Super Monkey Ball 2

The Ultimate Party Game Returns!

Your favorite monkeys are back with 12 unbelievable Party Games, an all-new Story Mode, and over 150 new stages! Let the good times roll!

Story Mode

Golf

Tennis

Billards

Fight

Baseball

Shot

Soccer

Dog Fight

Target

Boat Race

Bowling

Race

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Back of Box

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AiAi, MeeMee, Baby and GonGon are back for more fun in Super Monkey Ball 2. SMB2 brings the party to a whole new level with six brand new party games, six revamped party games, a new story mode and 150 new main game stages.

In story mode, take on the role of AiAi, as he fights to stop the evil plans of Dr. BAD-BOON and his mysterious sidekick. Then get your friends together to play the 6 totally revamped party games from SMB, plus the all new party games: Monkey Tennis, Monkey Baseball, Monkey Soccer, Monkey Boat Race, Monkey Shot, and Monkey Dog Fight.

SMB2 is guaranteed to keep you going bananas for ages!

GAME FEATURES: - 1-4 Players - Explore 10 Monkey Worlds filled with unique themes and incredible visuals in the new story mode. - 6 totally revamped Party Games: Monkey Race, Monkey Fight, Monkey Target, Monkey Billiards, Monk3ey Bowling, and Monkey Golf. - 6 All new party games: Monkey Tennis, Monkey Baseball, Monkey Soccer, Monkey Boat Race, Monkey Shot, and Monkey Dog Fight

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Atari Australia website - GameCube

" Super Monkey Ball 2 is in every aspect an attempt tp hone, polish and improve - and that's exactly what Amusement Vision has achieved. 9.1/10" - Australian Cube Magazine

"Irrepressible. Every so often a game comes along that charms the shorts off everyone who plays it. SMB2 is everything the original was and more" - Australian Cube Magazine

" For pure unadulterated gaming thrills, nothing comes close. Worth going Ape over!" - australian Cube Magazine

" There are no other games out there (on any console) that offer such highs of elation and laughs. So, if you're interested in games that don't involve killing, pulling tricks or talking to orcs, then Super Monkey Ball 2 is essential" - Australian Cube Magazine

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Atari Australia Press Quotes - GameCube

Ooh ooh! It's Monkey Ball time!

Aren't you glad you have opposable thumbs?Butter 'em up, because Sega's simians are on a roll! With more party games than ever and a new story mode to explore, Super Monkey Ball 2 is revving up on the Nintendo GameCube.

When the first Super Monkey Ball game rolled onto the scene, it shocked Nintendo GameCube owners with its addictively simple gameplay. Encased in transparent orbs, cute little monkeys need you to help them stay on track and reach their goal. This minimal approach to gaming yielded monumental fun and now the sequel is ready for your banana-grabbing fun.

Story Mode

The Story Mode, with more than 150 new stages, replaces the Main Game from the original. The evil Dr. Bad-Boon has stolen all the bananas from Jungle Island. Now the four returning characters, AiAi, MeeMee, GonGon and Baby, have set out to retrieve the fruity stash.

Each stage of puzzling action offers a unique challenge. You will traverse narrow passages and twisty surfaces; bounce off switches and bumpers; and roll over countless slopes and conveyors. Overall, the stages seem more dynamic and varied than in the original.

Super Monkey Ball 2 is quite challenging--maybe even more so than the original. Fortunately, a couple clever design choices help cut down on the headaches. First, there is no life count, so you can attempt a stage over and over indefinitely without penalty. Experimentation is an important tool you can use to combat the tough levels. Second, the stages are separated into 10 worlds, and you can play the stages within a world in any order. So, if you are stumped by one particular stage you can move on and come back later.

Minigames Galore

One to four players can compete, cooperate and collide in 12 incredible party games and minigames. These include six returning favorites that have been revamped and six all new minigames that are sure to please a crowd of players and anxious onlookers.

Games that return with a face-lift are:

Monkey Race: This monkey-themed racer features power-ups and projectile weapons as well as new courses. You can have as many as four human-controlled and four computer-controlled monkeys.

Monkey Fight: Equipped with thrusting punching gloves, gamers and their friends attempt to knock each other off a floating platform as power-ups fall from the sky. Power struggles become even trickier due to crumbling platforms and other interactive elements.

