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'''''Tetris: The Grand Master''''' is a series of Tetris games developed by [[Arika]].
== Games ==
== Games ==
*1998 [[Tetris The Grand Master]]
*2000 [[Tetris The Absolute The Grand Master 2]] or T.A.
*2000 [[Tetris The Absolute The Grand Master 2 PLUS]] or TAP
*2005 [[Tetris The Grand Master 3 Terror-Instinct]] or Ti
*2005 [[Tetris The Grand Master Ace]]
*Unreleased [[Tetris The Grand Master 4 The Masters of Round]]


==TGM pages needs ==
=== ''Tetris The Grand Master'' ===
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''[[Tetris The Grand Master]]'' or ''TGM1'' was released for arcades in 1998. On December 1, 2022, a console version was released for PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch as an Arcade Archives title.
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=== ''Tetris The Absolute The Grand Master 2'' ===
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''[[Tetris The Absolute The Grand Master 2]]'' or ''T.A.'' was released for arcades in October of 2000. A free upgrade to the game, titled ''Tetris The Absolute The Grand Master 2 PLUS'' or ''TAP'', was released for arcades in December.
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=== ''Tetris The Grand Master 3 Terror-Instinct'' ===
''[[Tetris The Grand Master 3 Terror-Instinct]]'' or ''Ti'' was released for arcades in Japan in 2005.
 
=== ''Tetris The Grand Master Ace'' ===
''[[Tetris The Grand Master Ace]]'' was released alongside the Xbox 360 in Japan as a launch title on December 10, 2005.
 
=== ''Tetris The Grand Master 4 The Masters of Round'' ===
''[[Tetris The Grand Master 4 The Masters of Round]]'' or ''TMOR'' is an unreleased sequel for arcades. The game is scheduled to be released in 2025.<ref>https://twitter.com/tetris_official/status/1839714663509934524</ref>
 
== Gameplay ==
=== Rotation system ===
{{main|Arika Rotation System}}
The ''TGM'' series uses various rotation system but the primary one is the '''Arika Rotation System''' (ARS). ''TGM1'' and ''TGM2'' both use ARS. ''TGM3'' has two distinct systems used in Classic (extended ARS) and World ([[SRS]]). ''TGM ACE'' uses three systems SRS, ARS1 and ARS2.


=== Terms/Legend [[Image:50%.png]]===
ARS inherits its [[tetromino]] colors and rotation rules from [[Tetris (Sega)|Sega's 1988 arcade version of ''Tetris'']], and expands it by implementing [[wall kick]]s, which allow pieces to rotate in tight spots.
{{main|TGM legend}}
There is a lot of appellation standard on Tetris Games and TGM have interesting specification. To avoid confusion we list the basics in the a [[TGM legend|specific definition page]].


=== Game mode Achievement [[Image:25%.png]]===
=== Initial Rotation System ===
{{Expand section}}
[[Rotate#IRS|Initial rotation system]] or IRS is a ability to rotate a piece before it appears by holding a rotate button during the appearance delay.


=== Rotation system [[Image:25%.png]]===
=== Delayed Auto Shift Delay ===
The TGM series use several rotation system but the primary is the [[TGM legend#ARS|Arika Rotation System (ARS)]]. TGM1 and TGM2 shares same ARS system. TGM3 have two distinct system named Classic (extended ARS) and [[TGM legend#SRS|World (SRS)]]. TGM ACE propose three systems SRS, ARS1 and ARS2.
[[DAS|Delayed auto shift delay]] (横溜め時間 ''yokotame jikan'') or DAS is the number of frames of delayed auto shift. Holding left or right for the specified amount of frames, horizontal movement will be 1G.


The ARS inherits its tetromino colors and rotation rules from Sega's 1988 arcade version of Tetris, and expands it by including compensations (wall-kicks), allowing pieces to rotate in tight spots.
=== Lock Delay ===
See [[TGM Rotation]] for further explanation.
[[Lock delay]] (接着時間／固定時間 ''setchaku jikan'' or ''kotei jikan'') is the number of frames until a piece locks down and is no longer movable. If the altitude of the piece changes, the lock delay countdown will be reset.


==== Basic block control flow [[Image:25%.png]]====
=== Line Clear Delay ===
# Check the Initial Rotation
Line clear delay (消去時間 ''shoukyo jikan'') is the animation frames of line-clearing animations. During delays, the game accepts input for DAS, IRS, and IHS.
# A new block appears
# loop until a block locked.
## Check a block actions. (Actions effect following the below sequence in a frame.)
### Rotation
### Horizontal Move
### Vertical Drop
## Check to lock a block


Please see 'course on TGM' for details. http://www13.plala.or.jp/TETRiS_TGM/kouza/1.htm (Japanese, but includes animation GIFs.)
=== Appearance Delay ===
[[ARE|Appearance delay]] (出現時間 ''shutsugen jikan'') or ARE is the number of frames between a last block locked to a new block appears. During this delay, players can input actions for DAS charging and IRS.


