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Block Puzzle: rules and examples
Start Block Puzzle by looking at the playing area and its controls. Place pieces and clear rows/columns until no offered shape fits. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move. Use the opening round to become familiar with the layout. Use the example below to understand a decision.
Place shapes on an 8×8 board and clear full lines. The round ends when none of the current shapes fits.
Take a closer look while playing
Read one step at a time and try it on the playing area. Match the instruction to the control you use. Notice the feedback after each input.
The objective of a round
Place pieces and clear rows/columns until no offered shape fits. The feedback beside the game helps you follow the round. Return to the instructions when a step is unclear.
From the start of a round
- Select a shape.
- Select its top-left board position.
- Clear full rows and columns.
- Use all three offered pieces to receive a new set.
Getting comfortable with the controls
Select a piece, then a board cell. Keep the playing area visible while using these controls. Avoid pressing the same control repeatedly while a move is being processed.
Work through an example
One placement can clear both a row and a column. Use the example as a guide rather than a substitute for reading your board. Keep the game’s format in mind.
Watch out for this
Pieces cannot rotate in this edition. A different version of the game may use a different rule. When a decision goes wrong, compare it with the common mistake described below. Start again only when you intend to leave the current round.
Read these answers for extra help
On this playing page, what is the goal of Block Puzzle?
For clarity: Place pieces and clear rows/columns until no offered shape fits.
For my first round, how do I control Block Puzzle?
Here is the relevant explanation: Select a piece, then a board cell.
For my first round, what example helps explain Block Puzzle?
Here is the relevant explanation: One placement can clear both a row and a column.
While reading the Guide, what should I watch out for in Block Puzzle?
The key detail is this: Pieces cannot rotate in this edition.
What format does Block Puzzle offer?
For clarity: Place shapes on an 8×8 board and clear full lines. The round ends when none of the current shapes fits.
Which play mode does Block Puzzle use?
The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.