Simple Block Puzzle offers players classic puzzles with tactical depth. Strategize smartly to create as many combos as possible when stacking blocks.
Getting to know the game board and interface
- The game takes place on a square grid with a fixed size of 8x8. This gameplay is not like Tetris, although many people often mistake it and find it quite similar. But the blocks in this game do not move and do not fall over time.
- The blocks come in many different shapes and sizes (letters I, L, T, O, Z, etc.), similar to Tetrominoes, but sometimes larger (e.g., 4x4 blocks).
Block Placing Rules in a Simple Block Puzzle
- The player is always provided with a group of three random blocks in the waiting area, which will appear below the screen.
- The player must drag each block in this group and drop it into a valid empty position on the grid.
- The blocks cannot be rotated. This is a factor that increases the difficulty of the game, forcing the player to calculate their fixed shape.
- The block must be placed in a position where all of its cells fit into the empty cells on the grid.
Clearing Mechanism in Simple Block Puzzle
- The goal is to create a straight line with no empty cells. When a horizontal row or a vertical column is completely filled with blocks, that row or column will disappear and free up space.
- Clearing as many blocks as possible will both earn you extra points and create new empty spaces to continue placing other diverse blocks.
- When you clear multiple rows or columns at the same time, you will create combos, and they will bring huge bonus points. For example, clear a horizontal row and a vertical column with the same block.
When does the game end?
- The game continues until the player cannot place any of the three blocks provided in any empty position on the grid.
- This happens when the grid is filled with uneven gaps (holes), too small or of a shape that does not match the remaining blocks in the waiting group.
Strategies and Tips for Playing Simple Block Puzzle
Always Prioritize Clearing Vertical Rows
- You may not know, but if you want to get high scores in puzzle games, prioritizing clearing vertical columns will bring you much more benefits than just clearing horizontal rows.
- Although clearing horizontal rows is quite easy and much simpler, you will not need to calculate as much as clearing vertical columns. You can apply the strategy of clearing vertical columns when playing Block Blast, which is also an extremely effective way, because they have quite similar gameplay.
- Large blocks such as 3x3 squares or 4-cell I-shapes are often used to quickly clear horizontal rows. However, if you build to clear the vertical columns (which also require I-shaped blocks), you will create a larger open area that can easily handle the difficult L, T, Z-shaped blocks.
- Focus on building your blocks along the outer edges, i.e., 3 or 4 columns/rows at the edge, and deliberately leave a straight line or column unfilled.
Building the Dike Strategy
- The empty area is called the Dike. You will use it to wait for the stick-shaped I-shaped block to come. When the I-shaped block appears, you immediately clear the entire row/column and free up space.
- Don't fill the Dike with unnecessarily small pieces, as that can ruin your strategy.
Handling difficult blocks
- Always leave a large space in the corner or center area for the 3x3 square block. This block is very difficult to place if the board is too cluttered.
- You need to pay attention to L, T blocks because these blocks easily create gaps, which can be difficult to form. When placing them, make sure that their protruding part is facing the center or open area so that they can easily be connected to other blocks in the next move.
Planning and Combo
- The group of three blocks provided is an opportunity for you to plan for 3 consecutive moves. Do not place the first block if it ruins the placement of the second or third block.
Simple Block Puzzle requires players to have a sharp strategy to succeed. The gameplay focuses entirely on space management and backup thinking.
