Punch-Out!!
Words in brackets [ ] were added by me for descriptionPage numbers FOLLOW the pages-----------------------------------                                NES-QP-USA*                PUNCH-OUT!!           INSTRUCTION BOOKLETThis official seal is your assurance that Nintendohas reviewed this product and that it has met our standards for excellence in workmanship, reliabilityand entertainment value. Always look for this seal when buying games and accessories to ensure completecompatibility with your Nintendo Entertainment System.                                                        1Thank you for selecting the Punch-Out!!(R) Game Pakfor your Nintendo Entertainment System(R).________________________________________________________| Please read this instruction booklet thoroughly to   || ensure proper handling of your new game. Then save   || this booklet for future reference.                   |--------------------------------------------------------CONTENTSSTORY..................................................3CONTROLLER OPERATION...................................4HOW TO PLAY PUNCH-OUT!!................................7LITTLE MAC'S OPPONENTS................................14PRECAUTIONS1) This is a high precision Game Pak. It should not be   stored in places that are very hot or cold. Never hit   it or drop it. Do not take it apart.2) Avoid touching the connectors. Do not get them wet or   dirty. Doing so may damage the Game Pak and/or the   Control Deck.3) Do not clean with benzene, paint thinner, alcohol, or   other such solvents.4) Store the Game Pak in its protective sleeve when not   in use.5) Always check the Game Pak edge connector for foreign   material before inserting the Game Pak into the   Control Deck.6) Nintendo recommends against using a rear projection   television with your NES as image retention on screen   may occur.Note: In the interest of product improvement, Nintendo      Entertainment System specification and design are      subject to change without notice.(C) 1987, 1990 Nintendo of America Inc.                                                        2OBJECT OF THE GAME/GAME DESCRIPTIONLittle Mac: A 17-year-old fighter from the Bronx in New            York. He loves nothing better than a tough            challenge.Doc Louis:  An ex-heavyweight who was a famous hard            hitter in the U.S. around 1954.It all began one day when Little Mac and Doc Louis metby chance. Doc became Mac's trainer, teaching him everything there is to know about boxing. Doc and Mac'sstory continues over a seemingly endless path, untilone day a champion is born.                                                        32. NAMES OF CONTROLLER PARTS AND    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONSController 1 - Used for all gamesController 2 - Not usedTo start a New Game(- -)  Pass key selection  ^    New game  v    Continue gameB or A Pass key inputSTART  Game start       Round start* Press the START button to begin each round.                                                        4During the Game-)  : Dodge to right(-  : Dodge to leftDOWN: Once: block      Twice rapidly: ducking--- Left body blow (B + UP = Punch to left face)|    -- Right body blow (A + UP = Punch to right face)|    |B    A(When Mac is knocked down, press rapidly and he'll get up.)SELECT: If pressed between rounds, Doc's encouraging        advice can increase Mac's staminaSTART:  Uppercut (If the number of stars is 1 or        greater)                                                        53. HOW TO PLAYThe title will appear when the START button is pressedduring the demonstration display. Using the top and bottom of the control pad, select either a new game orcontinued game. If NEW is selected, the game will beginwhen the START button is pressed. If CONTINUE is selected, use the left and right sides of the controlpad to select the pass key, then press A or B button toinput the pass key. If the pass key is correct, the game will begin from the boxing circuit correspondingto the pass key.The title will reappear if the pass key is incorrect.Reselect CONTINUE and input the correct pass key.* The game will begin with Little Mac ranked in 3rd  place on the minor circuit. His ranking will go up  each time he wins a match. If he loses, rematch or  his ranking will go down.* Little Mac will give up and retire if he loses a   total of three matches.* The World Video Boxing Association's (WVBA) circuits  begin with the minor circuit and continue through   the major circuit and the world circuit.                                                        6Pass Keys* Pass keys will be displayed when Little Mac becomes  the champion of the minor circuit and the major  circuit. Write down the pass key when it appears.  These pass keys can be input to begin the game from  the bottom ranking in the major or world circuit,   even when the game has been turned off before   proceeding.* Little Mac's match record and circuit level are saved  with the pass key until he becomes circuit champion.WVBA Rules* A match consists of three rounds, each of which is   three minutes long.