What is NEO Blocks?
NEO Blocks is a relaxing rune merge puzzle in the style of 2048, set in an enchanted forest, for Android and iOS.
On Google Play it's called "NEO Blocks: Runen Puzzle", on the App Store "NEO Blocks: Rune Merge Puzzle".
How do you play NEO Blocks?
You slide a stone in one direction, it glides until it hits the edge or another stone, two matching runes merge into the next higher one, and you reach the target rune in as few moves as possible.
Slide a stone in one direction — it glides until it hits the edge or another stone.
When two matching runes meet, they merge into the next higher one. Non-matching runes block each other, and blocker crystals sit fixed on the board.
Reach the target rune in as few moves as possible to earn up to three stars.
How is NEO Blocks different from classic 2048?
Only a single stone moves on each turn, and you play fixed, hand-built levels with a target and a move optimum — instead of endless randomness.
How do I get three stars?
Stars are awarded based on the level's real move optimum — three stars mean you solved the level in the optimal number of moves.
Over 2,500 hand-built levels are waiting, each checked by a solver and guaranteed solvable.
Runes or numbers?
You can switch the style at any time: runes only, rune plus number, or numbers only.
A rune ladder shows you the merge order for quick reference. There are three rune sets (Easy, Normal, Hard) and 18 rune packs in the shop, unlocked with gold.
What modes are there?
Five challenge modes with one attempt per day each: Endless, Speedrun, Wave, Limited Moves, and Daily Puzzle.
| Mode | Description |
|---|---|
| Endless | The highest tile you reach counts. |
| Speedrun | Reach the daily target in the fewest moves. |
| Wave | A new small tile appears after every move. |
| Limited Moves | Daily 8×8 puzzle, target alternates between 256, 512 and 1024. |
| Daily Puzzle | 8×8 daily puzzle, the same worldwide, new puzzle at midnight UTC. |
There's also a league with daily promotion and relegation and leaderboards, a daily streak, a treasure chest, and a gift every 100 levels. Helpers available: hint, undo, and an x2 bonus.
What is the daily puzzle?
The daily puzzle is an 8×8 puzzle that is the same for every player worldwide and changes every day at midnight UTC.
Find the latest puzzles and solutions on the daily puzzle page.
Are there lives, timers or ads?
No lives, no waiting times, no time pressure.
NEO Blocks is free with ads, with no interstitial ads between levels. You can go ad-free with a one-time purchase — no subscription.
Does it work offline and without an account?
Yes, NEO Blocks can be played entirely offline and without logging in.
How do I back up my save?
Your save is backed up to the cloud via Game Center on iOS or Google Play Games on Android.
What languages and devices does NEO Blocks support?
NEO Blocks runs on Android and iOS and is available in 22 languages: English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, Polish, Swedish, Danish, Norwegian, Finnish, Turkish, Russian, Ukrainian, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Czech, Hindi, Vietnamese, Thai.
What does NEO Blocks cost?
NEO Blocks is free with ads. You can go ad-free with a one-time purchase, no subscription.