Tetris is a falling-block puzzle game published by Nintendo for the NES, based on Alexey Pajitnov’s original. Tetromino pieces of seven shapes fall into a well; players move and rotate them to form complete horizontal lines, which clear and score points. The pace speeds up as the level rises, and the game ends when the stack reaches the top.
How To Play Tetris
Control
Action
D-Pad Left / Right
Move the falling piece
D-Pad Down
Speed up the drop
A Button
Rotate clockwise
B Button
Rotate counter-clockwise
Start
Start game / pause
About Tetris
Release date
NES (JP): December 22, 1988 · NES (NA): November 1989 · NES (EU): 1989 (original concept: 1984)
Developer
Nintendo (with Bullet-Proof Software); concept by Alexey Pajitnov
Publisher
Nintendo
Platform
NES / Famicom; the concept appears on many platforms
Sheldon has spent over a decade immersed in retro gaming, from NES classics to arcade gems. He's deeply passionate about preserving gaming history and helping others rediscover these timeless titles. When he's not gaming, Shaun writes about the evolution of video games and their cultural impact.
