Customizing Quadrapassel

3.1. Customising Game Start-up

By going to Settings ▸ Preferences, you can customize a variety of features for the start-up of each Quadrapassel game: number and density of pre-filled rows, and starting level. "Pre-filled rows" refers to how many rows will already have blocks in them when you start each new game.

3.1.1. Number of Pre-filled Rows

You can change the number of rows that already have blocks at the start-up of each new game by using the spin box. You can start with up to 19 rows pre-filled at the start-up of your game. The default number of pre-filled rows is zero.

3.1.2. Density of Pre-filled Rows

You can change the density of the blocks in the pre-filled rows at the start-up of each game. You can choose a density up to 10 blocks. You should first choose how many rows you want pre-filled under Number of Pre-filled Rows. The default density of blocks is three.

3.1.3. Level to Start On

You can adjust the level of difficulty you start on. The highest level you can start on is 10, which is the highest level you can play to. The default starting level is one.

3.2. Customizing the Gameplay

From Settings ▸ Preferences, you can customise a variety of features related to the blocks: previewing the next block, block colours, and block rotation.

3.2.1. Enable sounds

Turn the sound effects on and off using this option. If you are playing this game in any area which you share with other people, you should probably select off.

3.2.2. Preview Next Block

Choose this option if you want to see the next block that is going to fall. This feature helps you plan the placement of your blocks.

3.2.3. Use Random Block Colours

Choose if you want the various block configurations to be colour coded or randomly coloured. If you use the colours to help you identify blocks, random colours will make the game more difficult.

3.2.4. Choose Difficult Blocks

Choose this option if you want to select mode that is designed specifically to annoy the player. With this feature enabled, you never get the piece you want, and very seldom complete a row. Next block preview doesn't correspond to actual piece you get next, but to the one you probably wish to get.

3.2.5. Rotate Blocks Counterclockwise

Choose this option if you want the blocks to rotate counterclockwise or not.

3.2.6. Show where the block will land

If this feature is used a grey image of the block will show you where the block will land. This feature is very useful for beginning players, but experienced players will find it a distraction.

3.3. Customizing the Look of Quadrapassel

Under Settings ▸ Preferences, you can customize the look of Quadrapassel: images for the blocks.

3.3.1. Block Image

You can change the style of the blocks, including image and size. There are a variety of pre-made styles.

3.3.2. Background

If you drag your favorite image into the Quadrapassel window it will be used as the background. If you want a solid color as the background drag one in from either the color picker or from nautlilus' Backgrounds and Emblems dialog (the reset item from that dialog also works).