Harry Potter And The Philosopher's Stone
(GameBoy Color - US, Action & Adventure)
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Developed_By:
Griptonite Games
Published_By:
EA Games
Released On:
16 Nov 2001
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In the first Harry Potter game for the Game Boy Color, the story of Harry's first year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry is told in the form of a traditional role-playing game. Playing as Harry, one advances through the plot of the book and the movie by fulfilling quests, battling monsters and gaining experience and levels. Combat is turn-based, with Harry being able to use a variety of spells against various critters and other enemies. In addition, card combinations of Famous Witches and Wizards Collector's Cards can be used to produce powerful magical effects. These cards can be found all over the freely explorable Hogwarts. Potions that refill stamina and magic points can be found, bought or mixed by Harry himself, but only with the right ingredients.
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Manual
Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
This is an adventure game where players take on the role of Harry Potter, exploring Hogwarts, collecting magical cards, and battling adversaries. Players will cast spells, gather items, and utilize card combinations to overcome challenges and ultimately confront "You-Know-Who."
Story
Welcome, Young Wizard!
Welcome to Hogwarts™ School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. As the gifted young wizard-in-training, Harry Potter™, you are about to take your first steps into this magical world—a place far away from the humdrum existence of unsuspecting nonmagic folk everywhere.
With friends to be made and an enormous, magical world to be explored, you'll need all your wits about you if you're to succeed at Hogwarts. Be sure to keep your eyes open for all manner of useful items, including a large collection of Famous Witches and Wizards cards. Use them correctly and their magical powers may prove to be the difference in successfully accomplishing your quest.
Of course, there'll be help on hand from the likes of Hagrid, Hermione and Dumbledore. And you're going to need it to triumph over all sorts of strange adversaries, from Draco Malfoy™ and his henchmen Crabbe and Goyle to unimaginable magical creatures bent on stopping you at all costs. Get by them all, and perhaps you'll be ready to take on 'You-Know-Who'!
More Information
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For more information about Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, go to www.harrypotter.com.
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For more info about this and other titles, visit EA GAMES™ on the web at www.eagames.com.
Harry's World
Exploring a new world can be overwhelming, but read the following instructions carefully and you'll be casting spells, collecting Famous Witches and Wizard cards, and using all manner of distinctly magical items in no time at all!
Famous Witches and Wizards Cards
When you begin a new game you choose a deck of Famous Witches and Wizards cards. Each deck contains a selection of notable witches and wizards from throughout history.
Like everything in Harry's world, these cards aren't boring, like baseball cards. They're far more interesting and useful. By using combinations in your Folio Triplicus (see p. 18) with the correct cards, you'll be able to conjure up some fantastic card magic.
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The cards are scattered around Hogwarts, but may also be in the possession of other characters in the game.
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To collect ALL the cards, you'll have to use your Game Boy™ Color IR port or Game Link Cable to trade cards with your friends. For instructions on how to trade, see Wizard Card Collecting Club on p. 18.
How to Play
Starting the Game
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Turn OFF the POWER switch on your Nintendo Game Boy Color. Never insert or remove a Game Pak when the power is ON.
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Insert the Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone Game Pak into the slot on the Game Boy Color. To lock the Game Pak in place, press firmly.
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Turn ON the power switch. The Nintendo logo and legal screens appear.
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Press START or the A Button to advance to the Title screen.
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Press START to advance to the Main menu screen.
This Game Pak only works with the Game Boy Color and Game Boy Advance Video Game Systems.
Language Selection
From the Main menu, select the Language Select option to choose the language you want for your game. For American English, select ENGLISH US from the Language Select screen.
Getting Started
Your adventure begins at the Main menu. From here, you can start a new game, load a game in progress, select/change a language, or access bonus games.
To get to the Main menu, press START from the Title screen.
Main Menu Screen
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New Game: Begin your adventure.
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Load Game: Load a previously saved game.
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Language Select: Select a new language (for American English select ENGLISH US).
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Bonus Games: Check out the bonus games you've unlocked so far during your adventure and practice your skills in the magical arts.
Starting a New Game
To start a new adventure, highlight NEW GAME, then press the A Button. The Select A File (New Game) screen appears.
You can start a new game or overwrite a saved game.
