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Unlock the secrets of Lumines Remastered's |XX|XX|XX|XX| challenge. Learn the specific block drops and patterns needed to clear spaces and build high scores.

This guide details the specific block drops and patterns required to complete the |XX|XX|XX|XX| challenge in Lumines Remastered. This strategy focuses on creating and destroying 'uber-blocks' using only the shapes that initially form them, leading to a perpetual clearing cycle and high scores.

Walkthrough:

The core of this strategy involves understanding how to clear specific spaces using particular block shapes and drop patterns. There are four main spaces to consider, numbered 1 through 4 in the game's interface.

1. Clearing Space No. 1: This space is the most straightforward. A 'oney' (a single block) clears itself. A 'quad' (a 2x2 block) also clears itself. A 'twoey' (a 2x1 or 1x2 block) clears itself when stacked on a oney or quad in the correct orientation, or when two twoeys are stacked consecutively in specific patterns.
2. Clearing Uber-Blocks (Spaces 2, 3, and 4): For the remaining three 4x4 areas, referred to as 'uber-blocks', you must use only the shape that initially built the uber-block to create deletes. The key is to drop the blocks precisely when the time line passes the designated area. Even a slight deviation can ruin the pattern.

Specific Uber-Block Construction and Clearing:

The guide provides visual examples of how to construct and clear these uber-blocks. For instance, one pattern involves building a specific configuration of 'XX' blocks, which then transforms into a cleared state. The process is described as elegant, turning Lumines into a 'circle-of-life' experience.

Important Considerations:

• Timing is Crucial: You must drop the block precisely as the time line passes the target area.
• Pattern Accuracy: The drop pattern must be executed flawlessly. Even a quarter-turn error can significantly disrupt the sequence.
• Practice: The guide humorously notes that mastering these drops will take millions of attempts, but the required patterns are easy to learn.

The author has tested this strategy up to 25,000 points and encourages players to share their experiences with achieving higher scores.