In BlockFall, pieces don't remain intact — as soon as they land, they disintegrate into countless grains, and the sand cascades down, spreading diagonally and filling every available space. Success lies not in precise placement but in choosing the optimal drop spot.
The game offers four modes:
- **Ranked** — the primary mode. Connect the sand of the same color from the left wall to the right, causing the entire bridge to disappear. The longer the streak, the higher the multiplier.
- **Campaign** — features 50 levels with objectives and obstacles like pillars, funnels, narrow shafts, and areas with two or three target zones. The space narrows, and extra moves become scarce.
- **Rush** — similar to Ranked, but the piece descends on its own and continually accelerates.
- **Classic** — a 10x20 grid, seven pieces to choose from, rotation with wall kicks, and line clears.
Records are saved, and each mode has its own leaderboard.
How to play
On a computer:
Use the mouse or the A and D keys to move the piece. Press W, E, the up arrow, or right-click to rotate. Click on the field, press Space, or S to make it fall. In Classic mode, the down arrow and S accelerate the descent. Esc pauses the game.
On a mobile device:
Slide your finger to move the piece and lift it to drop. In Classic mode, a quick tap rotates the piece, swiping down drops it immediately, and holding your finger while dragging down speeds up the fall. You can also use on-screen buttons.
The menu includes a tutorial where the piece moves, rotates, and breaks apart automatically, with captions showing the keys and gestures for your device.