slinkyman
01-25-2008, 02:26 AM
Hi,
These FAQ's were written by VMK for the Magic Shop Checker Game. You can find it here: VMK Checker FAQ's (http://vmk.disney.go.com/vmk/en_US/help/index?name=GameHelpFAQTopPage&topic=FAQ********ShopCheckersGrouping)
Can you give me the basics of playing Magic Shop Checkers?
Checkers is a two player game of strategy. The object of the game is to capture all of your opponent's checkers.
You can also win the game by forcing your opponent to surrender, by keeping them from making a move. If the game continues for too long without a player taking an opponent's checker, the game will be considered a draw and no points are awarded to either player.
MOVING CHECKERS
The first player moves one of their checkers forward diagonally onto an open square. After the first player's turn is complete, the opponent will move one checker, one square foward, diagonally.
JUMPING CHECKERS
Single Jumps
You can capture (or jump) your opponent's checker if their checker is in a square next to and directly diagonal to your own checker. Of course there must be a open square on the other side for your checker to land after you jumped your opponents checker.
http://avmk.disney.go.com/avmk_v0300/en_US/media/help/faqs/magicshopcheckers-diagramB.jpg
Here the Red checker captures a Blue checker in a single jump.
Only one checker may be captured in a single jump. You can capture mulitple checkers with linked jumps or when you're using a Magic Hat checker or Checkers Magic Trick.
Multiple Jumps
After you complete a jump, you can complete additional jumps on the same turn if you are in position to do so.
http://avmk.disney.go.com/avmk_v0300/en_US/media/help/faqs/magicshopcheckers-diagramC.jpg
Multiple jumps can be made in a single turn, under the right circumstances.
What's a Magic Hat checker?
http://avmk.disney.go.com/avmk_v0300/en_US/media/calendar/magichat.jpg
Magic Hats are what "kings" are called in Magic Shop Checkers. Kings are the only pieces that can move forward and backwards. Magic Hats can do the same thing, however, unlike the traditional game of checkers, Magic Hats get two separate moves per turn.
If you decide you don't want to use your second move, after your first move a button will appear at the top of the scoreboard that will allow you to skip the second move.
Magic Hats can:
Move two squares (so long as they don't return to the square they left from).
Move one square and jump (including multiple jumps).
Jump (including multiple jumps) and then move.
Not use Magic Tricks.
When moving a Magic Hat, a button will appear at the top of the scoreboard that will allow you to skip making a second move.
How do I get a Magic Hat checker?
When you have successfully moved one of your checkers to the last row of the board on your opponent's side of the playfield, your checker will become a Magic Hat.
Where do I go to play Magic Shop Checkers?
To play Magic Shop Checkers, go to the Main Street Magic Shop located on Main Street.
http://avmk.disney.go.com/avmk_v0300/en_US/media/calendar/checkers-mainstreetmap.jpg
You can also access the Magic Shop from the VMK World Map.
Does it cost anything to play Magic Shop Checkers?
It's free to play Magic Shop Checkers. However if you want to use Checkers Magic Tricks while playing the game, you will need to purchase the Checkers Magic Tricks from the Magic Shop before you start playing.
Is there a limit on how many games I can play?
You may play as many games of checkers as you like, however after each game, you will need to return to the queue in order to give other players the chance to play.
Is there a time limit to make a move?
Each player has 30 seconds to complete their turn, which includes making a move, using a Trick, or both. If you don't make a move within that time, the computer will move for you.
Can I pause the game?
Magic Shop Checkers is a fast-paced game of strategy. Each player only has 30 seconds to make a move, so the game cannot be paused.
Can I play Magic Shop Checkers by myself or against the computer?
VMK is about community and we want to encourage you to play games with others. So in order to play Magic Shop Checkers, you must play against a friend or another player.
What is the Magic Shop Checkers Pin?
The Magic Shop Checkers Pin is different from the Magic Shop Checkers Magic Trick pins. After you have completed your first game of Magic Shop Checkers, you will be given the Magic Shop Checkers Pin.
Once you get a pin for playing, the pin is used to challenge other players and track player's progress, so the pin can't be traded.
How do I invite someone to play?
