5. Destroyer square strategies

Learn the best strategies for using Destroyer Squares in Lumines Remastered. Plan ahead and maximize your clears for higher scores!

Alright, let's talk about those tricky Destroyer Squares in Lumines Remastered. You know, the ones with the little contrasting colored blocks inside them? They're super useful, but you gotta use 'em right to get the most bang for your buck.

Basically, when a Destroyer Square clears, it takes out any like-colored squares touching it horizontally or vertically, and then any squares touching *those* squares, and so on. It's a chain reaction!

These guys don't show up too often – maybe every 36 blocks or so, give or take. So, when you get one, you really want to make it count.

The key is to keep an eye on the upcoming blocks – those three on the left side of the screen. The one at the very top of that queue is the next block you'll be dropping. If you can spot a Destroyer Square coming up three blocks in advance, you'll have plenty of time to plan your move.

Key Strategies for Destroyer Squares:

• A. Don't just clear one block: Just using a Destroyer Square to make a single delete without clearing anything else is a wasted opportunity. You get no real benefit from it.
• B. Position for maximum effect: You can drop a Destroyer Square into a good spot to clear a decent chunk of blocks. This is better than just clearing one, but it's still not the absolute best way to use them.
• C. The