Fun Facts: A polyomino is a general term for shapes made by connecting any number of squares edge-to-edge, and there are many tile-laying and puzzle games that use them. A tetromino is a specific type of polyomino made from exactly four squares connected edge-to-edge; there are seven different shapes in this group. One of the most well-known tetromino games is Tetris, which came out in 1985. It was played on the IBM PC using the DOS operating system, and later was released as a video game that ran on several different game systems.
Tetris Stax is a solo puzzle game that challenges players to solve 48 puzzles across four different levels of difficulty ranging from beginner to expert. Included are fourteen 3D tetromino pieces, which are shapes that consist of four connected squares. The puzzles are presented using challenge cards that show a shape with each square within it outlined. The card also shows how many tetromino pieces are needed, which types and colors to use, and how many vertical layers need to be formed to solve the puzzle. To succeed, the player must replicate the footprint using all the pieces given. Some puzzles require pieces to lay flat, while others use them standing up.
The different levels of difficulty and puzzle details are as follows:
Beginner: Puzzles 1-12 use a range of 3-12 pieces in a single layer across the shape.
Intermediate: Puzzles 13-24 use a range of 12-14 pieces in a single layer across the shape.
Advanced: Puzzles 25-36 use a range of 4-12 pieces in a double layer across the shape.
Expert: Puzzles 37-48 use a range of 3-12 pieces in a double or triple layer across the shape.
Solutions are provided in the instructions for each puzzle. This puzzle game is made of quality components, clearly explained, and well-illustrated and implemented for an optimal puzzle experience.