Monday, July 16, 2012

FAQ: Bubble Safari Multiplayer on Zynga.com

Greetings Bubble Sharpshooters,

Below is some information frequently asked from your fellow Bubble Sharpshooters about the multiplayer feature on Zynga.com:

What is the multiplayer feature?
The multiplayer feature allows you to play a game with three other random Bubble Safari Sharpshooters.

How can I access this feature?
You must first have a Bubble Safari account, then navigate to Zynga.com. On the splash page, click the "Play" button under the Bubble Safari banner.

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Once the game loads, notice the multiplayer interface on the right side of the screen. You can see the scores of your fellow Bubble Sharpshooters and where they placed among all of our Bubble Safari players.
 
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Note: For some players, this option is still "grey" as we are still slowly releasing this feature to everyone. Click here to let the Bubble Safari studio know you want this feature.

Finally, click the "Play Now" button to start your game.

Can I start a multiplayer game on Facebook?
You can only play it on Zynga.com.

Will I be able to select who I can play with?
The ability to play with your Zynga.com friends will be activated in future releases. Stay tuned.

Does it cost me energy to play?
Yes. Playing with your fellow Bubble Sharpshooters will cost energy.
 
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If I started a game and decided not to finish playing, will it cost me energy?
If you have already started a game and decide to leave during game play, your energy has already been spent.

Will I be able to bring in Power Ups I purchased into the multiplayer game?
You will not be able to bring in any of your Power Ups in the multiplayer match.

Can I be "on fire" during the match?
Yes, you can be "on fire" during the match and that may be the key to winning first place.

Will there be different designs to the game board?
Yes, you will encounter different game board designs.

Will there be hazards during the match?
You may encounter hazards during your match depending on the game board design.

Will I be able to chat with the people I'm playing against?
Once a match has begun, the chat window (on your right) will automatically start a chat room with your fellow players.

Notice the text box at the bottom of the chat window. You can enter text into that box and the message will be sent to all of the players in the chat.
 
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Note: The image was altered to make the image smaller. The chat box will appear larger on your screen.

Can I replay the same people after my match?
Yes. At the end of your match, you will have the option to replay the same people, but the other players must also agree to play.
 
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Notice the counter at the lower, left corner of the game. You must click either "Share and Rematch" or "Rematch" before the timer ends in order to participate. You can see if the other players will join you in your rematch if the "I'm in" message is displayed.

If you do not decide to play again, you will see a summary of your game(s) played.
 
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How can I see just the scores from my zFriends?
Just under the multiplay icon, click the arrow to expand the menu. Select the "My zFriends" option and the list will sort by your zFriends.
 
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Will I be able remove my score from the Top Weekly Multiplayer Score list?
It may be possible in future releases of this feature. Stay tuned.

If you have more questions about the multiplayer feature, visit the Bubble Safari Community Forums here.

Thanks for playing Bubble Safari and happy popping!

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