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1. A WARNING PHOTOSENSITIVITY EPILEPSY SEIZURES 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 trigger 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 gameplay if you or your child experience any of the following health problems or symptoms e dizziness e eye or muscle twitches e disorientation e any involuntary movement e altered vision e loss of awareness e seizures or convulsion RESUME GAMEPLAY ONLY ON APPROVAL OF YOUR PHYSICIAN Use and handling of video games to reduce the likelihood of a seizure e Use in a well lit area and keep as far away as possible from the television screen e Avoid large screen televisions Use the smallest television screen available e Avoid prolonged use of the PlayStation 3 system Take a 15 minute break during each hour of play e Avoid playing when you are tired or need sleep Stop using the system immediately if you experience any of the following symptoms lighthe2. Story Scrolls Bonus Mission Maps Charms Acquired Skylanders and Skylander SWAP Force combinations Options View your Controller Settings Adjust the game s Difficulty Adjust Audio Settings Turn On Off Subtitles Adjust the brightness and view the Online Manual Location Level Select Visit previously completed levels as well as access your Bonus Missions Main Menu Exit the game and return to the Main Menu PLAYING THE GAME AN ra snes lt lt 1 Life Meter This green meter displays the amount of Health your Skylander has If the life meter of any Skylander reaches zero they must be removed from the Portal of Power and replaced with a different Skylander or you will have to restart the level If the life meter of a SWAP Force Skylander reaches zero then both the top and bottom halves must be removed from the Portal of Power Neither half will work in any other SWAP combinations until the next level is reached or the level is restarted 2 Level and Level Meter This meter displays the current level of your Skylander When this meter fills up completely your Skylander will level up The maximum level a Skylander can reach is 20 Skylanders from Skylanders Spyro s Adventure and Skylanders Giants can also reach level 20 while being used in Skylanders SWAP Force 3 Elemental Symbol Displays the elemental symbol of your Skylander If you are using SWAP Force parts with different elements it will displ
3. mode only and 1 Magic Item or 1 Location Piece sold separately GAMEPLAY CONTROLS The Portal of Power and at least one Skylander figure are required to start a new profile and to proceed in the first part of the tutorial amp EH Interact R1 Attack 2 Attack 3 Attack 1 i Attack 3 Attack 2 Move Jump Skylander START button Pauses Game SELECT button Bring Up Character Info Menu left stick Movement Aim Turret Jump Join Co Op Mode Primary Attack EIE Secondary Attack 0 Third Attack TA Interact with NPCs Items Use Keys Repetitively hit button Open Treasure MENUS MENU NAVIGATION left stick Navigate menus x button Press to accept circle button Press to go back to the previous menu or cancel MAIN MENU Story Mode Begin your adventure in either Single Player or with a friend in Co op Arena Modes Survive by yourself or with a friend in a variety of challenging stages or battle against a friend in various arena modes Options View Controls Adjust Audio Settings Music Voice and Effects Turn On Off Subtitles Adjust Brightness and View the Credits PAUSE MENU Skylander View and Manage your Skylander s Stats Hats Unique Quests and Unique Upgrades on both Top and Bottom Parts of your Skylander Portal Master View your Portal Master Rank as well as the number of stars you have acquired Collection View your collection of Hats Legendary Treasures
4. Network account Saved data for PS3 format software Saved data for PS3 format software is saved on the system s hard disk The data is displayed under Saved Game Utility in the Game menu INTRODUCTION Skylands need your help Portal Master Prepare yourself for an all new adventure with the Skylanders and the SWAP Force For generations the SWAP Force protected the Cloudbreak Islands home to a mystic volcano that erupts every one hundred years to replenish all of the magic in Skylands During the last eruption the SWAP Force became caught in the magical blast which sent them to Earth and gave them the unique ability to swap powers Now a new evil is threatening the Cloudbreak Islands and it s up to you Portal Master to send the Skylanders and the SWAP Force back into Skylands to save the day PORTAL OF POWER To begin Skylanders SWAP Force the Portal of Power must first be connected up to your PS3 system With the PS3 system powered off insert the Portal of Power into an available USB port Power on your PS3 system and the Portal of Power will automatically be ready for use It is through the Porta of Power that the Skylanders can enter the ancient islands that make up Skylands Once placed on the Portal of Power the Skylander will come to life and be playable in game TOY PLACEMENT You may place up to 3 toys on the Portal of Power at once which includes 2 playable Skylanders for 2 player
