SET UP: Set up your video computer system and left joystick controller (for single player) as instructed in your game system owners manual. Turn the power OFF, insert the game cartridge and then turn the power ON. Move the joystick left and right to cycle though the menu options. Press joystick button to select. Press the Game Reset lever or the joystick button to begin your game.
THE OBJECTIVE: The object of the game is to collect as many flies and bonus bananas while avoiding the deadly ceiling fan. After the first stage, the player must also avoid falling off the bed.
THE CONTROLS: While your monkey is on the mattress, use the joystick to move left and right. Once airborne, you can slightly influence your monkey’s direction with the joystick. The button will pause the game.
During the challenge stage, use the joystick to move your fly up, down, left, right, and diagonally. Try to burst all the bubbles before the timer runs out. Look out below! The monkeys are trying to catch you.
SCORING: Fly and Bananas values change based on the current stage.
Stage I - Flies are worth 1 point. Bananas are worth 5 points. Stage II - Flies are worth 2 points. Bananas are worth 10 points. Stage III - Flies are worth 5 points. Bananas are worth 25 points.
During the challenge stage, each bubble popped is worth 5 points.
STRATEGIES: Positioning your monkey various distances from the monkey landing on the mattress will influence the height and trajectory of your monkey. Finding that sweet spot will help you reach the flies and bonus banana without being thrown into the ceiling fan.