Puzzle Variety
Lot No. 94
Blocks 8
Blocks 8 is a puzzle game from Onduck Games, their first on Poki, in which you press and drag blocks to move them around a grid. It suits anyone who wants a quiet, unhurried game on any device.
- Genre
- Puzzle
- Packed by (studio)
- Onduck Games
- Devices
- Computer, phone, tablet
- Controls used
- Press and drag
- Session
- Self-paced puzzle sessions
- Account
- Not required to open on Poki
- Suitability
- All ages
- Updated on Poki
- July 2024 (as listed on Poki)
How it plays, in plain words
Poki's description is short: Blocks 8 is a block puzzle on a grid, and you press and drag blocks to move them freely. Poki does not spell out rules for scoring or clearing, so this page does not describe any; you learn them in the first minutes of play. The block names and shapes are something you will see on screen rather than something Poki lists, so they are not named here either.
The one gesture works the same with a mouse and on a touch screen: press on a block, drag it to where you want it, and let go. Poki lists computer, phone and tablet, and there are no keys to learn on any of them. Because the input is one gesture, the game is easy to pick up and put down again, on a bus or in a queue as easily as at a desk.
Poki notes that Blocks 8 is Onduck Games' first game on the platform. The page lists the release as October 2024 and the last update as July 2024, and we repeat those dates as Poki shows them. Those dates look out of order, but they are how the Poki page shows them, and we would rather repeat them faithfully than guess which one is right.
Controls, stencilled
First-go tips
Before dragging, look at the whole grid and at the block you are moving. A moment's thought beats a hasty drop.
On a phone, your finger can hide the square you are aiming for; drag slowly and let go once the block sits where you want it.
If precise placement matters to you, a mouse or a finger is easier than a trackpad.
Poki lists no time limit, so take the time you need over each move.
Poki may show an advert before the game loads; it is part of how Poki keeps its games free, and waiting it out works better than reloading the page.
A good pick for
Anyone who likes grid puzzles and wants something calm to play on a phone, a tablet or a computer. It is also a good choice for anyone who prefers thinking to reacting, and for sharing a tablet with a child who likes shapes.
The honest minuses
— Poki describes only the basic action, so the rules only become clear once you start.
— A quiet puzzle may feel slow to players looking for action. If you want quick reactions, Sprint League or Funny Food Duel may suit you better.
— Adverts may appear on Poki around the game.
From the same sheet
- Home Builder Clicker →
Also played with a single pointer and no keys
- Funny Food Duel →
Another casual game with very few controls
It opens on poki.com, not here
The game runs on poki.com, a separate site that Elvarmarskkairo does not own or control. The link opens it in a new tab, where Poki's own terms, adverts and cookies apply.
Open Blocks 8 on Poki → (opens poki.com in a new tab)Quick questions on this one
Do I need a keyboard?
No. Blocks 8 is played by pressing and dragging, with a mouse or on a touch screen. The same gesture works with a mouse, a finger or a stylus.
Who made Blocks 8?
Onduck Games. Poki notes it is their first game on the platform.
Is there a time limit?
Poki's page does not mention one. If one appears in the game, it will be clear on screen.