If someone is wearing a Magic Shop Checkers pin, you can click on it and it will send them a challenge. If they accept, you will both be taken to the game where you play each other.
Can I just watch someone play?
To watch a game, click on "Now Playing" in the poster on the wall of the Magic Shop. Now select a room from the list of matches currently in progress. Click "GO WATCH GAME" and you will be placed in a room as a spectator.
What are Magic Shop Checkers Tricks?
Magic Shop Checkers Tricks are special moves that you can use to increase your chances of winning while playing Magic Shop Checkers. But use these tricks carefully, because you can only use 8 tricks per game! Magic Shop Checkers Magic Tricks cannot be used outside of Magic Shop Checkers.
Where do I get Magic Shop Checkers Tricks?
Magic Shop Checkers Tricks are available for purchase in the Magic Shop.
Can I use regular Magic Tricks while playing Magic Shop Checkers?
The only Magic Tricks that can be used while playing the game are the Checkers Magic Tricks.
What are the different kinds of Magic Shop Checkers Tricks and how do you use them?
Sleight of Hand
http://avmk.disney.go.com/avmk_v0300/en_US/media/calendar/magicshopcheckers-sleightofhand.jpg
When you use this trick, you can select one of your checkers and swap places with one of your opponent's checkers. Your checker must be next to your opponent's checker for this trick to work.
http://avmk.disney.go.com/avmk_v0300/en_US/media/calendar/sleightofhand.gif
When it's your turn, activate Sleight of Hand by double clicking on it in the Lanyard Pin menu – you can also activate it by typing in the keyword (Sleight!). Select one of your checkers to perform the trick. Now select your opponent's checker and viola! The checkers will magically swap places! And your turn ends.
Levitation
http://avmk.disney.go.com/avmk_v0300/en_US/media/calendar/magicshopcheckers-levitation.jpg
This trick will give one of your checkers the ability to jump two of your opponent's checkers, provided there is a square to land on the other side.
http://avmk.disney.go.com/avmk_v0300/en_US/media/calendar/levitation.gif
When it's your turn, activate Levitation by double clicking on it in the Lanyard Pin menu – you can also activate it by typing in the keyword (Levitate!). Select one of your checkers to perform the trick, remember two of your opponent's checkers must be next to the checker performing the trick. Now select the empty space on the opposite side of your opponent's two checkers. Watch in amazement as your checker floats over both of your opponent's checker and captures them!
Where do I get the Magic Shop Checkers Pin?
After you have completed your first game of Magic Shop Checkers, you will be given a Magic Shop Checkers Pin.
How do you keep track of my level?
Your level is the number of matches you've won against unique players. Your level will go down if you lose to a player you've already beaten. In other words, each pair of players holds 1 possible point. The winner of the last game played between the pair of players gets the point.
Example:
Yavn and Yeti are playing for the first time and their levels are both 0.
Yavn wins the first game. Yavn gets 1 point.
(Yavn 1, Yeti 0)
Yeti wins the second game. Yavn loses his point to Yeti.
(Yavn 0, Yeti 1)
Yeti wins the third game. Nothing happens and the point stays with Yeti.
(Yavn 0, Yeti 1)
Yavn wins the fourth game. Yavn gets the point back.
(Yavn 1, Yeti 0)
I keep winning, so why doesn't my level go up?
Once you have won a game of Magic Shop Checkers against someone, winning future games against the same opponent will not increase your level. You can increase your level only by winning against new opponents.
What happens if one of the players (myself or my opponent) leave during the game?
If someone leaves in the middle of a game, the game ends. The player who left loses and the other player wins (and gets the point if they pair have never played before).
Where can I view my Magic Shop Checkers score/ranking?
While you are playing a game of Magic Shop Checkers, your level is shown under your name on the scoreboard. Your level is also shown on your Magic Shop Checkers Pin.
Where can I see the High Scores?
When you are in the Magic Shop, you can view the high score list by clicking on the HiScore sign on the wall. When you are in a Magic Shop Checkers game room, you can view the high score list by clicking on the HiScore sign in the bottom left corner of the room.
You can also download the Instruction PDF (http://avmk.disney.go.com/avmk_v0300/en_US/media/calendar/MagicShopCheckersInstructions.pdf).
