SMART BALL 1001 Indoor Soccer Bot Instructions
- June 12, 2024
- SMART BALL
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SMART BALL 1001 Indoor Soccer Bot
Product Information
The product is the SOCCERBOT, a toy designed for interactive play. It is
powered by batteries and has two modes, mode A and mode B, which can be
selected using a switch located on the underside of the BOT. Mode A is
suitable for hard floor surfaces, while mode B is recommended for soft floor
surfaces such as short pile carpets. The SOCCERBOT has a display screen and
buttons that provide information and feedback during gameplay. It also has a
game speed indicator, game time updates, score tracking, and a tackle feature.
The SOCCERBOT requires batteries for operation.
Product Usage Instructions
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Power up the SOCCERBOT by inserting the batteries according to the separate battery insertion/replacement instructions that were provided. Once the batteries are inserted, the ball is switched on and ready to go.
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Choose either mode A or mode B by using the switch on the underside of the BOT. Mode A is for hard floor surfaces, while mode B is for soft floor surfaces.
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Always switch the SOCCERBOT to OFF when not in use to conserve battery life. Leaving it in mode A or mode B will cause the batteries to discharge slowly.
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Prepare the game zone before starting to play.
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The objective of the game is to keep the ball moving while avoiding the SOCCERBOT’s attempts to tackle you by striking the ball. Use small touches and maintain close control of the ball within the safe PLAY ZONE marked by the display screen and
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During gameplay, the display screen will show symbols and provide information. It will flash symbols to indicate the current highest score, game speed level, and game time updates.
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If the SOCCERBOT goes out of tracking range or fails to detect the ball, the screen will flash with your current score and emit a beeping sound.
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Each second you survive without being tackled adds points to your score.
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When the SOCCERBOT strikes the ball, a tackle is made, and you lose a life. You have a total of 3 lives.
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When the game is over, the screen will display the final score achieved during gameplay, followed by the current highest score recorded.
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If the battery power is too low to continue, replace the batteries following the provided battery replacement instructions.
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To end the game immediately and stop the SOCCERBOT, press the OFF button. Holding down the OFF button for 3 seconds will put the bot into sleep mode.
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You can select from 3 different game speeds: 1 for slow, 2 for medium, and 3 for fast. Use the appropriate buttons to choose the desired speed.
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To reset the high score back to zero, hold down the Low and High-speed buttons together for 5 seconds.
For additional tips, hints, and important information, refer to the provided guide. If you encounter any issues or have further questions, please contact Golden Bear Products Ltd., the manufacturer of SOCCERBOT.
POWER UP
Insert the batteries. Follow the separate battery insertion/ replacement instructions. Once the batteries are inserted the ball is switched on and ready to go! Switch on the SOCCERBOT by choosing either mode A or mode B, you will find the switch on the underside of the BOT. surfaces Mode B (Boost) – for soft floor surfaces such as short pile carpet Always switch the SOCCERBOT to OFF when not in use. If left in mode A or mode B the batteries will discharge slowly.
PREPARE THE GAME ZONE
This is an indoor product only. The tracking sensors will not work outdoors. It needs to be played on a flat smooth surface. Place the FOOTBALL at your feet and place the SOCCERBOT facing the ball approximately 1 meter away. Place the 4 x ZONE DISKS around the SOCCERBOT and yourself to mark out the active play zone. Suggest an area of 1.5 x 1.5 meters square. However, this area can be to the size and shape of your own choosing based on the space available, the smaller the zone the more challenging the gameplay. Ensure there are no obstacles inside the play zone that you may collide with or the SOCCERBOT may bump into, ensure it is a safe area to play football and you can’t get hurt. Check the playing surface is not highly polished or slippery and you are wearing appropriate footwear.
LET’S PLAY A GAME
- The purpose of the game is to keep the ball moving whilst the SOCCERBOT attempts to tackle you by striking the ball.
- Use small touches and keep close control of the ball to avoid the BOT. Ensure you stay within the safe PLAY ZONE marked by
- Do not kick or stand on the SOCCERBOT to prevent it from tackling the ball.
- There are three different speed levels to choose between to start the Game. Slow medium or fast.
- Press the corresponding button on the top of the SOCCERBOT.
- Step back behind the ball ready to play, the SOCCERBOT will now charge towards the ball and attempt to strike the ball.
- If the SOCCERBOT strikes the ball you will lose a life. You have 3 lives. If the SOCCERBOT strikes the ball 3 times the game is over and the SOCCERBOT will stop and end the game.
- If the SOCCERBOT doesnʼt manage to steal all your 3 lives after 5 mins of play then the game will end and the SOCCERBOT will stop chasing the ball. You win!
- The SOCCERBOT will then display your final scores followed by the current highest score.
- To play again, adjust the GAME ZONE area if required, place the ball and the SOCCERBOT in their starting positions, and press a suitable skill level button, slow, medium or fast.
DISPLAY SCREEN AND BUTTONS to spare
It will then flash this symbol followed by the current highest score. Refer to
the guide for more information on buttons and screen symbols .
TIPS AND HINTS
The SOCCERBOT sensors have a range of approx. 1.5 meters to detect the ball’s location. Stay within this range for continuous gameplay. If the SOCCERBOT is hidden behind an object and is not in direct line of sight of the ball it will not be able to detect the ballʼs location. If the ball is out of range of the SOCCERBOT sensors, the BOT will start to spin on the spot or start hunting for the ball to try to locate the football. You need to move the ball closer to the BOT to re-engage with the SOCCERBOT and restart the gameplay. If the BOT canʼt find the football within 20 seconds it will stop searching and end the game. You will score ZERO points and the game is void. Try varying your gameplay zone in size and shape. Go with a smaller zone than you feel comfortable with to really challenge and develop your close control skills. You can reset the high score back to zero if required. Refer to the DISPLAY SCREEN AND BUTTONS instructions.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Once the batteries are inserted into the ball it is always switched on and
ready to play. The ball will auto-switch off if it is not being played with
and the ball is stationary for a short period of time. We recommend that you
play with the ball slightly deflated, soft, and slightly squashy to the touch.
This makes it easier to control in tight spaces. You can inflate the ball with
a hand pump (not provided) to increase the firmness if desired. The SOCCERBOT
wonʼt perform correctly on long pile carpets or uneven surfaces. This product
is strictly for indoor use. The SOCCERBOT tracking sensors will not work in
direct sunlight and the SOCCERBOT and the ballʼs electronic sensor module are
not water resistant.
Always switch the SOCCERBOT to OFF when not in use.
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Golden Bear Products Ltd.
Hortonwood 40, Telford, Shropshire, TF1 7EY, U.K. Tel: 01952 608308
www.goldenbeartoys.comEU Authorised
Representative Vulcan Consulting, 38/39 Fitzwilliam Square West, Dublin 2, D02
NX53, Ireland