Sandtrix
Tetris where the blocks collapse into falling sand, so a line only clears when one colour touches both walls. Fiendish and lovely.
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How to get the most from it
Sandtrix sits in Five-Minute Games under Play, filed as coffee break.
- Set aside five to fifteen minutes and give it your proper attention.
- Use a laptop or desktop computer — we file it as desktop only.
- It works with the sound off, so it is fine on a train or in a quiet office.
- No account needed — you can start without signing up.
- Go in expecting something mesmerising and clever.
About this category: Games that start the moment the page loads and end before your coffee goes cold. No tutorial, no account, no save file to feel guilty about abandoning.
Good for
- Filling a coffee break properly
- Watching something hypnotic for a while
- Being impressed by a clever idea
- A quiet break at your desk
- Trying it with zero commitment
Sandtrix: quick answers
Is Sandtrix free?
Yes. Sandtrix is free to use and needs no account.
Do I need an account to use Sandtrix?
No. You can use Sandtrix without signing up for anything.
Does Sandtrix work on a phone?
Not well. We file Sandtrix as desktop only, so open it on a laptop or desktop computer.
Is Sandtrix safe for work?
Yes, we file it as safe for work. It also works muted.
How long does Sandtrix take?
We file it as "Coffee break": Five to fifteen minutes of proper attention.
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