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For detailed information about this series, see: Tetris Wiki

Tetris is a series of video games originally designed and programmed by Alexey Pajitnov in the Soviet Union in 1984.

The gameplay consists in stacking the falling shapes, called "Tetrominos", each composed of four blocks, trying to leave the least gaps as possible, since if a full line of blocks is created, it is cleared and awards points, while if the blocks reach the top of the field it's Game Over.

Since they're all puzzle games, most of them don't have any kind of storyline, so it might seem not appropriate to consider it a fictional series, however some of them do have a storyline with characters interacting with the tetrominos, such as Tetris Plus, and others feature the Tetrominos as living beings such as Kids Tetris, so we can say that at least at some point, the Tetris series told a story, making it a fictional series.

Video Games

Many Tetris games have been released in the years, and its difficult to say which is a new game, which is a remake, and which is a port of the same game, as most of them are basically the same game with minor changes or extra modes. Here we listed a total of 102 releases, including four games in the Tris series, which we consider a sub-series of Tetris but it might instead be treated as a separate thing.

Additionally the game Tetris Attack, released in August 1996 for SNES/Super Famicom and Game Boy is often considered part of the series, but since it's actually just the western release of Yoshi no Panepon with the name "Tetris" added to it, we don't consider it a proper entry in the Tetris series.

Board Games

Three Tetris board games have been released:

Film

Merchandise

Many official Tetris items have been released. These include:

Links to Other Series

Despite Tetris being a sub-series of the Tris series, all link pages on this wiki refer to Tetris instead of Tris, because of Tetris being much more popular than Tris in general, because there only are four Tris games that are not "Tetris" and because many people actually consider the other Tris games part of the Tetris series.

Note: due to the abstract nature of the Tetris series, direct crossovers usually count as arguable type 1 links; other interactions generally count as type 1 links when Tetrominos appear as real elements in other series, or when characters from other series directly interact with the tetrominos within a Tetris game; if a Tetris game simply has a theme from another series, it is counted as a type 2 link, considering those themes just images of a fictional series within the Tetris game.

