How to Play JigBlocks
The aim of the game is simple. Each level contains a number of blocks. The blocks have matching patterns, and there will be two of more of each type of block. When two or more of a block with a matching pattern touch each other, they will dissolve. The aim of the game is simply to clear all the blocks from the level by making the matching blocks touch each other.
Here is an example level where you can
see a number of different moveable blocks. The grey stone platform is
not moveable, and acts as a platform and obstruction to all moveable
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All moveable blocks can be moved horizontally, left or right, using the cursor (the red crosshair). To move a block, use the mouse to position the cursor over the block, pressing and holding the left mouse button, and dragging the block left or right. If you drag a block off a platform, then the block will automatically fall, until it hits a platform or another block. | |
Here we have two blocks that will dissolve as soon
as they are touching. To get them to touch, simply move the cursor onto
the uppermost block, press and hold the left mouse button and drag the
mouse to the left (in the direction of the red pointer). |
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As you can see, the block is now in mid-air, and it will now fall automatically. By keeping the mouse button pressed, and continuing to drag the mouse to the left, you will then be able to drag the block next to the other block. | |
As soon as the blocks are in this possition, they
will dissolve. |
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When there is an odd number of blocks of the same
type, you must use a different technique. Here, there are two types
of block, with three of each. It is vital to make sure that the three
blocks touch each other at the same time in order for them to dissolve.
If you allow two blocks to touch, they will instantly dissolve, resulting
in a single block being left which will stop you from completing the
level. In the picture, the red pointers indicate the direction you should
drag the blocks to make sure that three blocks will touch at the same
time. The yellow star shows the position that the block will end up.
The key to making this work is to ensure that the blocks underneath
are lined up correctly, so that dropping a block from above will dissolve
three blocks. |
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Unlike the stone platform, this platform is moveable,
like the blocks, and can be dragged horizontally, left or right, simply
by clicking and holding down the mouse button on the platform, and then
dragging it left or right. All moveable blocks sitting on the platform
will go with the platform, assuming there are no obstructions. This
can be vital in solving some levels. |
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Some platforms can only go left, or only go right. The arrows indicate which directions are possible. Here is one that can only be dragged right. | |
This platform can be dragged vertically, up or down. |
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This similar platform can only be dragged down. Once you have dragged it down, there is no way to move the blocks back up again, so think ahead. | |
This is the rotator platform. By clicking on the
curved arrow in the centre, the platform will rotate from left to right,
and all the moveable blocks will effectively swap positions... |
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resulting in this. | |
Watch out for obstructions.
This rotator platform cannot be rotated because there is a horizontal
platform with a block (see red pointer) that is in the way of the blocks
to be rotated. |
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To rotate the rotator platform, you must first move the horizontal platform out of the way, as shown here. Then you can click on the rotator arrow to rotate the platform. | |
Now the rotator platform has
rotated, resulting in two blocks of the same type touching. These will
now dissolve. |
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Easy, isn't it!
But can you solve every level??