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Blacksmithing is the latest crafting puzzle to be released. It is available to play from any Iron Monger. The objective is to complete orders of swords and cannon balls by clearing a board of 36 squares.
Each square consists of either a number or a piece very similar to those found in chess. The board starts red hot, but as each square is hammered (up to three times each) the sword will cool down. On the first hammering the square turns to dark grey (warm); on the second it turns silver (cool); on the third the square disappears and is considered "complete". As a player gains experience, they may try adding chains to the strategy to increase their standing even more!
There are four difficulty levels, which start with only three numbered pieces. The more the puzzle is played, the higher the difficulty level will rise, leading to the addition of another number along with four chess pieces. Finishing out the difficulty scale is the elusive rum jug, which acts as a wildcard, and replaces the last piece hammered of the hot and warm temperatures.
The concept and original design for Blacksmithing generated from the Grand Crafting Puzzle Project, where players submit ideas which can ultimately lead to implementation in Puzzle Pirates.
