Total Blockout is an abstract strategy board game for one or more players (currently limited to two players in the computer version).
	As with many polymino-styled games, this game requires exceptional spatial skills. What makes it unique from other such games is it’s need for its players to develop single-move strategies in line with an overall game plan. Furthermore, constraints have been placed in the selection of pieces available during your turn, requiring extraordinary memorization of pieces used in previous moves. There are many solutions to the puzzle. However, you will soon see just how difficult it is to find just one solution given these pattern constraints.

Rules

There are 7 groups of 7 pieces each, with each group representing a value of 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 or 7. Thus, 49 pieces total to complete the board. The player starts with placing a piece with value 1, then 2, then 3,4,5,6 and finally the largest piece with a value = 7. The cycle repeats itself until the player has nowhere to place a piece. Piece selection does not change, rather the group is reduced each time by the individual selection made, so memory of pieces left to play the successing rounds is key. The higher the total number of squares filled on the gameboard, the higher your score.

		Tips
Tip 1. Some pieces are really hard to place on the playing field at the end of the game. Try to use them as early as possible. Tip 2. Never place a single value=1 piece in an open space. Rather, use single value=1 pieces to fill in small spaces left available by larger, more complex, pieces and arrangments. Tip 3. Focus and do not rush. The more you play, the more you will develop your own strategies that prove best for you. Tip 4. There is no one way to solve the game, so explore new methods regularly.

Total Blockout is new to the gaming industry, with a launch date of December 24, 2008. The developer, SKY Games, is actively pursuing quality endorsements and awards from distinctive associations and societies. Examples include, but are not limited to, Mensa Select , Teachers Choice, National Association of Parenting Publications, Parent’s Choice, Oppenheim Toy Portfolio, Creative Child magazine and many more.

In time, we hope that Total Blockout will not be just another game, but a true classic, recognized as a household name. You can help SKY Games bring more quality gaming experiences and their related benefits by sharing your positive experience with others. Thank you for visiting our site and hopefully testing your skill with Total Blockout.