Bricks Rules & Guide

Bricks is the iconic geometric falling-block puzzle game. The objective is to position the falling shapes to complete full horizontal rows, clearing them from the matrix and scoring points before the board stacks up to the top.

The 7 Shapes

Each piece is composed of 4 square blocks configured into distinct shapes, each with its own colour:

• I (Yellow): The 4-block straight line, the only piece capable of scoring a 4-line WALL!.
• O (Cyan): The 2x2 square.
• T (Orange): The versatile T-shape: the only piece that can make a WEDGE.
• L (Purple) & J (Green): The two mirror L-shaped hook pieces.
• S (Red) & Z (Blue): The two snake / step pieces.

Game Controls

Action	Keyboard	Touch / Mobile
Move Left / Right	← → or A D	Buttons ◀ ▶
Rotate Clockwise	↑ or X / W	Button ↻
Rotate Counter-Clockwise	Z or Ctrl	Button ↺
Soft Drop	↓ or S	Button ▼
Hard Drop (Instant)	Space	Button ⚡
Hold Piece	C or Shift	Button 🔄
Pause / Resume	P or Esc	Button ⏸️

Game Modes

1. Marathon (Classic)

Play without time limits. The speed increases automatically every 12 cleared lines, advancing to the next level. The goal is to reach the highest score possible.

2. Sprint 40 Lines (Time Attack)

Clear 40 lines in the fastest time possible. The timer tracks tenths of a second: balance speed and precision to set a new personal record!

3. Ultra 2 Minutes (Score Attack)

You have exactly 120 seconds to score as many points as possible. Maximize your score using 4-line Bricks clears and consecutive combos.

Scoring Table

Action	Base Points	With Level (Multiplier)
Single line clear	120	120 × Level
Double line clear	320	320 × Level
Triple line clear	560	560 × Level
WALL! (4 lines)	1200	1200 × Level
Back-to-Back Bonus (two hard moves in a row)	+60% bonus	up to 3200 × Level
WEDGE! (the T turned into a gap closed above)	700 - 2000	Up to 2000 × Level
Soft Drop / Hard Drop	1 pt / line	2 pt / line (Hard)

Tips & Strategies

• Keep your stack flat: Avoid building deep wells or spires that make future piece placement difficult.
• Use the Hold queue: If you get a piece that doesn't fit well or you want to save a straight I-bar for a 4-line WALL, pressing C will save your run.
• Watch the Next preview: Plan ahead by checking the upcoming pieces to build optimal placements in advance.

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