Tetris DX facts for kids

Tetris DX is a fun video game that came out in 1998 for the Game Boy Color console. It's like a newer, improved version of the classic Tetris game for the original Game Boy. This updated game lets you save your best scores, has two exciting new ways to play, and allows three different players to have their own game profiles.

What is Tetris DX?

Tetris DX is a puzzle game where different shaped blocks, called Tetriminos, fall from the top of the screen. Your goal is to move and rotate these blocks to create solid lines at the bottom. When a line is complete, it disappears, and you get points! The game keeps going until the blocks pile up to the top of the screen.

New Features in Tetris DX

This version brought some cool updates compared to the first Game Boy Tetris:

• Saving High Scores: You can now save your highest scores, so you can always try to beat your own record or challenge friends.
• New Game Modes: Tetris DX introduced two new ways to play, adding more variety and challenges to the classic game.
• Player Profiles: Up to three different players can have their own saved games and settings. This is great for sharing the Game Boy Color with friends or family.

The Story Behind Tetris

The original Tetris game was created by a Russian game designer named Alexey Pajitnov. It became incredibly popular all over the world. Many people, including Alexey Pajitnov himself, really loved the Game Boy version of Tetris. It was a perfect fit for playing on the go!

Images for kids

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  Tetris gameplay

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  Alexey Pajitnov, the person who designed the original Tetris.

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