Tetris has been around for decades, and somehow, it never gets old. It first appeared in 1984, created by Alexey Pajitnov, and it’s one of those games that’s easy to start but hard to stop. You just stack blocks, clear lines, and try not to mess up — that’s all there is, but it’s enough to keep you hooked for hours.
When you play, different-shaped blocks fall from the top. You can move them sideways, rotate them, and try to make a full line without gaps. Once a line is full, it disappears, and you get points. Miss a few moves, and the pile starts creeping up until there’s no more room — game over.
The speed slowly picks up as you clear more lines, and that’s when the pressure really hits. Every move starts to matter. Sometimes, you’ll be waiting for that long bar piece to fix everything, and it just won’t show up. That’s part of the fun and frustration.
Move blocks with the arrow keys.
Rotate using the up key.
Drop faster with the down key.
Keep your stack low, and always plan for the next piece.
Leave a narrow gap on one side for the long block.
Don’t panic when it speeds up — stay calm and watch the shape preview.
Focus on clearing one line at a time early on.
A: Yes, there are plenty of free browser versions online.
A: Keep your board flat and save space for combos.
If you like Tetris, try Tentrix or Bricky Blast — both scratch the same puzzle itch.
