Allison Khulman

At first, I just wanted a quick distraction between tasks to clear my head. I honestly didn't expect a simple grid puzzle to hook me for the entire afternoon. Block Blast popped up while I was looking for a new browser game to test out during a lunch break, and its minimalist look immediately drew me in. I figured I would play three rounds, close the tab, and move on with my day. Instead, I found myself completely immersed in trying to squeeze every last shape onto the board.