How to Play Tetris
The Goal
Tetris is a puzzle game where blocks (called "tetrominoes") fall from the top of the screen. Your goal is to:
- Move and rotate the falling pieces
- Fill complete horizontal lines
- Clear lines to score points
- Prevent the stack from reaching the top
The 7 Pieces
There are exactly 7 different shapes in Tetris, each made of 4 blocks:
- I-Piece: Long straight line (essential for clearing 4 lines at once)
- O-Piece: Square (doesn't rotate)
- T-Piece: T-shape
- S-Piece: S-shape
- Z-Piece: Z-shape
- J-Piece: J-shape
- L-Piece: L-shape
Controls
| Key | Action |
|---|---|
| ← → | Move piece left / right |
| ↓ | Soft drop (faster fall) |
| ↑ or W | Rotate clockwise |
| Q | Rotate counter-clockwise |
| SPACE | Hard drop (instant) |
| P | Pause |
| M | Toggle music |
Scoring
| Lines | Points |
|---|---|
| 1 line | 100 × level |
| 2 lines | 300 × level |
| 3 lines | 500 × level |
| 4 lines (Tetris) | 800 × level |
Clearing 4 lines at once is called a "Tetris" and gives the most points.
Game Modes
- Classic: Traditional endless mode. Play until game over.
- Sprint 40L: Clear 40 lines as fast as possible.
- Impossible: Starts at high speed. For experienced players.
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