A computer game created in the 1980's by Alex Pajitnov (Pazhitnov), Dmitry Pavlovsky, and Vadim Gerasimov.
The game involves forming complete lines using items of various shapes across a rectangle gaming board, while avoiding going over the top of the board.
At the time of its release, many American's believed it was a Soviet Cold War-era plot designed to distract American youth from more productive activities.
The game involves forming complete lines using items of various shapes across a rectangle gaming board, while avoiding going over the top of the board.
At the time of its release, many American's believed it was a Soviet Cold War-era plot designed to distract American youth from more productive activities.
After spending the weekend playing Tetris, Dave and John realized that they were not prepared for their Chemistry Exam.
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Get the tetris mug.A game created in the 1980's by Alex Pajitnov (Pazhitnov), Dmitry Pavlovsky, and Vadim Gerasimov.
The game involves forming complete lines using items of various shapes across a rectangle gaming board, while avoiding going over the top of the board.
The game involves forming complete lines using items of various shapes across a rectangle gaming board, while avoiding going over the top of the board.
Tetris has had many spinoffs from its popularity.
by Falconrath September 15, 2003
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<dude> old couch finally tetrised in the house
<otherdude> i can just tetris a single tin can in this recycling box before I have to take it out
<otherdude> i can just tetris a single tin can in this recycling box before I have to take it out
by Albin Pahernik August 24, 2004
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A black hole used to dispose of time and sanity.
A black hole used to dispose of time and sanity.
by The Harbinger of Truth and Pain December 28, 2005
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Also an addiction more potent than any drug except maybe the internet but that ain't a drug.
Also an addiction more potent than any drug except maybe the internet but that ain't a drug.
by Kyo Kusanagi October 3, 2003
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