INSTALLATION: 1SUPPORT: 1FIRST STEPS / SETTINGS: 2CONTROL: 3TRAINING-MODE: 4ONLINE-MODE: 6FRIENDLY: 7WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP: 8LEAGUE-MODE: 8GUARANTEE: 9SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND PROTECTION OF MINORS: 9

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INSTALLATIONYour system will require 1 GB of free space on your hard disk for the complete installation of IHF Handball Challenge 12.

1. Put the DVD into the DVD-drive of your computer. The DVD includes an Autoplay-Mode, making sure that the installation process will start automatically. This process might take up to two minutes. If the software doesn’t start automatically, please choose the DVD-folder and open the application HC-Setup manually.

2. Please choose the language of your installation in the information menu. The language for IHF Handball Challenge 12 can be chosen after the start of the game. Accept the license agreement and follow the instructions of the installation. You might need to install other software, which is already included on the DVD, and has to be confi rmed by clicking „Ok“.

3. The game will start automatically after the installation. If you like to get information about updates directly from within the game, please confi rm the request prior to the start of the game with „Yes“. In case of limited Windows user-rights you have to approve the update tool from CatenaLogic in your Windows fi rewall manually.

4. During the installation a folder on your hard disk will be created, from where you can start IHF Handball Challenge 12. If you like, an icon to start the game will be created on your desktop or in the start menu in the program section. The DVD has to be inserted into the DVD-drive in order to play the game!

SUPPORTWe answer your questions voluntary. You have the following options to contact us:

Mail: support@neutron-games.de Please add all information about your PC-system to your mail! Internet: www.handball-challenge.de/forum Phone: +49 (0) 30 46307224 (check price from your operator) Hotline times: Mo-Fr. 10-12 CET; 16-18 CET

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FIRST STEPS / SETTINGS

Profi leIn IHF Handball Challenge 12 you can create your own profi le. You need a profi le to save game scores, to create your own player or to use the online features. On the fi rst screen after starting the game you can see your profi les. Choose the default profi le to get to the Main Menu. Then click on Training Camp to create your own online profi le and design your player. In case you don’t like to have your own online profi le, you can also use a default profi le. To do so please click on Offl ine on the start screen of the Training Camp. You can fi nd more info about your player profi le in the sections Training Camp and Online-Mode.

Calibrate GamepadIf you like to play with a gamepad, then you can calibrate it just the way you like in the section Setup in the Main Menu. Click on Controller and follow the graphical indications. You can either click on the indicated key assignment or make changes with . Just press the button of your choice on the gamepad on do so with all other buttons as well.

Graphic SettingsIn the menu Settings you can change the monitor resolution and text quality in the section Graphics. In case you own a graphic card with an average performance you should opt for a lower graphic setting, because the game might not work as intended. Please make sure you also read the system requirements on the back of the package.

Other SettingsYou can also change the language and the sound settings in the setting menu. Once you are done with your settings (don’t forget to save) navigate back to the Main Menu, to take care of the controlling. But fi rst you better start with the Training Camp.

CONTROL

Offense

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Defense

TRAINING CAMPThe Training Camp helps you to get used to the control in various mini-games, to improve your skills and design your virtual character individually. You can gain credits and experience points during the mini-games, benefi ting from them in the online mode (see section: Online-Mode). You can go to the Training Camp via the Main Menu.

Player CreationIn the menu My Player you can choose a club, change the look of your player individually and your clothes for the training in the locker room. You have to save the changes of your player with to acti-vate them. Additional clothing, more arenas and mini-games can be unlocked with the help of credits in the online shop in case you have an online profi le (see section: Online-Mode).

TutorialOnce you go to the Gym for the fi rst time, the tutorial will be started, where you can get used to the control. You can get further advices regarding the control in this booklet or the help screen, which you can select during the game using SELECT (Keyboard: F1).

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The Mini-GamesYou can improve your skills in six different mini-games, like 7-meter shootout, 1-vs-1 defense or fast break. The next mini-game will be unlocked once you win four medals in the previous one.

Fast Break:

The goal of the fi rst mini-game is to score as many goals as possible within three minutes. Request the ball with the pass button and sprint towards the opposing goal. Watch your stamina on the lower left of the screen, because with less stamina your shots become less accurate. After every shot you have to run back and around the cones to request the next ball.

Hotspot Shootout:

Try to score as fast as possible from each position. The positions to shoot from are marked on the fl oor. Watch your stamina here as well.

