How to play Timberblock
A free 8×8 block puzzle you play in your browser. No download, no sign-up.
Play Timberblock nowThe rules
- You are dealt three blocks at a time in the tray below the board.
- Drag each one onto any empty space on the board. Blocks cannot be rotated.
- Fill an entire row or column and it clears, freeing up space.
- Once all three blocks are placed, you get three new ones.
- The game ends when none of your remaining blocks fit anywhere on the board.
Scoring
You earn 1 point for every square you place. Clearing lines is where the big points are, and clearing several at once pays far more than clearing them one by one:
| Lines cleared at once | Points |
|---|---|
| 1 | 20 |
| 2 | 60 |
| 3 | 120 |
| 4 | 200 |
Combo streak: clear lines with consecutive placements and every clear is worth 25% more for each step of the streak. Keep the streak alive and scores climb fast.
Game modes
Daily Seed
A new board every day at midnight UTC. Everyone in the world gets the same pieces in the same order, and you get one attempt, so your score is directly comparable with your friends'. Play every day to build a streak.
Classic
No clock and no levels. Relax and place blocks until nothing fits.
Professional
Timed levels. Reach the target score before the clock runs out to advance; leftover seconds turn into bonus points.
Challenge a friend
Finish any game and tap Challenge. Your friend gets a link that deals them the identical board, with your score to beat.
Tips for higher scores
- Keep space for the big pieces. Always leave room for a 3×3 square and a five-long line. Those are the blocks that end games.
- Build toward multi-line clears. Two lines at once is worth three single clears.
- Work from the edges and corners. Gaps in the middle split the board and strand pieces.
- Look at all three blocks before placing one. The order you place them in matters.
- Avoid single-square holes. Only the smallest block can fill them.
Frequently asked questions
Is Timberblock free?
Yes, completely free to play in any browser on phone, tablet or computer.
Does it work offline?
Yes. After your first visit it works without a connection. On your phone, use "Add to Home Screen" to keep it like an app.
Is Timberblock a wood block puzzle?
Yes. Pick the Timber look on the home screen for real wood blocks (maple, cherry, walnut and more), or choose the neon Voltage or stained-glass Chapel styles.
When does the daily board change?
At midnight UTC, the same instant for every player in the world.