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Tetris

Tetris is a tile-matching video game originally designed and programmed by Alexey Pajitnov in the Soviet Union. The game requires players to strategically stack falling tetrominoes to clear lines and earn points. It has become one of the most iconic and widely-played video games since its release in 1984.

Platform:
PC / Mobile
Release Date:
2024-11-05
Updated Date:
2025-05-30
Version:
1.0.0

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Detailed Gameplay and Controls

  1. Objective:

    • Place tetrominoes to form complete horizontal lines, which will then clear from the playfield.

  2. Controls:

    • Rotate Tetromino: Use the 'Up' arrow or designated rotate button.
    • Move Left/Right: Use the 'Left' and 'Right' arrow keys.
    • Soft Drop: Use the 'Down' arrow key to make the tetromino fall faster.
    • Hard Drop: Use the 'Space bar' to instantly drop the tetromino to the bottom.

  3. Scoring System:

    • Clear one line: 100 points
    • Clear two lines simultaneously: 300 points
    • Clear three lines simultaneously: 500 points
    • Clear four lines (Tetris): 800 points

  4. Leveling Up:

    • The game speed increases as you progress through higher levels, typically after clearing a set number of lines.

Tetris FAQs

  • What is the origin of Tetris?

    • Tetris was created by Alexey Pajitnov and released in 1984.

  • How do you win in Tetris?

    • The goal is to achieve the highest score possible before the stack of tetrominoes reaches the top of the playfield.

  • What is a Tetris?

    • Clearing four lines simultaneously with the I-tetromino is called a Tetris.

  • Can Tetris be paused?

    • Yes, most modern versions of Tetris allow you to pause the game.

  • Is Tetris available on mobile?

    • Yes, Tetris has various official mobile versions available.

Support Languages

Tetris is available in multiple languages including English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Chinese, and more.