Spore Origins

Learn how to play Spore Origins on your mobile phone

Starting the Game

1. Highlight "SPORE™ Origins" in the Games Menu on your phone.
2. Press the "OK" button to start the game. You will be given the choice to play with or without sound
3. After the EA and SPORE Origins splash screens are displayed, press any key to instantly start the game.
4. The "Game Mode" menu appears. Select from the following two options:
   • EVOLUTION: Create a creature and start your climb to the top of the food chain.
   • ARENA: Pit your creature against other players’ creatures.
5. After selecting a Game Mode, press "OK" or the Left Soft Key.
6. Once the level loads, press "OK." You will start in a tutorial that explains the game’s fundamentals.
7. At any time during gameplay, press the Right Soft Key/"Pause" to access the Main Menu. Select from the following options:
   • Resume: Continue the current game from the beginning of the most recent level.
   • Change Game Mode: Toggle between Evolution, Survival, and Arena Modes. Note that Survival Mode will display only after Evolution Mode has been successfully completed.
   • Options: Toggle sound, vibration, and tutorial on/off. Also, saved data can be reset for a brand new creature, and friends’ phones can be "infected" with the "Infect–a–Friend" SMS feature.
   • Help: Instructions and information on how to play the game.
   • About: Customer service and copyright information.
   • More Games: Find more EA Mobile games for your phone.
   • Exit: Exit the game.

How to Play
After launching the game, you automatically start at the beginning of Evolution Mode.

Evolution Mode:

Survival Mode:


• Use the D–Pad to navigate your creature and press "OK" to use the power-ups you have gained.
• Attempt to eat the spinning food modules before the enemies attack.
• Eat enough spinning food modules to fill your DNA bar and progress to the next level.

Arena Mode:
Enter networked mode to enter your creature into battle against other players’ creatures created. Watch your creature fight, send a Victory Cry and track your progress on Leaderboard.

Editor:
In Evolution Mode, use the Editor to customize your creature.

Controls:


• Use the D-Pad or number keys to navigate your creature.
• In Evolution Mode, press the "OK" key to dash towards food and eat.
• In Survival Mode, press the "OK" key to use a Power-Up.
• To pause the game while playing, press the Right Soft Key and you will be taken to the Main Menu.



FUNCTION	KEY
ALL
Quit/ExitApp	END
SPASH SCREENS
Quit/Exit App	CLR
Skip	Any key
TITLE SCREEN
Quit/Exit App	CLR/Left Soft Key
Start Game	OK/Right Soft Key
MENU
Scroll Up/Down through menu options	D-Pad Up/Down, 2/8
Select	OK, 5, Right Soft Key
Back/Quit	Left Soft Key, CLR
GAMEPLAY
Exit/Pause to Main Menu	CLR/Left Soft Key
Movement	D-Pad Up/Down/Left/Right, 1/2/3/4/6/7/8/9
Lock-on Dash (Evolution)	OK, 5
Use Power-up (Survival)	OK, 5
Use Special (Evolution)	Left Soft Key, 0
Evolution Editor
Scroll Up/Down through part options	D-Pad Up/Down/Left/Right, 2,4,6,8
Select Part	OK/Right Soft Key
Exit/Pause to Main Menu	CLR/Left Soft Key

Saving/Resetting:


• Evolution Mode automatically saves at the end of each level.
• Survival Mode does not save your progress.
• All of your game data can be reset via "Reset Saved Data" within the Options Menu.

Multiplayer Options
See "Arena Mode."




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Tips & Hints

• Hold the "OK" key down for combos
• Choose your evolutionary parts carefully–certain combinations are more effective than others



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Spore Origins FAQs

Q. How do I customize my creature?
A. After completing a level, you will have the option to customize your creature. Customizable features include color, size, shape and more. Make your selections using the D-Pad to highlight the feature you would like to modify and press "OK." Parts can be added to your creature from four different Evolutionary Tracks: Perception, Movement, Offense and Defense.

Q. How can I compete in Arena mode?
A. To compete in Arena Mode you must first create a creature. Then register following these steps:


1. If you have already registered as an EA Online user, simply enter your logon credentials and your creature will be sent to the Arena for more exciting action.
2. If you are new to EA Online products, you will need to enter your valid email address and select a password for access. Once you have registered, you can enter the Arena and pit your creature against others.

Q. How can I get instructions while I play?
A. Push the Right Soft Key to enter the Main Menu. In the Main Menu, select "Help." Then press "OK" or the Soft Key labeled with a "√." Use the D-Pad to browse topics in this section.

Q. What game options are available?
A. You can customize your gameplay with the following options:


• Sound: Turn Music and Sound Effects ON/OFF
• Vibrate: Turn Vibration ON/OFF
• Tutorial: Turn Tutorials ON/OFF
• Reset Saved Data: Allows you to reset all data within the application

Q. How do I access the Help Section?
A. Select "Help" in the game’s Main Menu and press "OK" or the Soft Key labeled "√."

Q. How do I play the game?
A. Use the D-Pad Up/Down/Left/Right or 1,2,3,4,6,7,8,9 numbered keys to navigate your creature. Within Evolution Mode, press the "OK" or "5" Key cause to dash toward smaller creatures. The same directional keys apply within Survival Mode, but pressing the "OK" or "5" key also let your creature use any power ups you have gained. By eating smaller creatures and avoiding larger lethal life forms, your creature will grow in size and evolve into a more complex creature.

Q. Are some creatures better than others in Arena Mode?
A. Yes and no – any creature has a chance of defeating another creature. But creatures with third-tier parts are much stronger than other "jack of all trades" creatures.

Note: Above features not available on all devices.




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Learn how to do battle in the Arena

In Arena Mode, pit the creatures you’ve created in Evolution Mode against other players’ creatures. You will have no control over your creature while it fights in the Arena. During battle, you can move the camera with the D-Pad. Press "OK" to center the camera on your creature or your opponent’s creature.

OPTIONS:

• Create an EA Account to become a member of the SPORE community, or Sign In with your existing EA account.
• Choose to "Play As Guest" to enter Arena Mode with two randomly created spores.
• Choose "Quick Battle" to randomly select an opponent to battle.
• Choose "Select Opponent" to search for a friend or specific creature.
• Use "My SPORES" to check in on your creature’s progress, view battle history, or view your creatur’s DNA code.
• "Top SPORES" displays the current Arena champions.
• Send a personalized Victory Cry to opponents that you beat in the Arena.
• Look for the exclamation mark in Battle History to view recent battles and the Chat Bubble to view recent Victory Cries.

PARTS:

• The parts you choose to evolve your creature can have different uses in the Arena, so make sure to try them all!
• Offense:
  • Probe — Inflicts damage and stuns.
  • Mandible — Inflicts damage.
  • Electric — Inflicts damage and stuns.
• Defense:
  • Scales — Reduces damage and negative effect time.
  • Spikes — Repels and deals damage during collisions (Bonus damage when inside shell).
  • Shell — Invincible while hiding inside.
• Movement:
  • Tail — Swim faster.
  • Fins — Creature has a chance of dodging an attack and taking no damage.
  • Jets — Move faster, inflict greater damage and reduce stun time during collisions.
• Perception:
  • Eyes — Avoid dangerous creatures. Also receives a small bonus when eating food.
  • Antennae — Receive a large bonus when eating food.
  • Lure — Run and use lure if your creature has less than 25% health remaining and opponent has over twice as much health.