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Xixit is a real-time falling block puzzle game released in 1995 for the MS-DOS platform. It was published by Optik Software, Inc. The game is based on the mechanics of matching colored blocks as they descend into a play area.

In the game, the player controls groups of three colored blocks as they fall from the top of the screen. The primary objective is to position these falling groups so that they create matching sets of three or more identical blocks. These matches can be formed horizontally, vertically, or diagonally. When a match is made, those blocks are removed from the play area and the player earns points. The game proceeds in real time, requiring quick decisions to manage the continuous descent of new block groups and prevent the play area from filling.

The standard version of Xixit is a single-player solitaire experience. The registered release of the game expands on this by introducing a two-player competitive mode. The core gameplay loop involves rotating and placing the falling trios to create chains of matches and clear space, with the challenge increasing as the pace of play continues.