HOW TO PLAY

Objective

Clear lines by completing full rows with falling blocks. Survive as long as possible.

Controls

← → — Move piece
↓ — Soft drop
↑ or X — Rotate clockwise
Z — Rotate counter-clockwise
Space — Hard drop
C — Hold piece
P/Esc — Pause

Scoring

1-line: 100×level · 2-line: 300×level · 3-line: 500×level
Tetris (4-line): 800×level
T-Spin: 800/1200/1600 × level (1/2/3 lines)
Combo: ×2 at 2, ×3 at 3, ×5 at 4, ×8 at 5+
Perfect Clear: +3000 × level

Features

Hold piece (C) — stores current piece for later
Next queue — shows next 3 pieces
Ghost piece — shows landing position
SRS rotation with wall kicks
Lock delay 0.5s (resets on move, up to 15×)
Garbage rows appear at level 2+

Tips

Keep a flat surface. Leave space for I-pieces for Tetrises.
Use Hold aggressively — swap bad pieces for later
T-Spins are worth 4-8× more than regular clears

About Block Blitz

Block Blitz is a rapid-fire puzzle game that challenges you to clear blocks before they overwhelm the screen. Falling blocks fill the grid from above while you race to match colors and trigger chain reactions. Unlike traditional falling-block puzzles, Block Blitz adds a frantic time pressure element — blocks drop faster with each passing second, and bonus multipliers reward quick decisions over perfect placement. Power-ups occasionally drop that can clear entire rows or freeze the action momentarily. The simple mechanics hide surprising depth: advanced players learn to set up cascading chain clears that rack up massive scores in seconds. It's the perfect quick-play arcade puzzler.

How to Play

Arrow Keys / WASD — Move blocks left/right
Up / W — Rotate block
Down / S — Soft drop (faster fall)
Space — Hard drop (instant placement)
Esc / P — Pause
Touch: swipe left/right to move, swipe down to drop, tap to rotate

Tips & Strategies

Keep the board as flat as possible — tall columns create dead zones that are hard to recover from. Learn to set up chain reactions by placing blocks that will trigger cascading matches when a key piece clears. Don't waste freeze power-ups on easy moments; save them for when blocks are near the top. Speed is your friend in Block Blitz — faster decisions earn better time bonuses even if placement isn't pixel-perfect. Practice the hard drop to place blocks instantly and buy yourself thinking time for the next piece.

The History Behind Block Blitz

Block Blitz belongs to the grand tradition of falling-block puzzle games that Tetris pioneered in 1984. While Tetris focused on line clearing, games like Puyo Puyo and Columns introduced color matching, which Block Blitz builds upon with its chain reaction system. The "blitz" format — short, intense sessions with escalating speed — was popularized by mobile games and fits perfectly in a browser arcade. Fun fact: the original Tetris was created by Soviet programmer Alexey Pajitnov on an Elektronika 60 computer. Block Blitz's neon aesthetic transforms that classic formula into a modern visual feast.

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