* A boxer is knocked out (KO) if he does not get up   within a count of 10 after being knocked down.* A technical knockout (TKO) is scored if a boxer goes  down three times in one round.* The referee determines the winner according to match   points if time runs out in the 3rd round. (Watch out  for unfair "hometown decisions" against Little Mac.)                                                        7        Be sure to write down your pass key!   Opponents Name                    Pass key_____________________           _____-_____-____________________________           _____-_____-____________________________           _____-_____-____________________________           _____-_____-____________________________           _____-_____-____________________________           _____-_____-____________________________           _____-_____-____________________________           _____-_____-____________________________           _____-_____-____________________________           _____-_____-____________________________           _____-_____-____________________________           _____-_____-_______                                                        8Hearts (Mac's fighting spirit):Little Mac can punch whenever he has one or more hearts. He will lose a heart each time his opponentblocks or dodges out of the way of one of his punches,and will lose three hearts if he is punched by his opponent.  When the number of hearts goes to zero, LittleMac is too tired to punch (he will change color), and must avoid punches by dodging or ducking to gain hearts.Stars:The number of stars is the number of uppercuts that Little Mac can use. When he scores with an effectivepunch, a star will appear on his opponent's head andthe number of stars will increase by one. Little Macwill lose one star if punched by his opponent and will lose all of his stars if he gets knocked down. The maximum number of stars is three.                                                        9Stamina Meters:These meters show how much stamina Little Mac andhis opponent have left. Stamina will drop down whena boxer is punched. A boxer will go down if his staminadrops to zero; his stamina will recover when he getsback up (although the amount of recovery depends onthe count on which he gets back up).Once in each match Little Mac can receive advice fromhis trainer Doc and get a stamina boost if the SELECTbutton is pressed during an interval.Match Points:Match points are won when Little Mac punches his opponent. Uppercuts and effective punches win the greatest number of match points.Elapsed Time:Shows the lapsed time for the current round.Round:Shows the number of the current round.                                                        10Screen display before fight[picture]                                                        11Screen display between rounds[picture]This dialogue may be a helpful hint to winning the match!                                                        124. LITTLE MAC'S OPPONENTSFrance's Glass JawGLASS JOERanking: Minor circuit, 2ndRecord:  1 win, 99 losses, 1 KOPlace of origin: Paris, FranceAge:     38Weight:  110 lbsThe German Steel MachineVON KAISERRanking: Minor circuit, topRecord:  23 wins, 13 losses, 10 KOsPlace of origin: Berlin, West GermanyAge:     42Weight:  144 lbsTropical ChiefKING HIPPORanking: Major circuit, 2ndRecord:  18 wins, 9 losses, 18 KOsPlace of origin: South Pacific, Hippo IslandsAge:     ??Weight:  ???                                                        13King Hippo's weak point:  His body; you can knock him out                          with body punches if you can                          make him drop his guard.The Reckless Bald BullBALD BULLRanking: Major circuit, ChampionRecord:  34 wins, 4 losses, 29 KOsPlace of origin: Istanbul, TurkeyAge:     36Weight:  298 lbsYou'll also meet a bunch of other hard-punching veteransin the ring, including Piston Honda, Don Flamenco, GreatTiger, Mr. Sandman, Soda Popinski, and Super Macho Man. Are you tough enough to go the distance?Defeat all your opponents, then come face to face withthe legendary Mr. Dream in the dream fight!                                                        14Basic Technique1. More of your punches will reach the opponent if you   aim where he's not guarding.2. Little Mac won't be able to punch when he's tired   (when he has no hearts), and his opponent will   immediately start punching. Dodge his punches and    recover hearts. 3. Little Mac's left punch is a little faster than the    right, but it's not quite as strong.Winning Technique1. Dodge the opponent's punches and then punch back   immediately. You'll startle your opponent (his face   will show it). This is your chance -- punch furiously   and you should score.2. If your opponent comes up on the count of 1 after    you've knocked him down, go with an uppercut for a    sure knock-down.3. During an interval: Use the advice of trainer Doc   Louis to your best advantage.                                                        15