Chuzzle(TM) Deluxe Readme

CHUZZLE™ DELUXE
Version 1.01
Release Date: May 12, 2005
Build Date: February 19, 2008

Developed by Raptisoft, LLC
Published by PopCap Games, Inc.
www.popcap.com

We hope you enjoy the game!

TABLE OF CONTENTS

- System Requirements
- Troubleshooting / Compatibility
- Technical Support
- Registration

- Benefits of Registering
- How to Register
- Buying the Game
- Problems?

- Introduction
- Objective
- Game Modes
- Options
- Scoring
- GamePlay Tips
- Version History
- Credits
- License Agreement with Warranty
- Legal Information

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS [back to top]

OS*: Windows 2000/XP/Vista
Processor: 700MHz (minimum); 1+GHz (recommended)
Memory (RAM): 256MB (minimum); 512+MB (recommended)
Free Hard Drive Space: 50+MB
DirectX Version: 8 (minimum); 9.0c+ (recommended)
Sound: DirectX-compatible
Video: DirectX-compatible; 16MB (minimum), 32+MB (recommended)
Color Quality: 16-bit or 32-bit color mode (256 colors may not work)
Controls: Keyboard and mouse
Internet: Internet connection is required to register/unlock game trials - including those delivered via CD-ROM
*You must be an administrator to install this game.

TROUBLESHOOTING / COMPATIBILITY [back to top]

For updates to this list go to www.popcap.com/help.php?cat=deluxe.

Bug Reporting

Though we've tried our best to squash all the bugs, every once in a while something we didn't expect pops up...

If you should come across a bug in Chuzzle Deluxe, please report it.

If for some reason the program crashes, it will try to capture any pertinent data and give you instructions on how to send that data to PopCap. This is very helpful for tracking down problems!

TECHNICAL SUPPORT [back to top]

If you are experiencing problems with Chuzzle Deluxe, you can contact us at: http://www.popcap.com/help.php.

If you can, including the following information along with a description of your problem will help us to help you!

- Title of game
- Computer manufacturer
- Operating System (Windows 2000, Windows XP, etc.)
- CPU type and speed in MHz
- Amount of RAM
- Sound card
- Video card

REGISTRATION [back to top]

If you enjoy playing the trial version of Chuzzle Deluxe, sooner or later you'll need to register!

Benefits of Registering

When you register, you will receive unlimited gameplay for a simple one-time fee. Plus, you support PopCap and help us to create more games in the future!

How to Register

Click the Buy Now link that appears when you first launch the game. Your game will be permanently unlocked once you register… there’s no need for a CD-ROM or any further downloads.

Buying the Game

Once you decide to register, follow the onscreen prompts to complete your purchase. An internet connection will be required to register the game, but will not be necessary to play after you have registered.

You will receive an email receipt after purchasing the game. Save this information in case you need to reinstall the game later.

Problems?

Hopefully this will answer all your questions, but if you're still having difficulties, feel free to contact us at http://www.popcap.com/help.php. Include as much information as you can about the problem you're having, and we'll get back to you as quickly as we can!

INTRODUCTION [back to top]

Chuzzle Deluxe is the latest puzzle sensation from the makers of Bejeweled® and Zuma®! The Chuzzles are googly-eyed little balls of fur that giggle, squeak, and sneeze as you poke and push them across the grid. Free them by forming groups of three or more, but watch out for the tricky Puzzle Locks! Explore four different game modes as you earn trophies, unlock secret features, and more! Once you start popping Chuzzles you might not be able to stop!

Create Your Profile

When you first launch Chuzzle Deluxe, you will be asked for your name. Your progress and high scores will automatically be saved when you quit. If there are several people playing on one computer, you will want to create separate profiles for each person. To do this, click on the link at the top of the screen that reads, "Click here to change profile." A dialog will appear allowing you to select another identity or create a new one.

Game Controls

Use your mouse cursor to click and drag the Chuzzles in rows, either vertically or horizontally. Align Chuzzles to form groups of three (or more) of the same color.

OBJECTIVE [back to top]

Your objective in each level of Chuzzle Deluxe is to form groups of three or more Chuzzles and accumulate the greatest number of points per level, while deftly avoiding a dreaded “no more moves” scenario. It won’t be easy! Pesky Puzzle Locks randomly appear and lock Chuzzles in place! Large, oafish, yet well-meaning Fat Chuzzles will crash the party and take up two rows at once! But fear not, the Chuzzles are here to help you! They will highlight with a starry outline the matches you have discovered, and if you watch carefully, they just might give you a hint!

