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
📱 Mobile Controls
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.
Modern Tetris
Enhanced version with HD graphics, smooth animations, and modern features. Includes particle effects and improved visual feedback.
Crazy Mode
Fast-paced, challenging gameplay with special blocks and increased speed. Test your skills against intense time pressure and unique challenges.
📜 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!