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Flash Point (Sega) 1989 1989 Flash Point is a clone of Tetris; they were released together in Sega Tetris Arcade in Sega Ages 2500 Series Vol.28 Tetris Collection.
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Bloxeed 1989 1989 Bloxeed is a clone of Tetris; they were released together in Sega Tetris Arcade in Sega Ages 2500 Series Vol.28 Tetris Collection.
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4Arrow L Mario 1989614 June 14, 1989 Mario and Luigi make an appearance in Tetris for Game Boy and, with Peach and Bowser in Tetris for NES. Mario also fights Tetrominos in Tetris DS.
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4Arrow L Donkey Kong 198911 November 1989 Donkey Kong makes an appearance in Tetris for NES and in Tetris DS. Tetris 99 held an event in promotion of Donkey Kong Bananza.
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4Arrow L The Legend of Zelda 198911 November 1989 Link makes an appearance in Tetris for NES and in Tetris DS. 1
4Arrow L Metroid 198911 November 1989 Samus makes an appearance in Tetris for NES; Metroids appear as obstacles in Tetris DS.
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4Arrow L Kid Icarus 198911 November 1989 Pit makes an appearance in Tetris for NES.
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Kunio-kun 198911 November 1989 Nintendo World Cup and Tetris have been released in the same cartdrige in 3-in-1 Super Mario Bros./Tetris/Nintendo World Cup 3
5Arrow R Nintendo World Championships 1990 1990 A version of Tetris for the NES is included in Nintendo World Championships.
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5Arrow R Nester 19901 January 1990 In a series of comics, Nester becomes a Tetris block and enters the world of Tetris. 1
5Arrow R Qix 1990413 April 13, 1990 Multiplayer mode in the Game Boy version of Qix is based on Multiplayer mode from the Game Boy version of Tetris.
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5Arrow R Captain N 19901013 October 13, 1990 The Captain N episodes "The Trouble With Tetris" and "Totally Tetrisized" feature elements from Tetris.
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5Arrow R Lemmings 1993 1993 The level "Lemtris" in Lemmings 2: The Tribes features blocks shaped like tetrominos. 2
5Arrow R StarTropics 19943 March 1994 StarTropics II features a reference to Tetris. 3
5Arrow R The Larry Sanders Show 1994921 September 21, 1994 Tetris is mentioned in the Larry Sanders Show episode: "The Fourteenth Floor". 2
5Arrow R Panel de Pon 19968 August 1996 The Western release of Yoshi no Panepon uses the name "Tetris Attack".
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5Arrow R Dragonseeds 199886 August 6, 1998 Having saved data of Tetris Plus unlocks the special "Professor" dragon in Dragonseeds. 3
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Mickey Mouse 19981120 November 20, 1998 Magical Tetris Challenge Featuring Mickey is part of both series. 1.25a
5Arrow R SpongeBob SquarePants 1999917 September 17, 1999 The episode Sandy's Rocket feature sound effects from Tetris. 3
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Cardcaptor Sakura 2000810 August 10, 2000 Tetris With Cardcaptor Sakura: Eternal Heart is part of both series. 1.25a
4Arrow L Stretch Panic 2001717 July 17, 2001 Linda from Stretch Panic makes an appearance in Tetris Outdoor. 1
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Pokémon 2002321 March 21, 2002 Pokémon Shock Tetris is part of both series.
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5Arrow R Malcolm in the Middle 20031130 November 30, 2003 Tetris is mentioned in the Malcolm in the Middle episodes: "Malcolm Films Reese" and "Hal's Dentist". 2
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Star Wars 2003 2003 The game Star Wars: The Clone Wars has been released in compilation with Tetris Worlds. 3
5Arrow R Joey 2005113 January 13, 2005 Tetris is mentioned in the Joey episode: "Joey and the Premiere". 2
5Arrow R Asterix 20051016 October 16, 2005 In Asterix & Obelix XXL 2: Mission: Las Vegum there are some references to Tetris.
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5Arrow R The Simpsons 20051211 December 11, 2005 The Simpsons episode "The Italian Bob" and some other episodes feature references to Tetris.
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4Arrow L Robot (Nintendo) 2006320 March 20, 2006 Professor Hector from Stack-Up and Gyromite appears in Tetris DS to give instructions to the player. 1.25a
4Arrow L Balloon Fight 2006320 March 20, 2006 Touch Mode of Tetris DS has a Balloon Fight theme.
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4Arrow L Yoshi 2006320 March 20, 2006 Puzzle Mode of Tetris DS has a Yoshi's Cookie theme. Additionally the Western release of Yoshi no Panepon uses the name "Tetris Attack".
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4Arrow L Ice Climber 2006320 March 20, 2006 One of the themes in Standard Mode of Tetris DS is based on Ice Climber.
