Tetris
This version of Tetris is one of many conversions of the famous block-stacking game, and was included with the Game Boy upon its release in several territories. The goal is to place pieces made up of four tiles in a ten-by-twenty well, organizing them into complete rows, which then disappear. As rows are cleared, the pace of the game increases and the background changes, and the game ends if the stack reaches the top of the well. The game is very similar to Nintendo's own NES version of the game, featuring the same Type A endless and Type B set-clear modes. The game also features a 2-player versus mode that can be played with two Game Boys, two copies of Tetris, and a Game Boy link cable. Cl...
- Genre
- Puzzle
- Year
- 1989
- Developer
- Bullet-Proof Software, Inc.
- Publisher
- Nintendo Co., Ltd.
- Players
- 2
Achievements
13 achievements · 177 total points
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Tetris Newbie Score 20,000 points in Game Type A2 pts -
Tetris Regular Score 40,000 points in Game Type A5 pts -
Tetris Champion Score 100,000 points in Game Type A10 pts -
Tetris Master Score 200,000 points in Game Type A25 pts -
Line 'Em Up Clear 50 lines in Game Type A5 pts -
Line 'Em Up Extreme Clear 200 lines in Game Type A25 pts -
Type B Newbie Beat Level 9 at High 1 or more in Game Type B5 pts -
Type B Regular Beat Level 9 at High 2 or more in Game Type B5 pts -
Type B Champion Beat Level 9 at High 3 or more in Game Type B10 pts -
Type B Master Beat Level 9 at High 4 or more in Game Type B10 pts -
Type B God Beat B Mode, Level 9, High 525 pts -
Challenge of the Best Clear 20 lines in Game Type A on Level 15 or higher by using the speed code - Down+Start on title25 pts -
Challenge of the Gods Clear 20 lines in Game Type A on Level 19 by using the speed code - Down+Start on title25 pts
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Tetris frequently asked questions
How do I play Tetris on PC?
Download the Etera launcher (Windows or Linux), find Tetris in the Game Boy library and click to download. The launcher handles the emulator and setup for you.
Does Tetris have achievements?
Yes, Tetris has 13 achievements worth 177 points. Achievements are counted and saved to your history and the leaderboard for subscribers and during the trial period.
Can I play Tetris for free?
Yes. Every account gets a 5-day trial with premium features. After that, the free plan allows 3 new games per day and 1 netplay session per day. Premium raises those limits.
Play Tetris on Etera
Download the launcher for Windows or Linux, find this game in the library and play solo or with friends.
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