THE COURIER-MAIL PROMOTION
SPORE Creature Creator PC Game
Saturday 30 August
Frequently Asked Questions
- Where can I obtain a Spore Creature Creator PC Game?
- It’s $2 with an original token from The Courier-Mail on Saturday 30 August. The PC Gameis available at participating retailers in Queensland, while stocks last.
Q.How much do I have to pay for the Spore Creature Creator PC Game?
A. $2 with an original token from The Courier-Mail on Saturday 30 August.
- I would like more than one PC Game. Can I get more?
- You can collect as many as you like as long as you have an individual original newspaper token for each Spore Creature Creator disk. For example, if you would like three copies, you will require three original newspaper tokens and $2 for each CD – a total of $6. No photocopied tokens will be accepted.
Q.My Spore Creature Creator disk was not in my paper when I purchased it. What do I do?
A.The PC Game is not inserted into the paper. You need to cut the token from page 2 of The Courier-Mail and present it to your newsagent with $2 to redeem your Spore Creature Creator disk.
Q.My newsagent ran out of the Spore Creature Creator – what can I do?
A.Firstly, try other participating newsagents in your area. A full list of participating newsagents is available at Stocks are strictly limited and the Spore Creature Creator is only available while stocks last.
Q. I discovered that my Spore Creature Creator disk was damaged and I’d like a new one. Where can I obtain a copy?
A.Occasionally, there will be imperfect copies which unfortunately are made available. Please take your damaged PC Game back to your participating newsagent and ask for a replacement copy. If you are unable to obtain a replacement copy from your participating newsagent, please post your damaged disk with your name, address and postcode to the following free post address and a replacement disc will be sent to your nominated address.
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Q.When will the full Spore game be released?
A.Spore will be released for sale in Australia on 4 September 2008. For more information about the full Spore game please visit
Q.How can I take advantage of the discount offer to purchase the game?
A.Simply present your Spore Creature Creator disk sleeve at EB Games when your pre-order the full Spore Game and you will receive $15 off. Please visit for store locations.
Q. I am having difficulties installing and playing my Spore Creature Creator game – what can I do?
A.If you need help with your version of Spore Creature Creator, please take the following steps:
a)For commonly encountered problems and general frequently asked questions go to
b)For free technical support help via email, contact EA email customer support: .
c)For technical support via telephone, phone Electronic Arts Australia Customer Support Hotline: 1902 261 600 N.B. Sirius calls charged at $2.48 per minute, GST inc. Calls from Mobile and Public phones higher (If you are under 18 years of age parental consent is required). Operating hours from 9am to 6pm Monday to Friday, as well as pre-recorded information 24 hours a day.
Q.Where can I find information about the system requirements?
A.System requirements can be found online at or in The Courier-Mail early general news section on Saturday 30 August 2008.
Q.I have installed the Spore Creature Creator onto my computer, but am unsure how to play the game – where can I find instructions?
A.Go to for the Spore Creature Creator manual or visit for tutorials on how to use some of the features of the software tool to make fantastic creatures.