At first glance, “Block Blast!” appears to be a simple puzzle game. An 8×8 grid. Colorful blocks. It reminds us of Tetris. But there is a fundamental difference: Gravity does not exist here. You are the architect, and you have total control over where every piece lands.
Yet, despite this freedom, many players hit a wall. They struggle to cross the 20,000 point threshold. Why? Because they play by “intuition” rather than “logic.” Today, I want to decode the mechanics behind a high score.
What is Block Blast?
For those who don’t know, Block Blast is a puzzle game where you place given blocks into an 8×8 grid to clear lines. Unlike Tetris, blocks do not fall. You choose where to put them. However, you cannot rotate them. This constraint is what makes the game mathematically challenging.
The Core Mechanic: The Combo
The defining feature of this game is the Combo System. The score increases exponentially as you connect combos. A 10-combo yields the maximum points. But here is the catch: If you don’t clear a line within 3 moves, the combo resets. Therefore, the game is a race against efficiency.
The Strategy: How to Engineer a 20,000 Point Run
To break the 20,000 barrier, you need to stop playing “just to survive” and start playing “to optimize.” Here are the 4 protocols.
The Survival Protocol: The “3×3” Rule
First and foremost: Game Over is the only enemy. If you survive, your score can theoretically go to infinity. The biggest threat to your survival is the 3×3 Square Block. There are many shapes—1×5 bars, L-shapes, S-shapes—but the 3×3 square is the largest “space killer.”
The Golden Rule: Always maintain a 3×3 empty space on the board. Never fill the grid completely. Think of that 3×3 space as your “emergency exit.”
Space Efficiency: Eliminate “Dead Space”
The grid is only 8×8. This is extremely small. Leaving gaps of 1 or 2 squares is a fatal error. Unless a specific 1×1 block appears, those gaps become “Dead Space”—usable by nothing. Pack your blocks tightly. A good technique is to place square blocks in the corners. This keeps the center open and the surface clean, maximizing your options.
The Combo Momentum
To get a high score, you must keep the combo alive. Remember: Combos are counted by “moves,” not “time.” There is no time limit. Do not rush. Analyze the board. However, if the board gets crowded, abandon the combo immediately. Survival always takes precedence over a combo.
The Scoring Algorithm: Aim for Multi-Row Clears
This is the secret to massive scores. The game rewards you heavily for clearing multiple rows at once (up to 6 rows).
Let’s look at the math:
- 10 Combo + 1 row clear = 110 points
- 10 Combo + 6 rows clear = 3,300 points
The difference is over 30x. Don’t just clear lines one by one. Build up your structure, wait for the perfect moment, and detonate multiple rows simultaneously. This is the only way to achieve exponential growth in your score.
Conclusion
- Maintain the 3×3 buffer.
- Eliminate dead space.
- Prioritize multi-row clears.
If you can master these mechanics, 20,000 points will not be your limit. It will be your baseline. Good luck, and happy building.
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