Wiki Core Mechanics Combos

Combos

Last updated Apr 7, 2026

How Combos Work

A combo is built by clearing lines on consecutive piece placements. Each successive clear increases your combo counter.

Combo Scoring

Combo bonus = 50 x combo count x level

This bonus is added on top of the normal line clear points.

Combo Garbage (Multiplayer)

Combos also add extra garbage lines:

Combo Bonus Garbage
1 +0
2-3 +1
4-5 +2
6-7 +3
8+ +4

This is additive - a Quad at combo 8 sends 4 (base) + 4 (combo) = 8 lines!

Breaking Combos

Your combo resets to 0 when you place a piece without clearing any lines. This also triggers any queued incoming garbage to appear on your board.

Combo Strategy

  • Build a wide, flat stack with intentional gaps to enable consecutive clears
  • Even Singles (0 garbage normally) contribute to combo garbage bonus
  • Long combos are devastating in multiplayer - a 10+ combo can send massive amounts of garbage
  • Combos are especially powerful in Battle Royale for farming badges
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