Tetris Classic
Nintendo DS · Puzzle
Tetris DS
Certified classic
| System | Nintendo DS |
|---|---|
| Released | 2006 |
| Genre | Puzzle |
| Developer | Nintendo |
| Publisher | Nintendo |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 11 |
Tetris DS is a puzzle game released in 2006 for the Nintendo DS, developed by Nintendo.
It landed about 2 years into the DS's life. Other notable DS releases from 2006 include New Super Mario Bros., Animal Crossing: Wild World and Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time. Among the 102 DS puzzle games in our database, it ranks #11 by legacy score.
Tetris DS 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 DS's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you want story, exploration or action
What playing Tetris DS 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 DS cheats & codes
32 codes on file (Action Replay DS). Here are a few Action Replay DS codes to start with:
| Max Score - Standard Mode | 0217DD34
05F00000 |
|---|---|
| Level 1 | 2217DD3C
00000001 |
| Level 10 | 2217DD3C
0000000A |
| Level 20 | 2217DD3C
00000014 |
| Level 30 | 2217DD3C
0000001E |
| Level 99 | 2217DD3C
00000063 |
Tetris DS walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Tetris DS.
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Playing DS games today
Many DS games rely on the touchscreen and stylus, so they play best on original hardware, a 3DS, or an emulator with mouse or touch input such as Rec0m88. The library is enormous, which makes a recommendation engine especially handy.
Tetris DS FAQ
When did Tetris DS come out on the DS?
Tetris DS was released for the Nintendo DS in 2006.
Who made Tetris DS?
It was developed by Nintendo.
Is Tetris DS multiplayer?
Yes. Tetris DS supports up to 2 players.
How long does Tetris DS take to play?
As a puzzle game, Tetris DS 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 DS 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.