GETTING STARTED
Set up your PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system according to its instructions. Check that the system is turned on (the on/standby indicator is green).
Insert the BAKUGANT™ Battle Brawlers™™ disc with the label side facing up. Attach game controllers and other peripherals as appropriate. Follow the on-screen instructions and refer to this manual for information on using the software.
Memory Card (8MB) (for PlayStation®2)
To save game settings and progress, insert a memory card (8MB) (for PlayStation®2) into MEMORY CARD slot 1 of your PlayStation®2 system.
You can load saved game data from the same memory card or any memory card (8MB) (for PlayStation®2) containing previously saved games.
THE JOURNEY BEGINS...
On Vestroia, the evil Hal-G works to create the Silent Orb from the power of the Doom Dimension. However, by creating the Silent Orb he releases two powerful Bakugan to Earth, the evil Vladitor and mysterious Leonidas.
On Earth, a young boy discovers Leonidas and forms a partnership with him that could decide the fate of both worlds.
STARTING THE GAME
When you first start your game you will need to enter your name, select an Attribute and create your character. After that you're ready to explore the world of Bakugan.
GAME MODES
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Story - Create your own character and take part in an all-new Bakugan story. Unlock new characters, Bakugan and battlefields.
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Battle Arena - Battle with 2 players. You can team up or compete against your friend or the computer.
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My Room - Edit your character, deck, view your collections, check your info, and get tips from the Battle Brawlers.
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Options - Edit options such as sound levels and practice throws.
BASIC RULES
The main goal of Bakugan is to win three Gate Cards. You win Gate Cards by throwing your Bakugan onto the cards and battling other Bakugan!
The first step is to throw your Bakugan. After you throw you can also steer around the environment and collect power-ups!
The second step is to get your Bakugan to stand on a card. A Bakugan stands on a card when they roll over it slowly. Once a Bakugan stands, it will transform into Battle Mode.
The third step is to battle! A battle begins when two Bakugan from different players stand on the same Gate Card. The Gate Card opens and both Bakugan transform.
The Gate Card can add G-Power to a Bakugan depending on its Attribute (color) and they can also change the rules. You can gain G-Power by using the Gate Cards, Ability Cards, Special Shots, and by doing well in battle!
The highest G-Power at the end of the battle wins!
BATTLE CONTROLS
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Power Battle - Move the left stick and right stick to gain G-Power. There are three difficulty levels for this battle.
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Timing Battle - Press the correct buttons or move the left analog stick as the icons pass. There are three difficulty levels for this battle.
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Shooting Battle - Shoot the icons that match your Bakugan's Attribute (look at the color!). Hit gold icons for a big bonus! There are three difficulty levels for this battle.
HOW TO WIN
There are a lot of other things that will help you win!
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Gate Cards - Using the right Gate Cards can help a lot! Pick Gate Cards that will boost your G-Power higher or change rules to your favor.
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Ability Cards - Ability Cards can change rules before or during a battle. They can also add additional G-Power or have other effects!
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Special Shots - When a Bakugan reaches level 5, it is able to perform a Special Shot. Each Special Shot is unique based upon the Attribute of the Bakugan. You must build up your S-Power until it's full to use a Special Shot. S-Power builds automatically during other players' turns.
ADDITIONAL RULES
There are a few more rules that can help you out as you play.
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Sphere Attack - Using a high-powered throw you can knock your opponent's G-Power down. If you knock it down to zero, you cause a Critical K.O. and win the card!
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Double Stand - Get two of your Bakugan to stand on the same Gate Card and you can win the card without fighting!
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Stay - If you throw all of your Bakugan and they're all standing on cards, you need to pick a Bakugan to stay. If that Bakugan hasn't been Critical K.O.'d or battled by your next turn, you win the Gate Card!
BATTLEFIELD ITEMS
There are many battlefields in the game, and each of them has different items that will help you move around the battlefield or help your Bakugan.
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Trampolines - The trampoline will shoot your Bakugan into the air. It looks like a ring with electricity in the center.
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Speed Pads - Look for speed pads on the floor. Your Bakugan gets a speed boost in the direction the arrows point.
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Battle Gems - Breaking one of these gems during your throw will get you Battle Items that help you in battle!
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Pick-Ups - Steer your Bakugan into pick-ups to gain G-Power, fuel for steering and even Hyper Ability Cards that can give you the edge. You've got to stand on a card to keep the item.
SECRET AREAS
There are secret