About Block Drop
Falling-block puzzles are among the best-selling and most-played video games of all time. Block Drop keeps the classic seven piece shapes, a ghost preview and a next-piece window.
The pieces fall faster as you clear more lines.
Block Drop at a glance
| Genre | Arcade game |
|---|---|
| Price | Free, no download or sign-up |
| Controls | Swipe, buttons or keyboard |
| Typical game length | 5 to 20 minutes |
| Lives | 1 |
| Works on | Phones, tablets and computers, in any modern browser |
| Daily challenge | Yes, the same puzzle for everyone each day |
How to play Block Drop
- Move pieces. Swipe or use the arrow buttons.
- Rotate. Tap the board or the rotate button.
- Drop. Swipe down, or use the drop buttons.
- Clear rows. Complete rows vanish.
Rules
- The game ends when a new piece has no room.
- Every 10 lines raises the level and speed.
Levels and difficulty
Speed increases every 10 lines.
Scoring
100, 300, 500 or 800 points for 1 to 4 lines, multiplied by the level, plus points for dropping. Daily challenge scores can be shared with friends.
Tips and strategy for Block Drop
- Keep the stack flat.
- Leave one column open for the long I piece to clear four lines.
- Use the ghost piece to line up drops.
History of the game
The falling-block genre began with Tetris, created by Alexey Pajitnov in 1984.
How we built and tested Block Drop
Pieces come from a shuffled bag of all seven shapes, and we tested rotation, wall kicks and line clears in automated runs.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use a keyboard?
Yes: arrows to move and rotate, Space to drop.
Is there a ghost piece?
Yes, it shows where the piece will land.