Version 2.5.0
Released May 8, 2024

We're thrilled to announce the release of Tower Blocks version 2.5.0, our biggest update yet! After months of development and extensive player feedback, we've added a variety of exciting new features designed to make your tower-building experience even more fun and challenging.

This update introduces special blocks with unique abilities, visual enhancements, gameplay improvements, and much more. Let's dive into all the exciting new features you'll find in this update!

Special Blocks: New Strategic Elements

The highlight of this update is the introduction of special blocks that appear randomly during gameplay. Each type of special block has unique properties that can help you build taller towers or earn more points. Here's a breakdown of the new special blocks:

Size Block (Blue)

When placed correctly, this block temporarily increases the size of your next block by 25%, giving you more room for error on your next placement. This can be a game-changer when your tower has become precariously narrow!

Slow Block (Green)

This block reduces the movement speed of the next three blocks by 30%, giving you more time to perfect your placements. Particularly useful in later levels when blocks move at high speeds!

Score Block (Gold)

Successfully placing this block doubles your score for the next five block placements. Chain multiple Score Blocks together for massive point multipliers and climb the leaderboard faster!

Perfect Block (Pink)

This special block automatically aligns itself perfectly with the block below it when placed within a small margin of error. Great for recovering from a series of misalignments!

Guide Block (Purple)

This block activates a visual guide that shows the exact center position of the block below for the next three placements. Perfect for precision stacking in challenging situations!

Visual and UI Improvements

We've made numerous improvements to the game's visual elements and user interface:

  • Enhanced Block Visuals: All blocks now feature improved textures and subtle shadow effects that make them look more three-dimensional.
  • Dynamic Background: The background now changes subtly as you build higher, with color shifts that reflect your progress.
  • Redesigned UI: Game menus have been completely redesigned for a cleaner, more intuitive experience.
  • Particle Effects: New particle effects have been added for perfect placements and when special blocks are activated.
  • Tower Achievement Milestones: Visual celebrations now occur at certain height milestones (50, 100, 200, and 300 blocks).
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New Game Modes

In response to player requests, we've added two exciting new game modes:

Time Attack Mode

Build the tallest tower you can within a 3-minute time limit. Special blocks appear more frequently in this mode, leading to fast-paced, strategic gameplay.

Zen Mode

A relaxing, no-pressure mode with no time limits or game overs. Even if a block falls off completely, the game continues. Perfect for practice or when you just want to unwind.

Gameplay Improvements

We've fine-tuned numerous aspects of the core gameplay experience:

  • Block Physics: Improved physics for more realistic block behavior when misaligned.
  • Difficulty Curve: Refined progression with a more gradual increase in difficulty.
  • Perfect Placement Tolerance: Slightly increased the tolerance for perfect placements based on player feedback.
  • Tutorial Updates: Completely revamped tutorial that now includes information about special blocks.
  • Camera Movement: Smoother camera tracking as your tower grows taller.

Expanded Social Features

Connect with friends and the Tower Blocks community with these new social features:

  • Friend Challenges: Directly challenge friends to beat your score on the same procedurally generated tower sequence.
  • Replay Sharing: Save and share replays of your best tower-building runs.
  • Global Events: Time-limited special events with unique rules and rewards will occur regularly.
  • Regional Leaderboards: In addition to global rankings, you can now see how you stack up against players in your region.
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Bug Fixes

We've addressed numerous issues reported by our community:

  • Fixed a rare crash that could occur when reaching heights above 400 blocks
  • Corrected inconsistent scoring calculations for perfect placements
  • Fixed visual glitches when playing on certain device resolutions
  • Resolved audio sync issues that occurred on some Android devices
  • Fixed leaderboard refresh problems that sometimes displayed outdated scores
  • Corrected save game corruption that could occur if the app was force-closed during a high score

What's Next?

We're already working on our next major update, which will include:

  • Custom block skin creator
  • Tower Blocks Tournaments with real-world prizes
  • Cloud save system to sync progress across devices
  • Even more special block types and effects

We'd love to hear what you think about this update! Share your feedback, suggestions, and any issues you encounter through our in-game feedback form or on our social media channels.

Thank you for your continued support, and happy stacking!

Sophia Chen

Sophia Chen

Sophia is the Lead Developer at Tower Blocks and the coding wizard behind the game's smooth gameplay mechanics and cross-platform compatibility. She led the development team for this major update and is already working on exciting features for future releases.