Monday, June 16, 2014

Calling All SoSG Puzzle Fans

We haven't yet gotten round to rejuvenating the Puzzle Championship Series here on SoSG. However, we at SoSG World Headquarters always have plenty of time for time-wasting activity, and here's one we can join as a group to waste time collectively!

Marvel Puzzle Quest: Dark Reign is a turn-based puzzle game using the "match-3" mechanism made popular by Bejeweled and Candy Crush. However, like the highly addictive Puzzle Quest series, this game incorporates character leveling such that the puzzles are actually "battles" against computer-based AI, rewarding successful battlers by allowing one to advance one's characters ("leveling up"), making them more likely to win future battles.

What's cool about this game is, players can join alliances which allow groups of players to combine their wins towards a tournament ladder of sorts. There are multiple ladders in play at any one time, so it makes it fun figuring out how and when to contribute toward the alliance's goal. You can contribute as much or as little as you can, but the alliance's total score at the end of the period can earn the whole team points (and you also earn individual points as well, on a separate ladder).

Currently, we've got three Sons playing in an alliance. I think the game is cross-platform, but we're playing using the iOS app (free in the app store; there are in-app purchases however, though I've gotten away with spending only $10 to date).

If you'd like to join our crew, leave a note here and/or search for the alliance called "SoSG Fest". There's a limited amount of space available, so join soon!

Previous iOS diversions: 1000000

11 comments:

Hideo Nomo said...

I need to level up more. I keep getting my ass handed to me by common thugs.

Fred's Brim said...

RIP Tony Gwynn :(
I always hated facing him, especially in a tight game and a guy in scoring position, but I always wished we had somebody who could hit like that. I kept wanting Chris to get more starts to see if he could hit like his brother

Fred's Brim said...

Facing a rookie lefty tonight who looked really good in his debut last week? This oughta go well...

QuadSevens said...

I downloaded the game, but can't see how to search/join an alliance. Little help?

Orel said...

Same here. I'm confused

Hideo Nomo said...

On the level select screen, there should be a little icon with what looks like people on it. Tap that and you can search alliance. You have to set it to show private alliances. I'll post screenshots if I can.

Orel said...

There's no level select screen. It just says TAP TO PLAY and starts the game when you do.

Steve Sax said...

I think you have to get through the tutorial rounds before you get to the level screen

Orel said...

Who has time for that?

Dusty Baker said...

Wait, three Sons are playing with themselves (so to speak) and I wasn't in on it? I'm telling Mom!

QuadSevens said...

I'm in! Going to put some time into this game tonight!