ABOUT TETRIS
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What is Tetris?
It's the addictive puzzle game that started it all!
By embracing our universal desire to create order out of chaosthe Tetris® game provides intellectual sport that combines continuous fun with mental stimulation.
As one of the most recognizable and influential video game brands in the worldit’s no wonder why there are hundreds of millions of Tetris products being playedwornand enjoyed by fans in their everyday lives. For almost forty yearsthe game and brand have truly transcended the barriers of culture and languageresulting in a fun and exciting playing experience for everyoneeverywhere!
How do you play?
The Tetris® game requires players to strategically rotatemoveand drop a procession of Tetriminos that fall into the rectangular Matrix at increasing speeds. Players attempt to clear as many lines as possible by completing horizontal rows of blocks without empty spacebut if the Tetriminos surpass the Skyline the game is over! It might sound simplebut strategy and speed can go a long way! Are YOU up for the challenge?
Who created Tetris?
In 1984Tetris® was born from the imagination of computer programmer Alexey Pajitnov. Inspired by his favorite puzzle board gamePentominosPajitnov created an electronic game that let players arrange puzzle pieces in real time as they fell from the top of the playing field. The resulting design was a game that used seven distinctive geometric playing pieceseach made up of four squares. Pajitnov called this game “Tetris,” a combination of “tetra” (the Greek word meaning “four”) and “tennis” (his favorite sport).
The Tetris® Effect
The Tetris® Effect is a catchy term that players use to describe the way they are inspired by the game and see Tetriminos in everyday situations. Because Tetrislike the real worldchallenges players to make order out of chaos using a specific organization systemthe game components translate easily into life interpretations. Whether you're packing the trunk of your carloading a dishwasheror organizing your shelvesyou're likely thinking about how each object will fit together strategically with minimal empty space. This is the Tetris Effect!
Discover the History of Tetris
From 1984 to todayexplore 40 years of Tetris history and the milestones that made it legendary.
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Discover quirkysurprisingand nostalgic tidbits about Tetris — from its Soviet roots to world records and hidden secrets you never knew!
