Action · 1989
Tetris
Tetris is a puzzle video game created by Soviet software engineer Alexey Pajitnov in the mid-1980s. Players arrange falling pieces made of four connected blocks, called tetrominoes, into complete horizontal lines within a rectangular playfield. Completed lines disappear and award points, while the speed of the falling…
Key facts
- Released
- 1 November 1989
- Genre
- Action · Puzzle · Arcade
- Length
- ≈ 1 h to beat
- Game modes
- Solo
- Platforms
- Nintendo
- Studio
- Nintendo
- Publisher
- Playtronic
Where to buy
Why play it
- Community rating 4.31/5
- A 1989 classic that aged well
- "Action" vibe
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to beat Tetris?
Expect about 1 hours to reach the end (average reported by players).
Can you play Tetris with friends?
No, Tetris is a single-player experience.
What platforms is Tetris on?
Tetris is available on Nintendo.
What games are like Tetris?
In the same spirit: Donkey Kong, NES Remix and Alleyway.
