How to Play Tetris

Master the art of Tetris with our complete gameplay guide. Learn controls, scoring system, game modes, and winning strategies.

🕹️ Game Controls

⌨️ Keyboard Controls

Move Left/Right:
Rotate Piece:
Soft Drop:
Hard Drop: SPACE
Pause Game: P

📱 Mobile Controls

👆 Tap to rotate pieces
👈 Swipe left to move left
👉 Swipe right to move right
👇 Swipe down for soft drop
💨 Quick swipe down for hard drop

Pro Tip: Master the hard drop (Space) for faster gameplay and higher scores!

🏆 Scoring System

Points are calculated based on lines cleared multiplied by your current level.

Clear multiple lines simultaneously for maximum points!

Lines Cleared Base Points Formula Example (Level 5)
1 Line (Single) 10 10 × Level 50 points
2 Lines (Double) 30 30 × Level 150 points
3 Lines (Triple) 60 60 × Level 300 points
4 Lines (Tetris) 100 100 × Level 500 points

💡 Scoring Tips

  • • Focus on clearing 4 lines (Tetris) for maximum points
  • • Higher levels = higher score multipliers
  • • Level up every 10 lines cleared

🎯 Strategy

  • • Build up your stack to enable multi-line clears
  • • Save space for I-pieces (4-block lines)
  • • Avoid creating holes in your stack

🎮 Game Modes

🕹️

Classic Tetris

The traditional Tetris experience with authentic retro-style graphics and gameplay. Perfect for purists who love the original game mechanics.

Difficulty: Beginner-Friendly
Speed: Progressive
Features: Standard 7-piece set

Modern Tetris

Enhanced version with HD graphics, smooth animations, and modern features. Includes particle effects and improved visual feedback.

Difficulty: Intermediate
Speed: Adjustable
Features: HD graphics, effects
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Crazy Mode

Fast-paced, challenging gameplay with special blocks and increased speed. Test your skills against intense time pressure and unique challenges.

Difficulty: Expert
Speed: High-Speed
Features: Special blocks, chaos

📜 Basic Rules

🎯 Objective

  • • Arrange falling blocks (Tetrominoes) to form complete horizontal lines
  • • Complete lines disappear and earn you points
  • • Prevent blocks from reaching the top of the playing field
  • • Survive as long as possible and achieve the highest score

🧩 Tetromino Pieces

  • I-piece: 4 blocks in a line (best for Tetris clears)
  • O-piece: 2×2 square (stable, easy to place)
  • T-piece: T-shaped (versatile for different gaps)
  • L & J-pieces: L-shaped (good for corners)
  • S & Z-pieces: Zigzag-shaped (fill uneven surfaces)

⚡ Game Mechanics

  • • Pieces fall automatically at increasing speeds
  • • You can move, rotate, and drop pieces
  • • Game ends when pieces reach the top
  • • Level increases every 10 lines cleared

🏆 Winning Strategy

  • • Keep your stack as flat as possible
  • • Leave a 4-wide column for I-pieces
  • • Clear multiple lines when possible
  • • Think ahead and plan piece placement

💡 Pro Tips & Strategies

🌱 Beginner Tips

  • • Start with Classic mode to learn basics
  • • Focus on clearing singles and doubles initially
  • • Don't rush - accuracy beats speed
  • • Practice rotating pieces in advance
  • • Keep the playing field balanced
  • • Use pause function to plan moves

📈 Intermediate Tips

  • • Learn to build and maintain Tetris wells
  • • Practice stacking for multi-line clears
  • • Master the hard drop for faster play
  • • Develop piece preview awareness
  • • Work on consistent line clear timing
  • • Avoid creating unnecessary holes

⚡ Advanced Tips

  • • Master high-speed gameplay techniques
  • • Develop muscle memory for rotations
  • • Learn recovery techniques for mistakes
  • • Practice under pressure situations
  • • Optimize for leaderboard competition
  • • Study advanced stacking patterns

🎯 Master Strategy

The key to high scores is consistency and patience. Focus on building clean stacks and setting up Tetris clears (4-line clears) for maximum points.

Ready to Play?

Now that you know how to play, it's time to put your skills to the test!