Tetris

Gameplay

Arrange falling tetrominoes to create complete lines, with increasing speed and complexity as the game progresses.

Historical Context

Licensed by Nintendo from Soviet Union, became the Game Boy's killer app and drove massive hardware sales.

Fun Facts

• • Bundled with most Game Boy systems
• • Helped make the Game Boy a global phenomenon
• • Features the iconic 'Korobeiniki' music theme

Cultural Impact

Made puzzle games mainstream and proved that simple, addictive gameplay could drive hardware adoption.