Zen Blocks

Zen Blocks is a turn-based block puzzle game in which you release blocks onto a board from any of its four sides. Combine blocks of the same color, clear groups and complete mental tests to improve your Zen grading. You can take your time in some modes or play against a timer in others.

The puzzle

Great spirits discover a disturbance in the universe and seek a human Zen Master to restore balance between Yin and Yang. They provide Zen Boards where you combine blocks efficiently to clear each board within its allotted moves or time. Groups of the same color can connect side by side or diagonally, and need to be activated by a direct hit from a block of any color. Clearing groups of six or more awards a Zen Bonus; Superb and Zen bonuses can also grant extra moves or time. There are eight gradings to achieve, with Zen Master at the top.

Game modes

• Level Mode: Work through puzzle levels of increasing difficulty with a limited number of moves. You can choose your next move at your own pace, and clear the board to advance.
• Timer Mode: Play procedurally generated levels that grow more difficult while a countdown runs. Activate groups of five or more blocks to gain extra time.
• Arcade Mode: Clear blocks as more emerge on the board over time, released by spirits that float around the screen.

The game also includes a Learning mode. Blocks are released using activators around the board’s perimeter; holding the mouse shows the block’s direction line. The current block appears below the board. Zen Blocks features minimalist visuals, elemental effects and relaxing music.