Hey everyone, @Theleroi here with another article! This time, I’m diving into Farcade, a new gaming platform launched on top of the Farcaster Protocol that aims to bring a unique community gaming experience to users. Over the past few days, Farcade has been trending across the platform, with users spending a lot of time either playing solo or challenging friends to 1v1 matches.

As both a gamer and part of the Farcaster community, I’ve had an amazing time exploring Farcade, trying to unlock all the achievements, and striving to become one of the top "Farcade Sweety" players . In just a few days, I managed to complete all the game achievements, and I thought it would be helpful to share my experience with you all.

In this article, I’ll walk you through all four games currently available on Farcade (as of the time of this publication) and share my strategies and tips for each one. I hope you find these insights useful and that you’re able to reach your own gaming goals. Let’s get started!

" Keep in mind I used my phone to play and achieve all the goal so please do as so and use your phone as well ❤️"

2048

2048 is a popular single-player puzzle game where the goal is to combine tiles with the same number to reach the tile labeled 2048. The game is played on a 4x4 grid, and the tiles are numbered powers of 2 (2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256, 512, 1024, and 2048). Here’s how it works:

Starting the Game: The game starts with two tiles on the grid, each having a value of 2 (or sometimes 4).
Sliding Tiles: You slide the tiles up, down, left, or right using arrow keys (or swipe gestures on a touchscreen). When two tiles with the same number collide while sliding, they combine into one tile with the sum of their values.
Objective: The goal is to keep combining tiles until you reach a tile with the value of 2048. However, you can continue playing after achieving this goal to try for higher tiles, such as 4096, 8192, and so on.
Game Over: The game ends when there are no more moves possible (i.e., the grid is full and no two tiles with the same value are adjacent).

It’s a simple yet addictive game that challenges players’ strategic thinking and planning, as each move can drastically change the game board.

Now that you all have a great understanding of how this game works let me go straight into tricks about how you can achieve full achievement in this game !

I want to start by mentioning that I already have experience playing 2048 and managed to complete all the achievements on my very first try. For you, it might take some time to get used to the game, but don’t worry, you’ll get there!
The trick is simple!
At the beginning of the game, choose a corner to focus on. Personally, I always go for the top-left corner, and I'll refer to this as my "starting corner" throughout the instructions. Here’s the key: always keep your highest number in that corner and never move it—this is critical.
To break it down: From the very start, aim to place your highest number in that corner and build from there. As you play, continue to combine tiles and add to the number in that corner. For example, in the image below, you can see how I placed my main high number in the top-left corner, and it never moves from there. This corner should always hold your highest number.
If, during the game, you suddenly notice that your highest number is no longer in the corner, then it’s Game Over. The game is likely going downhill from that point, so it’s crucial to stick to this strategy!

That’s all! You just need to stick to this plan, follow the rules, and keep at it. You’ll find that completing the game becomes really easy! As I mentioned earlier, it may seem confusing at first, but once you get the hang of it, this strategy will become a smooth and reliable way to beat the game.

Tower blocks

Tower blocks is a popular puzzle game designed to test your reflexes and accuracy. The goal is to stack as many blocks as possible to achieve the highest score. At the start, you'll have a flat surface, and a block will slide in from one of the sides. Your task is to place each block precisely on top of the previous one.

As you play, the blocks will shrink each time you make an inaccurate placement, and eventually, they become very small and difficult to stack. As the game progresses, the speed of incoming blocks increases, making it even harder to stack them accurately. This is what makes reaching a high score so challenging.

But don't worry! I'll walk you through some key strategies you can use to achieve a perfect score of 100 and complete all the achievements. Let’s dive in!

First things first, focus on improving your reflexes and reaction time. You'll need fast reflexes, especially when dealing with high-speed blocks that move quickly. The key is to place them with minimal inaccuracy, which requires sharp reflexes. To improve your efficiency, keep your finger close to the display to minimize the travel distance when clicking. I highly recommend using your pointing finger for quicker and more precise control.
What you really need to focus on is making as many accurate placements as possible during the low-speed phase, especially in the first 30 scores. Since the speed is slower, it's more achievable at this stage. It takes some skill to perfectly place the first 30 blocks, but mastering this skill is crucial for securing the win!
To improve your placement, only place the blocks while they are coming toward you. What I mean is that if the block is moving away, wait until it bounces back and changes direction toward you. This way, you’ll be able to see the bottom platform more clearly and place the block with greater accuracy. If you look at the image below, you'll see the directions in which the blocks move, and you'll know when it's the right time to place them.
Each time you make an inaccurate placement, take a moment to pause for a couple of seconds before going for the next one. I’ve noticed that after an inaccurate placement, we tend to rush to make the next one perfect, which often leads to a chain of multiple bad placements in a row. Staying calm and taking your time will help prevent this and improve your overall accuracy.

