Tetris Classic
Game Boy · Puzzle / Action
Tetris 2
Deep cut
| System | Game Boy |
|---|---|
| Released | 1993 |
| Genre | Puzzle, Action |
| Developer | Nintendo |
| Publisher | Nintendo |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Tetris |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 2 |
Developed by Nintendo, Tetris 2 arrived on the Game Boy in 1993 as a puzzle game. It blends puzzle and action elements.
It landed about 4 years into the Game Boy's life. Other notable Game Boy releases from 1993 include The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening, Darkwing Duck and Kirby's Pinball Land.
It is part of the Tetris series; on the Game Boy you can also try Tetris, Tetris Attack and Tetris Blast. The series also appears on other systems with Tetris (NES) and Tetris (Genesis). Nintendo also made Pokémon Yellow, Super Mario Land and Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins for the Game Boy.
Tetris 2 supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
Pick it if…
- you want to think and plan
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you have a friend to play against
- you've played the Game Boy hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you want story, exploration or action
What playing Tetris 2 is like
Puzzle games challenge pattern recognition, planning and quick thinking, from falling-block games to single-screen logic puzzles.
Tip for newcomers: Puzzle games are perfect for short sessions and often have endless or score-attack modes, so they never really end.
Tetris 2 cheats & codes
15 codes on file (Game Genie, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| No Next Piece Screen | C98-E9A-081 |
|---|---|
| Can Select Round Above 30 On Options Screen | 00A-4BA-A29 |
| No Blocks Added To Top Of Screen (In Versus Mode) | FA8-CB8-4C1 |
| Blocks Come Down Fast | 10D-649-F71
00D-629-081
3ED-639-B30 |
| Blocks Come Down Very Fast | 70D-649-F71
00D-629-081
3ED-639-B30 |
| Blocks Come Down Super Fast | 20D-649-F71
00D-629-081
3ED-639-B30 |
Tetris 2 walkthroughs & guides
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Playing Game Boy games today
Game Boy games were designed for short bursts on the go, which makes them ideal for a coffee break today. Many are available through Nintendo Switch Online, and original carts play on any later Game Boy model.
Tetris 2 FAQ
When did Tetris 2 come out on the Game Boy?
Tetris 2 was released for the Game Boy in 1993.
Who made Tetris 2?
It was developed by Nintendo.
Is Tetris 2 multiplayer?
Yes. Tetris 2 supports up to 2 players.
How long does Tetris 2 take to play?
As a puzzle game, Tetris 2 typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Tetris 2 on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.