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TenTrix: how to start, control and improve
A practical TenTrix guide covering the first steps, controls and one focused tip before you play.
Updated: November 7, 2026
Core mechanic
Fit geometric pieces into the grid and clear complete rows before the board fills. Place each of the three offered pieces on the 10×10 board and complete full rows or columns to clear them. Pieces cannot be rotated, and the run ends when none of the available shapes fits the remaining spaces.
Controls and screen setup
Drag a shape from the tray to an empty part of the grid and release to place it. The preview shows the occupied squares before you commit.
How a run ends
The run usually fails when a move creates isolated gaps or removes the free space needed to rearrange later pieces.
Opening plan
Spend the first turns reading the full board, identify the non-reversible move and preserve at least one flexible route.
Common mistake
Do not solve only the most obvious local match; check what that move leaves behind for the following turn. Protect the center and avoid single-cell holes; large open rectangles give the awkward three-piece sets somewhere to go.