Frequently Asked Questions

General
Gameplay
Compatibility
History

-- General --

Q. What is Galder?
A. Galder is a puzzle/board game for the Mac, with a unique and addictive gameplay. It can be played at any pace, making it suitable for all ages, as well as gamers and non-gamers alike.

Q. What are the system requirements for Galder?
A. Galder requires Mac OS X 10.3.9 or later.

Q. Who makes Galder and how can I get in touch with them?
A. Galder is developed by Ivan Milles. Galder is published by Fastforward Software.
To contact Fastforward Software, you can use any of the following methods:
Fastforward Software
35 Longfield Rd
Sheffield
S10 1QW
England

Sales and lost codes: sales@fastforwardsw.com
Customer support: galder@fastforwardsw.com

Q. Where can I download Galder?
A. You can download an unregistered demo version of Galder from our website at <http://www.fastforwardsw.com/products/galder/>. Currently, this is the only method available for obtaining Galder.

Q. What is the latest version of Galder?
A. The current version of Galder is 1.0.3, released November 8th, 2007.

Q. Why should I register my copy of Galder?
A. Fastforward offers its software on a "try before you buy" basis. By purchasing our products, you can be sure we will continue developing more software and games for Mac OS X. The unregistered demo version of Galder allows for 60 minutes of game play. Afterwards, registration is required for further use. Registration is also required to join the online highscore list and compete against the players around world.

Q. How much does Glader cost?
A. Galder costs $19.99 USD.

Q. How do I register my copy of Galder?
A. To register Galder, purchase a single user license from our website at <http://www.fastforwardsw.com/galder/>. We accept PayPal. A single license costs $19.99. Your product license code will be automatically sent to your e-mail address. Enter this code into Galder exactly as it appears in the e-mail to register.

Q. I am having trouble entering the license code. What is wrong?
A. Ensure that you enter your name exactly as stated in the email, paying attention to uppercase and lowercase letters. Leonardo da Vinci would have to pay attention not to enter Leonardo Da Vinci. The same holds for the code itself - there should be four groups of uppercase letters and numbers, separated by hyphens. If you are having problems with entering your code, try copying and pasting the name and code from the e-mail

Q. I have not received my license code.
A. All license codes are automatically sent to the e-mail address you use with PayPal. Please check your junk mailbox and that you are checking the e-mail account you use for PayPal. Email sales@fastforwardsw.com and we will re-send your code. If you still do not receive it, please send us an alternative e-mail address to send it to.

Q. Does Galder have a manual?
A. Yes, a PDF manual is bundled with every copy of Galder downloaded. It covers gameplay, controls, system requirements and other vital information relating to the product.

-- Gameplay --

Q. How do I play Galder?
A. On the Galder board is a set of gems arranged into circles. At the center is a needle. Use the mouse to aim it. If it points to a gem that has at least one neighbor of the same color, you can click the mouse to destroy them. The remaining stones will fall towards the center. Repeat this until you can't remove any more stones. You can move the stones around by rotating the rings. To do so, just drag them with your mouse or trackpad. You can also collapse a single column by clicking the rim around the board. It is possible to pack the stones in a ring together by clicking the thick vertical line above the center. For more info, try the in-game tutorial by clicking the Advisor button (the question mark).

Q. How do I play Galder online?
A. Galder has two modes of online play: the online highscore list where you can compare your results to other players online. To join this ranking, you need to purchase a license for Galder and then create a nickname and password at the Galder site. There are full instructions in your license e-mail. The other mode is when you want to challenge a friend to a game of Galder. For more information on how to do this, please refer to the manual or the in-game help by clicking the Advisor button (the question mark).

Q. How do I pause or abort a game of Galder?
A. Galder does not run without your involvement, so there is no need to pause it. To abort a game, just press Cmd-Q to quit, or click the quit button (the X). When you quit, all of your boards are saved, so you can quit at any time and never lose any progress.

Q. How can I switch from full screen to windowed mode?
A. Press the Fullscreen? button on the board (four arrows) or press Cmd-F to switch in and out of fullscreen. You can also exit fullscreen by pressing the Escape key.

-- Compatibility --
Q. Is Galder compatible with Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger and 10.5 Leopard?
A. Galder is compatible with Mac OS X 10.3.9 and any later versions, including the upcoming 10.5 'Leopard'.

Q. Is Galder Mac only?
A. Currently, Galder is only available for Mac OS X.

Q. Is Galder native on both the Intel and PowerPC Macs?
A. Galder is a Universal Binary, meaning it is fully compatible with both Intel and PowerPC Macs.

-- History --

Q. Who created Galder?
A. Ivan Milles, a Swedish developer working with Fastforward Software.

Q. When was Galder first released?
A. The initial version of Galder was released on 10th October 2007.