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SHOLLY'S TIP SHEETS, CHAPTER XIA: Match Blocks Speedtrap 12/1/07 5:00 PM
This Tip Sheet is for the deluxe version of Match Blocks, playable through the orange buttons. It assumes that you already know how to play Match Blocks and that you're familiar with the basics, so they won't be repeated here. If you're confused about anything here, please refer to the game instructions and to the previous Tip Sheet.
Match Blocks Speedtrap plays the same as classic Match Blocks, but the format is different. Instead of having three levels with a set amount of time to complete each one, you have three minutes to rip through as many levels as you can. Also, the move bonus is a set 1000 for each level, instead of increasing after the first level. Finally, you get an achievement point in Speedtrap by reaching Level 6; isolations don't count toward Awards in this game.
As you may expect, the name of the game and the different format means that you should play Speedtrap a bit differently than you'd play Classic. Instead of trying to form mass isolations, it's better to reach and isolate the gold block as quickly as you can. You should still take any bomb(s) out first, and take any simple isolations you happen to form along the way, but the focus now is on the gold block.
Because Speedtrap also has a smaller playfield, another problem tends to appear that you seldom find in Classic--"orphan" blocks, which have no match at all. Orphans can only be removed by isolation, and if you get two orphans touching each other and also touching either a bomb or the gold block, you're not getting past that level. In that case, just make as many matches as you can, and console yourself with the thought that your opponent(s) can't get past that point either.
How far you can go depends largely on whether or not you end up with orphan issues, but I've made it to Level 12 before, though I seldom get past Level 10. Must be losing some speed in my old age. If you reach Level 10, the character will get his sports car!
Remember: Think fast, and click faster. Questions and feedback are welcome, as always. Take care and good luck!
Match Blocks Speedtrap plays the same as classic Match Blocks, but the format is different. Instead of having three levels with a set amount of time to complete each one, you have three minutes to rip through as many levels as you can. Also, the move bonus is a set 1000 for each level, instead of increasing after the first level. Finally, you get an achievement point in Speedtrap by reaching Level 6; isolations don't count toward Awards in this game.
As you may expect, the name of the game and the different format means that you should play Speedtrap a bit differently than you'd play Classic. Instead of trying to form mass isolations, it's better to reach and isolate the gold block as quickly as you can. You should still take any bomb(s) out first, and take any simple isolations you happen to form along the way, but the focus now is on the gold block.
Because Speedtrap also has a smaller playfield, another problem tends to appear that you seldom find in Classic--"orphan" blocks, which have no match at all. Orphans can only be removed by isolation, and if you get two orphans touching each other and also touching either a bomb or the gold block, you're not getting past that level. In that case, just make as many matches as you can, and console yourself with the thought that your opponent(s) can't get past that point either.
How far you can go depends largely on whether or not you end up with orphan issues, but I've made it to Level 12 before, though I seldom get past Level 10. Must be losing some speed in my old age. If you reach Level 10, the character will get his sports car!
Remember: Think fast, and click faster. Questions and feedback are welcome, as always. Take care and good luck!
After you reached Level 12 did his car change to something else? or at least color? lol I reached level 10 1 time. Then began playing Classic and now it seems I am unable to really do speedtrap as well now. My strategy has changed and am unable to remember what I did before! Must be my old age too
I don't remember, as it was a while ago that I reached Level 12. I don't think it does though.