Tetris is a game that took the world by storm when it was first introduced in Europe and America by the companies Mirrorsoft and Holobyte in the year 1988. Although originally developed by a Russian company, the game was a bigger rage when it was introduced in the rest of the world. The original game contained traditional red squares or Tetrads and Russian motifs, such as folk melodies, which gave the game its own distinct identity.

When it was released worldwide, the game was made more complex, in order to make it a truly mental game which requires sound analytical skills. Today, Tetris is a game for all ages, reasons and seasons as it clicks very well with the game lovers. It’s complicated moves, timed games and quick decisions inculcate the talent of thinking quick and taking decisions at the spur of the moment.

Since the four squared basic blocks of Tetris need to be rotated or moved in various directions very quickly, you need to be very nimble and well-acquainted with the keyboard in order to play Tetris well. The advantage the game lies in the fact that it can be played anywhere, at all times. You can carry it around with you on your computer, laptop, or pocket gaming device.

However, for Tetris addicts, the good news is that Tetris games are now available online too. There are numerous gaming sites which have free Tetris games of various kinds, basic, 2D or 3D which all present the known game in different ways which are all enjoyable and brain storming.