faq

Q: I have a VGA Pocket PC (480x640). So will I have those annoying stretched-looking pictures on my screen?

A: Spb AirIslands has full support for VGA devices and we promise that you will see one of the most beautiful graphics displays that you've ever seen!

Q: I have seen the island on the screenshots on your website, along with some different games (Arkaball, Xonix, etc). What is the connection between them?

A: The main point of the Spb AirIslands is to repair an object on your Island called the Gravitator. To do this and to build other objects on your island you need resources. You earn these resources by playing the other games that are provided: Spb Bubbles, Spb Arkaball II and Spb Xonix II.

The presence of these mini-games allows you to play Spb AirIslands everywhere if you only have a couple of free minutes. By playing mini-games you combine the useful with the pleasing. The more mini-games you play, the more resources you get!

Q: I just bought a new Pocket PC with Windows Mobile 5. Can I run this game on my device or is it better to not waste my time downloading and trying it?

A: Don't worry! Spb AirIslands has full support for Windows Mobile 5 based devices. So enjoy the game!

Q: I really like the island I have built (I especially enjoy watching the fishing men). It would be a nice feature for the next version if Spb AirIslands ran as a screen saver whenever my Pocket PC was docked in its cradle.

A: Hey, you don't have to wait for the next version! Screensaver mode support is already built into the current version! Just configure it using "Spb AirIslands Options" and enjoy your beautiful screensaver!

Q: I read somewhere that if I can win the game in 25 game days or less then I'll get Spb Freecell for free! Is this true? How can I win the game in 25 days? :)

A: That's a good question J Yes it is true! We will give you a free copy of Spb FreeCell if you win Spb AirIslands in 25 game days or less. But, we can't tell you exactly how you should play to win the game in 25 game days. Here are some tips:

  • Keep your people as happy as possible
  • Keep pollution low and constantly repair all your buildings
  • Remember that too many objects is not always the best way to win, it might be better to build just 1 house and take good care of it

Q: When I play games on my Pocket PC Phone Edition I often miss important phone calls. Spb AirIslands looks great, but I am afraid I will miss even more calls. What will happen if I receive a phone call while playing Spb AirIslands?

A: Your business is a top priority, so Spb AirIslands will gracefully hide on every incoming message like incoming calls, new e-mails or new IM messages. And, of course, this feature is optional: you can switch it on or off.

Q: I have seen some people on the high score table who have completed 30 levels in Spb Xonix II. C'mon guys, is that really possible? How did you do it? I cannot complete more than 7 levels before they kill me...

A: Try playing differently: try using the joypad instead of the stylus, or vice versa. Different people like different ways to play - some use the stylus and some use the joypad. Even on our programming team, it seems everyone plays differently. So try one of the different ways to play and we are sure that you will find what suits you best!

Q: I cannot solve the 8th puzzle on the medium level in Spb Bubbles. I have even passed all the levels on the hard level but this 8th puzzle on the medium level seems impossible to me! Is it really solvable?

A: Every level is solvable! :) Keep trying and you'll find all the secrets to solving each level!

Q: Why I should download this game? It's huge!

A: Remember: you will not be getting just the one game. You will get a game-box with one main game called Spb AirIslands, and 3 additional games that are used to earn resources that are used in the main game. The additional games are Spb Bubbles, Spb Arkaball II and Spb Xonix II.
Also you should know that Spb AirIslands fully supports installation to Flash-cards, so you can keep your main memory free.