A developer took apart Block Blast to see if the game is rigged

A developer took apart the popular puzzle game Block Blast to see whether it is rigged. According to a report from Inc., the backend look turned up what the developer calls a secret "death algorithm," along with an ad-heavy strategy that brings in millions in revenue.

What was reported

Block Blast is a free puzzle game on phones, and it has become hugely popular. The developer says the game hides a so-called death algorithm in its code. The report also points to a strategy built around ads, which it links to millions in revenue.

Why it matters

Free games make money mostly by showing ads. If a game is tuned to make you lose, you may watch more ads and spend more time playing than you planned. That is the worry behind the report.

What is not known yet

The full article was not available, so key details are unclear. The material does not say how the so-called death algorithm works, how the developer tested it, or what the exact revenue figures are. It also does not include a response from the game's maker.

• Whether the game truly adjusts to make players lose
• How much of the revenue comes from ads
• What the game's maker says about the claims

What to watch for

Until more is confirmed, treat the claims as a developer's findings, not settled fact. Players who notice they are playing longer or seeing more ads than they intended can set a time limit on their phone.