Quarta vs Retro Blockz

Quarta is an original digital board game with a unique generative soundtrack, designed and created by Kennerspiel des Jahres nominated game designer Brett J. Gilbert and musician, software designer and Bloom co-creator Peter Chilvers. Two players take turns to place tiles, build areas of coloured ‘quarta’s, and claim those areas to control the three colours. Each game lasts only a few minutes, and is played until the tiles fill a 5×5 square. The winner is the player who controls the most colours at the end of the game. But Quarta is also something more. As you play, Quarta creates a totally unique piece of music – an individual soundtrack for every game – driven by the arrangement of areas built by the players. "Both challenging to the mind and relaxing at the same time, the perfect form of gaming." AppAdvice KEY FEATURES • Designed for digital: A brand new two-player tile game created especially for iOS. • Simple, engaging gameplay: Tutorial gets you playing in 60 seconds. A game takes a few minutes. • Unique generative soundtrack: A new piece of music created every time you play. • Sophisticated, dynamic AI: In ‘Solo’ mode, players will discover a strong, adaptive AI opponent, which refines its play as they improve and provides a satisfying opponent for even the most experienced players. • Listen mode: In ‘Listen’ mode players can simply watch and enjoy a unique piece of generative music. ABOUT THE CREATORS Brett J. Gilbert (game design & visual design) is a professional game designer. His first board game, Divinare, published by Asmodee in 2012, was recommended by the Spiel des Jahres 2013 jury. Elysium, published in 2015 by Space Cowboys, has been nominated for the Kennerspiel des Jahres award. Quarta is his first digital game. Peter Chilvers (iOS development & soundtrack design) is a musician and software designer. Best known for creating the iOS apps Bloom, Trope and Scape with Brian Eno, he has also toured with Karl Hyde (Underworld) and recorded a number of albums with vocalist Tim Bowness.

A RETRO BLOCK PUZZLE WITH A MODERN TWIST Think fast. Plan ahead. Every 30 seconds, the entire board rotates. Retro Blockz reinvents the classic block puzzle formula with a unique rotating board mechanic that transforms every game. Stack pieces, clear rows, build huge combo chains, and adapt as the board shifts beneath you. It's easy to learn in seconds, yet challenging enough to keep you chasing "just one more game." Whether you're looking for a quick five-minute break or aiming for the top of the leaderboard, Retro Blockz delivers satisfying gameplay with modern features and nostalgic charm. UNIQUE ROTATING GAMEPLAY • Unlike traditional block puzzle games, the board rotates every 30 seconds, forcing you to rethink your strategy and creating exciting new opportunities—and new challenges—with every turn. • Plan carefully. • Think ahead. • Master the rotation. FEATURES • Unique rotating board mechanic • Fast, addictive gameplay • 10×10 puzzle board • Build massive combo chains • Clear rows to earn points • Three difficulty levels: Easy | Normal | Expert • Portrait gameplay designed for one-handed play MULTIPLE GAME MODES • Classic: The original Retro Blockz experience. • Colors: Clear rows made from matching colors for huge bonus points. • Multipliers: Collect ×2, ×3, and ×4 multiplier blocks to maximize your score. SMART CONTROLS • Tap to rotate pieces • Swipe to move • Swipe down for instant drop • Optional on-screen controls Smooth, responsive gameplay that feels great on iPhone, iPad and Mac OS. CUSTOMIZE YOUR EXPERIENCE Choose the look that matches your style. Themes include: • Vintage • Classic • Dynamic Colors Adjust: • Music • Sound effects • Haptic feedback • Difficulty QUALITY-OF-GAMEPLAY FEATURES • Preview the next three pieces • Ghost piece landing guide • Multiple player profiles • Track your personal best scores • Global leaderboard • Built-in feedback and feature requests QUICK TO PLAY. HARD TO MASTER. Retro Blockz combines nostalgic arcade gameplay with fresh mechanics to create a puzzle game that's familiar, exciting, and endlessly replayable. Master the rotation. Perfect your combos. Challenge your friends. Beat your best score. Download Retro Blockz today!