Item #21184 For Ages 12 & Up VIDEO GAME SYSTEM Game Instructions & User’s Guide Please keep this manual and package for future reference. is a trademark of Hearst Communications, Inc. Produced under license by Senario LLC Woodstock, IL 60098 USA www.senario.com ©2005 Senario LLC. All Rights Reserved Made in China 1 CosmoGirl Manual Draft.
3 THANK YOU! BATTERY INSTALLATION Thanks for buying this Senario video entertainment system. At Senario, we strive to make sure you get the most entertainment possible for your money. All our products are easy to set-up and simple to operate. After all, you shouldn’t have to work hard just to play! Your game system requires 4 type AA batteries (in the console) and 6 type AAA batteries (3 in each of the handsets).
5 CONTROLS & CONNECTIONS USING YOUR GAME SYSTEM Your game connects to the TV set with a pair of standard RCA plugs. Most TV sets, video monitors, and VCRs have easily accessible RCA jacks. These are usually labeled “video” and “audio” or are color coded to indicate the video connection (yellow) and audio connections (red and/or white). Turning On Your Game The RCA plugs on the game console must be connected to the proper “input” RCA jacks.
7 CARING FOR YOUR GAME SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING Standard Care Before requesting repair or exchange, please try the following: • • • No picture on the screen • Is the game turned on? • Is the TV turned on? • Is the TV on the Input or A/V channel? • Is the A/V cable connected properly? • Do the batteries have enough power? • Are the batteries properly installed? • • • • • • • • • Do not disassemble the game. Do not try to repair the game.
9 GAME OVERVIEW Choosing Captains After you’ve split into teams, each team needs to pick a captain. Again, how this is done is up to you. Some people like to vote for a team captain while others might simply draw lots to decide who gets the honor. The CosmoGirl! ™ TV Game was designed to capture all the fun and intrigue of the magazine that inspired it.
11 you’ve agreed on an answer, press the corresponding button on your handset. When your team is attempting a Trivia Challenge, you have to think fast. The number of points you earn is determined by the amount of time left on the 30-second clock. For example, if it takes you 20 seconds to decide on your answer, you will earn 10 points if you guess correctly. Of course, entering an incorrect answer scores you no points at all, so don’t rush to answer.
13 won all 30 points (by selecting 5 shops without having your card declined). At any time during play, you can also hop in a cab and go home with the points you’ve already won. Dance ‘Til Dawn What could be more fun than a night on the dance floor? In this game, you follow along with the dance moves indicated by the flashing spotlight. When the game begins, a light will shine on one of the buttons (A, for example). All you have to do is press the A button on the handset.
15 WARNINGS Spin the Bottle This is your chance to find out who’s a good kisser and who’s a dud! Just spin the bottle (either fast or slow) to play. When it stops, you’ve got to kiss the boy it’s pointing at. Just watch the message bar to learn if he’s a good kisser or not. You get three tries in each game of Spin the Bottle. Showdown After all 16 tiles have been revealed, the game continues with the Showdown Round.
Precautions • • • • When using the game, do not sit or stand too close to the television or video monitor screen. Play the game as far back from the screen as possible. Do not play the game if you are tired or need sleep. Always play the game in a well-lit room. Repetitive Strain Warning Some people may experience fatigue or discomfort after playing for a long time. Regardless of how you feel, you should always take a 10 to 15 minute break every hour while playing.
