BACKYARD FOOTBALL MANUAL INTERIOR NINTENDO WII FRONT COVER PLACEHOLDER PLEASE CAREFULLY READ THE Wii™ OPERATIONS MANUAL COMPLETELY BEFORE USING YOUR Wii HARDWARE SYSTEM, GAME DISC OR ACCESSORY. THIS MANUAL CONTAINS IMPORTANT The Official Seal is your assurance that this product is licensed or manufactured by HEALTH AND SAFETY INFORMATION. Nintendo. Always look for this seal when buying video game systems, accessories, games and related products. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION: READ THE FOLLOWING WARNINGS BEFORE YOU OR YOUR CHILD PLAY VIDEO GAMES. WARNING – Seizures • Some people (about 1 in 4000) may have seizures or blackouts triggered by light flashes or patterns, and this may occur while they are watching TV or playing video games, even if they have Nintendo, Wii and the Official Seal are trademarks of Nintendo. © 2006 Nintendo. never had a seizure before. Licensed by Nintendo • 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 their children play video games. Stop playing and consult a doctor if you or your child has any of the following symptoms: Convulsions Eye or muscle twitching Altered vision CONTENTS Loss of awareness Involuntary movements Disorientation • To reduce the likelihood of a seizure when playing video games: Controls.................................................................................... 2 1. Sit or stand as far from the screen as possible. Gestures................................................................................... 4 2. Play video games on the smallest available television screen. 3. Do not play if you are tired or need sleep. Saving.and.Loading.................................................................. 5 4. Play in a well-lit room. 5. Take a 10 to 15 minute break every hour. Welcome.To.Backyard Football!............................................... 6 WARNING – Repetitive Motion Injuries and Eyestrain Main.Menu................................................................................ 6 Options..................................................................................... 7 Playing video games can make your muscles, joints, skin or eyes hurt. Follow these instructions to avoid problems such as tendonitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, skin irritation or eyestrain: Pick-up.Game.Setup.(1-2.Players)........................................... 7 • Avoid excessive play. Parents should monitor their children for appropriate play. Season.Play.Setup.(1.Player)................................................... 9 • Take a 10 to 15 minute break every hour, even if you don't think you need it. • If your hands, wrists, arms or eyes become tired or sore while playing or if you feel symptoms such Practice.................................................................................. 10 as tingling, numbness, burning or stiffness, stop and rest for several hours before playing again. • If you continue to have any of the above symptoms or other discomfort during or after In.Game.................................................................................. 11 play, stop playing and see a doctor. Backyard.Football.League.Rules........................................... 13 CAUTION – Motion Sickness Credits.................................................................................... 16 Playing video games can cause motion sickness in some players. If you or your child feels dizzy or Humongous.Inc..Web.Site...................................................... 18 nauseous when playing video games, stop playing and rest. Do not drive or engage in other demanding activity until you feel better. Technical.Support.(U.S..&.Canada)........................................ 18 End-User.License.Agreement................................................ 19 IMPORTANT LEGAL INFORMATION This Nintendo game is not designed for use with any unauthorized device. Use of any such device will invalidate your Nintendo product warranty. Copying of any Nintendo game is illegal and is strictly prohibited by domestic and international intellectual property laws. “Back-up” or “archival” copies are not authorized and are not necessary to protect your software. Violators will be prosecuted. REV–E 1 CONTROLS OFFENSE – PRE-HIKE CONTROLS WiiRemote™ Nunchuk™ A Button or Pull Wii Remote back quickly Hike Z Button (hold) Display receiver routes Ball Carrier Controls C Button (hold) Pan back camera with no receivers Sort Plays OFFENSE – QB CONTROLS Power Move Shoulder Hop Hurdle Spin Charge Step Control Stick Move player Navigate Menus Flick Wii Remote Forward Pass to a receiver (Easy mode) Navigate Menus Change Playbook C Button Power Move Sprint Change Playbook Move Runner B Button Sprint (once in run