Bases Loaded
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DMG-BK-USA
Bases Loaded
for Game Boy
Instruction Manual
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Thank you for purchasing JALECO(tm)'S Bases Loaded(R) Game Pak for your
Nintendo(R) Game Boy(tm).
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| Before you start play, please read this instruction booklet carefully and |
| follow the correct operating procedures. Keep this booklet safe for |
| future reference. |
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CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ........... 3 FIELDING & THROWING .............. 11
START UP ............... 5 HITTING .......................... 13
TWO PLAYERS ............ 7 STEALING ......................... 15
DISPLAYS ............... 8 TEAM CHARTS ...................... 16
PITCHING ............... 9 HOW TO INVENT NEW GAMES .......... 20
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Cautions During Use
1) If you play for long periods of time, take a 5 to 15 minute break every
hour or so.
2) This equipment is precision-built. Do not use or store it under conditions
of extreme temperature, or suject it to rough handling or shock. Do not
disassemble the unit.
3) Do not touch the terminals or let them come into contact with water, as
this can cause malfunction.
4) Do not wipe this equipment with volatile solvents such as thinner, benzene
or alcohol.
5) Store the Game Pak in its protective case when not in use.
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Introduction
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Runners are at the corners with
one out. The tying run dances off of third,
daring you to pick him off. It all comes
down to this-you versus the Pro team's
cleanup hitter. But you've got one
more trick up your sleeve. You
make the wave to the bullpen and call
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in Myer, your team's ace reliever.
The batter adjusts his stance as Myer
looks in. It's the best versus the best
in a classic late inning confrontation-
just an example of the excitement
awaiting you in Bases Loaded GB.
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START UP
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When the title screen is displayed, choose whether you'll
be playing in a one or two-player game and press the
start button.
GAME MODE SELECT
Select whether you will play in "USA mode" or "Japan mode"
by moving the arrow with the upper or lower portions of
the control pad.
BGM MODE SELECT
Once you've chosen your game mode, decide whether you
wish to have background busic during your game by
using the left and right portions of the control pad. Once
this selection has been made, press START.
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SELECT GAME
Choose whether you'll be playing an official or non-official
game. An official game goes a full 9 innings, and allows you
to continue versus a stronger team should you win. A non-
official game can be played for any number of innings (up to 9).
SELECT TEAM
Choose whether you'll be East or West team during your
game. You might want to check the team charts in the
back of this manual before choosing. Each team has its own
unique playing style.
Choose your team by moving the selection arrow next to East
or West. Then, select your pitcher using the upper and lower
portions of the control pad. When your selections are made, press
start and play ball!
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TWO PLAYER GAMES /---------------/
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You can play head-to-head with a friend
by connecting two game Boy units with
a Video Link (tm) cable.
Connect the Video Link (tm) cable as shown
in the diagram. After checking that the
game paks are set properly, turn the power
switch of both units ON.
Check that both units display the Bases Loaded GB title screen, then
one or both players select the "2 Players" option.
The person(s) who select the "2 Players: option should hit their
start button(s). If one player has selected the "1 Player" option and
the other player had selected the "2 Player" option, whoever presses
their start button first will determine whether the game will be a
1-player or 2-player game.
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WHEN YOU ARE BATTING.
The screen display is from behind home plate.
WHEN YOUR TEAM TAKES THE FIELD.
The screen display shows a view from the pitching mound.
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PITCHING
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TO PITCH
First select the location of the pitch (inside or
outside) using the control pad. Press the A button
once you've decided on your pitch.
TO DECIDE WHAT TYPE OF PITCH
Choose your pitch using the control pad. Press
the control pad and the A button together and the
pitcher will go into his motion.
FASTBALL
FAST ____ FAST
CURVE | | SCREWBALL
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LEFT | | SCREW-
CURVE |____ ____| BALL
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SLOW |____| SLOW
CURVE SCREWBALL
CHANGE-UP
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CURVE LEFT FASTBALL SCREWBALL
SLOW PITCH MYSTERY PITCH
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FIELDING AND THROWING
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FIELDING
Move your fielder toward the ball with the control pad.
To make a "jumping" catch, press the B button when the
ball is overhead.
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To make a "diving" catch, press the B button and the
control pad in the direction of the ball, at the same time.
