Tetris 2 Deep cut
Game Boy · Puzzle
Tetris
Certified classic
| System | Game Boy |
|---|---|
| Released | 1989 (originally 1984) |
| Genre | Puzzle |
| Developer | Nintendo |
| Publisher | Nintendo |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Tetris |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 23 |
Released for the Game Boy in 1989, Tetris is a puzzle game developed by Nintendo. This Game Boy release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1984.
It belongs to the Game Boy's earliest wave of games. Other notable Game Boy releases from 1989 include Super Mario Land, Alleyway and Castlevania: The Adventure. Among the 76 Game Boy puzzle games in our database, it ranks #1 by legacy score.
It is part of the Tetris series; on the Game Boy you can also try Tetris Attack, Tetris Blast and Tetris 2. 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 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 want to experience one of the Game Boy's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you want story, exploration or action
What playing Tetris 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 cheats & codes
46 codes on file (Game Genie, GameShark, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Keep Stack Displayed While Paused | CEC-30E-C45 |
|---|---|
| Keep Current & Next Pieces Displayed While Paused | D9C-53E-D5D |
Tetris walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Tetris.
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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 FAQ
When did Tetris come out on the Game Boy?
Tetris was released for the Game Boy in 1989; the original game dates back to 1984.
Who made Tetris?
It was developed by Nintendo.
Is Tetris multiplayer?
Yes. Tetris supports up to 2 players.
How long does Tetris take to play?
As a puzzle game, Tetris 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 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.