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Select NEW GAME from the Main menu screen and press the A Button.
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Now, highlight an UNUSED slot and press the A Button. The book opens and the game begins.
To overwrite a game, highlight the game and press the A Button. Select 'YES' and press the A Button.
To move between slots, press the Control Pad UP/DOWN.
Remember that you must save your progress before you switch off your Game Boy Color console.
Loading a Game
If you've saved previously, highlight LOAD GAME and press the A Button. The Select A File (Load Game) screen appears.
Bonus Games
Bonus games become available only after you have unlocked them in the full game.
Default Settings
Default settings in this manual appear in bold type.
Your First Steps into the World of Wizardry
Your first stop is Ollivander's Wand shop, where Hagrid will greet you. A wand is the essential tool for every wizard—without a wand, you are powerless against any creatures you encounter in your adventure.
Magical Encounters
In the game world, you'll notice strange effects spiraling in the surrounding environment. Almost certainly this indicates that a magical encounter is close at hand.
If you encounter a magical creature, you'll have to scare it off with a well-cast spell or two, otherwise they might hinder your progress.
Magical Encounter Options
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SELECT TO CHOOSE A SPELL
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SELECT TO CHOOSE THE ITEM YOU WANT TO USE.
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SELECT THIS OPTION IF YOU CAN'T SCARE A CREATURE AWAY. SOMETIMES WHEN YOU SELECT IT, YOU CANNOT FLEE. IN SUCH CASES, YOU MUST STAY AND FINISH THE ENCOUNTER.
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SELECT TO CHOOSE A MAGICAL CARD COMBINATION FROM YOUR COLLECTION.
Character Stats
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STAMINA POINTS
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HARRY
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MAGICAL POINTS
Numbers that appear above each character's head indicates loss of stamina.
Spells
Your spells are your arsenal against the creatures trying to stop you from completing your quest. Early in your adventure, you'll only have two spells to choose from. In time, though, you'll learn many more.
To Cast a Spell
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Highlight SPELL and press the A Button to choose an available spell.
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Press UP/DOWN on the Control Pad to highlight a spell, then press the A Button. A cursor appears next to the target of the spell indicating that you're ready to cast the spell.
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Press the Control Pad to point the cursor at the creature you want the magic to work on. Then press the A Button to cast the spell.
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If you've chosen an effective spell, the creature's stamina will be reduced and it'll flee. If it hasn't fled, you can try the spell again or try another option.
Spell Casting Notes
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If more than one creature appears on the screen, you can cast another spell by moving the spell cursor to a different creature.
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If all creatures flee, the Reward screen appears and you gain useful Experience Points (EXP), money in the form of silver Sickles, and sometimes even magical items!
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Your Magical Points (MP) drop as you cast spells. When selecting a spell, the cost of each spell is shown to the left of the spell's name.
Famous Witches and Wizards Cards
Aside from being the envy of all your wizard friends, you'll find that with practice (and a little trial and error), you'll be able to use all sorts of powerful magic to get out of tight situations. To successfully use the cards, you must choose a complete combination or they will not produce an effect.
Collecting Combinations For Successful Card Magic
When you find the cards required for a combination, you can unleash some powerful spells indeed.
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Many characters you meet have card combinations in their possession. Approach them and they might be willing to share with you.
Controls
Control Pad
Highlight Option
A Button
Select Option
B Button
Previous Screen/Cancel
SELECT
Display description of Harry's location
START
Pause / In-game Menu screen
Items & Weapons
HARRY'S WAND
The wand you get at Ollivander's during your first visit to Diagon Alley. All wizards must have a wand in order to cast spells, and a wizard can use only his own wand.
SICKLES
Wizard coins, made of silver and used in all wizard transactions.
WIZARD SWEETS
Eating Wizard Sweets boosts your energy and thereby restores a small amount of lost SP. Many types can be purchased or discovered.
POTIONS
There are many potions that can be found, purchased and mixed, with varied effects.
CAULDRONS
There are many types of cauldrons available, and different potions are concocted in different cauldrons.
CLOTHING
All types of clothing boost your attributes, though some items may have negative effects in certain situations.
POTION KIT BAG
Essential equipment for making potions. You must buy one before leaving Diagon Alley.
BROOMS
Brooms do not appear in the Item inventory.
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