Tetris WSC box art

WonderSwan Color · Puzzle

Tetris

Certified classic

SystemWonderSwan Color
GenrePuzzle
DeveloperElorg
PublisherVanguard Works
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
SeriesTetris
LegacyCertified classic · legacy score 23

Tetris is a puzzle game released for the WonderSwan Color, developed by Elorg and published by Vanguard Works. This WSC release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1984.

It is part of the Tetris series. The series also appears on other systems with Tetris (NES) and Tetris (Genesis).

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 WSC'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 gameplay screenshot on WSC
In-game screenshot (WSC)

Tetris cheats & codes

1 codes on file (Emulator memory codes). Here are a few Emulator memory codes codes to start with:

Tetromino Modifier4044768:B1 4044769:?? 404476A:90 404476B:90

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Tetris walkthroughs & guides

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Playing WSC games today

Like the original WonderSwan, the Color library was released in Japan only.

Tetris FAQ

Who made Tetris?

It was developed by Elorg and published by Vanguard Works.

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.

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