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Tetris: From Classic Blocks to Modern Battles ๐งฉ
Tetris โ a game so simple, yet so iconic, that it has stood the test of time for over three decades. Whether you played it on a clunky old Game Boy, competed in modern online tournaments, or just vibed to its catchy music, Tetris is a game that everyone knowsโฆ but thereโs a lot more to its story than you might realize.
Today, weโre diving into the history, evolution, and modern strategies of Tetris. Letโs go! ๐
๐ A Brief History of Tetris
The journey of Tetris begins with its creator: Alexey Pajitnov, born in 1955. Pajitnov developed the first version of Tetris in 1984 while working at the Dorodnitsyn Computing Centre of the Soviet Academy of Sciences. The game spread like wildfire, eventually leading Pajitnov to co-found The Tetris Company in 1996 alongside Dutch video game designer Henk Rogers (yes, thatโs Henk with an e, not Hank!).
๐ต The Iconic Tetris Music
Letโs talk about the music. When people think of Tetris, they often remember the catchy theme heard on the Game Boy version. Thatโs the song youโre probably hearing right now in your head โ but did you know it has roots in classical music?
The NES version of Tetris actually had a different theme. Have a listen:
๐ถ Cue music: The Nutcracker by Tchaikovsky ๐ถ
Yup, thatโs right โ Tchaikovskyโs “Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy” was used as one of the themes in the NES version. Meanwhile, the iconic Game Boy version featured a Russian folk song called โKorobeinikiโ, which became synonymous with the game.
๐น๏ธ Modern Tetris: The Rise of Competitive Play
Fast forward to the modern era, and Tetris has evolved into a fast-paced, competitive game. One of the biggest modern innovations came with the release of Tetris 99 for the Nintendo Switch.
Tetris 99 takes the classic game and cranks up the intensity by pitting you against 98 other players in a chaotic battle royale. The goal? Survive longer than everyone else while sending “garbage lines” to your opponents. Garbage lines fill up their board, making survival even harder.
But wait โ thereโs more! Modern Tetris introduced new techniques that revolutionized gameplay:
- T-Spins: Rotating the T-shaped piece into tight spaces, sending massive amounts of garbage to opponents.
- 7-Bag System: Instead of completely random pieces, modern Tetris cycles through a set of seven pieces in a predictable pattern, reducing the frustration of bad luck and allowing for more strategic play.
๐ป Tetr.io: The Next Evolution
If youโre looking to dive into modern Tetris without needing a console, check out Tetr.io. Itโs a free online Tetris game you can play right from your browser, and it takes competitive Tetris to the next level.
In Tetr.io:
- Instant Garbage: Unlike Tetris 99, where garbage lines take a moment to appear, in Tetr.io, garbage is instant. Blink, and your board fills up!
- Back-to-Back Combos: Performing consecutive line clears like Tetrises or T-Spins stacks up garbage, making each attack stronger than the last.
- Advanced Strategies: Players have developed new tactics, like Openers (pre-planned starts) and T-Spin Triples that maximize efficiency and damage.
If Tetris 99 feels like a roller coaster, Tetr.io is like riding that roller coaster at double speed with no brakes. ๐ข
๐ The Classic Scene: CTWC
For those who prefer the old-school experience, thereโs still a thriving competitive scene centered around the original NES version of Tetris. Enter the Classic Tetris World Championship (CTWC).
In CTWC:
- Players compete on the NES version of the game, relying on quick reflexes and mastery of old-school mechanics.
- The scoring system rewards clearing multiple lines at once, with a focus on maximizing points rather than just surviving.
- If you run out of lives? Game over. No second chances.
Watching CTWC matches is like stepping into a time machine โ the game might be over 30 years old, but the intensity is unmatched.
๐ Fun Tetris Facts
Before we wrap up, here are some fun facts to impress your friends with:
- Tetris in Space: In 1993, Russian cosmonaut Aleksandr Serebrov took his Game Boy to space, becoming the first person to play Tetris in orbit. ๐
- World Records: Modern Tetris pros can pull off moves so fast they require 20+ inputs per second.
- Tetris Effect: Some players report experiencing the “Tetris Effect” โ after long sessions, they start seeing falling Tetriminos in their dreams.
๐ฌ Game Over (For Now)
From humble beginnings in Soviet Russia to heart-pounding online tournaments, Tetris has come a long way. Whether youโre stacking blocks for fun or battling against 98 other players for glory, thereโs a version of Tetris out there for you.
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Until next time, keep stacking โ and may your Tetrises always be back-to-back. ๐งฑโจ
Goodbye! ๐
Reactions:
@elperroreggae (6 years ago) ๐ Votes: 25K Replies: 558
Most sold game ever, neither Japanese or American but Russian
@squishy6978 (4 years ago) ๐ Votes: 7.8K Replies: 217
Fun fact: Even tho Tetris is/was most sold game ever, his creator didn't get anything. All money went to country budget.
@francomarcus6784 (4 years ago) ๐ Votes: 9.6K Replies: 108
Damn, these Russians really know how to make their music
@awesomelegion9950 (1 year ago) ๐ Votes: 2.8K Replies: 29
I can't believe that someone finally beat this game.
@pcslash5916 (9 years ago) ๐ Votes: 3.7K Replies: 83
My mate said that Call of Duty is better than Tetris, can someone help me hide a body.
@mike_dunno (8 years ago) ๐ Votes: 4.7K Replies: 29
all pictures from world wide web
@NostalgiaMan (3 years ago) ๐ Votes: 7.5K Replies: 51
Now this is pure nostalgia.
@Imad41111 (4 years ago) ๐ Votes: 2.4K Replies: 44
eminem has been real quiet since this dropped
@benjaminnewlon7865 (6 years ago) ๐ Votes: 1.7K Replies: 22
This is how Soviet Russia built the Berlin Wall.