These FAQ's were written by VMK for the Magic Shop Checker Game. You can find it here: VMK Checker FAQ's (http://vmk.disney.go.com/vmk/en_US/help/index?name=GameHelpFAQTopPage&topic=FAQ********ShopCheckersGrouping)
Can you give me the basics of playing Magic Shop Checkers?
Checkers is a two player game of strategy. The object of the game is to capture all of your opponent's checkers.
You can also win the game by forcing your opponent to surrender, by keeping them from making a move. If the game continues for too long without a player taking an opponent's checker, the game will be considered a draw and no points are awarded to either player.
MOVING CHECKERS
The first player moves one of their checkers forward diagonally onto an open square. After the first player's turn is complete, the opponent will move one checker, one square foward, diagonally.
JUMPING CHECKERS
Single Jumps
You can capture (or jump) your opponent's checker if their checker is in a square next to and directly diagonal to your own checker. Of course there must be a open square on the other side for your checker to land after you jumped your opponents checker.
http://avmk.disney.go.com/avmk_v0300/en_US/media/help/faqs/magicshopcheckers-diagramB.jpg
Here the Red checker captures a Blue checker in a single jump.
Only one checker may be captured in a single jump. You can capture mulitple checkers with linked jumps or when you're using a Magic Hat checker or Checkers Magic Trick.
Multiple Jumps
After you complete a jump, you can complete additional jumps on the same turn if you are in position to do so.
http://avmk.disney.go.com/avmk_v0300/en_US/media/help/faqs/magicshopcheckers-diagramC.jpg
Multiple jumps can be made in a single turn, under the right circumstances.
What's a Magic Hat checker?
http://avmk.disney.go.com/avmk_v0300/en_US/media/calendar/magichat.jpg
Magic Hats are what "kings" are called in Magic Shop Checkers. Kings are the only pieces that can move forward and backwards. Magic Hats can do the same thing, however, unlike the traditional game of checkers, Magic Hats get two separate moves per turn.
If you decide you don't want to use your second move, after your first move a button will appear at the top of the scoreboard that will allow you to skip the second move.
Magic Hats can:
Move two squares (so long as they don't return to the square they left from).
Move one square and jump (including multiple jumps).
Jump (including multiple jumps) and then move.
Not use Magic Tricks.
When moving a Magic Hat, a button will appear at the top of the scoreboard that will allow you to skip making a second move.
How do I get a Magic Hat checker?
When you have successfully moved one of your checkers to the last row of the board on your opponent's side of the playfield, your checker will become a Magic Hat.
Where do I go to play Magic Shop Checkers?
To play Magic Shop Checkers, go to the Main Street Magic Shop located on Main Street.
http://avmk.disney.go.com/avmk_v0300/en_US/media/calendar/checkers-mainstreetmap.jpg
You can also access the Magic Shop from the VMK World Map.
Does it cost anything to play Magic Shop Checkers?
It's free to play Magic Shop Checkers. However if you want to use Checkers Magic Tricks while playing the game, you will need to purchase the Checkers Magic Tricks from the Magic Shop before you start playing.
Is there a limit on how many games I can play?
You may play as many games of checkers as you like, however after each game, you will need to return to the queue in order to give other players the chance to play.
Is there a time limit to make a move?
Each player has 30 seconds to complete their turn, which includes making a move, using a Trick, or both. If you don't make a move within that time, the computer will move for you.
Can I pause the game?
Magic Shop Checkers is a fast-paced game of strategy. Each player only has 30 seconds to make a move, so the game cannot be paused.
Can I play Magic Shop Checkers by myself or against the computer?
VMK is about community and we want to encourage you to play games with others. So in order to play Magic Shop Checkers, you must play against a friend or another player.
What is the Magic Shop Checkers Pin?
The Magic Shop Checkers Pin is different from the Magic Shop Checkers Magic Trick pins. After you have completed your first game of Magic Shop Checkers, you will be given the Magic Shop Checkers Pin.
Once you get a pin for playing, the pin is used to challenge other players and track player's progress, so the pin can't be traded.
How do I invite someone to play?
