The KBlocks Handbook

# The KBlocks Handbook

Mauricio Piacentini `<piacentini@kde.org>`

Revision KDE Gear 21.04 (2021-06-04)

Copyright © 2008 Mauricio Piacentini

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KBlocks is the KDE version of the classic falling blocks game.

List of Tables

4.1. Keyboard Shortcuts

Chapter 1. Introduction
Introduction

# Chapter 1. Introduction

### Gametype:

Logic, Arcade

### Number of possible players:

One

KBlocks is the classic falling blocks game. The idea is stack the falling blocks in a way that lines are completely filled. When a line is completed it is removed, and more space is available in the play area. When there is not enough space for blocks to fall, the game is over.

Chapter 2. How to Play
How to Play

# Chapter 2. How to Play

### Objective:

Rotate the falling blocks, and fit them together to complete lines and clear the playfield.

By default, falling blocks can be moved left or right using the Left or Right arrow keys. The Down arrow key makes the block drop faster, and the Up arrow key is used to rotate the block. The keys used for each game action can be configured in the Settings → Configure Shortcuts… menu item.

Chapter 3. Game Rules, Strategies and Tips
Game Rules, Strategies and Tips

# Chapter 3. Game Rules, Strategies and Tips

## Rules

- The rules are simple: just keep space for the blocks to fall!

- When a new block cannot fall, the game is over.

Strategies and Tips
Strategies and Tips

## Strategies and Tips

- Do not forget to check the preview area: it shows the next piece that will be released.

- For additional points, try to remove several lines at once.

Chapter 4. Commands/Keyboard Shortcuts
Commands/Keyboard Shortcuts

# Chapter 4. Commands/Keyboard Shortcuts

## Menu Items

The following sections briefly describe each menubar option.

Game → Single Game (Ctrl+N)

  Starts a new single player game.

Game → Human vs AI

  Compare your skills with the AI and play against the computer using the same sequence of falling blocks, where you have the first turn.

Game → Pause (P)

  Pauses the game.

Game → Show High Scores (Ctrl+H)

  This shows you the high score (the maximum number of points) for each difficulty level.

Game → Quit (Ctrl+Q)

  Quits KBlocks.

Settings → Difficulty

  Lets you set the difficulty level from a sub-menu.

  There are three default levels of difficulty: Easy (game starts at level 0), Medium (starts at level 5), and Hard (starts at level 10).

Additionally KBlocks has the common KDE Settings and Help menu items, for more information read the sections about the Settings Menu and Help Menu of the KDE Fundamentals.

Default Keyboard Shortcuts
Default Keyboard Shortcuts

## Default Keyboard Shortcuts

The following table shows you the default keyboard shortcuts.

Table 4.1. Keyboard Shortcuts

Key Combo | Action
--- | ---
Ctrl+N | Single Game
Ctrl+Q | Quit KBlocks
F1 | KBlocks Handbook
Shift+F1 | What's This? help
Ctrl+H | Show High Scores
P | Pause the game
Right arrow | Move the block right
Left arrow | Move the block left
Down arrow | Move the block down
Z | Rotate the block clockwise
Up arrow | Rotate the block counterclockwise
Space | Drop the block

These shortcuts can be changed by selecting Settings → Configure Shortcuts… from the menubar.

Chapter 5. Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions

# Chapter 5. Frequently Asked Questions

5.1. Can I change the way the game looks?

5.1. | Can I change the way the game looks?
| Yes, click on the Settings → Configure KBlocks… menu item.

Chapter 6. Game Settings
Game Settings

# Chapter 6. Game Settings

The game settings can be configured by selecting Settings → Configure KBlocks… from the menubar. A dialog will appear.

To select a new theme simply choose the theme from the selection list. Each item in the list shows a small preview left to the theme name. A selection is immediately applied.

Once you are satisfied with the theme you have selected you can click the Close button, located at the bottom part of this dialog.

Chapter 7. Credits and License
Credits and License

# Chapter 7. Credits and License

KBlocks Copyright 2007-2008

Author

- Mauricio Piacentini `(piacentini AT kde.org)`

Documentation copyright 2008 Mauricio Piacentini `(piacentini AT kde.org)`

This documentation is licensed under the terms of the GNU Free Documentation License.

This program is licensed under the terms of the GNU General Public License.