About Falling Blocks
Falling blocks is one of the best-loved brain games of all time. Colorful pieces made of four squares drop from the top one after another, and you slide and turn them so they fit together at the bottom of the well. As soon as you complete a row with no gaps, it flashes, disappears and gives you points.
There are 7 different shapes: the long bar, the square, the T, the two zigzags and the two L shapes. Every 10 rows you clear takes you up a level and the pieces fall a little faster. Clear 4 rows at once with the long bar for the biggest score of all.
This block puzzle trains you to think about shapes and space, plan ahead and react quickly. It runs on any computer, even an old one, and on phones and tablets with touch. There's nothing to download, no sign-up, and your best score is saved on your device.
How to play
- Press “Start” and the first piece starts falling from the top.
- Move the piece left and right with the arrow keys or by dragging on the screen.
- Turn it with the up arrow or a tap on the board until it fits the gap.
- Watch the see-through shadow at the bottom to know where it will land, and press Space to drop it straight there.
- Fill complete rows to clear them, and don't let the blocks pile up to the top.
Controls
| Keyboard | Left and right arrows to move (hold to slide fast), up arrow or X to turn, down arrow to fall faster, Space to drop straight down, and P to pause. |
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| Mouse | Click the board to turn the piece, and drag left or right to move it. |
| Touch | Tap the board to turn the piece, drag your finger left and right to move it and down to drop it. Buttons under the game: ◀ ▶ to move, ⟳ to turn, ▼ one step down, ⤓ to drop all the way. |
Tips to win
- Look at the piece in the “Next” box and decide where it goes before it arrives.
- Keep the top of your stack flat, without deep holes.
- Leave one column empty at the side so the long bar can clear 4 rows at once for 800 points.
- When a piece touches down you still have a moment to slide it left or right before it locks.
Falling Blocks: questions and answers
Is the falling blocks game free?
Yes, it's completely free and plays straight in your browser with no download, no sign-up and no ads inside the game.
How does scoring work?
One row is 100 points, two rows 300, three rows 500 and four rows at once 800, all multiplied by your level. Dropping pieces faster adds a few bonus points too.
Can I play falling blocks on my phone?
Yes. Tap the board to turn the piece and drag to move it, or use the big buttons that appear under the game on phones and tablets.
What age is this block game for?
It suits everyone from about 7 up, and grown-ups love it too. Level 1 is slow and easy, and the speed goes up a little every 10 rows.
Can I pause the game?
Yes, press P or the pause button at the top, and carry on whenever you like.