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Arcade Challenge Basketball™

Please keep this instruction sheet for future reference, as it contains important information.Adult assembly is required. Tool needed for assembly: Phillips screwdriver (not included).This product requires three, alkaline "C" (LR14) batteries for operation (not included).

Water or sand is needed to fill the base (not included).IMPORTANT! Backboard height should be adjusted only by an adult.

B0665Instructions

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Parts

Electronic Backboard

Upper Post

Lower Post

Base

Plug

2 Rims

2 Score Paddles

2 Ball Returns

2 Basketballs

Part not shown: Label Sheet

#10 x 1" Screw - 2(Use only to fasten the electronic backboard

to the upper post - Step 8.)

#6 x 3/4" Screw - 12(Use only to fasten the ball returns

to the rims - Step 4.)

#8 x 3/4" Screw - 4(Use only to fasten the rims

to the electronic backboard - Step 7.)

Note: Please note the sizes of the screws shown below and the assembly steps

they will be used to fasten parts.

ALL SHOWN ACTUAL SIZENote: Tighten and loosen all screws with a Phillips

screwdriver. Do not over-tighten the screws.

#8 x 21/2" Screw - 2(Use only to fasten the score paddles to the electronic backboard - Step 9.)

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Assembly

This product contains small parts in its unassembled state.

Adult assembly is required.

CAUTION

Lower Post

Base

Plug

• Position the base on a flat surface with the plug facing you.• Align the rib on the bottom of the lower post with the

groove in the opening of the base.• Insert and push the lower post down, using a circular

motion, until it “snaps” into place.Hint: For easier assembly, apply liquid soap (or rub a candle or bar soap) around the end of the lower post, especially on the corners and the inside of the opening in the base. If assembling inside, place a tarp under the base to protect the floor surface.

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Lever

Upper Post

• Push both levers down on the lower post.• Insert the upper post into the lower post, as shown.• Push the upper post completely into the lower post.• Lift the levers to secure the upper post in its lowest

position (4 feet).Hint: Height adjustment instructions are on page 6.

Rib

Groove

IMPORTANT! Assembly of the lower post to the base is permanent.

Follow the instructions in this step carefully.

Lever

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Assembly

• Wipe the backboard with a clean, soft dry cloth to removeany dust or oils.

• Apply the labels as shown in the illustration. For best results,avoid repositioning labels once they are applied.

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Groove

• Face the back of the base. Position the backboard so thatthe back is facing you.

• Insert and "snap" the backboard into the groove in the upper post.

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Back View

Hint: Apply labels #3before applying label #1.

Hint: Apply label #4 beforeapplying labels #5 and #6.

Hint: Apply labels #3 before applying label #2.

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Ball Return

Rim

• Bend the ends of each ball return up.• Fit the ends of a ball return to the indents in a rim.• Insert a #6 x 3/4" screw into each end of the ball return

and tighten.• Repeat this procedure to assemble the other ball return

to the other rim.

#6 x 3/4" Screw - 12

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Net Assemblies

• Insert and "snap" the net assemblies into the back-board slots.

Slots

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Assembly

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Hinge

• Locate the hinges just below each rim.• Fit the score paddles to the hinges on the backboard.• Insert a #8 x 21/2" screw into the outside edge of each

hinge and tighten.

#8 x 21/2" Screw - 2

10 Plug

• Bend the "T" end of the plug and insert it into the hole in the base.

• Fill the base with water or approximately 50 lbs (22.5 kg) ofsand (water and sand not included).

• Fit the plug into the base.

ScorePaddle

ScorePaddle

Hinge

7• Insert the #10 x 1” screws into the backboard

and tighten.

#10 x 1" Screw - 2

• Insert four #8 x 3/4" screws into the backboard and tighten.

#8 x 3/4" Screw - 48

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Adjusting Backboard Height

Lever

To raise: Lift the upper post and push the levers into thedesired height slots.To lower: While holding the upper post, push the levers down. Lower the upper post to the desired height (4, 5 or 6 feet). Lift and push the levers into the slots on the post.

IMPORTANT! Only an adult should adjust backboardheight. Also, make sure children are not standing below the backboard when adjusting height.

Battery Installation

• Locate the battery compartment door on the back of the backboard.

• Loosen the screws and remove the door.• Insert three, “C” alkaline batteries into the compartment

and replace the door. Tighten the screw.

SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE

1.5V x 3"C" (LR14)

Battery Safety InformationBatteries may leak fluids that can cause a chemicalburn injury or ruin your toy. To avoid battery leakage:• Do not mix old and new batteries or batteries of different

types: alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc) or rechargeable (nickel-cadmium).

• Insert batteries as indicated inside the battery compartment.• Remove batteries during long periods of non-use. Always

remove exhausted batteries from the toy. Dispose of batter-ies safely. Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. The batteriesmay explode or leak.

• Never short-circuit the battery terminals.• Use only batteries of the same or equivalent type

as recommended.• Do not charge non-rechargeable batteries.• Remove rechargeable batteries from the toy before charging.• If removeable, rechargeable batteries are used, they are only

to be charged under adult supervision.

