Tetris
Tetris is one of the most iconic video games of all time. Created by Russian software engineer Alexey Pajitnov in 1984, this puzzle game challenges players to arrange falling blocks (tetrominoes) to create complete rows that disappear, earning points and preventing the play area from filling up.
RMGD Tetris
Use arrow keys to move and rotate
Space to hard drop, P to pause
How to Play
- 1Controls: Use arrow keys to move (left/right) and rotate (up) the falling pieces
- 2Objective: Arrange the falling tetrominoes to create complete horizontal lines
- 3Scoring: Clearing lines earns points; clearing multiple lines at once earns bonus points
- 4Game Over: The game ends when the stack of tetrominoes reaches the top of the playing field
History of Tetris
Tetris was created in 1984 by Alexey Pajitnov while working at the Soviet Academy of Sciences. The name comes from the Greek prefix "tetra-" (meaning "four") and "tennis," Pajitnov's favorite sport. Each tetromino is made up of four squares, reflecting this naming origin.
The game gained worldwide popularity when it was bundled with Nintendo's Game Boy in 1989. This partnership helped sell millions of Game Boy units and established Tetris as one of the most recognizable video games in history.
Tetris has been released on more than 65 platforms, making it one of the most ported video games ever created. The game's simple yet addictive gameplay has made it a staple of mobile gaming, and it continues to be popular decades after its creation. In 2007, Tetris was ranked as the second most influential game of all time, behind only Super Mario Bros.