If you\u2019ve ever stood next to a teenager with a phone, chances are you\u2019ve gotten a glimpse of the highly addictive hit puzzle game Block Blast. The game\u2019s graphics are bright and instantly recognizable, similar to the classic game Tetris, with colorful blocks and an 8×8 grid.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Both games have the same premise: to clear rows (and, in Block Blast\u2019s case, columns) of blocks to score points and make room for more blocks. Unlike Tetris, however, blocks in Block Blast are not falling from above; they appear below the grid in trios, and players can choose to put them wherever they please. The lack of a time limit and gravitational restraints eliminates the pressure-cooker stress of Tetris, making for a more relaxing gaming experience. Still, it\u2019s not uncommon to see players anxiously gripping their phones as they calculate their next move. It seems like everyone is always chasing a new high score.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWhenever you lose or get a new high score, you always want to beat it,\u201d said Olivia Upbin (Form III), who boasts an impressive score of 155,300. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cBlock Blast is a really well-designed game,\u201d said Ava Resnick (Form III). \u201cIt\u2019s addictive because \u2026 it\u2019s not complicated, but the rewards are really triggering for your brain.\u201d The colorful user interface and satisfying sound effects are already enough to get gamers hooked, but Block Blast also offers constant positive reinforcement, with the messages \u201cGood!\u201d and \u201cAmazing!\u201d popping up any time a player makes a strategic move or scores a combo. When a row of blocks is cleared, they first light up and then disintegrate into a trail of rainbow sparkles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Block Blast is also extremely convenient \u2013 it\u2019s free, doesn\u2019t require Wi-Fi and it automatically saves players\u2019 progress so they can start and stop playing any time. Many students said they play on the bus or in between classes; Block Blast is a way to pass time more than anything else and to get a little rush of dopamine while you\u2019re at it.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The game\u2019s addictiveness can also be attributed to its popularity; it seems like everyone either plays it religiously or knows someone who plays it religiously. Upbin says she loves how \u201cmany people have it, so you can challenge your friends or talk to people about [it].\u201d Many conversations have been shared between students in hallways or classrooms, discussing high scores or winning strategies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, all students aren\u2019t convinced. \u201cI\u2019ve never downloaded the app,\u201d said Lily Saal (Form VI), who claims she\u2019s afraid of getting addicted. \u201cI\u2019ll stick to Tetris; it\u2019s addicting enough for me.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Is Block Blast just another trend that will die down when a new game comes along, or is there something truly special behind all the flashing lights and bright colors?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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