Back View

Lever

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Ready…Go!

Press for Head-to-

One-On-One Score the most points before time runs out.BeginnerWatch the timer – you and a challenger have 60 seconds to score the most baskets. AdvancedPress the Beginner/Advanced button on the electronic backboard.Shoot quickly - you and player 2 have only 30 seconds to scorethe most baskets.

P.I.G. (beginner) and H.O.R.S.E (advanced)Miss a shot, take a letter. Spell P.I.G. or H.O.R.S.E. and you’re out!BeginnerShoot a basket. If you make it, great job! Now it’s player 2’s turn to match the shot. If you don’t make a basket, you get a letter! Game play continuesuntil a player spells P.I.G. and is out!AdvancedPress the Beginner/Advanced button on the electronic backboard.You and a challenger take shots (same as Beginner) until a playerspells H.O.R.S.E. and is out!

Press for Free Throw Mode

Press forP.I.G.

or H.O.R.S.E.

Press for advanced

game play!

Press for Follow the Leader

Slide to turn power On ● or Off O

Press for One-On-One

Player 1 Score Player 2 Score

Timer

Hints:- If the power switch is in the On ● position and the toy has gone

into "sleep" mode (if it has not been used for about four minutes),you can simply press one of the game selection buttons or make abasket to "wake" it up.

- If you press a game selection button while you are already playinga game, the game stops and the selectee game starts.

Follow the Leader Can you make the shot and beat the buzzer?BeginnerListen carefully to the instructions and look at the L.E.D. (Player 1 Score and Player 2 Score) on the electronic score-board. Match the pattern by making a basket or baskets in the left or right hoops. You have 15 seconds to make the shot or shots as directed!AdvancedPress the Beginner/Advanced button on the backboard. Game play is the same, but the patterns are much more difficult to match!

Free Throw Mode Shoot hoops, score baskets!

Shoot as many baskets as you (and a friend) would like – there is no time limit! The electronic backboard keeps score – 2 points for each basket made.

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Care and Maintenance

• This toy includes two inflatable balls. If the balls becomesoft, inflate them with a standard, manual air pump with a standard air needle.

• Each ball will contain the correct amount of air when its circumference measures about 21-22 inches (53-56 cm).Measure the circumference of the ball with a tape measureor with a piece of string cut 21-22 inches (53-56 cm) long.Do not over-inflate the ball.

• To clean, use a clean, damp cloth. Be sure to remove soap residue.

• Do not immerse this product.• Do not leave this toy outside in freezing weather. Water left

inside the base will freeze and possible damage the base.• Check all fasteners regularly to be sure they are tight.

If the fasteners are not tight, tighten them as necessary.• Check plastic parts regularly and if broken or cracked,

dispose of them properly.• We recommend indoor storage if this product will not be

used for an extended period of time.

One (1) Year Limited Warranty

Questions? We’d like to hear from you!Call Fisher-Price® Consumer Relations, toll-free at 1-800-432-5437, 8 AM - 6 PM EST Monday throughFriday. Hearing-impaired consumers using TTY/TDDequipment, please call 1-800-382-7470.

Or, write to: Fisher-Price® Consumer Relations 636 Girard Avenue East Aurora, New York 14052, U.S.A.

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply withthe limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCCRules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protectionagainst harmful interference in a residential installation. This equip-ment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, maycause harmful interference to radio communications.However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in aparticular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interfer-ence to radio o television reception, which can be determined byturning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try tocorrect the interference by one or more of the following measures:• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from

that to which the receiver is connected.• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.Note: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

FCC Statement (United States Only)

Fisher-Price, Inc., 636 Girard Avenue, East Aurora, New York 14052warrants to the original owner that this Arcade ChallengeBasketball™ is free from all defects in material and workmanshipwhen used under normal conditions for a period of one (1) yearfrom the date of purchase.Should the product fail to perform properly, we will repair or replaceit at our option, free of charge. Purchaser is responsible for shippingthe product to Consumer Relations at the address indicated aboveand for all associated freight and insurance cost. Fisher-Price, Inc. willbear the cost of shipping the repaired or replaced item to you. Thiswarranty is void if the owner repairs or modifies the product. THISWARRANTY EXCLUDES ANY LIABILITY OTHER THAN THATEXPRESSLY STATED ABOVE INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TOANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATIONOF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THEABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, ANDYOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH MAY VARY FROMSTATE TO STATE.

Consumer Information

For countries outside the United States: CANADAQuestions? 1-800-567-7724, Mattel Canada Inc., 6155 Freemont Blvd., Mississauga, Ontario L5R 3W2. GREAT BRITAINMattel UK Ltd, Vanwall Business Park, Maidenhead SL6 4UB. Helpline: 01628 500302.AUSTRALIAMattel Australia Pty. Ltd., 658 Church Street, Locked Bag #870, Richmond, Victoria3121 Australia. Consumer Advisory Service 1300 135 312.NEW ZEALAND16-18 William Pickering Drive, Albany 1331, Auckland.ASIAMattel East Asia Ltd, Room 1106, South Tower, World Finance Centre, Harbour City,Tsimshatsui, HK, China.