Help Topics
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Introduction
Sudoku Puzzle Buddy is a Sudoku Puzzle Blast auto that is sure to blast through those puzzles. This bot enhances
your game-play experience by offering the speed, expert strategy, and appealing appearance that you have come to expect from
Play Buddy. Continue reading to learn more in-depth information about this helper.
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The Interface (GUI)
Sudoku Puzzle Buddy's GUI begins with the Display area. This is where the game pieces and hints appear as you play. Below this
is the Stats area where helpful statistics are displayed: the number of games played, the number of tokens
won, and the best (High) score. That leads us to the interactive buttons.
The standard Show Hint
and Play Hint features exist for those who enjoy manual play and just want some assistance now-and-then. For those who want the
direct (and fast!) approach, there is the Autoplay button which engages the autoplay and doubles as a Stop button.
Autoplayers may also find the Collapse feature appealing (it can always be expanded later) for space saving.
Sudoku Puzzle Buddy also lists a few menu options: Options Rooms and Help. You can learn more about these by reading below.
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Menu Options
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The Options allows you to access Sudoku Puzzle Buddy's settings and change them to suit your needs (see below). It also offers an opportunity to refer a buddy (tell a friend) about Sudoku Puzzle Buddy and/or request a new feature. |
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The Rooms menu has one of most valuable features of Sudoku Puzzle Buddy. It contains backdoors links to each of Pogo's Sudoku Puzzle Blast room topics. |
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The Help menu provides instructions on how to use Sudoku Puzzle Buddy, a link to the Play Buddy Help Center, shortcuts to buy and register your copy, and a valuable Troubleshoot and Bug Report feature to use when Sudoku Puzzle Buddy isn't working. But perhaps the most valuable feature here is the auto check at startup which automatically checks for any updates. |
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| Settings
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| Settings |
Action |
| Always on top |
Keeps Sudoku Puzzle Buddy on top of all windows all the time. |
| Always hint |
Overrides the Show Hint button and displays the hint automatically. |
| Minimize to tray |
Sends the Buddy to the tray (instead of the taskbar) when the minimize button is pressed. |
| Always play again |
Keeps Sudoku Puzzle Buddy starting new games automatically when autoplay is on. |
| Play time |
Sets the autoplay game time for X number of hours to infinite. |
| Play sound on startup |
Turns the "Welcome to Play Buddy" greeting on and off. Also lets users insert their own sound file. |
| Play Speed |
Adjusts how slow or fast rounds are completed during autoplay. |
| Tunnel options |
Tells Sudoku Puzzle Buddy which tunnel direction it should choose. |
| New game if stuck |
Begins a new game if ever the Buddy becomes stuck. If unchecked, Sudoku Blast Buddy will wait for your return. |
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How To Use
- Log on to Pogo games with your username and password.
- Launch Sudoku Puzzle Buddy when your game opens. It automatically recognizes it and is ready to work.
- Manual players can use the play hint and show hint options.
- Autoplayers need only press the autoplay button to have Sudoku Puzzle Buddy complete the games automatically.
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Optimizing Performance
- Speed and Efficiency: Sudoku Puzzle Buddy can play very quickly on the majority of puzzles. However, the Expert and Bonkers with rotation levels can require up to 10 minutes of thinking time. If speed is your desire, simply disable rotation.
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HELP!
It won't recognize the game window
Double-check that you have the newest version available. Do this by using the check for update feature under the Help menu on the Buddy. Also, the "News" section at the top of this page has a link to "Updated Buddies." Here you can see if the Buddy has been recently updated and why.
Now make sure that all the system requirements for the Buddy are met. These include Windows XP or Vista, Internet Explorer, Sun Java, and appropriate display settings.
It won't work
First, go to the Help menu on the Buddy and visit the Troubleshoot page to see if your solution is there. No luck? Select the Bug Report feature under the HELP tab on the Buddy. Fill in the required fields, capture the screen, and then send it. Play Buddy Support will receive it and respond to you via e-mail.
Miscellaneous / Other
Don't see an answer to your question, or do you think something else needs to be added to this help file? If so, e-mail support@playbuddy.com with your suggestion. |
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Registering your software
Sudoku Puzzle Buddy is trialware and it cannot be used once the seven day trial period has expired. To avoid losing a great buddy, buy your copy by using the Buy Now option in the HELP menu or use the link given below. If you have already purchased and need help registering, please click here.
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Download Sudoku Puzzle Buddy
| Requirements |
| Windows XP or Vista |
| Sun Java |
| Internet Explorer 6.0+ |
Note: AOL users will need to open their games and operate their Buddies in IE Windows
| Found a bug? |
| Help us squash it! Report it using your buddy's HELP menu option |
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