Starting a Game
Insert the Shanghai True Valor disc into the PlayStation and a MEMORY CARD into MEMORY CARD Slot 1. When the power is switched on, a title screen will appear. •
Press START or the X button to bring up the game menu.
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Choose the mode you want to play and press the X button.
Saving a Game
If you are using a MEMORY CARD, the current position of the game is recorded automatically. When the game is restarted, the recorded game position is automatically loaded.
It is advised that you do not insert or remove peripherals or MEMORY CARDS once the power is turned on. Make sure there are enough free blocks on your MEMORY CARD before commencing play.
Options
If you choose "OPTIONS" on the mode selection screen and then press the X button, you can change the game settings, such as the game difficulty or the time limit when playing in Arcade mode.
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Select the item you want to change and press the X button to enter setting mode.
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Use the left and right directional buttons to change the setting.
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Press the X button again to confirm the setting you have made.
Options Menu
Difficulty
You can choose from 5 levels of difficulty. The more arrow symbols lit up, the harder the game.
Time Limit
The time limit can be set between one and six minutes, or it can be set to infinity (∞).
Original Mode
Play the classic game of Shanghai in its original form. There are three games. "Classic Shanghai" starts automatically when you select Original mode.
You can switch freely between Classic Shanghai, Battle Shanghai, and Rolling Shanghai, and you can change the layouts, tile sets, music, or whatever you want, any time you wish during an Original Mode game.
Pause Menu (Original Mode)
By pressing the Start button during the game, you can pause the screen and change the settings or game mode.
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Use the left and right directional buttons to choose the option you want and then press the X button to open up a menu window.
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Use the up and down directional buttons to make your selection and press the X button again.
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To close a menu window press the O button.
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To return to the game screen, press the Start button.
Battle Shanghai in Original Mode
You need an opponent if you want to play Battle Shanghai (the computer will not play against you) in Original Mode.
Original Mode Preferences
Sound Effects
Turns sound effects on/off.
Music
Turns music on/off.
Tiles
You can choose from three tile sets. Press the X button to open a selection window, choose the tile set you want, and then press the X button again.
BG Pic
One of 30 different background pictures can be selected. Press the X button to open a selection window, choose your preferred background, and then press the X button again.
Layout
You can choose between 25 types of tile layout. Press the X button to open a selection window, choose the layout you like, and then press the X button again. The layout you have selected will be set up. If you change the layout during play, then the game will start again from the beginning.
Players
Select the number of players. Press the X button to open a selection window, choose the number of players and press the X button again.
Difficulty
The game difficulty can be set to one of five different levels. Press the X button to open a selection window, select a difficulty level, and press the X button again. The more arrow symbols are lit up, the harder the game. The tile layout will be set up. If you change the difficulty level during play, then the game will be restarted.
Original Mode Game Options
New
Start a new game, with the same layout but a new arrangement of tiles.
Retry
Start the game over again, with the same layout and the same arrangement of tiles.
Game Select
This option allows you to switch to different games. Press the X button to open a selection window, select the game mode you want to play, and press the X button again. The game will restart in the mode you have chosen.
Arcade Mode
Stop the Original Mode game and switch to Arcade Mode.
Exit
End this game and return to the beginning of the game.
Original Mode Help
Show All Moves
The game will highlight all available matches in green.
Back One Move
Puts back the most recently removed matching pair.
Show What's Left
The game will organise all remaining tiles into stacks so that you can see exactly what's left on the screen and use that knowledge strategically.
Shuffle
Shuffle the remaining tiles. (Depending on the position of the tiles, this may mean that you are suddenly unable to make a move.)
Rules
Display an explanation of the game mode you are currently playing.
Original Mode End of Game (When Cleared)
Same Pattern
Restart same game.
Quit Game
Quit Original mode and return to title screen.
Original Mode End of Game (When Continuing)
Same Pattern
Play the game from the beginning using the same arrangement of tiles in the layout.
New Pattern
Play the game from the beginning using a different arrangement of tiles