Geo War

Geo War is a space shooting game where you control a triangular spaceship, and your mission is to shoot down all the diamond-shaped enemies that are heading towards you. You start with 3 health points, meaning you can only be hit three times before the game ends. There’s not much more to explain about the gameplay, so let’s dive into my plan for how you can complete all the missions in Geo War

First, I should mention that in the smartphone version of the game, you can move freely in all directions, while in the PC version, movement is limited to specific directions. The same applies to shooting, where the PC version has more restricted angles. Because of this, I highly recommend playing Geo War on the smartphone version for a smoother and more flexible experience compared to the PC version!
The first trick is to conserve as much health as possible during the first minute of the game. In this early phase, the spawn rate of diamonds is low, making it easy to dodge and shoot them down. However, as the game progresses, you’ll face a massive swarm of diamonds, and maneuvering between them becomes much more difficult. So, use the first minute to build up some health and prepare for the tougher waves ahead!
Our strategy is divided into two parts: The first part, before you’re overwhelmed by attackers, involves hugging either the left or right side walls of the playing area. You can move up and down while shooting at the diamonds. By staying close to the wall, the diamonds behind you will line up, making it easier to shoot them when you turn around. The yellow markers show the sides I’m referring to, and the red markers indicate the direction you should move while shooting in that same direction.
When shooting, make sure to angle your guns slightly away from the side wall. Don’t shoot directly up or down, as this could leave you vulnerable to attacks from the side. Instead, angle your shots just enough (you’ll find the sweet spot after a couple of tries) to avoid getting hit from the sides!

Geo Crush

Geo Crush is a game inspired by Candy Crush, where your mission is to align three of the same shape in a row to make them explode and earn points. The game will give you a specific shape to focus on, and your goal is to eliminate as many of that shape as possible before running out of moves. For example, the game may give you 10 moves to eliminate 20 triangles.

While the concept of the game sounds simple, I struggled at first to achieve all the achievements (since it was my first time playing a game like this). However, after discovering the right tactics and strategies, I’m now able to score over 1.3 million points per run and often reach 2000! Let’s dive into the tricks and strategies that helped me improve.

First, let me explain what constitutes a good move in this game. There are two types of moves that are crucial:
Moves that eliminate a row of the requested shape, earning you points.
Moves that eliminate a row of thunders (), generating a surge!
These are the only moves that really matter in the game, and they’re the ones we’ll focus on. There are two ways this can happen: For example, with the symbol, you can either directly align three in a row to trigger a surge (like in the image below).

Black Hole

Black Hole is one of the most challenging games in Farcade. The gameplay consists of two circles: the black circle, known as the "Black Hole," which serves as the target, and a blue circle, which represents your playing piece. Each time the black hole is hit, it shrinks and relocates to a new spot. Your blue circle is connected to a straight line, and with every hit, it follows the path of that line until it either strikes the target or reaches the edge of the playing field. The goal is simple: hit the black hole with your blue circle to earn points. You start with three lives, and the ultimate achievement is scoring over 35 points in a single round.

Now, let’s dive into some tricks I’ve learned that helped me achieve all the milestones in this game:

First things first, make sure you're playing on your smartphone for a smoother and more enjoyable experience. I also noticed that on PC, the blue circle spins faster!
Putting a ruler on the screen doesn’t work 😂. Trust me, I’ve tried it so you don’t have to! LOL.
Stay calm and take your time. There’s no timer in the game, so it’s meant to be played at your own pace. Don’t rush.
Avoid rapid-fire attempts and trying to hit targets back-to-back! I found that if you wait for the blue circle to complete one or two full spins, you’ll be able to take more accurate shots. Also, when I let the blue circle spin two or three times, it seemed like its speed slowed down—this might help you too!
It’s fairly easy to hit the first 15 targets without losing a life. A good run is one where you still have all three lives by the time you reach the 15th point.
I’ve realized that we’re more likely to miss shots by firing too early rather than too late. This might be the case for many of you, so keep in mind that most of the time, we tend to shoot early! Having this thought in the back of your mind will help a lot!
As for aiming, I use this method: First, I locate the target and keep its position in mind. Then, I imagine the path my blue circle will take to hit the target. After that, I focus all my attention on the blue circle and guide it along the path. To summarize: Know where the black hole is, imagine the path, and then lock your eyes on the blue circle to send it in that direction.
Lastly, this game is all about getting used to its mechanics and syncing with the system. It definitely takes plenty of practice and warm-ups to reach the highest achievements. So, make sure to gather some tickets, as you’ll need to try a few rounds in a row to master it.

