10x10 Block Puzzle

A wider grid gives your placements more room, but that room still needs a plan. Work towards complete lines without letting the board become a collection of unusable gaps.

More space, longer lines

This board has ten rows and ten columns, making 100 squares. That is 36 more squares than an 8x8 board, while each row and column also takes more squares to complete.

Extra room is not a promise of an easier game. A scattered layout can become difficult to use even when many individual squares remain empty.

On a phone the board is still 332 pixels across, so each square is 33.2 pixels. That is smaller than a 44 pixel target. Use the arrow buttons, Place shape, or the keyboard when you want an exact top-left square.

Keep distant gaps in view

Check both sides of the grid before deciding on a position. It is easy to keep working in one corner and overlook an opening elsewhere that better suits the next shape.

Look for lines you can finish with the current tray, but also watch the spaces between them. Filling a little of every row can leave a wide board with few useful clear opportunities. Compare that with building towards a line while preserving a connected open area.

For a visual explanation of usable space, read the strategy examples.

Choose the layout that suits your next game

Use 10x10 when you want more of the board to consider. Switch to 8x8 for a tighter layout with shorter lines. The dimensions change the space available; they do not make one board an automatic route to a better score.

The piece set, the tray of three, and the clearing rules match the 8x8 game. There is no separate scoring multiplier. A cleared line is worth 20 points here because the formula uses the board size. Your 10x10 game and best score are stored apart from the 8x8 game.

New to placing shapes? Read how to play before starting. For the full calculation, use the scoring rules.