Online Tetris Game

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Controls

  •  /  — move
  • — rotate
  • — soft drop
  • Space or P — pause
  • F — fullscreen

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About the Game

Tetris challenges you to rotate and stack tetromino blocks so completed horizontal lines disappear, preventing the stack from reaching the top. The game rewards foresight, spatial awareness, and swift decision‑making. Clearing multiple lines at once boosts your score and triggers faster speeds, keeping tension building as each new piece appears.

This browser‑based version delivers a responsive board that scales to any screen, a next‑piece preview for planning ahead, and three starting difficulty levels that adjust drop speed from relaxed to intense. Real‑time score, line, and level counters sit beside the board, and a single‑click fullscreen mode immerses you without distracting page elements.

Enjoy this portable implementation to insert a brief, brain‑sharpening break into study sessions or work pauses, improve pattern recognition during commutes, or simply chase a personal high score at home, but remember to pause regularly to prevent eye strain and fatigue when playing for extended periods.

Features:

The game canvas recalculates square size on every window resize and fullscreen change, keeping proportions crisp even on large monitors. All logic runs locally, rendering with the browser’s drawing context, so keystrokes feel immediate and no gameplay data leaves your device, safeguarding privacy and bandwidth.

Responsive Board

Canvas dimensions adapt to available space, automatically scaling blocks between 18 and 60 pixels to preserve clarity across phones, tablets, and high‑resolution desktops.

Difficulty Levels

Easy, Normal, and Hard buttons set starting speed and level, letting beginners practice calmly while experts dive straight into faster drop intervals for higher early challenge.

Next‑Piece Preview

A dedicated mini‑canvas shows the upcoming tetromino, giving you vital seconds to plan rotations and placement strategies before the piece enters the main board.

Real‑Time Statistics

Score, lines cleared, and current level update instantly beside the board, motivating continuous improvement and offering quick progress feedback without breaking concentration.

Fullscreen Toggle

A top‑right button and the F key expand the board to fill the screen, hiding browser chrome for uninterrupted focus and a console‑like experience.

Keyboard Shortcuts

Arrow keys move or rotate, space or P pauses, and F toggles fullscreen, allowing fluid control without leaving the home row or hunting for onscreen buttons.

Step‑by‑Step Guide:

Follow these steps to start stacking lines and racking up points:

  1. Click Easy, Normal, or Hard to choose your initial speed.
  2. Use and to slide the falling block left or right into position.
  3. Press to rotate the block until its shape fits the gap you planned.
  4. Tap for a soft drop when alignment feels right to lock pieces sooner.
  5. Hit Space or P anytime to pause; press the same key to resume.
  6. Press F or click the expand icon to enter or exit fullscreen focus mode.

FAQ:

Find quick answers to common questions below.

How do I move and rotate pieces?

Use the arrow keys: left and right move, up rotates, and down accelerates a soft drop.

What happens when lines clear?

Completed horizontal lines vanish, shifting everything above downward and adding 10 points per line to your score.

How is scoring calculated?

Each cleared line awards 10 points. Clearing multiple lines in one drop stacks these points and may increase your level every 10 lines.

Is my data stored?

No. All gameplay runs locally in your browser; scores and inputs stay on your device and vanish when you close the page.

Does it work on mobile devices?

Yes. The board resizes to fit smaller screens, but an external keyboard or on‑screen arrow keys improve control accuracy.

Advanced Tips:

Push your high score higher with these strategy pointers:

  • Stack pieces flat on the left or right to leave a single‑column gap for I‑blocks and earn four‑line clears.
  • Rotate pieces before they reach the middle of the board to avoid last‑second collisions with the stack.
  • Use a soft drop to place shapes quickly when the board is empty, saving time for future complex maneuvers.
  • Watch the next‑piece preview and mentally reserve space instead of reacting only after the block appears.
  • Pause when unsure; the timer halts, letting you plan without pressure and avoid premature locking.

Outcomes are purely random and hold no monetary value. No gameplay data is transmitted or stored server‑side.

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