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Tetris: The Card Game
2011
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- 5–10 min
- 8+
- Complexity 1.0/5
Rules assistant for Tetris: The Card Game
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Tetris: The Card Game is a board game released in 2011 for 1–4 players, 5–10 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. Its main mechanics are Hand Management and Pattern Recognition.
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About the game
Tetris the Card Game is based on the popular video game Tetris. In this game, the players' goal is to clear 10 lines to win the game. Players keep a grid of 10 cards face up in front of them, flipping them as lines are cleared to keep track of their score. Each player may hold two cards at a time in their hand. Cards may feature blocks known as Tetriminos which can be used to clear lines or special action cards that can hinder other players. A puzzle will be displayed on the top of the draw pile. To clear a line, players must use the Tetrimino cards in their hands. If the Tetrimino on a card fits in this puzzle so that it completes a line (or lines) five squares across without any gaps, it can be played to clear a line (or lines). In order to fulfill this goal, Tetriminos may be rotated. For each line cleared, a card is flipped in that player's matrix. If clearing a line is impossible with the player's hand or if no action cards may be played, then the player must discard a card of their choice and draw the top card of the draw pile. The next player takes their turn and play proceeds until one player has flipped all ten cards in their matrix.
Editions
- Tetris: The Card GameenMasterPieces Inc.2017
- Tetris: The Card GameenFundex2011
Mechanics
Publishers
- Fundex
- MasterPieces Inc.
Questions and answers
Tetris: The Card Game supports 1–4 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Tetris: The Card Game is 5–10 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Tetris: The Card Game for ages 8 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Tetris: The Card Game has a complexity rating of 1.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Tetris: The Card Game belongs to these categories: Card Game, Video Game Theme, and Abstract Strategy. Its main mechanics are Hand Management and Pattern Recognition. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The catalogue lists Tetris: The Card Game as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.