ZTetris
ZTetris is the classic TI calculator clone of the popular Tetris game that everybody has played, and that has been made for all kinds of gaming platforms. The original game was programmed in assembly by Jimmy…
31 December 1996
ZTetris is a puzzle, released 31 December 1996 on Texas Instruments TI-99.
What ZTetris is
ZTetris was released in 1996. It is available on Texas Instruments TI-99 only.
The premise, in the publisher's words
ZTetris is the classic TI calculator clone of the popular Tetris game that everybody has played, and that has been made for all kinds of gaming platforms. The original game was programmed in assembly by Jimmy Mardell for the TI-85 and executed via ZShell, but the game has since been ported to every TI graphing calculator by other members of the community. The game has an impressive list of features, including two-player linkplay (which even works between every TI graphing calculator), 21 levels, top 3 high scores saved with names, 16 different alternating background patterns, trash lines, and even a teacher key.
How it plays
It is a single-player game with no multiplayer component. Available modes: Multiplayer and Single player.
What it launched against
ZTetris launched on 31 December 1996, within three weeks of Mario Kart 64, Wild Arms, Mega Man 8 and Money Puzzle Exchanger.
Released around the same time: Mario Kart 64, Wild Arms, Mega Man 8, Money Puzzle Exchanger.
Quick answers
ZTetris — frequently asked questions
When did ZTetris come out?
ZTetris was released on 31 December 1996 for Texas Instruments TI-99.
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