Monkey Target: Take turns launching off a ramp and dive-bombing various targets for points. Once airborne, players can unlatch their ball and use the two halves as wings, banking and gliding with ease. The addition of many bananas makes it easier to rack up big points.

Monkey Billiards: With simple controls and a dynamic camera system, gamers can enjoy a surprisingly realistic simulation of genuine pool. Monkey Billiards now includes six new variations including eight ball, rotation and more.

Monkey Bowling: Players set the angle, velocity and even the spin of the ball as they go 10 frames in a quest for the perfect game. Monkey Bowling is now filled with a variety of different lanes, including curved, waved and more.

Monkey Golf: Hit the links in an 18-hole course. You can now use a full set of clubs for drives, approach shots and putting. Remember to watch the wind.

The completely new minigames are:

Monkey Shot: This rail shooter has you blasting bugs, cyber monkeys and cranky sea creatures with a simian six-shooter. The action is intense, with continuous waves of enemies and huge boss battles.

Monkey Boat: Row, row, row your Monkey down the treacherous rapids. It's a race to the finish with as many as four human-controlled opponents.

Monkey Baseball: The pitcher in this game of baseball rolls himself across home plate. You can vary your speed and direction while the other player swings for the fences. Base running and fielding are CPU-controlled.

Monkey Tennis: Play a singles or doubles match in what may be the most addictive of the new minigames.

Monkey Soccer: Your simian squad tries to score goals by kicking a soccer ball back and forth. Why wouldn't monkeys participate in the world's most popular sport?

Monkey Dogfight: This airborne battle challenges monkeys to shoot each other out of the sky. The controls are challenging, but the end result is much comic mischief. Hey, if Snoopy could be a World War I fighter ace, why can't a monkey?

Super Monkey Ball 2 is packed with new features for playing solo or with friends. The all-new story mode gives even more personality to the lovable monkeys, and the huge list of minigames is quite impressive. Even with updated graphics and sound, the simple yet addictive game play shines through.

Super Monkey Ball 2 is in stores now and has been rated "E" (Everyone) by the independent Entertainment Software Rating Board. Progress is saved to a Memory Card (not included). For a sharper and clearer image, select the Progressive Scan option when playing on a TV set that supports that feature.

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www.nintendo.com

Everyone's favorite sphere-rolling simians return in Super Monkey Ball 2 for the Nintendo GameCube.

The massive sequel to the original smash hit, SMB2 expands upon the original success with new worlds, hundreds of new boards, six brand new mini and party games--Monkey Boat Race, Monkey Dog Fight, Monkey Shot, Monkey Tennis, Monkey Soccer, Monkey Basketball--along with totally revamped versions of the six original mini and party games--Monkey Race, Monkey Fight, Monkey Target, Monkey Bowling, Monkey Billiards, Monkey Golf.

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"Nintendo Winter 2002" promotional booklet

SUPER MONKEY BALL 2

AiAi, MeeMee, Baby, and GonGon are on a roll -- again! Super Monkey Ball 2 brings the party to a whole new level with six brand new party games, six revamped party games, a new Story Mode, and 150 new Main Game stages. Casual gamers will love the easy pick-up-and-play gameplay while the more seasoned gamers will be put to the ultimate test in the later stages. In the new Story Mode, you'll fight as AiAi to stop the evil plans of the deranged scientist, Dr. BAD-BOON and his mysterious sidekick, simply known as Dr. BAD-BOON's Assistant. But Story Mode is just the beginning -- you'll want to grab some friends and get groovin' with the 12 new Party Games! Take on totally revamped versions of your old favorites like Monkey Bowling and Monkey Target, or step up to the competition on any of the 6 brand new Party Games. With its new modes, awesome graphics, and exciting multi-player features, Super Monkey Ball 2 is guaranteed to keep your party guests going bananas for hours.

Features: * One to four players can compete, cooperate and collide in 12 addictive Party games. * Explore 10 Monkey Worlds filled with unique themes and incredible visuals in the new Story Mode. * 6 totally revamped Party Games: Monkey Race, Monkey Fight, Monkey Target, Monkey Billiards, Monkey Bowling, and Monkey Golf! * 6 brand new Party Games: Monkey Tennis, Monkey Baseball, Monkey Soccer, Monkey Boat Race, Monkey Shot, and Monkey Dog Fight!

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Sega of America Website