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Game Boy · Puzzle
Tetris Blast
Deep cut
| System | Game Boy |
|---|---|
| Released | 1996 |
| Genre | Puzzle |
| Developer | Bullet Proof Software |
| Publisher | Nintendo |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Tetris |
| ESRB | KA |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 3 |
Developed by Bullet Proof Software and published by Nintendo, Tetris Blast arrived on the Game Boy in 1996 as a puzzle game.
It landed about 7 years into the Game Boy's life. Other notable Game Boy releases from 1996 include Donkey Kong Land 2, Mole Mania and Bomberman GB 3. Among the 76 Game Boy puzzle games in our database, it ranks #18 by legacy score.
It is part of the Tetris series; on the Game Boy you can also try Tetris, Tetris Attack and Tetris 2. The series also appears on other systems with Tetris (NES) and Tetris (Genesis). Bullet Proof Software also made Wild Snake and Hatris for the Game Boy.
Tetris Blast 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 Blast 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 Blast 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 Blast FAQ
When did Tetris Blast come out on the Game Boy?
Tetris Blast was released for the Game Boy in 1996.
Who made Tetris Blast?
It was developed by Bullet Proof Software and published by Nintendo.
Is Tetris Blast multiplayer?
Yes. Tetris Blast supports up to 2 players.
How long does Tetris Blast take to play?
As a puzzle game, Tetris Blast 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 Blast 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.