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About StudyBlock

Study while you play.

What it is

StudyBlock pairs the deep, meditative loop of Tetris with the spaced-repetition rhythm of flashcards. Pick a set, start playing, and a card surfaces every so often — answer it, and the game resumes.

Create your own flashcards or explore public sets, then jump in.

Why it works

The Tetris Effect1 is the well-documented cognitive afterimage that appears after long sessions — falling shapes you keep seeing when you close your eyes. Studies link sustained Tetris play to thicker cortex2, larger hippocampal volume3, and more efficient brain activity4. Pair that with spaced repetition and the cards stick.

A note on time

Tetris is sticky. The flashcard interruptions are intentional pauses — but the rest is on you. Use a timer if you need one.

What's next

  • Multiplayer: study with friends in real time
  • Mastery tracking: review missed cards next session
  • Inline previews when browsing sets
  • Smarter pagination for large libraries