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INTRODUCTION Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a sponge? Here’s your chance to find out! Join SpongeBob for a normal abnormal day in Bikini Bottom, as he takes on such exciting everyday adventures as getting dressed, flipping patties at the Krusty Krab, crashing his way through a boating lesson, and rocking out at the best house party ever.
Please note that you can only do this if “A Day in the Life of a Sponge” has not been removed from the unit, and the power supply has not been interrupted. (2) Quick Play In the Quick Play menu, use the joystick to highlight a game, and press ENTER to begin play. Note: For the details of all Learning Adventure games, please refer to the “Activities - Learning Adventure” section. Learning Zone In this play mode, you can play four shorter games that focus on specific learning skills.
Learning Zone Mode: To change the game settings in the Learning Zone, select the “Level & Player” icon at the right bottom corner of the Learning Zone menu screen and adjust the settings. (Default settings are Level = Easy, Player = 1 Player.) On the game settings screen: 1. Move the joystick left, right, up or down to scroll between different settings, and press the ENTER button to choose one. 2. Move the joystick down to the press ENTER.
LEARNING ZONE Button The LEARNING ZONE button is a shortcut that takes you to the LEARNING ZONE game selection screen. When you press the LEARNING ZONE button, the game will pause. A “Quit Game” message will pop up to make sure you want to quit. Move the joystick left to to go to the LEARNING ZONE or right to to cancel the screen and keep playing. Press ENTER to choose. Two-Player Mode Two-Player Mode is only available if a joystick is plugged into the “Player 2” port on the main unit.
How to Earn Gold Coins: Gold Coin Score 1st gold coin Complete a mission in Learning Adventure games. 2nd gold coin Earn a total score of 300 in Learning Adventure games. 3rd gold coin Earn a total score of 500 in Learning Adventure games. 4th gold coin Earn a total score of 700 in Learning Adventure games.
Learning Adventure Game Selection Screen ACTIVITIES In Quick Play mode, you can play the Learning Adventure games in any order. Use the joystick to choose a game and press the ENTER button to play. ACTIVITIES: Learning Adventure Rise and Brine Curriculum Vocabulary, spelling, letter sounds Game Play It’s another beautiful morning in Bikini Bottom! SpongeBob needs a little extra motivation to get ready for work. Help him wake up, wash up, get dressed and get ready for his day.
Bathroom Ah, nothing like a relaxing soak in the bath! Help SpongeBob pop the bubbles that do NOT belong in the vocabulary word at the top of the screen. Move the joystick to control the cursor and press ENTER to pop the bubbles. Easy Level: Spelling (simple vocabulary) Difficult Level: Spelling (advanced vocabulary) A sponge must look his best every day. Help SpongeBob pick out some fancy duds by matching up pairs of rhyming words. Use the joystick to move SpongeBob and press ENTER to select a word.
Krabby Patty-Cake Curriculum Spelling Game Play Time for work! Help SpongeBob fill Krabby Patty orders by filling in missing letters in the waiting buns. Use the joystick to move SpongeBob, and press ENTER to flip a patty. Press ENTER again to put the patty back down. When both sides of a patty are well-done, a letter will appear on it, and it is ready to be served to either Mr. Krabs or Squidward.
Boating Lesson Curriculum Logic skills Game Play After work, SpongeBob stops off for a quick boating lesson at the boating school. Help SpongeBob drive to the shape that correctly answers each logic puzzle. Hold down ENTER to drive the boat, and release ENTER to stop.
House Party Curriculum Musical sense and rhythm Game Play Party time! Dance up a sea-storm with SpongeBob and his friends. Press the matching color buttons when the confetti hits the lights on the ceiling. Easy Level: Simple patterns Difficult Level: Advanced patterns ACTIVITIES ACTIVITIES: Learning Zone Industrial Park Curriculum Geometry Game Play Help SpongeBob collect the shapes shown in the machine at the top of the screen.
Easy Level: More obvious differences Difficult Level: Less obvious differences Bargain Mania Curriculum Weights and measures Game Play Easy Level: Collect 3 items that match the directions on the sign Difficult Level: Collect items that add up to the target weight on the sign Jellyfish Fields Curriculum ACTIVITIES Help SpongeBob collect groceries according to the directions on the sign. Use the joystick to move the cursor and press ENTER to put groceries into the cart.
CARE & MAINTENANCE / WARNING / technical support CARE & MAINTENANCE 13 1. Keep your V.Smile™ clean by wiping it with a slightly damp cloth. Never use solvents or abrasives. 2. Keep it out of direct sunlight and away from direct sources of heat. 3. Remove the batteries when not using it for an extended period of time. 4. Avoid dropping it. Never try to dismantle it. 5. Always keep the V.Smile™ away from water.
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