/PAUSE to display the Pause menu. See P.14 for more details. 12 13 Monkey0910uREVISED_1.qxp 10/1/01 2:56 PM Page 14 Main Game q Pause Menu Press the START/PAUSE during gameplay to display the Pause menu. Select an option within the menu, then press the A Button. Press the START/PAUSE again to return to the game. Normal Practice "Continue game" "How to play" "Exit game" "View stage" Competition Continue game. Display game directions. End play on that Mode. View the entire stage. Main Game q Replays If you press the START/PAUSE either during replay playback or before beginning the next stage, "Save Replay" will be added to the Pause menu. This option allows you to save replay data. * 2-13 blocks of data for each replay must be available on the Memory Card inserted into Slot A. You cannot save unless the required memory is available. Viewing Replays / Erasing Replay Data First select "Replay" in "Options." When you select a specific replay from the list of those saved on the Memory Card, the following menu will be displayed. "Watch" Select this option to view the replay. During replay playback, press the + Control Pad to switch camera viewpoints, the X Button to pause the replay, and the A Button to slow down the replay when paused. Use the B Button to end replay. Select this option to erase the selected replay. Use this option to erase replays from the Memory Card when it fills up. You can view the entire stage by moving the camera around with the Control Stick, and change the direction it points (up/down/left/right) with the C Stick. Normal Practice "Save Replay" You can save replays for viewing after you finish the stage. "Delete" Practice "Retry" "Stage Select" Play that stage again from the very beginning. Return to the Stage Select screen. 14 15 Monkey0910uREVISED_1.qxp 10/1/01 2:56 PM Page 16 Party Game Monkey Race q Select Mode Select from among 3 modes for play. Monkey Race One Course Race Grand Prix q Number of Players Set the number of people who will be playing. When 2 or more players play, you need one controller for each person. One Course Race Grand Prix Time Attack q Character Select Press the A Button on your controller to determine your character. One-Course Race Grand Prix Time Attack 1-4 Players 1-4 Players 1 Player Simultaneous Simultaneous Select a course and compete against all players at once. One Course Race Time Attack q Course Select Select from among 6 courses. "Beginner," "Advanced," and "Expert" levels each have 2 courses. One Course Race Grand Prix Race on all courses. The player with the most points wins! Compete to finish the course with the fastest time! q Gameplay Settings Select "Change Settings" to alter the conditions for the race. When you are done making settings, select "Game Start" to begin play! Before Starting the Game Steps for starting the game are shown below. Use the A Button to input your selection, or the B Button to move one step back. Grand Prix Number of Players w Character Select One Course Race "COM" "Handicap" "Items" One-Course Race Number of Players w Gameplay Settings w Character Select Grand Prix This lets a computer player join. This option is always ON when there is only 1 player. The player in last place receives a boost in speed. Item boxes appear. w Course Select Time Attack Character Select One Course Race "Number of laps" This is the number of laps in each race. w Gameplay Settings w Course Select 16 17 Monkey0910uREVISED_1.qxp 10/1/01 2:56 PM Page 18 Monkey Race Viewing the Screen This is the screen for the One Course Race, but screens for all modes are basically the same. Monkey Race q Items There are item boxes with a "?" above them scattered throughout the course. Roll over these to pick them up. You can use items you've picked up in the order you picked them up with the A Button. You can hold up to 3 items at one time. When you pick up a 4th item, the item at the bottom of your list will automatically be dropped. * When the "Items" option is turned ON in the Gameplay Settings. Lap Number Lap Time Rank Speed Time Map Time Items This is the time remaining. It counts down, but is replenished when you complete a lap. Reach the goal before the timer falls to 0! Types of Items Speed Star Increases your speed for a limited time. Items This shows the items you have picked up in order. You can use the item on the very bottom, and you can hold up to 3 items. Banana Peel Controls Control Stick A Button START/PAUSE Use to roll the ball in any direction. Use an item. Display the Pause menu (P.22). You can leave banana peels on the ground to slip up