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What are the online features of Picross DS?
Picross DS lets players battle head-to-head against other players anonymously, or with specific friends that they have exchanged Friend Codes with. In addition, users who have exchanged friend codes can exchange custom-made puzzles over the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection. Please note that the ability to download free puzzles created by Nintendo is net yet available.

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How do I get a Friend Code in Picross DS?
In order to get a Friend Code, you must first connect to the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection service at least once with your Picross DS game.

Once you have connected at least once, you can access your Friend Code as follows:

  1. On the Title Menu, select "Settings," then select "Friend Settings."
  2. Select "Confirm Friend Code" to view your Friend Code.

Note: You will not have a Friend Code until you connect to the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection for the first time.

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How do I add a Friend Code in Picross DS?
In order to get a Friend Code, you must first connect to the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection service at least once with your Picross DS game.

Once you have connected at least once, you can access your Friend Code as follows:

  1. On the Title Menu, select "Settings," then select "Friend Settings."
  2. Select "Register a Friend," then use the keyboard to enter their Friend Code.
  3. Select "OK" twice to confirm.

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How do I play with a Friend online in Picross DS?
Select "Play Against Friends" from the Picross Challenge Menu to challenge opponents on your Friend Roster. Each round consists of two puzzles.

  1. On the Title Menu, select "Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection," then select "OK."
  2. Select "Picross Challenge" then "Yes" to connect to the Nintendo WFC.
  3. Select "Challenge a friend." The system will search for opponents on your Friend Roster.
  4. When an opponent is found, both players' names will appear on the screen.
  5. On both systems, select the number of hints you want (0-5), then confirm to begin the puzzles.

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How do I exchange custom puzzles with a friend?
There are two parts to exchanging custom puzzles with friends: "Uploading" a puzzle for a friend to use, or "Downloading" a puzzle that a friend has created.

    To Upload Your Original Puzzles from My Picross:
  1. On the Title Menu, select "Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection," then select "OK."
  2. Select "Community," then "Yes" to connect to the Nintendo WFC.
  3. Select "Puzzle Exchange."
  4. Select "Upload to your area," then "Upload."
  5. You will be taken to the My Picross mode. Select the puzzle you want to upload, then select "Confirm," then Yes" to upload the puzzle.

    To Download Puzzles from Friends:
  1. On the Title Menu, select "Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection," then select "OK."
  2. Select "Community," then "Yes" to connect to the Nintendo WFC.
  3. Select "Puzzle Exchange."
  4. Select "Download from a friend's area," then select the friend you want to download from. Note that the friend does NOT need to be online at the time, but they must have already uploaded a puzzle at some point.
  5. Your friend's puzzles will appear. Highlight the one you want, and select "Download," then "Yes."
  6. Once it has been downloaded, the puzzle will appear in the "Original" area of My Picross mode.

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