About the Project

##Inspiration

When I first started playing Block Blast, the scoring system felt inconsistent. Sometimes a simple move gave very low points, while other times one placement caused a huge jump in score. At first, it seemed random — but after observing patterns, I realized the system was actually based on blocks cleared, combos, and streak multipliers. That led me to a key idea: Can we predict the best move instead of guessing? This project was built to explore that.

What It Does

Block Blast Solver is a logic-based tool that helps players:

Analyze the grid

Evaluate possible placements

Find high-scoring moves

Maintain combo streaks

Instead of reacting randomly, players can make smarter, optimized decisions

How I Built It

The board is treated as a matrix:

𝐺 𝑟 𝑖

𝑑

{ 𝑔 𝑖 , 𝑗 ∣ 𝑖 , 𝑗 ∈ 𝑏 𝑜 𝑎 𝑟 𝑑 } Grid={g i,j ​

∣i,j∈board}

Each move is evaluated using a scoring function:

𝑆 𝑐 𝑜 𝑟

𝑒

10 × 𝐵 + 𝐶 + 𝑀 Score=10×B+C+M

Where:

B = number of blocks cleared C = combo bonus M = streak multiplier

The solver works by:

Simulating all valid placements Calculating line clears (rows & columns) Evaluating remaining space

A weighted system is applied:

𝐸 𝑣 𝑎 𝑙 𝑢 𝑎 𝑡 𝑖 𝑜

𝑛

𝛼 ( 𝑠 𝑐 𝑜 𝑟 𝑒 ) + 𝛽 ( 𝑓 𝑟 𝑒 𝑒

𝑠 𝑝 𝑎 𝑐 𝑒 ) + 𝛾 ( 𝑐 𝑜 𝑚 𝑏 𝑜

𝑝 𝑜 𝑡 𝑒 𝑛 𝑡 𝑖 𝑎 𝑙 ) Evaluation=α(score)+β(free space)+γ(combo potential)

This ensures the solver focuses on both:

Immediate score Long-term survival

Challenges

Balancing short-term vs long-term gains High points in one move can ruin future opportunities.

Combo prediction complexity Combos depend on both current and upcoming placements.

Avoiding dead boards Maximizing score while keeping enough free space was tricky.

Platform differences Small variations in streak rules affect scoring behavior.

What I Learned

Puzzle games rely on hidden deterministic systems Optimization exists even in simple games Small rule changes can impact outcomes heavily Building tools gives deeper insight than just playing

What’s Next

Multi-step prediction system Better grid input (visual upload) Improved combo accuracy Expansion to similar puzzle games

Try It

Block Blast Solver

Example Logic Snippet

def calculate_score(blocks, combo, multiplier) base = blocks * 10 return (base + combo) * multiplier end

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