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Basic Setup
1. With the power off, the host loads the game cartridge into their Nintendo DS system.
2. The host powers their system on, then taps on the "Warning" screen and then on the graphic for the game.
3. When the on-screen "Start" button appears near the bottom of the lower screen, tap it.
Downloading
1. There are two options for Single-Card Download play in the game: Send A Demo and Friends Challenge.
2a. At the main menu, the host taps "Options" (the bottom right corner of the lower screen).
2b. The host then taps "Send Demo" (the third option from the top).
2c. The guest(s) will power on their Nintendo DS system.
2d. The guest(s) tap on the "Warning" screen and then on the "DS Download Play" button.
2e. When the graphic bar appears saying "Gardening Mama", the guest(s) tap on it.
2f. The guests' DS systems will ask "Would you like to download this software? Tap "Yes".
3. Let's Play Together!...
3a. At the main menu, the host taps on "Let's Play Together!" (the bottom right corner of the lower screen).
3b. The guest(s) will power on their Nintendo DS system.
3c. The guest(s) tap on the "Warning" screen and then on the "DS Download Play" button.
3d. When the graphic bar appears saying "Gardening Mama", the guests tap on it.
3e. The guests' DS systems will ask "Would you like to download this software? Tap "Yes".
3f. When the host's DS shows the correct number of guests/plants trying to connect are connected, the host taps "OK" in the bottom right corner of the screen.
Game/Feature/Options Selection
(There are no selectable options.)
1. There are sixteen (16) different Vs Play Mini Games to choose from in the Friends Challengs.
2. Four of the games are listed on the lower screen at a time.
3. To select one of the games, tap on its name.
4. To see a different list of four games, tap on the hearts in the middle of the left and right edges of the lower screen.
5. Each game's instructions, controls, descriptions, goals, and hints have been layed out in separate files.
6. Game lists are as follows (and are listed again at the bottom of this page)...
List Of Games w/Breakdowns & Instructions - Sorted By On-Screen Location
List Of Games w/Breakdowns & Instructions - Sorted Alphabetically
Blow away the clouds! (page 3),
Blow off the bugs! (page 1),
Build a branch support! (page 1),
Dig up the true leaves! (page 2),
Harvest time! (page 3),
Make the grapes bigger! (page 2),
Plant the seedlings! (page 3),
Poke holes and plant! (page 4),
Put it on the pergola! (page 4),
Put the seedlings away! (page 4),
Remove the seedlings! (page 1),
Score the seeds! (page 4),
Scrub off the bugs! (page 2),
Squash those viruses! (page 2),
Straighten the stalks! (page 3),
Thin the weaker sprouts! (page 1)
Game Controls / How To Play - Send A Demo: Let's Plant Tulips!
- Gardening Mama is a game where the various motions are different for each plant and activity and all of the instructions are right on the screen.
What To Look For - Send A Demo: Let's Plant Tulips!
1. On the upper screen while performing tasks, the countdown clock is on near the top of the screen, to the left of center.
2. On the lower screen (in-between the tasks), the name of the upcoming task is at the top of the screen.
3. On the lower screen (in-between the tasks), the in-game description of the upcoming task is described below the upcoming task's name.
4. On the lower screen (in-between the tasks), the upcoming task's icon is near the bottom of the screen in the center.
5. On the lower screen (in-between the tasks), the (up to) two previous tasks' icons are displayed to the left of the icon for the upcoming task.
6. On the lower screen (in-between the tasks), the (up to) two tasks after the one about to begin are displayed to the right of the icon for the upcoming next task.
7. On the lower screen (in-between the tasks), the "OK" button to begin the upcoming task is in the bottom right corner of the screen.
8. On the lower screen (in-between the tasks), the "Back" button to exit to the demo menu is in the bottom left corner of the screen.
Overall Goals - Send A Demo: Let's Plant Tulips!
1. Complete each step successfully.
2. Do so within provided time limits.
3. Impress Mama and achieve as high a score as possible.
List Of Vs Play Mini Games w/Breakdowns & Instructions - Sorted By On-Screen Location
List Of Vs Play Mini Games w/Breakdowns & Instructions - Sorted Alphabetically
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