Choose a bug
From the main menu, select the 'Bugs' button. This presents you with a selection of bugs to choose from.
When you touch one of the bugs in the top half of the screen you will see the bugs in your box change to match. The number of active bugs and the scale of the bugs can also be adjusted from this bug selection screen.
Choose a background
Select the 'Background' button from the main menu. Flip through the available background images by swiping the screen left & right.
Once you're happy with an image touch the exit button on the bottom right
Editing Environment
You can add objects to decorate the environment (leaves, stones, etc). Select edit from the main menu to start the environment editor.
The Pencil icon opens a list window from which you can select the item you want to place.
The Scissors icon lets you delete objects that you have already placed.
The Hand icon lets you move, rotate and scale items you have already placed. This is accomplished using the standard multi-touch & pinch touches.
Just hit the exit button when you are finished editing.
Note that there is a maximum limit of 8 items that can be placed in the environment.
Attract a bug
Tap on the screen repeatedly and the bugs will feel the vibration and either move towards that location, or panic and run around confused!
Pet a bug
Gently rub the screen back and forth on top of a bug and he will react. He might give you an indication of who he is. Beware though, too much petting and you might crush your little creatures.
Name a bug
Pet a bug long enough and its name will appear in a thought bubble. Touch the text within this bubble to bring up a keyboard that will allow you to change the name. Repeat this process for other bugs.
Feed Bugs
Shake or flick your device to drop a tasty maggot! Hungry bugs will run to feed. Bugs that have had their fill will ignore the treat. A very hungry bug will appear agitated (it will vibrate its body).
Crush a bug
If you pet a bug for too long then they might go splat! Dead bugs only come back after you restart the application (as punishment for being so cruel).
Sleeping
Bugs will occasionaly go for a short nap. You can wake them by tapping the screen.
Instructions
To view these instructions from within the application, just select 'Help' from the main menu. The 'Help Online' button at the bottom left of the screen will take you to this website.
Note that it is possible to listen to your own music while this application is running. Just start your music playing before entering the PetBugs application and the music will continue playing!
No insects were harmed in the making of this product!