Blocks In Match

Block Match is a puzzle game that combines two classic ideas: strategic block placement and match-3. Before you start, you can choose your game mode: face a board full of obstacles in Challenge Mode, or start with a clean slate in Relaxed Mode. The main objective is to clear blocks to score points by placing shapes to create color matches.

How to Play

- Get a Shape: The next shape appears in the preview area.

- Rotate the Shape: Use the rotate buttons or the Q/E keys to turn the shape for a better fit.

- Switch the Shape: Use the Switch button to change the next shape.

- Place It: Use your mouse or touch to place the shape onto empty cells.

- Make a Match: Align 3 or more blocks of the same color, horizontally or vertically.

- Clear & Score: Matched blocks will disappear, and you'll earn points.

Create Special Blocks

Matching more than three blocks creates power-ups with special effects in both modes.

-💥 Match 4 Blocks (in a line) → Rocket: Clears its entire row or column.

-🦋 Match 4 Blocks (in a 2x2 square) → Butterfly: Flies to destroy a single block, following a priority: first an "obstacle", then another "special block", and finally a random "colored block".

-💣 Match 5 Blocks (in a T or L shape) → Bomb: Explodes a 3x3 area around it.

-🌈 Match 5 Blocks (in a line) → Color Bomb: When matched with any color, it destroys all blocks of that color on the board.

Game Modes

Challenge Mode

This is the original experience. To make things interesting, each game in this mode begins with a random placement of Unbreakable and Obstacle blocks on the board.

⬛ Unbreakable Blocks (Black): These blocks can't be matched or destroyed by any special blocks. You must plan your moves around them.

🔲 Obstacle Blocks (Dark Gray): These blocks get in your way, but they can be destroyed. They are immune to normal matches and can only be cleared by the effects of special blocks, such as Rockets, Bombs, or the Butterfly. Destroying one is worth 3 points!

Relaxed Mode

If you prefer a pure puzzle experience, this mode is for you. The board starts completely empty. There are no Unbreakable or Obstacle blocks to worry about. Focus solely on placing your shapes and making matches to get the highest score possible.

Controls

The game is designed for both desktop and mobile.

Mouse / Touch

- Move / Drag Finger: Move the ghost shape to preview placement.

- Click / Tap: Place the current shape on the board.

Keyboard Shortcuts

- W Key: Switch the current shape with the next one.

- Q Key: Rotate the shape to the left.

- E Key: Rotate the shape to the right.

- P Key: Pause the game.

Objective

This is a high-score endurance game. There are no levels to beat. The game is over when the board fills up and you can no longer make a move. The goal is to get the highest score you can. Challenge yourself to beat your top score in each mode!

Accessibility

This game uses a color palette that is designed to be accessible for players with common forms of color blindness. All colors have been selected to be distinct from one another.

Notes from the Developer

- This game was designed, coded, and described with significant help from AI.

- Even after many rounds of testing, this is a solo project developed with AI, which means it might still have some bugs, errors, or missing features. Your feedback and suggestions are very important. I would be grateful if you could share any issues you find or any ideas you have.

- Thank you for being here <3