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Tetris

Nintendo NES

Release Date: 1989

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Description

"Tetris" is a highly acclaimed puzzle video game that was released on the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) in 1989, although it was originally designed and programmed by Alexey Pajitnov in the Soviet Union in 1984. The game features simple yet addictive gameplay where players must fit falling shapes called Tetriminos into a horizontal line at the bottom of the playing field. When a line is completely filled with blocks, it disappears, and the player earns points. The goal is to prevent the Tetriminos from stacking up to the top of the screen. As the game progresses, the Tetriminos fall faster, increasing the challenge. The NES version of Tetris became immensely popular and played a significant role in the game's global spread, showcasing the addictive nature of its gameplay and the strategic depth that comes from its simple mechanics.

The history of "Tetris" on the NES includes a complicated battle over the rights to distribute the game outside the Soviet Union, involving multiple companies and legal disputes, particularly between Nintendo and Atari Games. Eventually, Nintendo secured the rights to the game for consoles, which helped to solidify its dominant position in the video game market. The NES version of "Tetris" is often remembered for its distinctive music, which includes an adaptation of the Russian folk tune "Korobeiniki," known colloquially as the "Tetris theme." This version of Tetris has been influential in shaping the puzzle game genre and remains a beloved classic, illustrating how a simple concept can become a global phenomenon with enduring appeal.