Tetris FAQ

Yes! Our Tetris browser game is 100% free to play with no hidden costs or in-app purchases. All Tetris game modes and features are available to everyone without any registration required. We believe in providing a premium gaming experience at no cost.

Our free Tetris browser game runs smoothly on any modern web browser including Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge. No downloads required - just visit our website and start playing instantly! The game works on Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, and Android devices.

While our Tetris game requires an internet connection for initial loading and leaderboard features, once loaded, you can play temporarily without internet. However, scores won't be saved to the global leaderboards until you reconnect.

Yes! Our Tetris game is fully responsive and optimized for mobile devices. Play on any smartphone or tablet with touch controls. The game automatically adapts to your screen size for the best mobile gaming experience.

No account creation is required! Simply visit our website and start playing immediately. However, your scores are automatically saved locally and can be submitted to our global leaderboards using a unique player ID.

Keyboard Controls:

• Left/Right Arrow Keys: Move pieces left and right
• Up Arrow: Rotate pieces
• Down Arrow: Move pieces down faster
• Space: Hard drop (instant drop to bottom)
• P: Pause/Resume game

Mobile Controls: Use touch controls with swipe gestures for movement and tap to rotate.

Points are awarded based on lines cleared multiplied by your current level:

• 1 line = 10 × level
• 2 lines = 30 × level
• 3 lines = 60 × level
• 4 lines (Tetris) = 100 × level

Focus on reaching higher levels and clearing multiple lines for maximum scores!

We offer three exciting Tetris modes:

• Classic Tetris: The traditional puzzle game experience with authentic Game Boy-style graphics
• Modern Tetris: Enhanced version with HD graphics and smooth animations
• Crazy Mode: Fast-paced gameplay with special blocks and increased speed challenges

You level up for every 10 rows eliminated. Higher levels mean:

• Higher point multipliers when clearing lines
• Faster falling speed (more challenging)
• Better position on leaderboards

There's no level cap - keep climbing!

Here are the main strategies to maximize your Tetris score:

• Level Up: As your level increases, you'll earn more points for each line cleared
• Clear Multiple Lines: Clearing multiple lines at once gives bonus points (4 lines = maximum bonus)
• Maintain Speed: Higher levels mean faster gameplay but bigger score multipliers
• Plan Ahead: Think strategically about piece placement for maximum line clears

Focus on reaching higher levels and setting up multi-line clears for the best scores!

Here are proven strategies to improve your Tetris gameplay:

• Focus on building flat, stable stacks
• Learn efficient stacking patterns
• Practice clearing multiple lines simultaneously
• Watch replays of top players
• Master the basic controls and timing
• Work on increasing your speed gradually

Master these essential Tetris stacking strategies:

• Build Flat: Keep your stack as flat as possible to avoid creating gaps
• Save Space for I-pieces: Leave a 4-wide column for straight pieces (Tetris)
• Avoid Deep Wells: Don't create holes that are hard to fill
• Plan Multi-line Clears: Set up your stack to clear 2-4 lines simultaneously

Good stacking patterns lead to higher scores and longer survival!

Our leaderboard system includes:

• Weekly Rankings: Reset every Monday at 00:00 UTC
• All-Time Rankings: Permanent record of best scores
• Multiple Categories: Different game modes tracked separately
• Real-time Updates: Scores update immediately after games

Compete with players worldwide and climb to the top!

You can easily pause and resume your Tetris game:

• Press 'P' key: Pause the game at any time
• Press 'P' again: Resume the game from where you paused
• Game state preserved: Your score, level, and board layout remain unchanged
• No time limit: You can pause for as long as you need

Perfect for taking breaks during longer gaming sessions!

Try these solutions to improve performance:

• Close other browser tabs and applications
• Clear your browser cache
• Update your browser to the latest version
• Disable browser extensions temporarily
• Try a different browser (Chrome recommended)
• Restart your device if issues persist

Score saving issues can be caused by:

• Browser privacy/incognito mode blocking local storage
• Ad blockers interfering with data saving
• Internet connection problems during score submission
• Browser security settings blocking our domain
• Local storage being disabled in browser settings

Enable local storage for our site to ensure proper saving.

Our Tetris game works on all modern browsers:

• Chrome: Full support (recommended)
• Firefox: Full support
• Safari: Full support
• Edge: Full support
• Opera: Full support
• Mobile Browsers: iOS Safari, Chrome Mobile, Samsung Internet

We welcome your feedback! Contact us at:

• Email: [email protected]
• Include your browser version and device type
• Describe the issue or feature request in detail
• Screenshots are helpful for bug reports

We actively work on improvements based on player feedback!