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| − | '''Tetris''' ([[ESRB]] ratings: E) is a puzzle [[video game]]. The gameplay consists of a small area where differently shaped blocks slowly fall one after another in a random patter, the player can move horizontally the blocks or even rotate them. The objective is to gather points by forming lines with the blocks, causing them to be destroyed. If enough blocks accumulate to reach the top of the screen, the player loses. | + | '''Tetris''' ([[ESRB]] ratings: E) is a puzzle [[video game]]. It was created in [[Russia]] in 1985 by [[Alexey Pazhitnov]]. |
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| + | The gameplay consists of a small area where differently shaped blocks slowly fall one after another in a random patter, the player can move horizontally the blocks or even rotate them. The objective is to gather points by forming lines with the blocks, causing them to be destroyed. If enough blocks accumulate to reach the top of the screen, the player loses. | ||
Tetris games are availible on a wide range of platforms, all are a good source of [[family-friendly]] entertainment due to their completely abstract gameplay. | Tetris games are availible on a wide range of platforms, all are a good source of [[family-friendly]] entertainment due to their completely abstract gameplay. | ||
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Revision as of 05:17, June 14, 2008
Tetris (ESRB ratings: E) is a puzzle video game. It was created in Russia in 1985 by Alexey Pazhitnov.
Gameplay
The gameplay consists of a small area where differently shaped blocks slowly fall one after another in a random patter, the player can move horizontally the blocks or even rotate them. The objective is to gather points by forming lines with the blocks, causing them to be destroyed. If enough blocks accumulate to reach the top of the screen, the player loses.
Tetris games are availible on a wide range of platforms, all are a good source of family-friendly entertainment due to their completely abstract gameplay.