Tetris — The Ultimate Block Stacking Challenge

One of the best-selling games of all time, Tetris has captivated players for over 40 years. Our browser version delivers the full classic experience — seven tetrominoes, progressive speed, ghost piece, and line-clear scoring — with no download needed.

How to Play Tetris

Arrow Left / Right to move the falling piece
Arrow Up to rotate
Arrow Down for soft drop (faster fall)
Space for hard drop (instant placement)
On mobile: swipe left/right to move, tap to rotate, swipe down to hard drop
Fill complete rows to clear them and earn points
The game ends when pieces stack to the top

Scoring System

1 line cleared: 100 × level
2 lines: 300 × level
3 lines: 500 × level
4 lines (Tetris!): 800 × level

Tips to Score High

1. Keep the stack flat

Avoid jagged towers. A flat, low surface gives you the most flexibility to place any piece cleanly.

2. Save the I-piece

The long cyan bar is the only piece that clears four rows at once (a Tetris). Keep a vertical well on one side and wait for it.

3. Use the ghost piece

The transparent outline shows exactly where your piece will land. Always check it before dropping, especially at high speeds.

4. Use hard drop wisely

Hard drop (Space) is fast but irreversible. Use it only when you're certain of the placement.

FAQ

Yes. Every 10 lines cleared increases the level, which speeds up the fall rate. At level 10 and beyond, pieces fall very fast.

The ghost piece is the faint outline at the bottom of the board showing where your current piece will land if dropped immediately. It helps you plan placements accurately.

Yes. Your best score is saved in your browser's local storage and shown every time you open the game.

Yes. Swipe left/right to move, tap to rotate, swipe down to hard drop. On-screen buttons are also available.

🧩 Tetris