INSTRUCTION BOOKLET
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Getting Started........................................................................................................................................ 1 Introduction............................................................................................................................................... 1 Portal of Power ®...................................................................................................................................... 2 Toy Save Feature............
PORTAL OF POWER To begin Skylanders SWAP Force, you will need to prepare your Portal of Power. First, please install batteries into the Portal of Power. To turn on your Portal of Power, press on the top until it clicks and the Portal of Power lights up. You can use the Portal of Power to bring your Skylanders to life by visiting Hugo in Boom Town. When prompted, aim the rear facing infrared transceiver of the Nintendo 3DS system at the front facing infrared sensor on the Portal of Power.
PORTAL OF POWER Steps needed to save: 1. In Boom Town select the Skylander that you want to save. 2. Visit the portal in town. 3. Place the corresponding toy on the Portal of Power and follow the instructions on screen. 4. When the transfer is done, the level, the skills and the equipped hat are saved on the toy. This game uses an auto-save feature for game progression. Please do not touch the Power Button or remove the Game Card when this icon is displayed.
MENUS MAIN MENU Select a Profile – Store up to three Save Profiles. Play – Tap once a Save Profile has been selected. PAUSE MENU Resume – Return to your adventure. Upgrades – Displays statistics and abilities of the active Skylander. Options – Adjust the music and FX volumes and Difficulty level. Retry – You can restart the level from the beginning. Boom Town – From here you can return to the town at any time. PLAYING THE GAME 3 4 IN-GAME DISPLAY 1.
PLAYING THE GAME 4. Experience Orbs – Collecting these orbs will increase your Experience Meter. 5. Skylander Selection – Displays your current Skylander. Tap on an element to display all Skylanders of that type that are available, and select one to summon it. 6. Skylander Level – Reflects the experience level for your Skylander. 7. Skylander Name – Name of your current Skylander. 8. Element Symbol(s) – Represents the element or elements of your current Skylander. 9.
PLAYING THE GAME ELEMENTAL GATES Throughout Skylands, there are Elemental Gates that only Skylanders of that element can open. Inside are special areas containing new challenges, collectibles, and other rewards for you to discover! SWAP FORCE POWER Each SWAP Force Skylander possesses one of 8 SWAP Force Powers. The SWAP Force powers included are: Dig Bounce Teleport Sneak Rocket Speed Climb Spin LEVELING UP Your Skylanders will gain experience as they complete objectives and defeat enemies.
PLAYING THE GAME BOOM TOWN Boom Town is your base of operations while you try to stop Count Moneybone. Various inhabitants of the town may be able to assist you on your quest. Explore the town and you will discover various helpful places which include: • Flynn’s Dock – Visit Flynn at the docks to continue the adventure, or to go back to levels that you have previously played. • Portal of Power – Summon new Skylanders into the game by visiting the Portal of Power near Hugo in town.
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