Tips & strategy

Think in sets of three

You always see the full tray. Before placing the easiest piece, scan all three shapes and imagine where each will go. Leaving a awkward 1×4 or T-piece for last without space is the most common way to end a run early.

Protect the center

Holes in the middle of the board are harder to fill than edge gaps. Try to keep the core flat and build outward. A single unreachable cell can block multiple large shapes later.

Rotate before you commit

A quick tap to cycle orientation is free. Long pieces often fit after one rotation when the default orientation looks impossible — especially along board edges.

Hunt star gems

Plan clears that pass through ★ cells for easy +150 bonuses. Even one star per clear adds up over a long streak. Do not cover stars with throwaway placements if a better line is one turn away.

Chain your clears

Set up back-to-back line clears whenever possible. The streak multiplier applies to line-clear points only, but those bonuses dominate late-game score. Sometimes it is worth placing a smaller piece specifically to complete a line and keep the chain alive.

Use swaps wisely

Reordering the tray costs nothing but a drag gesture. Swap the piece that fits a tight corner into the slot you reach for most often. See Mechanics for swap rules.

Save room for big shapes

Keep at least one 2×2 or 3-wide open zone when you can. A 2×2 square or four-long bar appears often and needs uninterrupted space.

When the run is doomed

If two pieces are used and the last shape clearly does not fit anywhere, consider whether a tray refresh (when available) is worth an ad before forcing a game over. Continues work best when you still have checkpoint space with recoverable structure.