Free Games How to play Tetris
- Shapes fall from the top. Move them left and right, and rotate them, to fit them together.
- Fill a whole row with no gaps and it clears, scoring points.
- The game speeds up as you go — clear lines to keep the stack low.
Tetris is a livelier arcade game than our calm puzzles — a little faster, with a bit more hurry. There is still no sign-up and no pop-ups. If you prefer a relaxed, untimed game, try Cat Sudoku, Sudoku, or Mahjong.
Common questions
How do I rotate a piece?
Press the Up arrow (or swipe up) to rotate the falling shape. Left/Right move it, and the space bar drops it quickly.
Is Tetris harder than your puzzles?
Yes — it is a faster arcade game with a bit of time pressure, unlike our calm puzzles. There is no sign-up, and you can Pause any time.
About this version
This is a self-hosted, open-source version of Tetris (source), used under its MIT licence and hosted here so it loads fast and shows no third-party adverts inside the game. Browse all of our free games.