- How to get stone blocks: Collect them from block pools scattered around the map before each wave.
- Carry more blocks: Train at the gym or buy strength multipliers to increase your carry limit.
- Spend money wisely: Upgrade bulk pickup and bulk placement at the upgrade booth first.
- Material matters: Stone is sturdier than wood, but obsidian is the top-tier block for mega waves.
- Earn while building: Placing blocks generates cash, so keep laying walls between trips.
How to Get Stone Blocks in Stop The Tsunami
Stop The Tsunami is a wave-survival game where players race against a countdown timer to collect blocks and build defensive walls before tsunamis crash into the shoreline. Stone blocks are one of the mid-tier materials you will encounter, and getting them efficiently comes down to knowing where block pools spawn, how material selection works, and how to maximize your carry capacity.
Stone blocks typically become available when the pre-wave material draw assigns stone as one of the round's buildable materials. Each round presents a set of materials—wood, sand, stone, or rarer pulls like obsidian—and you gather whatever the round provides from the block pools near the build zone.
The material you get each round is drawn before the wave arrives. You cannot force a stone round every time, but recognizing which material you pulled early lets you plan your build order and gym trips before the timer runs out.
Where to collect blocks:
- Block pools are positioned near the central build zone, close to where the community wall goes up.
- Walk into a pool and your character automatically picks up blocks one at a time unless you have bulk pickup unlocked.
- Your base carry capacity starts at around 6 blocks per trip and scales with strength training and purchased multipliers.
- Deliver blocks by walking to the wall and placing them—the more you place, the more money you earn.
Block Material Comparison
Not all rounds give you stone, and knowing how each material performs helps you adapt when the draw does not go your way.
| Material | Durability | Availability | Best Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood | Low — shatters on impact | Common draw | Filler layers, back rows |
| Sand | Low — melts vs lava | Common draw | Emergency patching |
| Stone | Medium — holds against normal waves | Mid-tier draw | Front-line wall core |
| Emerald | Good | Uncommon draw | Reinforced sections |
| Obsidian | Excellent — best block in the game | Rare draw | Front row vs mega and blood moon tsunamis |
Wood blocks in the front row break instantly when mega tsunamis hit. If your round draws wood, place wood in rear layers and save the strongest blocks for the face of the wall.
Tsunami tiers you will face while farming:
| Tsunami Type | Threat Level | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Normal | Low | Basic waves, any material works |
| Giant / Mega | Medium-High | Requires thick, tall walls |
| Rainbow | High | Higher tier than blood moon |
| Blood Moon | High (Epic) | Obsidian walls barely take damage |
| Lava | High | Sand can melt—stone layers help insulate |
Step-by-Step: Maximizing Stone Block Collection
Follow this routine each round to pull the most blocks possible before the countdown ends.
Check the Material Draw
As soon as the round starts, look at the announced tsunami type and material options. If stone is available, prioritize it over wood and sand for your front-line placements.
Train at the Gym Early
Hit the treadmill and weight stations between waves. Leg training increases movement speed, and arm strength raises how many blocks you can carry per trip—both directly increase your stone-per-minute rate.
Buy Strength Multipliers
Speed and strength boosts cost Robux (for example, 5x for around 20 Robux and 10x for around 80 Robux). Multipliers let you haul large stacks of stone in a single run, cutting travel time dramatically.
Upgrade at the Booth
Spend your earned bucks on bulk pickup, bulk placement, and placement range. Bulk pickup is the single biggest quality-of-life upgrade for stone farming—you grab entire stacks without walking over each block.
Loop: Collect, Place, Earn
Each block you place generates money, and rarer blocks pay more. Reinvest earnings into booth upgrades continuously, then return to the pool for another full load before the wave timer expires.
Budget your final 60-90 seconds for building, not collecting. Make your last full trip with about 90 seconds left, then spend remaining time reinforcing weak spots in the wall—especially low sections facing the wave.
Upgrade Priority for Block Farmers
With limited bucks each round, upgrade order matters. Below is the recommended priority for players focused on gathering stone and other blocks efficiently.
| Upgrade | Effect | Priority |
|---|---|---|
| Bulk Pickup | Collect stacked blocks at once | ★★★★★ |
| Bulk Placement | Lay multiple blocks per click | ★★★★★ |
| Placement Range | Build from a distance | ★★★☆☆ |
| Gym Training (Free) | More carry, faster running | ★★★★☆ |
| Strength Multipliers (Robux) | Big temporary boosts | ★★★☆☆ |
Free Route
- Grind the treadmill and weights
- Stack muscle points between waves
- Reach high carry limits without spending Robux
Paid Route
- Buy 5x strength early for value
- Add 10x strength for mega rounds
- Best for players who farm many rounds per session
Hybrid Route
- Train at the gym while timers run
- Spend bucks only on bulk upgrades
- Save Robux for the toughest tsunami types
You earn money for every block placed, not just for surviving the wave. Rarer materials like obsidian and emerald pay more than wood, so always place your best pulls instead of hoarding them.
Building Walls That Survive
Collecting stone is only half the job—placement decides whether your wall holds. Community walls in Stop The Tsunami are cooperative, so your contribution patches gaps left by other players.
Wall-building fundamentals:
- Height matters: A low wall will be overtopped by giant and mega tsunamis. Keep stacking vertically.
- Layer the front: Put your toughest material (stone or better) on the wave-facing side.
- Patch the edges: Waves flow around the sides of thin walls—reinforce flanks, not just the center.
- Watch the gallery: Each tsunami type you survive unlocks a gallery entry, and repeated survival unlocks multipliers like the 10x earn bonus after facing multiple waves.
- Stay off the wall face: Players standing in front of the wall risk being swept away when impact hits.
Intricate interior walls can trap your character. Leave a clear exit path so you can reposition quickly when the final seconds countdown begins.
Farming Checklist
Round Checklist:
- Check the material draw the moment the round starts
- Complete one gym training cycle before collecting
- Purchase bulk pickup as soon as funds allow
- Make final collection trip with 90 seconds remaining
- Reinforce front-row and edge sections before impact
FAQ
Q: How do you get stone blocks in Stop The Tsunami?
Stone blocks come from the block pools near the build zone during rounds where stone is part of the material draw. Walk into a pool to collect blocks, then carry them to the wall to place them. Upgrading bulk pickup and training strength at the gym dramatically increases how many stone blocks you can haul per trip.
Q: Can you choose which material you get each round?
Not directly. Materials are drawn before each tsunami, similar to a lottery. Some rounds present multiple material options, but the pool is randomized. When rare materials like obsidian appear, prioritize them over stone and wood.
Q: Is stone better than wood for walls?
Yes. Wood blocks shatter almost instantly when mega tsunamis hit, while stone holds up against normal and moderately strong waves. For the toughest waves—rainbow, blood moon, and lava—obsidian is the strongest option.
Q: How do you carry more blocks at once?
Train at the gym to build muscle points, which raises both carry capacity and movement speed. You can also buy temporary strength multipliers with Robux, such as 5x and 10x boosts, to haul much larger stacks in a single trip.