10x10 Gameplay Tips

[AARPLynne]

A 10x10 puzzle is a great way to test your problem-solving skills. With just 100 squares to work with, you'll need to be creative and use logic to solve the puzzle. You can start by looking for patterns and symmetries, or you can try to break the problem down into smaller pieces.

Here are some tips for 10x10 offered by @smfg. What would you add to this list?

• Since this game is not timed, try out a block in several locations before placing it.
• Clear as many lines as you can in each turn, before placing anything else. This will open up spaces, boost your score, and give you options. 
• Always try to leave open space for a 4-square and a 9-square, just in case. 
• Give yourself a hug when you top your previous high score!

[DebbieE671724]

Can you rotate the pieces.  I read something about rotating pieces, but there don't seem to be any controls on the AARP version. 

[WendyZ608186]

Did you change the appearance of the game, or did something change in my settings? The background is now very pale, making it much harder to see open squares and spaces (for example that there's an empty row at top or bottom. I was an avid player bur rarely play now because it's too hard to see.

[HelenJ213204]

How does one open this game?  Where is it?  Using the "search" box in the games page turns up "no results."  You appear to have a lot of tips for a game that does not seem to exist.

[bowmaiden]

Click on the 10x10 link in blue in the line "Here are some tips for 10x10 offered by...