Throw to a base by pressing the A button and the control
pad simultaneously.
2ND BASE
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3RD | | 1ST
BASE |____ ____| BASE
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HOME PLATE
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HITTING
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Swinging the bat is accomplished by pressing the A button. Bunting is
accomplished by pressing the A button before the pitch is thrown and
releasing the button when the player's bat is over the plate.
ALTERNATING YOUR SWING (or "Aiming for the Seats")
Like in real baseball, there are times in Bases Loaded GB when you
need to have
your hitter hit a fly ball, or a grounder, or a ball to the right
side of the infield. You can increase your chances of accomplishing
this by using the Swing Selection Option.
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SWING SELECTION OPTION
Before the opposing pitcher goes into his windup,
press the SELECT button. The "crosshairs" will appear
at home plate. Press the control pad to select your
swing, and press the A button.
DOWN SWING
trying to hit a
ground ball
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LEFT FIELD | | RIGHT FIELD
SWING |____ ____| SWING
aiming for the | | aiming for the
left side of |____| right side of
the infield
UPPER CUT
SWING
trying for a fly
ball or a
home run
LEFT AND RIGHT MAY BE USED IN COMBINATION WITH UP AND DOWN
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When the pitcher released the ball, press the control pad in the area
representing the base you wish to steal, and press the B button
repeatedly.
Retreat by pressing the A button and the control pad in the area
representing the base you wish to retreat to.
PICKOFF PLAYS
Press the B button anytime before you select the type of pitch to
step off the mound. Press the A button and the control pad to throw
to the base.
RELIEVERS & PINCH HITTERS
To bring on a relief pitcher or a pinch hitter, call "time out" by
pressing the START button. Press the A button to call up the player
selection screen. Choose a pinch hitter or reliever with the control
pad. Make your selection by pressing the A button.
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The following are team charts for the EAST and WEST teams. Pitchers are rated
in five categories: Fastball, Off Speed Pitch, Curveball-vertical,
Curveball-right, and Curveball-left.
Ratings for pitchers range from 1 to 5 with 1 being the worst and 5 being the
best. In the case of the Off Speed Pitch category, a rating of '5' means that
the pitcher in question has the SLOWEST off-speed pitch, while a rating of
'1' in this category means the picther's off-speed pitch isn't all that slow.
Batters are rated for running speed (1 or 2), Homerun power (1-5), and
Hitting ability (1-5). The batting averages and homerun total for each player
represents last year's total. The ratings in the homerun and hitting
categories represent this year's ability or potential.
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TEAM CHARTS
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PITCHERS
VELOCITY CURVE ABILITY
PLAYER NAME FASTBALL OFF-SPEED VERTICAL RIGHT LEFT
WEST
ROBB 1 4 4 4 1
CARY 3 3 1 3 2
SHOW 1 5 1 5 1
MYER 5 1 5 4 1
EAST
RAND 3 3 4 4 1
COLL 4 2 4 1 1
THER 5 1 2 4 2
SHAK 1 5 1 5 5
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HITTERS * WEST
PLAYER NAME SPEED HOMERUN HITTING BATTING AVG. R/L
SETZ 2 5 4 .296 L
RUBY 2 1 3 .361 R
CONE 2 5 4 .307 R
MADD 1 5 5 .316 L
BLUE 1 5 4 .307 L
LUTZ 1 1 3 .261 R
BERK 1 1 3 .252 R
MAIN 1 1 1 .270 R
ZIGG 1 1 3 .307 L
PROP 1 2 3 .296 R
NABY 1 2 3 .252 R
KAZ 1 2 3 .261 R
SKAJ 1 2 3 .243 R
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HITTERS * EAST
PLAYER NAME SPEED HOMERUN HITTING BATTING AVG. R/L
COOK 2 5 4 .296 R
MICH 2 1 3 .287 R
BARK 1 5 4 .334 L
CLAR 1 5 5 .296 R
PLAN 1 1 3 .296 L
ILLS 1 1 3 .261 R
STIF 1 1 1 .252 R
WOLF 1 1 3 .387 L
POE 1 5 4 .296 R
CLAN 1 2 3 .234 R
HAHN 1 2 3 .252 L
BLUE 1 2 3 .270 L
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