Builders Block
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(Playstation - US, Puzzle)
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Developed_By:
Taito
Published_By:
Jaleco
Released On:
12 Jul 2000
Builders Block was a puzzle game released for the original Playstation console in 2000. The game's story revolves around building structures using blocks, but it soon becomes apparent that something is amiss in this seemingly simple world.
The player must navigate through increasingly complex levels to uncover the truth behind the Blocks' actions. With each new level, the game introduces new mechanics and obstacles, requiring the player to think creatively and strategically.
Gameplay-wise, Builders Block challenges players to build structures using a variety of blocks, from simple bricks to more complex pieces like wheels and pulleys. As the levels progress, the game introduces new block types, each with its unique properties and uses.
The game requires players to think ahead and plan their builds carefully, as the blocks can be used in multiple ways to achieve different goals. With a focus on strategy and problem-solving, Builders Block offers a challenging and engaging puzzle experience for players of all ages.
UPC-A:
032264500170 (USA)
Part #:
SLUS-01086 (USA)
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Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
Controls
L1 BUTTON
Changes the camera angle up
R1 BUTTON
Changes the camera angle down
DIRECTIONAL KEY
Moves the platform left and right
OPTION SCREEN
Chooses a command
BUTTON
Cancels a command
START BUTTON
Pause
How to Play
BASIC RULES
A piece refers to the colored blocks in the game.
DEAD LINE
The dead line refers to the lowest line on the screen. If a piece crosses this line it is considered a miss.
ELIMINATING PIECES
When a piece runs into a piece of the same color vertically, both pieces and any connecting pieces of the same color are eliminated.
CHANGING THE COLOR OF A PIECE
When a piece stops, the pieces next to it are changed to the same color. If you change all the pieces in an area to the same color, the building gets bigger and bigger.
PIECE DEFLECTION
If a piece runs into a diagonal, the piece slides along the diagonal until it is stopped.
CHOOSING A GAME MODE
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BUILDER'S BLOCK
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PUZZLE MODE
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BATTLE MODE
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ARCADE MODE
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OPTION
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MEMORY CARD
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TAITO
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TAITO CORPORATION 1998, 2000 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
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Published by JALECO USA, Inc.
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ARPA SELECT
PUZZLE MODE AND BATTLE MODE
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Choose the Puzzle Mode or Battle Mode from the game selection screen.
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If you choose the Puzzle Mode, you can choose from among seven different courses.
ARCADE MODE
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BUH DERS BLOCK
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GAME SELECT
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TAITO
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NORMALI
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Choose the Arcade Mode from the game selection screen.
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Choose either EASY, NORMAL or VS.
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Choose the character you would like to use. Your attack pattern depends on the character you choose.
PUZZLE MODE
The goal of this mode is to create large buildings under the conditions provided. When you clear a round, the conditions become more difficult. Regardless of how difficult the conditions are, make your cities as large as you can.
CLEAR
You can clear the round by making a building as big or bigger than instructed and eliminating the clear symbol.
MISS
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When a piece crosses the dead line, it is considered a miss.
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When the clear symbol crosses the dead line, it is considered a miss.
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When the field becomes too small to create a building of the instructed size, it is considered a miss.
BATTLE MODE
The goal of this mode is to make buildings larger than your opponent to receive more coins.
BASIC RULES
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You receive coins by building buildings.
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The larger the building, the larger the amount of coins.
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It takes 100 coins to clear the stage.
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The person who receives and eliminates the clear symbol first wins.
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When you eliminate a building, the pieces move to your opponent's screen where they obstruct play.
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You can also set a handicap before beginning play.
VICTORY
To win you must collect 100 coins to receive the clear symbol and then eliminate it before your opponent.
DEFEAT
If your opponent collects 100 coins and eliminates the clear symbol first, you lose.
In this mode if a piece crosses the dead line, it is not considered a loss. If a piece does cross the line, all of your coins are removed and you must begin again from the beginning.
ARCADE MODE CHARACTER SELECTION/EASY MODE
CHOOSE A CHARACTER BEFORE BEGINNING A GAME.
PLAYER SELECT
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RINREI
EASY MODE
This mode has been made simple to allow you to get used to the controls. There are only three rounds.
CLEAR
If you make your opponent miss, the round is cleared.
MISS
When a piece crosses the dead line, it is considered a miss.
ARCADE MODE NORMAL MODE (1P)
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WAIT A MOMENT
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Not only you.
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but no one can beat me.
In this mode you play against the computer. It is important to create large buildings in order to clear the round.
CLEAR
If you make your opponent miss, the round is cleared.
MISS
When a piece crosses the dead line, it is considered a miss.
In this mode, two players can play against each other. A player must win twice to become the winner.
VICTORY
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When you force your opponent to make a miss, you receive one point.
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The player that takes two points first is the winner.
DEFEAT
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When a piece crosses the dead line, a point is given to your opponent.
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When your opponent gets two points, you lose.
When there is a winner, the game is over.
OPTION
You can change the options below by choosing Option Mode from the game selection screen.
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CONTROLLER
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SCREEN ADJUST
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DIFFICULTY [ARCADE MODE]
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TEACH DEMO
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VIBRATION
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SOUND
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EXIT
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OK
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SELECT
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CANCEL
CONTROLLER
Controller configuration.
SCREEN ADJUST
To adjust the position of the screen.
DIFFICULTY [ARCADE MODE]
To adjust the difficulty from among EASY, NORMAL, HARD, VERY HARD.
TEACHING DEMO
To set whether the game demo is performed or not.
VIBRATION
To turn ON or OFF the vibration function.
SOUND
To adjust the sound to stereo or mono.
PAUSE
When you press the START button during the area select screen or the game screen, the pause menu appears with the following items. The contents will
Items & Weapons
3X3 STAR ITEM
Eliminates all the pieces in the field that are the same color as the piece that hits it.
4X4 MOON ITEM
Changes all the pieces in the field to the color of the piece that hits it.
5X5 FIRE ITEM
Eliminates the pieces in a set area and creates small prizes.
6X6 FLAME ITEM
Eliminates the pieces in a set area and creates medium-sized prizes.
7X7 SUN ITEM
Eliminates the pieces in a set area and creates large-sized prizes.
2X2
Moves the pusher back one line.
3X3
Eliminates all the pieces of the same color as the piece that hit it.
4X4
Changes all the pieces to the same color as the piece that hit it.
5X5
Returns the pusher to the top, eliminates all pieces and creates several prizes.
Tips & Maps
SAVING AND LOADING A GAME
You can save your data from the Puzzle Mode. When you Save/Load, the memory card in slot one will be used. Save/Load can be performed only in the Puzzle Mode.
NEXT PIECE COLOR
The NEXT piece is often the color that there is a lot of or is in the front.
USING ITEMS
Using items properly is the key to this game. Eliminate prizes to create items, especially 4X4 items.
FACTORIES
Factories appear in the Puzzle Mode. Factories place pieces on the field to obstruct the player, but if you use them to your advantage, bigger buildings can be made.
SCROLLING
Pieces will scroll from the top to the bottom, but pieces that do not touch the top will not move, so take your time. The scroll count is reset when the biggest prize in the field is made.
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