5. adedness nausea or a sensation similar to motion sickness discomfort or pain in the eyes ears hands arms or any other part of the body If the condition persists consult a doctor NOTICE Use caution when using the DUALSHOCK 3 wireless controller motion sensor function When using the DUALSHOCK 3 wireless controller motion sensor function be cautious of the following points If the controller hits a person or object this may cause accidental injury or damage Before using check that there is plenty of space around you When using the controller grip it firmly to make sure it cannot slip out of your hand If using a controller that is connected to the PS3 system with a USB cable make sure there is enough space for the cable so that the cable will not hit a person or object Also take care to avoid pulling the cable out of the PS3 system while using the controller WARNING TO OWNERS OF PROJECTION TELEVISIONS Do not connect your PS3 system to a projection TV without first consulting the user manual for your projection TV unless it is of the LCD type Otherwise it may permanently damage your TV screen HANDLING YOUR PS3 FORMAT DISC e Do not bend it crush it or submerge it in liquids Do not leave it in direct sunlight or near a radiator or other source of heat e Be sure to take an occasional rest break during extended play e Keep this disc clean Always hold the disc by the edges and keep it in its protective case whe
6. always be found there keeping a Watchful eye on his ship the Dread Yacht and Tessa can usually be seen there taking care of her bird Whiskers Eon Go see Eon on his altar by the AirDocks to view your portal master rank and view your portal master accolades The more stars you collect the higher your rank will reach Snagglescale s Arena Challenges Come to the arena to test your anda friend s strength in a variety of modes including challenge modes like Solo Survival Team Survival Rival Survival and head to head modes like Battle and Ring Out Legendary Treasure Pedestals These pedestals are located throughout Woodburrow but you can only use them when you have a high enough portal master rank Consult with Eon on his altar to see how you can achieve a higher portal master rank Wheellock Visit Wheellock after you ve completed the game to revisit some levels and complete various Score Mode Challenges Avril If soeed is more your game than points you can also visit Avril after you ve completed the game to try out some Time Attack Challenges PLAYING THE GAME TOYS Skylanders SWAP Force can be played with both Skylanders Giants and Skylanders Spyro s Adventure Figures as well as the new Skylanders SWAP Force characters During gameplay you can switch Skylanders at any time Skylanders can be used on their home Portal of Power or as a guest on a friend s Portal of Power in both Story Mode and the Arena Mode
7. ay both of your elements 4 Elemental Bonus Symbol While in one of these areas if you place a Skylander that has the matching element type on the Portal of Power the Skylander will be more powerful than normal 5 Dual Elemental Gate This gate can be unlocked by a SWAP Force Skylander that is of both featured elements If playing in Co Op this gate can be unlocked if both featured elements are represented by one of the Skylanders 6 Elemental Gate This gate can be unlocked with a Skylander that is of that element 7 Health Pick Up Collecting food pick ups will restore some of your Life Meter 8 Currency Collecting various forms of treasure will allow you to purchase upgrades yi PLAYING THE GAME SKYLANDER INFO Press the SELECT button to view and manage each of your Skylanders in the Skylander Info Section The below menus and sub menus can be found under Skylander Info Stats Displays your current Skylander s Stats Hats View which hats your Skylander has collected and equip or remove them here Upgrades View which upgrades your Skylander has acquired on both the Top and Bottom Half Quests Defines your individual Skylander Quests and shows your rank which is dependent on how many quests you have completed Manage Allows you to reset the progress of your Skylander s Top or Bottom Half give a nickname to your Skylander or take ownership UPGRADES Spending coins in the Me
8. ga Power Pod located within Woodburrow or in the smaller Power Pods throughout the Cloudbreak Islands will allow your Skylanders to power up their abilities and even gain new abilities ELEMENTAL CLASSES Each Skylander possesses the power of one of 8 Elemental Classes The Elemental Classes included are e e Air Life Undead Earth Fire Water Magic Tech ELEMENTAL GATES Throughout Skylands there are Elemental Gates that only Skylanders of that element can open Inside are special areas containing new challenges collectibles and other rewards for you to discover 5 PLAYING THE GAME Some elemental gates require two elements to open Open these doors with either two Skylanders of the matching elements in Co op or use a SWAP Force character with a top and bottom that match both of the elements in Single Player mode SWAP FORCE POWERS Each SWAP Force Skylander possesses one of 8 SWAP Force Powers The SWAP Force powers included are Bounce Teleport Sneak Rocket Speed Climb Spin SWAP FORCE POWER ZONES Also throughout Skylands there are SWAP Force Power Zones that only Skylanders of that SWAP Force Power can open To enter the bottom half of the Skylander should have the same matching icon as on the Zone which signifies they have that SWAP Force Power Once inside a SWAP Force Power Zone be prepared to face new challenges that are unique for each SWAP Force Power Earn collectibles such as Hats Legendary I