Chuzzle characters and features:

- Chuzzles – The Chuzzles anxiously wait their whole lives for the immeasurable joy of being joined together with other Chuzzles. Join three or more same-color Chuzzles together and watch them explode with happiness!
- Fat Chuzzles – These biggies can be matched with regular Chuzzles, but when you click and drag them, their sizeable bodies affect two Chuzzle rows at the same time!
- Rainbow Chuzzles – The rare and elusive rainbow Chuzzles can be more difficult to group, but worth extra points if you can!
- Super Chuzzles – Match five or more same-color Chuzzles at the same time to create a pulsing, high-octane Super Chuzzle. Match the Super Chuzzle with same-color regular Chuzzles and the results are highly explosive. Detonate a Super Chuzzle next to another Super Chuzzle for a mega-blast!
- Puzzle Locks – At random (but more frequently during higher levels) Puzzle Locks will drop on Chuzzles, firmly locking into place the Chuzzles and their corresponding rows. Matching two or more same-color Chuzzles with “locked” Chuzzles will break them out and free the locked rows.
- Scrambles – Scrambles allow you to refresh and shuffle the Chuzzle grid if you have reached a point where no more matches can be made. You only have a few, so try to save them!

GAME MODES [back to top]

Classic Chuzzle

The original puzzler! Classic Chuzzle is available in two difficulty settings: Casual and Expert. (When you play Chuzzle for the first time, the game will default to Classic Chuzzle in the “casual” difficulty mode.)

In both the Casual and Expert modes, all Chuzzle characters and features are represented. You are given two Scrambles at the beginning of the game, with the possibility to win more. (See “Scoring” section.) The frequency of the Puzzle Locks will ease-in during Casual mode, while they will be fast and furious in Expert.

(Also, you may find the Chuzzles to be "less helpful" in the expert mode.)

Speed Chuzzle

Not for the faint of heart, Speed Chuzzle adds an intense twist that will drive you mad! Speed Chuzzle keeps all the features of Classic Chuzzle, but adds a timer. You will add time to the clock by making Chuzzle matches, but once the timer runs out, one or more Puzzle Locks will drop! The timer then resets and the countdown begins again! Frenetic fun for all.

Zen Chuzzle

Looking for a cute and fuzzy balm to soothe your nerves? Try Zen Chuzzle, where all Puzzle Locks and timers are eliminated, leaving you nothing but a serene and blissful Chuzzling experience.

In Zen Chuzzle, the rewards are many as you walk the path to Chuzzlightenment.

Mind Bender

A completely different way to Chuzzle! In Mind Bender, you must arrange the Chuzzles so that they match a special pattern. Every level offers three new patterns and more complex arrangements. Can your mind bend around all twenty levels?

OPTIONS [back to top]

The Options menu is accessible from the Main Menu screen, or by clicking the Menu button while playing the game. Options include:

- Music Volume and Sound Effects: You can adjust these volume sliders separately to fit your preferences.
- Windowed Mode: If this is not checked, Chuzzle Deluxe will fill your entire computer screen. If it is checked, Chuzzle Deluxe will be played within a window. You may choose how large the window is by selecting a resolution size under "Display".
- Custom Cursors: If this box is checked, you will see special custom Chuzzle Deluxe cursors in the game, rather than Windows standard cursors. If you have a special theme installed that changes your Windows cursors, you may need to de-activate this option to properly see the custom game cursors in the game.
- HW (Hardware) Acceleration: This box can be checked to spruce-up the game’s visuals and to improve performance for computers with supported video cards.
- Colorblind Mode: This option will add symbols to the tops of the Chuzzles, so that you do not have to rely on colors to find matching Chuzzles.
- Display: See "Windowed Mode."
- Credits: Click this button to see who put the "chuzz" in Chuzzle Deluxe.
- Update: Click this button to check for updates to Chuzzle Deluxe.
- Help: This will give you a hand in starting a game of Chuzzle Deluxe.

High Scores

Your Classic Chuzzle and Speed Chuzzle scores will be automatically saved and displayed on the High Scores screen, which is accessible by clicking the “High Scores” button on the Main Menu. Flaunt and let your rivals weep.

Trophy Room

Trophies can be earned for special moves in all Chuzzle game modes. Click the "Trophy Room" button to review the awards that you’ve collected during gameplay. Roll your cursor over the "empty" trophy slots to get a description of the awards yet to be conquered.

Quit

Clicking the Quit button on the main menu screen will exit and close the game. But why would you ever want to do that?

SCORING [back to top]

3x Chuzzle Match | 30 points
4x Chuzzle Match | 65 points
5x Chuzzle Match | 100 points
6x+ Chuzzle Match | More!
Combos (two or more groups of matches) | 500 points
Level Match Bonus | +5 points for each level after the first
Fat Chuzzle | 30 points
Super Chuzzle (making one) | 250 points
Puzzle Lock | 250 points
Rainbow Chuzzle Match | 3000 points
Cascades (subsequent and automatic matches made from dropping Chuzzles)
First cascade Second cascade Third cascade All subsequent cascades | x2 match score x3 match score x4 match score x5 match score

Additional Notes:

- All Chuzzle colors are equal in point value. (Except for Rainbow Chuzzles.)
- There are no additional points for exploding a Super Chuzzle.
- You may acquire additional Scrambles at 150,000, 300,000 and 600,000 pts.
- Earn double points for everything while playing the Expert level on Classic Chuzzle or Speed Chuzzle modes.
- The penalty for using the "Hint" button is the point total that you’ve accrued within the last 10 matches.
- Chuzzles have a secret fetish for stylish eyewear. No extra points are granted if a random Chuzzle chooses to flaunt its fabulous sense of style.