1-vs-1 Offense:

Move around the defender or jump over him, if he is defending at the penalty area. You can make a body fake with . Press the left shoulder button simultaneously for special moves. You have 20 shots to use.

7-Meter-Shootout:

Keep your nerves in check and beat two keepers from the Bundesliga. You can fake a shot and lean left or right LB RB . The harder you shoot the less accurate the shot will be!

1-vs-1 Defense:

Stop stars like Conny Wilczynski and Filip Jicha. You can push, block or hold your opponent. You gain a point for every successful move.

2-vs-2:

Before you can move on to the bigger stage you can test your skills in a training match against Nikola Karabatic and Filip Jicha. Pass the ball to your free teammate, beat your opponents 1-vs-1 and stop them on defense.

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Game clock

Goals

Stamina

Screenshot: Fast break

ONLINE-MODEIf you register online you can get more exciting game contents. Go to the Training Camp and register with your mail-address and a password. You will receive a mail from Neutron Games to confi rm your registration in order to use the online features. After the registration you can choose a profi le name and edit your player.

Career:

In the Training Camp under the section My Player you can choose your club and will be part of the roster immediately. If you average at least 60 skill points, you can be called up for your national team. To be available for a call-up you have to check the mark in the menu My Player under the section Player Data (only available if you average 60 skill points).

Skills:

If you train online you gain experience points (XP) for every training session. Once you have reached a certain amount of XP you receive skill points, which you can use to improve your Skills in the Training Camp.

Achievements:

Here you can compare yourself in different rankings with players from around the world. The latest world records from the mini-games will be saved here as well.

Challenge friends:

Invite your friends via mail or enter their username in order to add them to the list of your friends. There you can compare your skills and challenge them. Bet a certain amount of credits and show them, who is the better player. Your result will be saved and as soon as your challenged friend goes online, he will be asked to top your result. The winner will receive important experience points. It’s not possible to play 7-vs-7 online against each other.

Shop and Credits:

If you play online you receive credits for certain performances in the mini-games, which you can use in the shop for new shirts or other items. In case you don’t have enough credits you can buy new stuff for real money (the web shop opens in a new browser outside the game).

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FRIENDLYIn the mode Friendly you can choose between more than 90 different teams, for example top teams like Montpellier HB with superstar Nikola Karabatic or exotic teams like New York City Team Handball Club. Use the left analog stick and confi rm with . Choose the side either with the keyboard or with the gamepad. Up to fi ve players can play with or against each other. You can choose the different jerseys using LB RB .

FormationHere you can check the skills of your players and change the formation. Press to mark the respective player and choose the substitute with as well. On the right side the arrows show you where the marked player has better or worse skills than his teammate. If several players play against each other, the formation of the away team follows the formation of the home team.

SettingsHere you can choose the arena, the half length, the diffi culty level and the camera. The two TV cams show the action from the sidelines, while the Neutron cam is positioned behind the player you control.

Tactic Manager / Set PlaysThe game offers you six different ways to score. We recommend you to get used to the control fi rst. On defense you can block, hold or push your opponent. Advanced players can also use the tactic manager, where you can choose different set plays for your offense and change the formation of the defense. Press LT and choose the tactic of your choice with the left analog stick. You can fi nd more information about the different tactics on www.handball-challenge.com.

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WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPFirst choose a team in the mode World Championship. With ADVANCE or you get into the World Championship menu. There you can see your schedule and the different groups. The group build-ups, venues, dates and the mode are adapted to the IHF World Championship 2011 in Sweden. You have to fi nish at least third to advance to the main round. Formation and settings work like during the friendly. With you can save your score. You can load your score in the Main Menu within the section World Championship anytime or start a new world championship.

LEAGUE-MODEIn the league mode you can choose teams from the following leagues: TOYOTA Handball-Bundesliga and Liga ASOBAL (Spain). With you can get into the league mode. There you can fi nd all important information – standings, results of the last games and your schedule. Formation and settings work like during the friendly. With you can save your score.

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GUARANTEEThe following guarantees apply only to original products of Neutron Games GmbH, that is products, which have been acquired in the retail industry, in the Handball Challenge online shop or via autho-rized third-party suppliers.

GuaranteeInside 24 months starting with the date of acquisition (receipt or bill necessary) Neutron Games will eliminate all defects of the product, which are caused by material fault of the data carrier, via ex-change or repairing. The receipt or bill is proving for the guarantee. Without the proving an exchange or repairing is excluded. Please give the whole data carrier in the original package including the re-ceipt/bill and the information about the defect to your retailer. The guarantee is excluded, if the defect on the data carrier is clearly caused by improper usage of the owner or a third party. Legal rights are not affected by this guarantee.

