Pipe Mania
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Developed_By:
Razorworks
Published_By:
Empire Interactive
Released On:
01 Sep 2008
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Pipe Mania , released on the Playstation 2 in September 2008, is a puzzle game that follows the story of Alfonso Senior, who has retired from his successful plumbing business. However, he soon discovers that his new island home is plagued by numerous plumbing issues. To help fix these problems and learn about plumbing, Alfonso enlists the assistance of his children, Junior and Fawcett.
The gameplay in Pipe Mania is similar to the classic Pipe Dream/Pipe Mania series, but with a few key differences. The game features a mission-based structure, allowing players to replay levels to achieve higher grades and unlock new content, such as movies, character bios, and exclusive game modes. One of the unique features of Pipe Mania is its multiplayer mode, where players can compete against a friend for points or use their attacks to damage their opponent's pipes.
eBay Product ID:
65610767 (United States)
UPC-A:
744788028350 (United States)
ASIN:
B0019T3102 (United States)
Sony PN:
SLUS-21766 (United States)
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Media Type:
CD-ROM
Save Game Methods:
External Storage
Multiplayer Options:
Same/Split-Screen
Sound Capabilities:
Dolby Pro Logic II
Number of Offline Players:
1-2 Players
Controller Types Supported:
Analog Controller
Multiplayer Game Modes:
Free-for-all / One-on-one (VS), Co-Op
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Manual
Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
This is an arcade puzzle game where players, as Alfonso's children, must complete plumbing challenges to stop the villainous Buffalo Bonzo from ruining their island. Players can tackle these challenges solo or cooperatively, with various modes including a competitive versus option.
Story
STORY
Alfonso Senior, having made his fortune and fulfilled his pipe dreams, is now a made man and has retired to his own private island paradise. There's just one problem! The Isle of Ducts is being ruined by cowboy plumbers. The BIGGEST of them all: Buffalo Bonzo is wreaking havoc all over the island.
Playing as Alfonso's children, Junior and Fawcett, it's up to you to take over the family business and stop Buffalo Bonzo. But before you can face him you must prove that you're up to the challenge.
Complete the challenges set by the inhabitants of The Isle of Ducts. Only then will you be ready to face Buffalo Bonzo.
MAIN MENU
From the main menu you can select from the following options. Use the directional buttons to make your selection and to confirm.
Single Player
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World Mode - Select this option to play through the world mode.
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Arcade - Select this option to play through the arcade levels.
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Bonus - Select this option to play the bonus levels.
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Classic - Select this option to play the classic levels.
Co-operative Play
Play with the help of a friend through World, Arcade or Classic mode. You get a Pipe dispenser each so you will need to work together to complete the levels.
Versus Play
Compete in a head-to-head Pipe Mania face-off!
How to Play
GETTING STARTED
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open button
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memory card slot 2
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memory card slot 1
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controller port 1
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controller port 2
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disc cover
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on/standby/
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reset button
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IR receiver
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USB connectors
Set up your PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system according to the instructions supplied with your system. Check that the system is turned on (the on/standby indicator is green).
Insert the Pipe Mania disc in the system with the label side facing up. Attach game controllers and other peripherals as appropriate. Follow the on-screen instructions and refer to this manual for information on using the software.
Memory Card (8MB)(for PlayStation®2)
To save game settings and progress, insert a Memory Card (8MB)(for PlayStation®2) into MEMORY CARD slot 1 of your PlayStation®2 system.
You can load saved game data from the same Memory Card or any Memory Card (8MB)(for PlayStation®2) containing previously saved games.
Options
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Save / Load - As well as save and load options, you can toggle the tutorials on and off from here.
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Control settings - Select this option to adjust the control settings.
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Sound Options - Select this option to adjust the sound options.
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Profile Select - Select this option to create a new profile or load an existing profile.
Extras
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Statistics - Select this option to view your game statistics.
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Treasure Room - Select this option to view and open the collected Treasure chests.
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Credits - Select this option to view the game credits.
HOW TO PLAY
The goal of Pipe Mania is to lay down a set of pipes that will allow the Flooze to flow from the Start piece to the End piece of each level without spilling out.
On some levels there will be a minimum pipeline length that must be constructed in order to complete the level. The longer the pipeline, the more points will be scored.
As you play, pipe pieces appear in a dispenser. The next piece to be placed appears at the bottom of the dispenser. You must play the pipes in the order that they come out of the dispenser.
You can place a pipe on any free tile. You can "Bomb" a previously laid pipe segment by placing a new piece on top of it. The old pipe will explode and be replaced by the new piece. This takes more time and incurs a score penalty.