mode) Hike A Button (press and hold) Switch to Run mode (release button to Choose Play revert to Pass mode) Toggle Run/Pass Dive Change Player Back Dive Tackle OFFENSE – BALL IN AIR CONTROLS Chuck’s Pick Control Stick Move selected player Change Player Choose Play A Button Select player closest to ball 2 Flick Wii Remote and Nunchuck up Catch B Button Sprint Choose Play BALL CARRIER CONTROLS Control Stick Move runner +Control Pad RIGHT Hurdle MENU CONTROLS Shake Nunchuck left or right quickly Stiff Arm +Control Pad or Control Stick Navigate Menu Shake Wii Remote left or right quickly Juke A Button Accept / Next Z Button Dive - Button Cancel / Back +Control Pad LEFT Spin Z Button / B Button / 1 Button / 2 Button Toggle Menu Options C Button Power Move PLAYBOOK CONTROLS B Button Sprint +Control Pad or Control Stick Change playbook pages +Control Pad UP Shoulder Charge A Button / 1 Button / 2 Button Choose Play +Control Pad DOWN Hop Step - Button Back DEFENSE – PRE-HIKE CONTROLS Z Button Chuck’s Pick Control Stick Move player C Button Sort plays by type or formation A Button Change player Z Button Change player 2 3 DEFENSE – GAMEPLAY CONTROLS Stiff Arm STIFF ARM Control Stick Move player Description: Shake the Nunchuk left or right quickly. Z Button Dive Tackle A Button Select closest player to the ball Flick Wii Remote and Nunchuk down Tackle C Button Power Move Juke JUKE B Button Sprint Description: Shake the Wii Remote left or right quickly. Flick Wii Remote and Nunchuk up Jump KICK – FIELD GOAL AND PUNT CONTROLS A Button or Quickly flip the Wii Remote up Stop kick meter GESTURES Kick Meter STOP KICK METER You can gesture using the Wii Remote and Nunchuk to execute some moves, as Description: Quickly flip the Wii Remote up. illustrated below. Hike HIKE Description: Quickly snap the Wii Remote backward Jump JUMP Description: Quickly flip both controllers up. Pass (Easy) PASS (EASY MODE) Description: Flick the Wii CAUTION: WRIST STRAP USE Remote forward. Please use the wrist strap to help prevent injury to other people or damage to Tackle surrounding objects or the Wii Remote TACKLE in case you accidentally let go of the Wii Description: Quickly flip both controllers down. Remote during game play. Also remember the following: Pass (Hard) PASS (HARD MODE) • Make sure all players put on the wrist Description: Press.the. strap properly when it is their turn. • Do not let go of the Wii Remote during +Control.Pad.LEFT,. game play. SAVING AND LOADING RIGHT,.or.DOWN.and. • Dry your hands if they become moist. flick.the.Wii.Remote. • Allow adequate room around you during Your.season.play.progress.is.automatically.saved.following.the.completion. forward. game play and make sure that all areas of.each.Backyard Football®.season.game..To.pick.up.where.you.left.off.in. you might move into are clear of other the.schedule,.simply.sign.in.as.the.same.coach.. people and objects. • Stay at least three feet from the Note:.Season.statistics.are.not.altered.in.any.way.if.you.play.Pick-Up. television. games..You.can.store.up.to.5.coaches.on.the.internal.Nintendo.Wii.memory. 4 5 WELCOME TO BACKYARD FOOTBALL! OPTIONS Backyard Football.is.out.on.the.Wii!.Play.alongside.the.beloved.Backyard. SoundandDisplay gang,.as.well.as.some.of.your.favorite.NFL.players.as.kids!.You.get.the.best. of.both.worlds.when.you.combine.the.wild.antics.of.the.Backyard.kids.with. CameraPosition:.Normal,.Classic.or.Back..Classic.view.puts.the.camera.at. authentic.plays.and.strategies.of.the.NFL! field.level..Back.view.pulls.the.camera.back.and.up.for.a.more.zoomed.out. view. MaiN MENU Volume:Change.the.volume.on.Music,.Sound.FX,.Commentary.and.Chatter.. The.main.menu.is.the.starting.point.for.all.of.the. Backyard.Football.League.(BFL).action..Choose. PICK-UP GAME SETUP (1-2 PlayERS) from.the.following.menu.options:. Play.a.single.game.where.you.set.the.rules.and.then.choose.a.field,.teams. and.players..Pick-Up.games.do.not.affect.Season.Play.statistics. KickOff! Start.a.game.straightaway.—.just.choose.1.or. CONTROLLER SELECT SCREEN 2.players,.and.the.CPU.randomly.picks.teams,. Press.the.+ControlPador.the.ControlStick players,.and.a.field.for.you..The.difficulty.level.will.be.set.to.medium.. LEFTor.RIGHT.to.choose.between.Home.and. PickupGame Away,.then.press.the.AButtonto.continue. Play.a.single.game.against.the.CPU.or.against.a.friend..You.can.pick.your. If.you.want.to.play.a.2-player.game,.move.one. game.options,.teams.and.players..Set.them.all.up.how.you’d.like.and.play!. controller.to.Home.and.one.controller.to.Away,. See.next.page.for.details. then.press.the.AButtonto.continue. SeasonGame Start.or.continue.your.season.from.this.menu..See.page.9.for.details. PICK TEAM SCREEN Practice You.are.free.to.choose.from.all.32.NFL.teams.