Words

Words is the first game in Farcade where the only way to play is with a friend, so first things first: you need a friend (or someone interested in the game) to play with! The goal is simple: the game gives you a set of letters, and you have to create words using them. Each letter has a specific value, and your score is the sum of the values of all the letters you use to form your word.

After creating your first word, all subsequent words must be connected to the previous one, forming a chain of words. On each turn, you have three actions to choose from: 1) Create a word and earn points, 2) Pass the round, which essentially skips your turn, or 3) Draw new letters, which resets all your letters but also skips your turn.

Now that you know how the game works, let’s dive into some tips on how to score higher and unlock all the achievements!

First things first, Words is designed with English-speaking users in mind, so native English speakers may have an advantage. For those whose first or second language isn’t English, it’s normal to feel challenged! However, I spoke with Blackstock, the designer of the game, and he mentioned that multi-language support might be added in the future. Hopefully, that happens soon!
Now, let’s talk about the markers you’ll see in the game: (DW, DL, TW, TL). These stand for "Double Word," "Double Letter," "Triple Word," and "Triple Letter." When a letter is placed on one of these marked squares, it will earn a bonus: double or triple the value of that letter. If a word crosses one of these markers, the entire word will earn double or triple its score!
Understanding how these score multipliers work is key. However, the best word isn’t always the longest word! Sometimes, you’ll want to use shorter words strategically to hit those multipliers and maximize your score.
There’s a limit to how many letters can be played in a full game, so it’s often better to focus on shorter words that use fewer letters but yield higher scores.
At the beginning of the game, the first word is forced to be placed in the middle of the board. After that, aim to create your words toward the corners of the board to reach those valuable score multipliers!
If you’re stuck, it’s better to pass your turn rather than drawing new letters—only draw new letters if you’re really in a tough spot.
If you’re struggling and you have the letters (A, E, C), sometimes adding these letters randomly can help form two-letter words, giving you an extra boost.
A useful tip: "Bubble" is a valid word, and "Bubbles" is another. So, if you have an "S" in your deck, you can add it to the end of a word like "Bubble" to create a new valid word. This lets you earn the full score for the new word, not just for the "S."
The game ends when there are no letters left, or when both players skip their turns consecutively.
Now that you know how the game works, you can test your English skills and have some fun!

Stacks

Stacks is a classic block puzzle game. The playing field receives falling block shapes from the top, and the blocks settle when they hit the bottom or stack on top of other blocks. The main objective is to fill an entire row with blocks, causing it to disappear and earning you 100 points. The game ends when a block reaches the top of the playing field, so your goal is to keep building rows to clear them, earn points, and avoid reaching the top. This is an OG game that many people from the early 2000s (or even earlier) fondly remember playing.

Now that the rules are clear, here are some tips to help you achieve a higher score in the game:

First off, I should mention that it’s best to play this game on PC. On mobile, moving blocks can feel overly sensitive and a bit slippery, which increases the chances of accidentally misplacing a block, especially as the speed ramps up. Using a PC will allow for more precise and accurate moves, giving you a better chance of success.
The goal is simple, but what truly matters is avoiding misplacing a block! It's important to remember that if even one block in a row is incomplete, that row will not vanish. At all times, you should avoid leaving empty spaces in the lower levels, especially if they get covered. Once covered, those spaces are inaccessible, and this will cause your playing field to gradually fill up, making the game much harder.
One great thing about the block shapes is that they often fit together seamlessly. For example, if you pay attention to the L-shaped blocks, two of the same shapes can fit perfectly together to form a large square. Get used to how the shapes can match up with each other, because throughout most of the game, you’ll rely on this knowledge to make the best moves. In the second image below, you'll notice that the purple shape is the same as the orange shape, but rotated 180 degrees.

If you’re reading this, I truly appreciate you taking the time to go through the article. I hope you found it both useful and interesting! Also, if you’re interested in challenges or 1v1 matches in Farcade, feel free to add me using my Cast link: Cast

Love you all have a great time playing the game ❤️❤️