忍たま乱太郎ゲームギャラリー
             Nintama Rantaro (Ninjaboy Rantaro) Game Gallery

Controls
1.Introduction
2.Manual Translation

                              1.Introduction

Nintama Rantaro is NHK’s longest running anime series at over 2000 episodes. It
is the second longest running anime of all time after Sazae-san which has been
running since 1969. It began in 1993 and is still being shown to this day. It is
about the daily adventures of the clumsy bespectacled Rantaro as he studies at
an Elementary School for Ninja.

Released on April 21, 2000, it is one of the few games that Culture Brain
released for the N64. They also put out Hamster Monogatari 64 and SD Hiryu no
Ken Densetsu  With three crappy puzzle games to choose from, this has to be one
of the most halfhearted releases on the N64. Game like Superman 64 and MK
Mythologies are certainly atrocious, but there are also dull puzzle games like
this one which could easily be run on the SNES or even NES. Even for a kids game
it is insultingly boring, I think its entertainment value would probably only
last a few hours on a rainy afternoon. I’m surprised that small, low effort
games like this were released on the N64, given Nintendo’s high cartridge
licensing costs. It seems more like PS1 shovel-ware. Just like one it’s
mini-game titles suggest, it “fell and plopped” into video game obscurity like
the hidden turd it is.

                            2.Manual Translation

                                  Preface

“This is the first Nintama Rantaro game for the N64. It is a game fully loaded
with action, speedy matches, and battles of wits! Aim to make records, compete
with a friend, there are many ways to enjoy playing! From small children to
adults, it is a very exciting game for all the family!” 

From the title screen, press start to go to the main menu. Use the D Pad to
choose one of the four disappointing games.

                        落としてポン! Fall and Plop!

At the bottom of the screen there are 3 silhouettes, each one needs 4 panels to
complete their picture. Use the cursor to move the panels into the right place
as they fall. Use the A Button to rotate the panels. The remaining time is
displayed at the top of the screen. If you make a mistake the silhouette picture
will be reset.

とくてん – Number of points
まちがい – Number of mistakes
れべる – Level

Controls
A Button – Rotate the panel
B Button – Increase the speed that the panel falls
D Pad – Move the cursor

You can choose between 2 difficulty settings.

チャレンジ Challenge – 
You will get a game over if you miss 3 times (the piece falls in the wrong
place).

タイムアタック Time Attack – 
If you miss three times, or the 90 seconds run out you will game over.

                            テキパキューブ Quick Cube

In this game there are several cubes moving around, you must push and pull them
into the right place. There will be some objects in the way, so thinking
carefully. The stage number is in the top right. To the left of that is the
remaining time, then your lives. In the bottom right corner is your points.

Controls

Start – Pause the game
A Button – Throw the Ninja Rope to pull the cubes
D Pad – Move the character
C Up – Give up

You can choose from two difficulty settings.

忍たまレベル Nintama’s Level
There will be a black and white example picture in the end zone to help you.

先生レベル Teachers Level
There is no hint picture; the pictures will be more difficult.

                         対戦 テキパキューブ Battle Quick Cube

This is the same mode as above, but with 2 players. The controls and difficulty
level are the same. You have to move the cubes according to the instructions at
the bottom of the screen. The first player to clear four pictures is the winner.

                          ワイワイジグソー Exciting Jigsaw

Its one of the crappy sliding jigsaw puzzles. There are 18 to choose from and
you can try and beat your best times. Exactly what the N64 was made for.

Controls

A Button – Take and place a piece
B Button – Increase the cursor speed
D Pad – Move the cursor