Introduction of Block Puzzle Plus

        Block Puzzle Plus is considered an interesting mobile application based on an individual’s strategic development. In this game, the game is all about maintaining the space as the game progresses. Automatically, when a block is set into the given space which is in the form of empty box with several blocks, a new block is added at the bottom. From such blocks, another one can be chosen and thus put into the place. The given space above the blocks is actually limited and it cannot expand by adding many blocks. It is difficult to maintain sufficient spaces for the block to be set as the shapes of blocks vary from horizontal to vertical to arbitrary. Additionally, they vary in size as well as there are some blocks which comprise of only a single joint while there are some blocks which support more joints. It can be said that the whole game revolves around blocks and how to fit them all until the end.

Background of Block Puzzle Plus

        Block Puzzle Plus is considered quite popular when it comes to two dimensional mobile phone games. The game is not limited to only a specific version of mobile software i.e. Android and iOS. The game can be run on both types of versions. The simplistic behavior of game is what makes it attractive and interesting to play. The control method is simple and even children can easily understand how to play the game and spend time on it. Although the control method is very simple as it is all about picking the blocks and adjusting them in the space above but it is very difficult to perfect the technique. Only by fitting the blocks in the space, points can be earned. Types of blocks are not fixed as they vary with the passage of time.

        By adjusting the blocks in right places, points can be earned. As the time passes and more blocks are adjusted, a line whether it is horizontal or vertical, it vanishes in twinkles giving more points once a whole line is made of blocks. Once such a progress is being consistent, the points increase the level is cleared and next level arrives. The player has to make sure that all blocks are being adjusted into accurate places so that sufficient space is left for other spaces as well. For instance, if there is a block compromising of five sub-blocks in a horizontal direction then it should be placed in the corner of down-left side.

        This way, it will give enough space for other blocks. If the player is consecutively adjusting blocks without minding the space, it would use almost all of the space leaving not a sufficient space for other blocks and it would end the game. As the game progresses, new levels are unlocked and with every stage, the difficult of game rises and it gives a tough time to players.

Learning through the game of Block Puzzle Plus

        For a long time now, the field of education has been studied in terms of education. It has been thoroughly studied just how education can be promoted through different activities. For improving knowledge, it has been suggested by some researchers that problem-based learning is the best and that is what Block Puzzle Plus is all about (Takeuchi & Vaala, 2014).

        However, it has also been suggested that fun must be included to improve knowledge in such a way that users are not bored and their tactical skills are increasing gradually. Thus by combining both fun and problem-based learning, a new way strategy is used which is adopted in this game. Through games, users are provided with a fun atmosphere that combines visual, physical, and audio activity. By completing different objectives, the interactivity of user increases with the game. It has been proven that problem-based learning plays an important role in the strategic skills of users (Tobias, Fletcher, & Wind, 2014).

    In Block Puzzle Plus, there are countless variations of how the game can progress. Every block has a different pattern and the spaces have different areas. This way, the flow of game is different with every move and it tests the strategic strength of users. Through this game, different patterns for the same move are analyzed and it gives the user a power to adopt various perceptions about the same thing. Since there is no time limit, the player can think without having to worry about the time and use the mind-power to play in the best possible way (Pho & Dinscore, 2015).

Level Analysis of Block Puzzle Plus

    At the beginning of game, the Block Puzzle Plus starts with Level 1 which is considered the most basic challenge and there is a tutorial available as well for beginners. There are basically two modes in the game. First one is Classic and the second one is Survival. When a level begins, there are three different styles of blocks at the bottom and through adjusting them in the above space; more blocks come at the bottom.

        By adjusting blocks, points are earned and with every block, there are points. Regardless of the position of blocks, points are earned and with every point earned, the total amount increases. Once a line of blocks is blocked whether it is vertical or horizontal, it is cleared and empty space is left in its position and points are earned more. With such a consistent earning, a continuous growth of points is kept which clears the level and the next level arrives. When a whole line of blocks is cleared, more points are earned than through an individual block are earned.

Conclusion of Block Puzzle Plus

        Overall, Block Puzzle Plus is an interesting game and increases the strategic strength of user (Loyens, Kirschner, & Paas, 2010). It is easy to operate and doesn’t take a toll on the performance of a mobile phone. For the game, a challenge concerns the competition. There are many block styles problem-solving games which are available online. It is important to ensure that this game is better than them by improving the responsiveness of games and making sure that there are not many advertisements. Another issue concerns the slow-conduct of controller of blocks. Its responsiveness is not as efficient as it should be as it makes the process of adjusting blocks difficult in their accurate places and proceeding with the game.

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