Taisen Puzzle-Dama (all related games)
Taisen Puzzle-Dama
Manufacturer: Konami, 1994
Design staff:
Director: Einoshin
Software: Bonny, Y.K 98, Tak
Graphics: XXX, Toymen, Tera
Music: Ary, Kage
Hardware: USA 138, Nanba Shot Tom
Producer: Masa 33
Description:
Features gameplay very similar to Sega's "Puyo-Puyo" games. 'Coins'
drop in sets of two's from the top of the screen and players must
form chains of three or more same colored coins to make them
disappear.
The game is set up as a two player versus style game with CPU
opponents for the single player mode. Clearing multiple chains at a
time sends "boxed" coins to the other side. These boxed coins are
enclosed in clear boxes which are removed when a nearby coin is
cleared from the screen. This can set off more chains which adds to
the strategy of the game.
If the coins get stacked up to the top of the screen then the player
loses the game. Upon continuing the player will restart the same
match.
There's also a special edition of this game featuring characters
from Konami's Twin Bee series of games.
Notes:
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Puzzle-coin
Wars'.
The game is known outside Japan as "Crazy Cross".
Tokimeki Memorial Taisen Puzzle-Dama
Manufacturer: Konami, 1995
Description:
This sequel features the female characters from the Konami
dating-sim "Tokimeki Memorial." The game is set up as a two player
versus puzzle game with CPU opponents for the single player game.
'Coins' drop in sets of two's from the top of the screen and players
must form chains of three or more same colored coins to make them
disappear. Clearing multiple chains at a time sends boxed coins to
the other side. These boxed coins are enclosed in clear
valentine-shaped casings which are removed when a nearby coin is
cleared from the screen. This can set off more chains which adds to
the strategy of the game.
If the coins get stacked up to the top of the screen then the player
loses the game. Upon continuing the player will restart the same
match.
Here are the voice actresses for the cast of characters (In the
order of the character selection screen):
Fujisaki Shiori: Mami Kingetsu
Yumi Saotome: Kurin Yoshiki
Nozomi Kiyokawa: Sasaki Ayako
Saki nijino: Sachiko Sugawara
Megumi Mikihara: Mikiko Kurihara
Yukari Koshiki: Ayako Kurosaki
Mio Kisaragi: Akiko Sekine
Yuina Himoo: Tomoko Naka
Yuko Asahina: Yoko Tepouzuka
Mira Kagami: Rei Igarashi
Ayako Katagiri: Masayo Kawaguchi
Tips:
There are a few secret characters available. To play as them:
1) Select versus mode on first selection scene.
2) 1P push LEFT, 2P push RIGHT and decide mode on second selection
scene.
3) 1P push UP, 2P push DOWN and decide handicap on third selection
scene.
4) Secret characters appear on fourth selection scene.
Taisen Tokkae Puzzle-Dama
Manufacturer: Konami, 1996
Description:
The shapes to clear are slightly different this time, with boxed
shapes stored in special squares that expand into spheres, and the
shapes rise steadily upwards during play.
Note:
The title of this game translates from Japanese as 'Fetching
Puzzle-coins Competition'.
Tips:
To access secret characters: Use the second button instead the first
to select the difficulty level and you will have three additional
characters to choose at the character selection screen.
Susume! Taisen Puzzle-Dama
Manufacturer: Konami, 1996
Description:
One more special edition of this puzzle series, using the shapes
seen in the first one.