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10. n not in use Clean the disc with a lint free soft dry cloth wiping in straight lines from center to outer edge Never use solvents or abrasive cleaners TABLE OF CONTENTS SL ee a 2 MEET OWES acc cacccccccccccsccscsssscssesssscecsesseesce esses T 2 a OON eel 3 Cee d A o 4 o o aC E 5 a EA E sean ee hr 9 AVA OO E E O o 10 NS ee h Back Cover NOTICES Video output in HD requires cables and an HD compatible display both sold separately GETTING STARTED PlayStation 3 system Starting a game Before use carefully read the instructions supplied with the PS3 computer entertainment system The documentation contains information on setting up and using your system as well as important safety information Check that the MAIN POWER switch located on the system rear is turned on Insert the Skylanders SWAP Force disc with the label facing up into the disc slot Select the icon for the software title under Game in the PS3 system s home menu and then press the button Refer to this manual for information on using the software Quitting a game During gameplay press and hold down the PS button on the wireless controller for at least 2 seconds Then select Quit Game from the screen that is displayed Hint To remove a disc touch the eject button after quitting the game Trophies Earn compare and share trophies that you earn by making specific in game accomplishments Trophies access requires a PlayStation
11. other Portal of Power and still play with your very own upgraded and personalized collection of Skylanders While at your friend s house your Skylander will continue to remember and will save all of the Currency Items Character Quests and Experience it has earned and collected Take your own personalized Skylanders to a friend s house and help them with their quest or fight against them in the Arena Modes GAME SAVE Your progress through the objectives of the Story Mode as well as certain types of collectibles are saved onto your save game slot as opposed to being saved on your toy These collectibles include Story Scrolls Hats Soul Gems Bonus Missions and Legendary Treasures CUSTOMER CARE Access all of your support needs at support activision com From this site you will be able to create a personalized account and get access to our extensive knowledgebase and our massive community You can also get personalized assistance for your game by clicking Contact Us filling out the required information and choosing from the available options ACTIVISION 2013 Activision Publishing Inc SKYLANDERS SWAP FORCE SWAP FORCE SWAPPABLE UNSTOPPABLE SKYLANDERS GIANTS SKYLANDERS SPYRO S ADVENTURE PORTAL OF POWER LIGHTCORE BRING THE SKYLANDERS TO LIFE and ACTIVISION are trademarks of Activision Publishing Inc Uses Bink Video Copyright 1997 2013 by RAD Game Tools Inc All other trademarks and trade names are t
12. s All experience points currency and upgrades are automatically saved to each toy CO OP PLAY At any time during Story Mode a second player can join the game by hitting the x button on a second controller and placing a Skylander on the Portal of Power To drop out of the game Player 1 or Player 2 must remove their Skylander from the Portal of Power and press the circle button on their controller ARENA MODES In the various Battle Modes choose from a variety of arenas and have a brawl against your friends Use items traps and jump pads to your advantage as you try to become the ultimate Portal Master Challenge a friend in five different head to head modes Solo Survival Survive multiple stages of enemies of increasing difficulty Team Survival Survive multiple stages of enemies of increasing difficulty with a friend Rival Survival Rank more points than your opponent as you fight enemies Battle Arena Defeat your opponent with your attacks and by triggering hazards in the arena Ring Out Knock your opponent out of the arena with well timed power hits SAVE FEATURES TOY SAVE FEATURE While on your home Portal of Power the following are saved to your toys e Experience Level e The Nickname that you give to your Skylander e Currency e Upgraded abilities and Statistics e The hat your Skylander is wearing e The Quest ranking of your Skylander This allows you to take your Skylander to enter an
13. tems and Bonus Missions by bouncing flying and racing to name a few new actions through these SWAP Force Power Zones LEVELING UP Your Skylanders will gain experience as they defeat enemies As your Skylander levels up their health will increase as well The maximum level a Skylander can reach is 20 WOODBURROW The town of Woodburrow has been the meeting place of the Ancient Elementals for generations and is located very close to the magical volcano Mount Cloudbreak It is here that you may train your Skylanders to become stronger either by purchasing new upgrades or items for your Skylanders or by honing their skills with the use of Arena challenges PLAYING THE GAME Rufus Rufus is the Village Crier of Woodburrow and knows everything about the village If you are ever confused about what to do while you re in town talk to him and he ll show you where to go Chieftess The Chieftess is the only one in the village who can communicate with the Ancient Elementals She will be invaluable on your quest to protect them from Kaos HipBros Tuk and Gorm These brothers aren t always on the friendliest terms but Gorm protects the only Mega Power Pod in the town and Tuk runs the only shop in town so you should get to know them both so you can turn in your currency you have earned on your quest for upgrades AirDocks Whenever there s adventuring to be done or journeys to undertake this is the place to go Flynn can
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