Keyboard: ← → move, ↑ or X rotate, Z rotate back, ↓ soft drop, Space hard drop, C hold, P pause. Touch: tap to rotate, drag to move, swipe down to drop, swipe up to hold, or use the buttons.
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Block Drop – Falling Blocks Puzzle
Seven shapes, one well, and lines to clear. Rotate the falling pieces, slot them into place and complete full rows to clear them. The pieces fall faster every ten lines, so plan ahead with the next-piece preview and the hold slot.
How to play Block Drop
- 1. Move and rotate the falling piece
Slide it left or right and rotate it to find the best fit before it lands. - 2. Complete full lines
A row filled from edge to edge clears and everything above it drops down. Clearing several rows at once scores much more. - 3. Use hold and next
The next three pieces are shown beside the board. Hold one piece for later (once per turn) when it doesn't fit now. - 4. Don't reach the top
The game ends when a new piece can't enter the board. Every ten lines raises the level and the speed.
Block Drop controls
| Action | Keyboard / mouse | Phone / tablet |
|---|---|---|
| Move left / right | ← / → | Drag sideways, or the arrow buttons |
| Rotate | ↑ or X (Z rotates back) | Tap the board, or the rotate button |
| Soft drop | ↓ | Drag down, or hold the down button |
| Hard drop | Space | Quick swipe down, or the drop button |
| Hold piece | C or Shift | Swipe up, or tap the hold box |
| Pause | P or Esc | Pause button |
Scoring and tips
- Clear four lines at once
One line scores 100 × level, two score 300, three 500, and four at once 800. Leave a one-wide gap and save the long piece for it. - Keep the stack flat
Avoid tall towers and deep holes. A flat surface leaves room for every shape. - Watch the ghost
The outline at the bottom shows where the piece will land, which makes hard drops safe and fast.
A falling blocks game made for touch screens
Block Drop brings the classic falling blocks puzzle to your browser with controls designed for phones: tap, drag and swipe on the board or use the large buttons underneath. It pauses itself when you switch apps and keeps your best score. For more puzzle games, play Memory Match or Four in a Row.
Frequently asked questions
Is Block Drop free?
Yes. Block Drop is free to play in any modern browser with no download or account.
How do I play Block Drop on my phone?
Tap the board to rotate, drag left or right to move, drag down to soft drop and swipe down quickly to hard drop. The buttons under the board do the same.
How does the level go up?
Every ten cleared lines raise the level by one. Higher levels make the pieces fall faster and multiply the points for each line.
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