SAFETY INTRUCTIONS AND PROTECTION OF MINORS

Security AdvicesThis DVD contains software for the PC. Don’t use this DVD with a different system, since it might get damaged. Make sure you read the information booklet for your computer carefully, to guarantee you handle it correctly. Don’t put this DVD close to heat or humid surrounding and never put it under sunlight. Don’t use damaged or deformed data carriers or such, which were fixed with glue, because it might cause a malfunction.

Health AlertAlways play in well illuminated area. Take a break of at least 15 minutes per hour. Stop playing the game in case of giddiness, sickness, tiredness or headache. A very small percentage of individuals may experience epileptic seizures or blackouts when exposed to certain light patterns or flashing lights. Exposure to certain patterns or backgrounds on a television screen or when playing video games may trigger epileptic seizures or blackouts in these individuals. These conditions may triggers previously undetected epileptic symptoms or seizures in persons who have no history of prior seizures or epilepsy. If you, or anyone in your family, has an epileptic condition or has had seizures of any kind, consult your physician before playing. Immediately discontinue use and consult your physician before resuming game play if you or your child experience any of the following health problems or symptoms: dizziness, eye or muscle twitches, disorientation, any involuntary movement, altered vision, loss of awareness, seizures or convulsion.

System for age classificationPegi 3The Pan-European Game Information (PEGI) age rating system was established to help European par-ents make informed decisions on buying computer games. It was launched in spring 2003 and replaced a number of national age rating systems with a single system now used throughout most of Europe. The age rating system was developed by the Interactive Software Federation of Europe (ISFE). The content of games given PEGI 3 rating is considered suitable for all age groups. Please Consider that the age classification doesn’t have anything to do with the difficulty level of the games. More information at www.pegi.info.

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SPECIAL THANKS TO

ContributorsCEO: Gregor Ilg, Björn Kaminski

Production Management: Enrico Falk

Development: Stefan Falk, Christian Kowatsch, Martin Maczowski, Thomas Pollak, Roland Schwemmer, Robert Stamm, Tomasz Szestowicki, Matthias Zache

Graphic: Norman Krüsmann, Sebastian Lauer, Philipp Marquardt, Arne Menzel, Peer Pöpperling, Damir Simovski, Felix Weber, Stefan Wohlgemuth

Marketing: Stefanie Krause, Daniel Schuster, Nico Schwarz, Sascha Staat

Trainees: Marius Günther, Quentin Herfeld, Tom Kranicke, Florian Mondry, Torge Leopold, Maikel Schwerdtfeger

Sound: Thomas Grummt, Davide Pensato, xlife studios

Music: Mirror Pro, Use Your F. Headphones

HC-Stars: Patrick Groetzki, Filip Jicha, Nikola Karabatic, Vid Kavticnik, Mario Kelentric, Dominik Klein, Goran Stojanovic, Konrad Wilczynski

Thanks to...Markus Assemacher, Maro Bader, Aneta Bärwolf, Prof. Dr. Klaus Beck, Jochen Bergener (ProSC), Dr. Boris Börsch, Matthias Broy, Wolfgang Bruckner, Prof. Dr. Carsten Busch, Fernando Carvalho, Jurek Cichocki, Raoul Dery, Markus Dieckmann, Konstantin Ewald, Peter Gentzel, Stefan Güter, Bob Hanning, Olaf Hassenrück, Quentin Herfeld, Rangeen Horami, Marc Huppke, Dr. Jan Ilg, Dr. Sylke Ilg, Daniel Inn, Prof. Liv Kirsten Jacobsen, Georg Jobs, Ólafur Þór Jóelsson, Marcel Klein, Friedrich Krause, Armin Kübelbeck, Sören Lass, Gerda Liesegang, Thomas Leitert, Lars Lusansky, Ronald Maier, Franziska Oehler, Bhakti Ong (Karakom Sports), Marc Rapparlié (Global MMK), Sven Reinck, Albertino Robelló, Fabian Roeken, Felix Roeken, Dominic Röder, David Schäfer, Mark Schober, Thomas Schröter, Erik Schulz, Jaron Siewert, Dr. Jürgen Schwemmer, Maria Seeger, Dietrich Späte, Matthias Treptow, Andy Tsui, Andre Tzschaschel, Inga von Staden, Luc Weber, Maurice Zerbe

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