Getting Started
Turn the power switch OFF on your Nintendo® Game Boy® Advance. Never insert or remove a Game Pak when the power is on.
Insert the Sports Illustrated For Kids Baseball Game Pak into the slot on the Game Boy® Advance. Press firmly to lock the Game Pak in place.
Turn the power switch ON. The Nintendo logo should appear. If you don't see it, begin again at the first step.
When the Sports Illustrated For Kids Baseball title screen appears, press START.
When the main menu screen appears, use the Control Pad to select a game mode and press the A Button. For more detailed information on the various game modes, refer to those sections in this instruction manual.
Batting Actions
Swing: Press the A Button.
Bunt: Press and hold the B Button; Direction of Bunt can be controlled by holding ◄ or ► on the Control Pad.
Adjust Batting Position: Use the Control Pad to position the batter in the batting box.
Pause the Game: Press START.
Base Running Controls
Selecting A Runner: The Control Pad is used in conjunction with other buttons and represents the baseball diamond. Pressing ► on the Control Pad is First Base, pressing ▲ is Second Base, pressing ◄ is Third, and pressing ▼ is Home Plate.
Advancing a Base Runner: Base runners can be advanced by holding the L Button and pressing the direction on the Control Pad of the base that the Base runner is currently on.
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Example: Holding the L Button + ► on the Control Pad will advance a base runner from First Base to Second Base.
Recalling a Base Runner: To return a base runner to a base that they just left hold down the R Button and press the direction on the Control Pad of the base that the base runner just left.
Game Modes Overview
There are three different game modes available in Sports Illustrated For Kids Baseball. They consist of Exhibition Play, Season Play and Multiplayer Link Play.
Exhibition Mode
Exhibition Mode allows you to play 9 innings of baseball against a computer opponent. You can choose which team you want to use, as well as the team the computer will use. Records and stats are not kept and there are no restrictions on which team can be selected.
Starting a Game: From the Main Menu select the Exhibition tab and press the A Button.
Choosing a Team: Press ▲ or ▼ on the Control Pad to select the team that you want to use. Next press ◄ or ► to select the skill level of your team. A higher number indicates better players, but they require more skill to use successfully. After your team and skill have been selected press the A Button. Now select the team and skill level of the computer controlled team and press the A Button.
Season Mode
The goal of the season mode is to build up your team and become the champion. You must play through 3 leagues and become the champion of each one. The skill level in each league will increase as you move through them. Every game you play earns your team some experience points. Use these experience points to improve your players and become a champion.
Loading a Team: The first time playing a season there will be no teams saved. Select a slot to create a team and press the A Button. If you have saved a team select it from the list and press the A Button to load your team and continue your season.
Choosing Your Home State: Press ◄ or ► on the Control Pad to highlight your team's home state on the map and press the A Button to select the state.
Choosing Your Team's Color: You can choose your team's uniform color by pressing ▲ or ▼ on the Control Pad and your team's sock and sleeve color by pressing ◄ or ► on the Control Pad. When you have made your decision press the A Button to continue.
Entering Your Team's Name: After selecting your home state it is now time to choose your team's name. Use the Control Pad to select a letter and the A Button to choose the selected letter. When you are finished select END and press the A Button.
Team Management
Choosing the Team's Playing Style: There are four styles that you can model your team after. Each team type has its own strength and weaknesses. It is up to you to build your team into a champion.
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Balanced: A team that is balanced in all areas.
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Fast Runners: A team that has fast base runners.
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Good Hitters: A team that is good at making contact with the baseball.
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Good Pitching: A team that has players with strong throwing arms.
After you select the Team Style by pressing ▲ or ▼ on the Control Pad, press the A Button to continue.
Batting Order: This area allows you to set your team's batting order. Use ▲ and ▼ on the Control Pad to highlight a player, press the A Button to highlight him, and use the Control Pad again to move him ▲ and ▼ in the lineup. When the player is in the location that you want him in press the A Button again to set his location. When you are finished press the B Button to return to the Team Management area.
Fielding Assignments: This area allows you to assign your players their position in the field. Use ▲ and ▼ on the Control Pad to highlight a player, then press the A Button to select him. Then use the Control Pad again to highlight the player to that you want the first selected player switch positions with and press the A Button to switch. When you are finished press the B Button to return to the Team Management area.
Roster: This area allows you to see the players on your team and view their stats. Use ▲ and ▼ on the Control Pad to highlight a player