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4Arrow L Excite 2006320 March 20, 2006 One of the themes in Standard Mode of Tetris DS is based on Excitebike.
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4Arrow L Devil World 2006320 March 20, 2006 One of the themes in Standard Mode of Tetris DS is based on Devil World.
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4Arrow L Urban Champion 2006320 March 20, 2006 One of the themes in Standard Mode of Tetris DS is based on Urban Champion.
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4Arrow L Duck Hunt 2006320 March 20, 2006 One of the themes in Standard Mode of Tetris DS is based on Duck Hunt.
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5Arrow R Eddsworld 2006524 May 24, 2006 Tetris was mentioned in "Tom's Tales of Awesome". 2
5Arrow R Family Guy 20061119 November 19, 2006 A Tetris cutaway gag was featured in the Family Guy episode "Prick Up Your Ears". 2
5Arrow R Mission in Snowdriftland 2006121 December 1, 2006 Files based on Tetris DS were obtainable by completing a level in UPIXO in Action: Mission in Snowdriftland. 2
5Arrow R World War Blue 2007730 July 30, 2007 Tejirof in World War Blue is based on Tetris. 3
5Arrow R I Wanna Be The Guy 2007105 October 5, 2007 I Wanna Be The Guy has a level based on Tetris. 2
5Arrow R The Irate Gamer 2007122 December 2, 2007 The Irate Gamer reviews Tetris on NES. 2
5Arrow R Sim 2008115 January 15, 2008 The Sims Carnival: SnapCity includes gameplay elements from Tetris. 3
5Arrow R Angry Video Game Nerd 2008219 February 19, 2008 The Angry Video Game Nerd reviews 3D Tetris in the episode "Virtual Boy". 2
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Blockout 200831 March 1, 2008 Tetris Blockout is a crossover beteen the two series. 1
5Arrow R The Big Bang Theory 2008512 May 12, 2008 In The Big Bang Theory episode "The Peanut Reaction" Sheldon and Raj are seen playing Tetris, and it is mentioned in "The Countdown Reflection". 2
5Arrow R Ghost Town (DreamWorks) 2008919 September 19, 2008 Tetris is mentioned in Ghost Town. 2
5Arrow R 3D Dot Game Heroes 2009115 November 5, 2009 3D Dot Game Heroes features a loading screen based on Tetris. 3
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Amagami 200912 December 2009 Amagami Tetris is part of both series. 1.25a
5Arrow R Breaking Bad 2010613 June 13, 2010 Tetris is mentioned in the Breaking Bad episode: "Full Measure". 2
5Arrow R Scott Pilgrim 2010813 August 13, 2010 The movie Scott Pilgrim vs. The World features a reference to Tetris. 2
5Arrow R Poker Night at the Inventory 20101122 November 22, 2010 Tetris is mentioned in Poker Night at the Inventory. 2
5Arrow R Tetrobot 2011512 May 12, 2011 A block based on Tetris is playable in Blocks That Matter. 2
4Arrow L Bomberman 2011102 October 2, 2011 Bomberman appears as the computer opponent in Tetris Axis; a Bomberman sprite is also featured in the Shadow Mode of Tetris Party. 1
5Arrow R Video Game High School 2012511 May 11, 2012 The VGHS logo features tetronimos from Tetris. 2
5Arrow R Monica's Gang 20126 June 2012 Tetrominoes appear in several issues of Clássicos do Cinema - Turma da Mônica. 2
5Arrow R Angry Birds 2012726 July 26, 2012 Angry Birds Space features a level based on Tetris 3
5Arrow R Random Encounters 2012823 August 23, 2012 Random Encounters has made a Tetris song. 3
5Arrow R Brickleberry 2012109 October 9, 2012 Tetris is referenced in the Brickleberry episode "Saved by the Balls". 3
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Puyo Puyo 201426 February 6, 2014 Puyo Puyo Tetris and Puyo Puyo Tetris 2 are crossovers between the two series. 1
5Arrow R Jazzpunk 201427 February 7, 2014 When using a certain telephone in Jazzpunk, you can hear part of "Theme A" from Tetris. 2
5Arrow R Wonder Momo 2014213 February 13, 2014 There's a reference to Tetris in episode 3 of the Wonder Momo anime. 2
5Arrow R Just Dance 20141021 October 21, 2014 Just Dance 2015 and Just Dance Unlimited feature the main theme from Tetris. 2
5Arrow R Star vs. the Forces of Evil 2015118 January 18, 2015 In the Star vs. the Forces of Evil episode "Party with a Pony", the square-heads made a reference to Tetris after being tackled by guards. 3
5Arrow R Pixels 2015724 July 24, 2015 The Tetrominos appear among the many videogame characters in the movie, Pixels. 1.25a
5Arrow R Board James 201595 September 5, 2015 Board James reviews the Tetris board game in the episode "Video Games!!" 2
5Arrow R Homestuck 2017914 September 14, 2017 Joey Claire has a poster for Tetris 2 in Hiveswap. 2
5Arrow R Chuchel 201837 March 7, 2018 Tetris is referenced in Chuchel. 3
5Arrow R Transformice 2018423 April 23, 2018 A Tetris piece appeared on the login screen. 2
5Arrow R Dude, Stop 201861 June 1, 2018 A game of Tetris appears in Dude, Stop. 2
5Arrow R Crystal Crisis 2019423 April 23, 2019 Tetris x Crystal crisishis way of controlling the characters giving them powers and abilities and crystals of each color are also used. 1
