Mind Mania
™
Spelling Clip User Guide
How to Play
Selecting a Game Mode
1. To begin, press the Enter button to see a list of games, and then follow on-screen
instructions.
2. Each game has 3 levels (Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced) that are linked to
words taught in grades 1-2, 3-4, and 5-6. (See Spelling Skill Chart on opposite page)
3. Press the Mode button at any time to return to the main menu.
Game Modes
Word of the Day:
Use this mode to see the featured word of the day. Each day will
feature a new word that will be used throughout the games that day.
Spelling Snake:
Spelling Snake challenges you to spell a word by using the thumb pad
to guide the “snake” around the screen and “eat” the letters in the correct order to spell
the word.
1. Choose your level and then see a word. Press down on the thumb pad to see its
definition.
2. You get 3 lives and 60 seconds to guide the snake to spell the word.
3. Each word is worth 100 points and each incorrect letter eaten deducts points.
4. You lose a life when the snake touches a wall, hits an obstacle or doubles back
on itself.
Hints:
Stumped? Just press the Hint button. The first hint will show the word again. The
second hint will place the next correct letter in place.
HINT BUTTON:
Press the Hint button
during game play if you
are having trouble
answering a question.
DIRECTIONAL ARROWS:
Use these multi-purpose
controls to scroll through
menu choices, move the
cursor and maneuver the
snake around the screen.
RESET BUTTON:
To reset the product, use a
pen or similar pointed item
to press in the small button
located on the back.
MODE BUTTON:
Press the Mode button to
access the Main Menu.
ENTER BUTTON:
Select a game mode, or a
level.
Features:
