10×10!

Many things puzzle us, and we never know when the next solution will present itself, so we’ve got to figure it out ourselves, like in 10×10. At some point or another, everything comes back to math, arguably the purest form of science.

Knowing even a little bit of math can help you in unexpected ways, like solving puzzles. Tetris may have been about blocks, but it was also about geometry and angles, which are mathematical. Here’s another puzzling scenario where you have a bit more time to think, but that also means you need to be more creative with your answers.

About 10×10

Video games could not exist without math, which is why so many games base their entire premise around numbers.

While this game may not be super number-heavy, math is involved, and you’ll figure that out soon enough. You need to think about all the spaces and your available blocks and plan so that you can keep playing.

The answer won’t always be clear and you need to determine the best course of action now and in the future. It all comes down to problem-solving and thinking carefully about the data.

How to Play

10×10 is a 2D puzzle game about slotting different arrangements of blocks into a 10 by 10 grid using the mouse. To move blocks into place, select them from the bottom of the screen, click and hold the Left Mouse Button, and then drag them onto the grid. If they fit, they’ll slot right into the space. The goal is to get the highest score possible by completing columns and rows of 10 blocks.

• When a column or row is filled, the blocks will vanish and fill up more space.
• If the blocks were part of the arrangement, the ones not in the column or row would be left behind.
• You get a selection of three block arrangements underneath the grid that will be randomized.
• You won’t get any new blocks until the ones you have are placed onto the grid.
• You can touch the edges of the grid without any problems, but if you reach a point
• where you can’t fit any of your current blocks in… that’s game over. You’ll get the chance to go back three moves if you wish or you can choose to start over from the beginning.

Tips and Tricks

This is a more contained and slower-paced form of Tetris which means you have no pressure to rush through. The blocks you may get are random, but your arrangements should always try to take up the least amount of space. Start at the edges and keep the center clear for as long as you can.

Game Details

• Developer: Cool Games
• Platforms: Web Browser (PC and mobile)
• Languages: English

FAQs

Does 10×10 have an ending?

This is a game that’s all about trying to keep it going for as long as possible so the game only ends when you can’t make any more moves.