10x10 Gameplay Tips

[AARPLynne]

A 10x10 puzzle is a great way to test your problem-solving skills. With just 100 squares to work with, you'll need to be creative and use logic to solve the puzzle. You can start by looking for patterns and symmetries, or you can try to break the problem down into smaller pieces.

Here are some tips for 10x10 offered by @smfg. What would you add to this list?

• Since this game is not timed, try out a block in several locations before placing it.
• Clear as many lines as you can in each turn, before placing anything else. This will open up spaces, boost your score, and give you options. 
• Always try to leave open space for a 4-square and a 9-square, just in case. 
• Give yourself a hug when you top your previous high score!

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[RosemarieN180148]

How about giving instructions for your games Helpful hints aren't helpful if we are not given instructions on how to play nor are told the goal.

[SereneSeagull]

What do you want to know, @RosemarieN180148 .  I play this game.

[catnipcricket]

All my lines are cleat to begin with until I move blocks into them

[counselordad]

Amazing that you think the “Tips” statements explain the game. It would help to have clearer descriptions of the game play and objectives. 

[a672946p]

What is the object of the game?..

[AARPTeri]

The object of the game is to clear lines!  You aim to complete a full line -10 in total—either vertically or horizontally to clear them. The more lines you clear, the better your score! But don't be fooled by its simplicity—these lines build up fast! You'll need to think ahead, much like a good chess player or a detective in a movie, including every possible move to outwit the ever-filling board.

[l9795]

I cannot find anything to explain the rules

[AARPTeri]

Did you see our tips?  https://community.aarp.org/t5/Leave-a-Game-Tip/10x10-Gameplay-Tips/m-p/2478294

Additionally, the box on the game page provides a description:  

Are you looking for a new challenge?

A 10x10 puzzle is a great way to test your problem-solving skills. With just 100 squares to work with, you'll need to be creative and use logic to solve the puzzle.

You can start by looking for patterns and symmetries, or you can try to break the problem down into smaller pieces.

We hope you play and enjoy the game!

[ClaudiaM461388]

Ive bookmarked the game but have no idea where bookmarks are located.  Ir would be helpful too know how, where I can find this game again.

[TedS222770]

Hi Claudia... On a laptop running Microsoft 10 or 11, do this.... Hold down the CTRL "Control" key and press the letter B... Your bookmarks should appear in a pane on the left.

   If you want to remove that pane, do the same actions... CTRL B... Hope this helps... Ted

[Lee33]

under the three little lines - top right

[Michaelbrawer]

Under Games in the App

[DjangoG783747]

Right hand corner, just a bit below the big X. You should see a little folder that says All Bookmarks. Hope this help you.

[MicheleM955751]

    I always like to see a game played first - visual learner. Wish these games had that feature. I tried to play a few different games - no idea what I was doing !!

Just Saying

[sghump]

If you have ever played Woodoku, it is very much like that.

[SylviaP889795]

  I certainly agree!  With many of the games, I have had to try to figure out the rules as I played the game.  Sure takes the fun out of a lot of the games when you don't really have access to the specifics!

[jfane2li]

Definitely would help. They don’t ever say what the object of the game is….ie, am I trying to clear a board?, make groups of 10? Match colors. Give us some sort of explanation! A short video would definitely help.

[DebbieE671724]

That’s exactly what I was trying to say, what’s the goal? What am I supposed to be doing! You said it much better. 

[RhondaC278886]

Me, too.

[la6106]

As far as I can tell this is the same game as block champ. fill a line up and it goes away for points. Game pieces even appear to be the same shapes

[EliseH974708]

I noticed it that, if you get a row. or column in the same color, it doesn't clear.  Is this good or bad?

[sm6969854]

I have been playing fior some time and my high score is 8335. This after I put the game on hold after an hour or so and come back(a few times ) later to continue. I can not believe that some players can reach scores of 25000 to 30000. What is the secret - how long does it take to reach such a high score,. Seems impossible to me??>?

[tilzey]

What is the game? How do you play?

[SereneSeagull]

Try it out, tinker around

[DebbieE671724]

Can you rotate the pieces.  I read something about rotating pieces, but there don't seem to be any controls on the AARP version. 

[AARPTeri]

You cannot rotate the pieces in 10x10.

[cc21905597]

II am also interested in knowing about rotation

[DebbieE671724]

No! 

[SereneSeagull]

If you find it, let me know.  I was hoping for that as well!