5Arrow R Black Mirror 201965 June 5, 2019 Tetris can be seen in the Black Mirror episode: "Striking Vipers. 2
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Hello Kitty 201963 June 3, 2019 Tetris x Hello Kitty is a crossover between the two series. 1.25a
4Arrow L Splatoon 2019712 July 12, 2019 Tetris 99 featured a Splatoon 2 theme during a limited event. 2
4Arrow L Fire Emblem 2019823 August 23, 2019 Tetris 99 featured a Fire Emblem: Three Houses theme during a limited event. 2
5Arrow R Sayonara Wild Hearts 2019919 September 19, 2019 Tetris blocks can be found in Level 17 "Reverie" in Sayonara Wild Hearts. 3
4Arrow L Kirby 2019920 September 20, 2019 Tetris 99 featured a Super Kirby Clash theme and a Kirby Fighters 2 theme during limited events. 2
5Arrow R Super Smash Bros. 20191025 October 25, 2019 Tetris 99 spirits are featured in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.
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4Arrow L Luigi 20191025 October 25, 2019 Tetris 99 featured a Luigi's Mansion 3 theme during a limited event. 2
5Arrow R Simple Samosa 2020 2020 Tetris is referenced in the Simple Samosa episode "Khelo Samosa". 2.5
4Arrow L Ring Fit Adventure 2020424 April 24, 2020 Tetris 99 featured a Ring Fit Adventure theme during a limited event. 2
4Arrow L Animal Crossing 2020515 May 15, 2020 Tetris 99 featured an Animal Crossing: New Horizons theme during a limited event.
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4Arrow L Xenoblade 202073 July 3, 2020 Tetris 99 featured a Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition theme during a limited event. 2
5Arrow R Soul (Pixar) 20201225 December 25, 2020 Tetris is mentioned in Soul. 2
4Arrow L Sonic 2021114 January 14, 2021 Puyo Puyo Tetris features a special mode with Puyo shaped like Sonic characters, while Sonic himself was added to Puyo Puyo Tetris 2 with an update. 1
4Arrow L Miitopia 2021618 June 18, 2021 Tetris 99 featured a Miitopia theme during a limited event. 2
4Arrow L Wario 2021917 September 17, 2021 Tetris 99 featured a theme based on WarioWare: Get It Together! during a limited even; additionally the "Opening Night" microgame in WarioWare: Smooth Moves may be based on the ending for the NES version of Tetris.
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5Arrow R Me & Roboco 2021927 September 27, 2021 Gachi and Motsuo argue over Tetris and Puyo Puyo in Chapter 58 of Me & Roboco. 2
4Arrow L Monster Hunter 2021108 October 8, 2021 Tetris 99 featured a Monster Hunter Rise theme during a limited event. 2
5Arrow R Animator vs. Animation 20211126 November 26, 2021 Tetris can be seen in Animation vs. Arcade Games. 2
5Arrow R Cipher Academy 20221219 December 19, 2022 Tetris is mentioned in Chapter 5 of Cipher Academy. 2
5Arrow R Suicide Guy 2023629 June 29, 2023 One of the levels of Suicide Guy: The Lost Dreams is a reference to Tetris. 3
4Arrow L Pikmin 202377 July 7, 2023 Tetris 99 featured a Pikmin 4 theme during a limited event. 2
5Arrow R Leo (Netflix) 20231121 November 21, 2023 In Leo, Eli wears a Tetris shirt. 2
5Arrow R Stumble Guys 20231121 November 21, 2023 Skins and maps from Tetris appear in Stumble Guys as part of a special collaboration. 1
5Arrow R Melvins Macabre 20231217 December 17, 2023 A Tetris game box is seen in the Melvins Macabre episode "NOSTALGIA". 2
5Arrow R Sophie's Magic Diary 202416 January 6, 2024 Sophie plays Tetris in the short "What Happens When You Finally Beat Tetris?". 2
4Arrow L Princess Peach 202445 April 5, 2024 Tetris 99 featured a Princess Peach: Showtime! theme during a limited event. 2
4Arrow L Endless Ocean 2024510 May 10, 2024 Tetris 99 featured an Endless Ocean Luminous theme during a limited event. 2
4Arrow L F-Zero 2024628 June 28, 2024 Tetris 99 featured an F-Zero 99 theme during a limited event. 2
5Arrow R Minecraft 2024730 July 30, 2024 A Tetris DLC was added to Minecraft. 1
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Igo: Kyū Roban Taikyoku 20241112 November 12, 2024 The Famicom game Igo: Kyū Roban Taikyoku is included as a non-Tetris game in Tetris Forever. 2
5Arrow R Lumines 20251111 November 11, 2025 An avatar and name plate based on Tetris Effect is included as part of the Digital Deluxe Edtion of Lumines Arise. 2
4Arrow L Space Invaders 2026325 March 25, 2026 TETRIS x SPACE INVADERS: Block the Invasion is a special event collaboration for the mobile version of Tetris, introducing a gamemode featuring Tetrimino defending the Earth from Space Invaders. 1
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Tomodachi Life 2026416 April 16, 2026 In Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream, one of the collectible Treasures, a "puzzle game", references the Tetris series. Tetris 99 featured a Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream theme during a limited event. 2

Links to Non-Series Media

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4Arrow L Mii (Mascot) 20081014 October 14, 2008 Miis appear in Tetris Party and Tetris: Axis. 1