Tetris

About

Tetris is a puzzle game where players stack geometric blocks as they fall at increasing speeds. The goal is to clear horizontal lines by fitting pieces together without gaps. Sega’s 1988 arcade version streamlined the formula with tight controls and escalating difficulty. Each session is a race against time to keep the ever-growing pile from reaching the top. This version introduced lock delay, letting players adjust pieces before they settle, which became a standard in later iterations. It set the blueprint for competitive play in the TGM series and other derivatives. With no story or fancy visuals, its pure mechanics made it a global benchmark. Players still cite it as the definitive way to experience the game’s relentless challenge.