@basura4136 (1 year ago) ๐ Votes: 13
Everyone come from aespa ๐ฎ
@smileyface9148 (4 years ago) ๐ Votes: 15K Replies: 166
Minecraft: most sold game Tetris: most sold game Me: CUBES, CUBES EVERYWHERE
@WhiteLiliomcSRO (9 years ago) ๐ Votes: 9.1K Replies: 93
roses are red violets are blue in soviet russia tetris plays you
@ShrekIsGod1 (6 years ago) ๐ Votes: 9.7K Replies: 75
-made by Russian -Russian music -teaches you to fall in line
@andl444 (5 years ago (edited)) ๐ Votes: 9.3K Replies: 118
Tetris is actually a simulator of building the Berlin Wall. Edit: A lot of people didn't get the joke.
@ereini0n (1 year ago) ๐ Votes: 110 Replies: 16
I am the man who arranges the blocks...
@SanestTetoFan443 (3 months ago) ๐ Votes: 32 Replies: 3
The 3 typa people hearing this theme: Aespa Teto Nostalgia
@dylansp4049 (4 years ago) ๐ Votes: 6K Replies: 107
America: I make better games! Japan: No I make better games! Russia: Allow me to introduce myself
@Lichkee (2 months ago) ๐ Votes: 23
00:39 shout out google
@DanzoLovesEyes (3 years ago (edited)) ๐ Votes: 5.3K Replies: 40
This song makes me nostalgic for a time I wasn't even alive in.
@MorticiaObscurum (8 years ago) ๐ Votes: 2.6K Replies: 42
This song will be played as my casket is lowered.
@therobot1080 (4 years ago) ๐ Votes: 2.4K
Minecraft actually managed to beat it in most sales Im amazed
@user-gy6fq3lu7q (4 years ago (edited)) ๐ Votes: 310
@YellowkaCZ it's been a while
@user-gy6fq3lu7q (4 years ago) ๐ Votes: 1.7K
Since I'm the only russian in this chat, I should say it... OUR GAME.
@ashklootwyk (4 years ago (edited)) ๐ Votes: 593
Not anymore. Edit: The new top game is minecraft which is Swedish.
@Max-if2np (4 years ago) ๐ Votes: 165
minecraft overtook it
@Azeltirish (4 years ago) ๐ Votes: 219
Actually...Swedish beat Russian in that
@user-gy6fq3lu7q (4 years ago) ๐ Votes: 64
ย @Azeltirishย Because it's too easy
@SANDEEPSHARMA-cu2gd (4 years ago) ๐ Votes: 124
Yes u are right Approximate 500 million copies are sold of tetris minecraft has 200million copies
@farmerbemEXTRA (4 years ago) ๐ Votes: 12
F
@ShuukyoKashoku (4 years ago) ๐ Votes: 216
Comparing a game from 1989 with sales from 2011+. Hilarious. It's like saying despacito is better than music from back then because it has X billion views.
@richardgreen164 (4 years ago) ๐ Votes: 137
Tetris actually has 500 million copies sold if we count every platform, so it's still first.
@baiomarlaye3165 (4 years ago) ๐ Votes: 17
ย @richardgreen164ย oh which version of minecraft is counted and being recorded
@md-im8qp (4 years ago) ๐ Votes: 5
Roman Gatuzov no it is not
@thedude3005 (4 years ago (edited)) ๐ Votes: 42
ย @md-im8qpย it is, the list on Wikipedia only takes mobile version in count and nes version as a separate game which is fair modern and old tetris is different I assume it doesn't even include Tetris 99 and effect since it specified as mobile and not multi platform or console so tetris is still on top I guess at least on total sales with all versions included.
@descar7337 (4 years ago) ๐ Votes: 8
Alguien que hable espaรฑol?
@torpedo996 (4 years ago) ๐ Votes: 62
ย @therobot1080ย Both are block related. Coincidence? I think not.
@bigbruh1963 (4 years ago) ๐ Votes: 4
BRUH, I SERIOUSLY THOUGHT IT WAS THOSE CLASSIC MARIO GAMES
@Steamlazer (4 years ago) ๐ Votes: 2
ย @SANDEEPSHARMA-cu2gdย wrong
@RLTX1 (4 years ago) ๐ Votes: 2
What are you doing here
@PKINGU (4 years ago) ๐ Votes: 7
Harasho!
@mjidulag6939 (4 years ago) ๐ Votes: 2
Yes tetris Was the sold game ever but now?
@MasterCriminal0 (4 years ago (edited)) ๐ Votes: 4
@YellowkaCZ russia is the best
@camello0108 (4 years ago) ๐ Votes: 3
M I N E C R A F T
@arsenethememe3641 (4 years ago) ๐ Votes: 24
I think tetris is better than minecraft because tetris Changed The whole Game Sector but minecraft is overrated ๐
@Oliver-ex1if (4 years ago (edited)) ๐ Votes: 12
Iโm from sweden. Minecraft is the best game. Here is a swedish words: hej, Minecraft รคr best = hello, Minecraft is the best.
@arsenethememe3641 (4 years ago (edited)) ๐ Votes: 15
ย @Oliver-ex1ifย minecraft is a sweden game yes but it belongs to microsoft also it's not the best game
@iDunnoMC (4 years ago) ๐ Votes: 11
And now Minecraft is the most sold game ever, neither Japanese, American, or Russian, but Swedish
@iDunnoMC (4 years ago) ๐ Votes: 3
ย @richardgreen164ย Minecraft China Edition has 300 players so that would mean 500 million :)
@matejalukac7469 (4 years ago) ๐ Votes: 11
U mean soviet
@bigsluryt (4 years ago) ๐ Votes: 15
*soviet make the ussr great again