If someone is wearing a Magic Shop Checkers pin, you can click on it and it will send them a challenge. If they accept, you will both be taken to the game where you play each other.
Can I just watch someone play?
To watch a game, click on "Now Playing" in the poster on the wall of the Magic Shop. Now select a room from the list of matches currently in progress. Click "GO WATCH GAME" and you will be placed in a room as a spectator.
What are Magic Shop Checkers Tricks?
Magic Shop Checkers Tricks are special moves that you can use to increase your chances of winning while playing Magic Shop Checkers. But use these tricks carefully, because you can only use 8 tricks per game! Magic Shop Checkers Magic Tricks cannot be used outside of Magic Shop Checkers.
Where do I get Magic Shop Checkers Tricks?
Magic Shop Checkers Tricks are available for purchase in the Magic Shop.
Can I use regular Magic Tricks while playing Magic Shop Checkers?
The only Magic Tricks that can be used while playing the game are the Checkers Magic Tricks.
What are the different kinds of Magic Shop Checkers Tricks and how do you use them?
Sleight of Hand
http://avmk.disney.go.com/avmk_v0300/en_US/media/calendar/magicshopcheckers-sleightofhand.jpg
When you use this trick, you can select one of your checkers and swap places with one of your opponent's checkers. Your checker must be next to your opponent's checker for this trick to work.
http://avmk.disney.go.com/avmk_v0300/en_US/media/calendar/sleightofhand.gif
When it's your turn, activate Sleight of Hand by double clicking on it in the Lanyard Pin menu – you can also activate it by typing in the keyword (Sleight!). Select one of your checkers to perform the trick. Now select your opponent's checker and viola! The checkers will magically swap places! And your turn ends.
Levitation
http://avmk.disney.go.com/avmk_v0300/en_US/media/calendar/magicshopcheckers-levitation.jpg
This trick will give one of your checkers the ability to jump two of your opponent's checkers, provided there is a square to land on the other side.
http://avmk.disney.go.com/avmk_v0300/en_US/media/calendar/levitation.gif
When it's your turn, activate Levitation by double clicking on it in the Lanyard Pin menu – you can also activate it by typing in the keyword (Levitate!). Select one of your checkers to perform the trick, remember two of your opponent's checkers must be next to the checker performing the trick. Now select the empty space on the opposite side of your opponent's two checkers. Watch in amazement as your checker floats over both of your opponent's checker and captures them!
Where do I get the Magic Shop Checkers Pin?
After you have completed your first game of Magic Shop Checkers, you will be given a Magic Shop Checkers Pin.
How do you keep track of my level?
Your level is the number of matches you've won against unique players. Your level will go down if you lose to a player you've already beaten. In other words, each pair of players holds 1 possible point. The winner of the last game played between the pair of players gets the point.
Example:
Yavn and Yeti are playing for the first time and their levels are both 0.
Yavn wins the first game. Yavn gets 1 point.
(Yavn 1, Yeti 0)
Yeti wins the second game. Yavn loses his point to Yeti.
(Yavn 0, Yeti 1)
Yeti wins the third game. Nothing happens and the point stays with Yeti.
(Yavn 0, Yeti 1)
Yavn wins the fourth game. Yavn gets the point back.
(Yavn 1, Yeti 0)
I keep winning, so why doesn't my level go up?
Once you have won a game of Magic Shop Checkers against someone, winning future games against the same opponent will not increase your level. You can increase your level only by winning against new opponents.
What happens if one of the players (myself or my opponent) leave during the game?
If someone leaves in the middle of a game, the game ends. The player who left loses and the other player wins (and gets the point if they pair have never played before).
Where can I view my Magic Shop Checkers score/ranking?
While you are playing a game of Magic Shop Checkers, your level is shown under your name on the scoreboard. Your level is also shown on your Magic Shop Checkers Pin.
Where can I see the High Scores?
When you are in the Magic Shop, you can view the high score list by clicking on the HiScore sign on the wall. When you are in a Magic Shop Checkers game room, you can view the high score list by clicking on the HiScore sign in the bottom left corner of the room.
You can also download the Instruction PDF (http://avmk.disney.go.com/avmk_v0300/en_US/media/calendar/MagicShopCheckersInstructions.pdf).