Hextris
Hextris puts a small hexagon in the middle of the screen and sends colored blocks sliding toward it from all six directions. You cannot move the blocks. You can only turn the hexagon, which decides which side catches each one as it arrives.
Three or more matching blocks that touch will clear, and the speed keeps creeping up. No download is needed, so it runs fine on a school Chromebook or a phone.
How to play Hextris
Start a round with Enter or the play button. Every block heads straight for the center and stacks on whichever face of the hexagon is pointing at it when it lands. Since one turn rotates all six faces at once, you are always juggling several stacks.
Groups clear when three or more same-colored blocks are connected. Blocks connect along a single stack and also across to the neighboring stack at the same height, so a group can wrap around a corner. Blocks further out then fall in to fill the hole.
Bigger clears are worth much more, and clearing again quickly raises a combo multiplier shown by fading colored lines. The run is over the moment any side builds up past the gray outer ring.
Controls
| Action | Keyboard | Mouse | Touch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turn the hexagon | Left / Right arrows or A / D | Click the left or right half of the screen | Tap the left or right side |
| Bring blocks in faster | Hold Down arrow or S | — | — |
| Pause or resume | P or Space | Pause button | Pause button |
| Start or restart | Enter | Play or restart button | Play or restart button |
Tips
- Look past the nearest block. Pick a turn that suits the next two or three, because a single rotation changes where all of them will land.
- When no match is ready, send blocks to the shortest side. One tall stack is all it takes to lose.
- Remember corner groups. Two matching blocks on one face can clear with a third that lands level with them on the face next door.
- Hold the speed-up key only while every stack is low. It saves time early but leaves no room to recover later.
- If the colored combo lines are still visible, go for a fast small clear to keep the multiplier rising.
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Questions
Does Hextris save my high score?
Yes. Your three best scores are stored in your browser and show up on the game over screen. The game can also pick up a paused round from browser storage when you return.
How does scoring work in Hextris?
Points rise quickly with the size of each group you clear, and a combo multiplier grows when you clear again before its timer lines fade. Big chained clears are where high scores come from.
Can I play Hextris on mobile?
Yes. Tap the left or right side of the screen to turn the hexagon, and use the on-screen pause button. Speeding up blocks is a keyboard-only option.
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