GAMEPLAY TIPS [back to top]

- Puzzle Locks: Don’t delay too long in getting rid of a Puzzle Lock. The locks minimize the number of moves you can make. Acquiring multiple locks could quickly bring your game to a halt!
- Lock Amnesty: Make special moves like Combos to temporarily prevent Puzzle Locks from dropping. You will also receive temporary lock amnesty after clearing a Puzzle Lock.
- Fat Chuzzles: Although they are cute, fluffy, and can earn you bonus points, Fat Chuzzles are proverbial “bulls in the china shop.” Their mischief is threefold:
  1. Because their presence affects four rows at once (2 vertically, 2 horizontally) Fat Chuzzles may create an unwanted challenge when Puzzle Locks are about.
  2. Fat Chuzzles cannot be dragged off the grid.
  3. If a match is made beneath a Fat Chuzzle and he drops into the open space below him, his weight will push bottom row Chuzzles completely OFF the grid. (This is handy for getting rid of a locked Chuzzle, but less handy if you lose a potential match.) Unless you’re aiming for the “Big Boy” trophy, it’s best not to delay in moving the big guys off the grid.
- Speed Chuzzle Warning: While playing Speed Chuzzle, you’ll hear the timer make a “clinking” sound. This is an alert to inform you that the timer is just about up. Clear two levels without getting the warning sound and win a “Speed Master” trophy!
- Zen Chuzzle Charms: In Zen Chuzzle mode, your ongoing efforts will be rewarded in lovely Chuzzle Charms. There are no additional rewards or “symbolic meaning” in the charms, outside of their own beauty and collectability.

Additional notes:

- Puzzle Locks appear randomly, though more frequently during higher levels. Temporary amnesty can be gained through special moves like Combos.
- Fat Chuzzles randomly appear after you match or cascade a 2X2 square block of Chuzzles.
- Rainbow Chuzzles randomly appear, regardless of player input.
- The Chuzzle is a naturally musical creature and enjoys collaborating in "Right-Click Concertos."
- Receive a "Flawless" trophy for playing an entire game without making a bad move. A "bad" move is defined as “moving a line of Chuzzles without making a match”.
- Chuzzles are very excitable and ticklish and should be handled with care. Excessive poking may cause unexpected results.

VERSION HISTORY [back to top]

1.01 | Windows Vista Compliance.
1.0 | Initial release!
CREDITS [back to top] Chuzzle Deluxe was developed by Raptisoft, LLC and is published by PopCap Games, Inc.
Game Design: | John Raptis
Game Art: | Tysen Henderson Walter Wilson John Raptis
Programming: | John Raptis
Project Manager: | Max Holechek
Producers: | Jason Kapalka Ben Lyon
Music: | Reflective Audio
Sound Effects: | John Raptis
Voice of the Chuzzle: | Jason Kapalka
Technical Assistance: | Brian Fiete David Parton
Quality Assurance: | Shawn Conard Chad Zoellner Isaac Aubrey
Special Thanks: | Nick Raptis Maggie Raptis Gary Clair

Beta Testers:

Arkeri
artic
ashill
Atarikidd
baasi1
bathqueen
BlueSky
Bubgrl
bugsymcd24
Cerebus
cheryl
cjbadger
ClaireBear
collacentaur
Coolninja
Curious Games
Dachsx2
dana_renay
DaniEoin
DaveDude
deb1013
DixieWriter
Dyne
Elias
Emerald
FaereMoon
Fire
gemini2264jt
Greg
hgalindo
HomerJay
hottentots
HRACH
Illyria
Inkmei
InmostLight
javansdaddy
jazzfan
jb63
jebksb1977
Journey
kane
kathyjohndj
kiergi
Kingdom
KoekieMonster
lala
Lexi
maynard
Meatboy
MistressAnna
monkeyboy
MrsDbolt
nandini
NPG
Numfive
Olivia
Pajol
Panther
Phanatic
Rambobear
wuggies
rbailey66
reba10
Rockhoppa
Spaggie
Splam11
Star2Nite
Sutek
Syrinx
TheShadow
TresserMcKay
Vern
WendigoWolf
wolfpackmama
WoodRat
woodstock817
Zelda
RavensTrumpet

Thanks to all our beta testers and players on PopCap.com for their valuable feedback!

LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH WARRANTY [back to top]

Please see the End User License Agreement applicable to this game.

LEGAL INFORMATION [back to top]

©2005 PopCap Games, Inc. All rights reserved. The PopCap logo and all other trademarks used herein that are listed at www.popcap.com/trademarks are owned by PopCap Games, Inc. or its licensors and may be registered in some countries. Other company and product names used herein may be trademarks of their respective owners and are used for the benefit of those owners.

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