your opponents. Bowling Bomber Roll bombs at your opponents and watch them explode. Polygon Ball Your opponent's ball changes shape for a limited time. Ice Cube Freeze your opponents for a limited time. 18 19 Monkey0910uREVISED_1.qxp 10/1/01 2:56 PM Page 20 Monkey Race One Course Race Pick a course and race on it! Use your items to gain an advantage and come in first. Monkey Race q Retire When you play a 1 player game, you must retire when the timer reaches 0 and go on to the next race. q Course Out If you fall off the course, you have to restart from the same location. This results in a large time loss, so be careful not to fall off. q Final Results Once all races have been completed, the final rankings will be determined by the total number of points for each player. q Retire When you play a 1 player game, you must retire when the timer reaches 0. Time Attack Play Select any course you like and vie for the best time! q End of Race Once the rankings for all players are determined, the race ends and the results are displayed. q Items There are no item boxes, but you start out with 3 Speedster items from the very beginning. Use them wisely to achieve a faster time than your opponent's record. Grand Prix Play Race on all courses. The player with the most points wins! Even if you lose one race, you can always make up for it on the next one! q Retire There is a time limit for Time Attack. When the timer reaches 0, you are forced to retire without even registering a speed record, so be careful! q One Race at a Time Once the race completion order for all players has been determined, the race results are displayed, and the next race takes place. Players receive more points for higher rankings. q End of Race and Name Entry The race results are displayed when you reach your goal. If your time is fast enough to enter the rankings, you can enter your name. 20 21 Monkey0910uREVISED_1.qxp 10/1/01 2:56 PM Page 22 Monkey Race q Pause Menu Press the START/PAUSE during gameplay to display the Pause menu. Select an option within the menu, then press the A Button. Press the START/PAUSE again to return to the game. One Course Race "Continue game" "How to play" "Exit game" One Course Race "Retry" Grand Prix Time Attack Continue game. Display game directions. End play on that Mode. Time Attack Repeat the same race (1 player only). Monkey Fight q Stage Select First select the number of rounds won needed to win, then select the stage order. q Gameplay Settings Select "Change Settings" to change settings for the computer player and determine if you want a computer player to play (always ON for 1 player games). When you are done making settings, select "Game Start" to begin play! Viewing the Screen Monkey Fight Before Starting the Game Steps for starting the game are shown on the right. Use the A Button to input your selection, or the B Button to move one step back. Number of Players Time Rounds Won Champion w Character Select w Stage Select K.O. Points w q Number of Players Gameplay Settings Controls Control Stick A Button START/PAUSE Use to roll the ball in any direction. Punch/Return to stage. Display the Pause menu. Set the number of people who will be playing. When 2 or more players play, you need one controller for each person. q Character Select Press the A Button on your controller to determine your character. *The Pause menu contains the "Continue game," "How to play," and "Exit game" options. See P.22 for more details. 22 23 Monkey0910uREVISED_1.qxp 10/1/01 2:56 PM Page 24 Monkey Fight Monkey Fight Play You receive points for knocking them off the stage. The player who earns the most points wins the round. Monkey Fight Types of Items Long Punch The length of your punches increases, making it possible to connect with far away opponents. q Points You earn points when you punch other players off the stage. You earn extra points when you punch the highest-scoring player, or Champion, off the stage. If you fall off the stage on your own, everyone else receives points. Big Punch The size of your glove increases, making it easier to hit opponents. Spinning Punch If you hold down the A Button, you'll become a punching whirlwind, delivering powerful blows to all those around you. q End of Round When the timer reaches 0, the player with the most points is declared the winner of that round. Monkey Target Before Starting the Game q End of Game The first player to win the pre-set number of rounds emerges the winner. If there are 2 or more monkeys who reach this number of rounds at the same time, a sudden death match is held. Steps for starting the game are shown on the right. Use the A Button to input your selection, or the B Button to move one step back. Number of Players w Character Select w Gameplay Settings q Items Once in a while, item boxes will fall onto the stage. Punch the boxes to release the item inside. If you manage to grab the items, your punches gain more power! q Number of Players Set the number of people who will be playing. Players take turns, so you only need 1 controller. q Character Select Press the A Button on your controller to determine your character. 