Falling Lightblocks Devlog - itch.io

Falling Lightblocks currently not on Google Play

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 21:00:34 GMT

Some of you already noticed that Falling Lightblocks is currently not available on Google Play. Here is why: https://ko-fi.com/Blog/Post/Falling-Lightblocks-currently-not-available-on-Goo-U...

On-device multiplayer with split screen

Sun, 01 Nov 2020 21:24:05 GMT

There's now an on-device multiplayer mode with split screen added. You need two game controllers or a game controller and a keyboard to play it. Have fun!...

Adjustable on screen controls

Fri, 27 Sep 2019 20:18:51 GMT

Latest Android beta version 1.4.1928 comes with revamped On Screen Button settings: you can now use the on screen gamepad button configuration in portrait mode, and you can configure it very flexible...

v1.4: Modern with Freeze

Thu, 29 Aug 2019 20:30:39 GMT

We have a new game mode: Version 1.4.1923 brings the new mode "Modern with Freeze". Enjoy, and let me know about any quirks...

Theme support

Tue, 18 Jun 2019 15:59:36 GMT

Latest Falling Lightblocks version 1.3.1917 supports themes. You can create your own themes, share them with friends or download themes made by others. Read the documentation how to create a theme...

Now on iOS!

Wed, 06 Mar 2019 18:00:34 GMT

Falling Lightblocks is now available on iOS! The turn-based multiplayer and leaderboards work cross-platform between iOS and Android users. So if one of your friends is on iOS, you can now challenge h...

v1.3.1901: Turn based multiplayer!

Thu, 31 Jan 2019 19:51:46 GMT

We have a global, turn based multiplayer mode now! YEAH! With a maximal turn playtime of 1:30min, it will fit in all your breaks. This is completely new and (as far as I know) was never done before in...

New beta 1.2.1835!

Mon, 22 Oct 2018 16:42:52 GMT

The new beta v1.2.1835 is available now. Download it here from itch or from Google Play's beta channel. The new beta brings the Marathon Mode "Full Retro" - excactly like it was in 1989! But there's m...

New v1.2.1831 brings HOLD!

Sun, 12 Aug 2018 18:57:20 GMT

Long-awaited, finally here: HOLD the active piece. Press H on your keyboard, tap the HOLD label on your touchscreen or remap your game controller to use the new feature. But use it wise, it deducts th...

Ghost piece!

Sat, 14 Jul 2018 09:05:45 GMT

With version 1.2.1819, you can now enable an in-game ghost piece for avoiding misdrops. :-)...

Sprint and Practice Mode

Thu, 31 May 2018 19:54:24 GMT

The new version 1.2.1824 has two brand-new game modes: Practice and Sprint. If you face any issues, let me know! Happy stacking!...

Hard drops!

Tue, 01 May 2018 20:49:07 GMT

You can now perform hard drops by pressing the up button or key or, when using gestures, activating the swipe up gesture in the settings. Also, it is possible to activate block shadings. Have fun!...

Falling Lightblocks for Smart TVs!

Sun, 15 Apr 2018 12:49:23 GMT

Starting with version 1.1.1817, you can play Falling Lightblocks on your Android TV, FireTV and FireTV stick. You don't need a game controller, you can play with your remote control! Of course, game c...

Falling Lightblocks now playable on iOS!

Sun, 08 Apr 2018 12:56:07 GMT

Many asked for this, now I finally made it: You can play Falling Lightblocks in your iDevice. Just run the web version here. Let me know if you have any issues. Soon there will also be a multiplayer m...

Added option to mute all sounds

Tue, 13 Jun 2017 16:56:10 GMT

Players asked me to add an option to mute all sound effects so they can hear podcasts while playing Lightblocks. It's now added. :-)...