GAME MODES
World
World Mode follows the story of Junior & Fawcett's quest to clean up the Isle of Ducts. Each Location on the map has its own theme and a variety of puzzle-based levels to complete.
Select a Location and level to start. You are free to revisit old levels for a better score and will be able to choose from several levels at any one time.
Classic: Normal
Classic Mode is a reworking of the original Pipe Mania game. In this mode, there is no Leak Meter - once the Flooze reaches an open pipe, the game ends!
The levels always have the same pipe pieces, but arranged randomly each time they are played. There are 8 Rounds each with 8 levels, getting progressively faster and more complex.
Classic: Hard
An additional 96 levels taken from original Pipe Mania versions, with a more puzzle based slant, can be unlocked.
Bonus: Match
In this Bonus Mode, you are shown an incomplete pipeline with pipe pieces removed from it and dropped into the Dispenser. You must solve the puzzle and place them back onto the grid to complete the pipeline before the timer runs out.
Bonus: Spin
In this Bonus Mode, you are shown a pipeline with certain pipe pieces randomly rotated. You must solve the puzzle by rotating the pipe pieces to complete the pipeline before the timer runs out. Speed scores points in this game.
Arcade: Normal
Arcade Mode levels scroll up, left, right or down at a constant speed once the Flooze has started. Keep the Flooze within the border of the screen; if it slides out of the border you lose.
Build pipelines sideways to slow down the Flooze when near the forward edge. Use the Fast Flooze control to speed up the Flooze if it's close to the back edge. Keep the Flooze within the border and reach the End Piece to win!
Arcade: Hard
More complex and challenging scrolling levels make up Arcade Hard mode. It introduces more complex pipe pieces and challenging grid layouts.
Versus
Each player has their own grid and pipes. The winner is the player who survives or has the highest score at the end of the timed round.
Versus: Quick Clear
Make a complete pipeline to clear it from your own grid and drop it on your opponent. End Pieces are multi-directional in this mode.
Versus: Charge N Blast
Advance the Flooze quickly to charge up your Attack Meter and once enabled, launch attacks upon your opponent to hamper their construction efforts. There is no End piece in this game.
Versus: World Score / Classic Score
This is a competition for the highest score on a level.
FLOOZE TYPES
There are three different types of Flooze in Pipe Mania.
Normal
Normal Flooze is a continuous flow, constantly growing and permanent.
Pulse
A Pulse type Flooze is a constrained Flooze length that travels down the Pipeline, much like a train on tracks. With this type of Flooze, you can re-use old Pipelines once the Flooze has travelled past them.
A Pulse type Flooze can grow in length, via the Grow Section. If the head of the Flo
Controls
Left Analog Stick
Move Cursor
Directional buttons
Move Cursor
X button
Place Pipe
O button
Spin Anti-Clockwise (Bonus Mode only)
▲ button
Place Pipe
■ button
Spin Clockwise (Bonus Mode only)
L1 button
Place Pipe
L2 button
Attack (Versus Mode only)
R1 button
Speed up Flooze
R2 button
Speed up Flooze
START button
Pause Menu or Skip Tutorial
Tips & Maps
SAVING AND LOADING
You need a memory card (8MB) (for PlayStation®2) with 51KB free space to save progress. Game progress and high scores are automatically saved to your current profile at the end of every level.
Profile Creation
In the Profile select screen, create a new profile by selecting a slot, naming your character, and choosing which character to play as. There are 3 profile slots available.
Loading a profile
To load a profile, simply select the desired profile from the profile select screen. The game autoloads data on boot up.
Obstacle
These objects on the grid cannot be removed or bombed; you'll have to work around them.
Tunnel
Tunnels allow the Flooze to flow off one side of the grid and reappear on the other side.
TREASURE ROOM
The Treasure Room is selected from the Extra's Menu and contains all the Treasure Chests found so far. All unlocks are listed and opened in the Treasure Room.
Big Score
To earn a big score, don't be too eager to advance to the next level. Earn as many points as you can on each level.
Think Ahead
Learn how to visualise a completed pipeline and place pieces accordingly.
Unneeded Pieces
If you don't need a piece right away, place it somewhere that it might be useful later. Bombing or wasting pieces costs time and loses points.
Cross Pieces
Use Cross pieces wisely as they are key to loops and big Bonus points. Make sure you place them where there's enough room to loop back through.
Bonus Multiplier
Build loops that flow through Tunnels and special pieces to increase your Bonus Multiplier.
Work Fast
Even if you're way ahead of the Flooze, work fast to have time to figure out how to fill as much of the grid as possible.
Double Points
Don't forget that you also score double points for every pipe piece used after you have satisfied the distance requirement for the level, so it's worth building more complex arrangements further along the pipeline.
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