7.2.2 Multiplayer Games over Online
Follow these steps to play multiplayer games over Online. The online feature uses port 14438 on TCP. If a firewall or security software is installed on a device, connections may be blocked.Server | Clients |
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1. Select "Online" in the "Friends or Family" drop-down list. | |
2. Enter your name. (This dialog is displayed only once.) | |
3. Select "Server" or "Client". | |
4. Select the number of players. (This dialog is not shown when there are only two players.) | |
5. Set the settings. | |
6. Enter an ID and password. Note: These are shared among players. Use an ID and password that do not cause problems even if others see them; avoid using important credentials. | |
7. Wait for a connection from other devices. | |
8. Enter the ID and password set on the server. | |
9. Select the item in the list and press the "OK" button. | |
10. Wait for a connection from other devices. | |
11. Set the seating. (This dialog is not shown when there are only two players.) | |
12. Press the "Play" button to start the game. | |