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Everything about Kerslide in one place, from the exact rules to advanced strategy.

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Kerslide is quick to learn, but the shifting board hides a lot of depth. These guides cover the rules in detail, the exact scoring numbers, every piece, and strategy for endless mode, Levels mode and the Daily Challenge. New to the game? Start with How to play, then read the shift rule guide.

Rules and numbers

• The shift rule, explained with pictures
  How every clear moves the board, with before-and-after diagrams.
• Scoring and combos: the exact numbers
  The exact scoring formula, multi-line and combo tables, worked examples.
• All 24 pieces: odds and placement
  All 24 pieces, how often each is dealt, and where each fits best.

Strategy

• 8 beginner mistakes and how to fix them
  Eight habits that cost new players points, and the fix for each.
• How to survive when the board is full
  How to get out of a crowded board and keep the game going.
• Levels mode: clear the gems, earn three stars
  Removing gems, the difficulty curve up to level 999, and earning three stars.
• Daily Challenge and daily goals
  The shared daily game, the three daily goals and a five-minute routine.

Background

• A short history of block puzzles
  From polyominoes and Tetris to place-anywhere grid puzzles and Kerslide.

Looking for quick advice instead? See the short tips page.

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