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How do I capture Bismuth at the piazza?

  • 1 of 8: You first might want to find a miniature version of the area.  It's located on the second level of the piazza.  From the first square of the game, you can get there by walking forward three times, turning right, heading forward one square, turning left, and exiting the board.
  • 2 of 8: Now, look at the game board and pick up the playing piece on the side.  You can use the game board to learn how this game works.
  • 3 of 8: The board on ground level works basically the same way.  But Bismuth moves himself this time.
  • 4 of 8: And you also get to pick where to put the blank square.
  • 5 of 8: You do so by clicking on any of the pieces that are on the game board.
  • 6 of 8: You can't remove a piece where Bismuth is currently standing.  This is also a good way to check where Bismuth is, since he doesn't move until after you do, and you can keep checking squares until you decide to move.
  • 7 of 8: Until you can get close to Bismuth, I advise positioning the empty squares to keep him trapped near a corner.  Then, once you get closer, you can use both the empty square and your location to force Bismuth into the corner.
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