24 25 Monkey0910uREVISED_1.qxp 10/1/01 2:56 PM Page 26 Monkey Target q Gameplay Settings Select "Change Settings" to change various settings. When you are done making settings, select "Game Start" to begin play! Monkey Target Target Monkey Target Play Compete with other players by flying through the sky and landing on targets to win points. Points earned for landing on targets changes with the level of difficulty of the target. Number of rounds This is the number of rounds in the game. Help Items Whether or not you can use Help Items. Wheel of Danger Whether or not you spin the Wheel of Danger. q Taking Flight Roll the ball to jump off of the take-off ramp, then press the A Button to split the ball and convert to Flight Mode. Viewing the Screen Wind Direction and Strength Radar Altitude Meter Speed Radar You are at the center of the radar, and the blips on the radar surrounding you represent landing targets. Score When you are approaching a target, press the A Button once more to close the ball and enter Landing Mode. The Control Stick no longer works in Landing Mode. Help Items Round Number You earn the points for a specific target if you land on the target safely. These points are added to your total score. If you fall into the sea or land while still in flight mode, you receive 0 points, so use caution! q Help Items If you grab the bananas floating in the sky or on the targets, you earn the right to use Help Items in the next round. The type of Help Items changes with each banana you grab. You must decide whether or not to use Help Items before starting the game. Once you use an item, it disappears. * To use Help Items, switch the "Help Items" option ON in the Gameplay Settings. Controls Control Stick Pre-Flight: Roll the ball. During Flight: to lower altitude, to raise altitude, and to turn left and right. Switch between Flight and Landing Modes, and stop the Wheel of Danger. Display the Pause menu. A Button START/PAUSE *The Pause menu contains the "Continue game," "How to play," and "Exit game" options. See P.22 for more details. 26 27 Monkey0910uREVISED_1.qxp 10/1/01 2:56 PM Page 28 Monkey Target Types of Items Wind 0 mph You can fly more easily with no wind. Mini-Games q Bananas If you grab bananas, you receive both Help Items and extra points: 10 points for each banana and 20 for each bushel. Brake Ball This puts the brakes on your ball after you land, controlling its roll. Double Score This gives you double points for all targets you land on. q End of Game and Name Entry Once you have completed the preset number of rounds, your score is determined by what place you have come in. If your score is high enough to enter the rankings, you can enter your name. Sticky Landing This will cause your ball to land exactly on target in landing mode. Triple Score This gives you triple points for all targets you land on. Monkey Billiards q Mode Selection Select between the following 2 modes. q Wheel of Danger If you switch the "Wheel of Danger" option ON in the Gameplay Settings, the Wheel of Danger will spin before every flight. Use the A Button to stop the wheel. Whichever obstacle you land on will be in effect for that round. Safe No traps for that round. VS. Mode Tournament Mode 1-2 Players 1 Player Alternating Play against the computer or another player in a game of "Nine Ball." Smoke Screen Vapor-like clouds instantly appear to hide the targets. Play a sudden death tournament against 4 computer characters. Spiked Ball Spiked balls will float in the air. Fly into them and you're history! Big Bomb Bombs are placed on the targets. If you hit them, you'll be blasted away! 28 29 Monkey0910uREVISED_1.qxp 10/1/01 2:56 PM Page 30 Monkey Billiards Before Starting the Game Steps for starting the game are shown below. Use the A Button to input your selection, or the B Button to move one step back. Monkey Billiards Viewing the Screen View Mode Balls Sunk Sets Taken Shot Mode Shot Point Shot Strength VS. Mode Number of Players Tournament Mode Character Select w Character Select