Tetris
The original version of Tetris was created by Alexey Pajitnov for the Elektronika-60 computer. It was never released commercially. It was also playable on the successor DVK-1 and DVK-2 computers, although it…
Tetris is an arcade developed by Alexey Pajitnov, released 4 April 1985 on Legacy Computer.
What Tetris is
Tetris is an arcade game developed by Alexey Pajitnov and released in 1985. It was published by ELORG. It is available on Legacy Computer only.
The premise, in the publisher's words
The original version of Tetris was created by Alexey Pajitnov for the Elektronika-60 computer. It was never released commercially. It was also playable on the successor DVK-1 and DVK-2 computers, although it is unknown whether that is a different version, or simply the same code running on a different computer. Minor visual differences are present, but the gameplay is the exact same.
How it plays
It is played from a side view perspective. It is a single-player game with no multiplayer component.
Where it sits in the Tetris series
Tetris is the first of 145 entries we hold in the Tetris series. The next entry was Tetris in 1985.
What it launched against
Tetris launched on 4 April 1985, within three weeks of Commando, Where in the World Is Carmen Sandiego?, The Rats and Starion.
Released around the same time: Commando, Where in the World Is Carmen Sandiego?, The Rats, Starion.
Official trailer
Sourced from the publisher’s YouTube channel.
Screenshots
All media
Dlc
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Vs. Tetris
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In-Flight Tetris
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Tetris Illuminated Mega Screen
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Tiny Arcade Tetris
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Micro Arcade Tetris
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Tetris Keyring Arcade
Tetris E60
McDonald's Chicken McNugget Tetris
Slurpee x Tetris Handheld Game
Remakes
Quick answers
Tetris — frequently asked questions
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