==== Parameters [[Image:25%.png]]====
=== Time attack ===
Aside from fall speed, the speed of gameplay in TGM is affected by these other 4 parameters.
A large amount of mechanics in the game for assessing the performance of the player is tied to time, including the [[Grade Recognition System]] in TGM2 and the [[Tetris_The_Grand_Master_3_Terror-Instinct#Section_COOL.2FREGRET_system|Section COOL/REGRET system]] in TGM3. Therefore, it is incentivized to play faster in order to achieve a better grade. Also, as a timer is shown in-game, it is easy for players to compare against one another for speed.
{| class="wikitable"
! Name
! Description
|-
! Appearance Delay (出現時間 - shutsugen jikan, ARE)
| The number of frames between a last block locked to a new block appears. Is this called 'ARE'. During this delay, players can input actions for DAS charging and IRS.
|-
! Delayed Auto Shift Delay (横溜め時間 - yokotame jikan)
| The number of frames of delayed auto shift. Holding left or right for the specified amount of frames, horizontal movement will be 1G.
|-
! Lock Delay (接着時間／固定時間 - setchaku jikan or kotei jikan)
| The number of frames until a piece locks down and is no longer movable. If the altitude of the piece changes, the lock delay countdown will be reset.
|-  
! Line Clear Delay (消去時間 - shoukyo jikan)
| The animation frames of line-clearing animations. during this time, the game accepts input for DAS / IRS / IHS.
|}


=== Time Attack [[Image:25%.png]]===
Time attacks are popular for the series, especially for TGM1, where the conditions for the GM grade is relatively easier to achieve compared to its sequels, making time the main aspect to further compare runs.
{{Expand section}}


=== 20G build [[Image:25%.png]]===
=== 20G build ===
20G is when it takes one frame for the block to hit the bottom of the play field.
20G is when it takes one frame for the block to hit the bottom of the play field.


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* http://www13.plala.or.jp/TETRiS_TGM/kouza/7.htm
* http://www13.plala.or.jp/TETRiS_TGM/kouza/7.htm


=== Blinded challenge [[Image:25%.png]]===
=== Invisible credits roll ===
{{Expand section}}
In TGM2 and TGM3, if the player finishes all 999 levels, the credits roll, and the player is able to still play during it. However, it is possible that the pieces become invisible immediately after locking. This is called the [[Grade_Recognition_System#Credit_roll|M-roll]] in TGM2 and [[Tetris_The_Grand_Master_3_Terror-Instinct#Staff_roll_grading_system|invisible roll]] in TGM3. Both credit rolls play a role in determining the final grade awarded.
 
See:
See:
* http://www13.plala.or.jp/TETRiS_TGM/kouza/16.htm (bottom page)
* http://www13.plala.or.jp/TETRiS_TGM/kouza/16.htm (bottom page)


=== Wall Kick Analysis [[Image:25%.png]]===
=== Wall kick analysis ===
{{Expand section}}
{{Expand section}}
See:
* http://www13.plala.or.jp/TETRiS_TGM/kouza/1.htm
* http://www13.plala.or.jp/TETRiS_TGM/kouza/8.htm


=== Synchro Analysis [[Image:25%.png]]===
=== Synchro analysis ===
See middle of http://www13.plala.or.jp/TETRiS_TGM/kouza/7.htm


In a frame, actions effect in order 'Rotation -> Move -> Drop'.
In a frame, actions effect in order 'Rotation -> Move -> Drop'.
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More advanced technics are described in http://www13.plala.or.jp/TETRiS_TGM/kouza/12.htm
More advanced technics are described in http://www13.plala.or.jp/TETRiS_TGM/kouza/12.htm


=== Miscellaneous tips [[Image:25%.png]]===
=== Miscellaneous tips ===
* 4 directional Arcade Stick limitation need
* 4 directional Arcade Stick limitation need


=== Basic block control flow ===
# Check the Initial Rotation
# A new block appears
# loop until a block locked.
## Check a block actions. (Actions effect following the below sequence in a frame.)
### Rotation
### Horizontal Move
### Vertical Drop
## Check to lock a block
== Development ==
{{expand section}}
== See also ==
* [[Tetris The Grand Master (series)/OSSC|Open Source Scan Converter settings]]
{{Arika games}}
{{Arika games}}
[[Category:Games List]]
[[Category:General Information]]

Latest revision as of 12:49, 25 October 2024

Tetris: The Grand Master is a series of Tetris games developed by Arika.

Games

Tetris The Grand Master

Tetris The Grand Master or TGM1 was released for arcades in 1998. On December 1, 2022, a console version was released for PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch as an Arcade Archives title.

Tetris The Absolute The Grand Master 2

Tetris The Absolute The Grand Master 2 or T.A. was released for arcades in October of 2000. A free upgrade to the game, titled Tetris The Absolute The Grand Master 2 PLUS or TAP, was released for arcades in December.

Tetris The Grand Master 3 Terror-Instinct

Tetris The Grand Master 3 Terror-Instinct or Ti was released for arcades in Japan in 2005.

Tetris The Grand Master Ace

Tetris The Grand Master Ace was released alongside the Xbox 360 in Japan as a launch title on December 10, 2005.

Tetris The Grand Master 4 The Masters of Round

Tetris The Grand Master 4 The Masters of Round or TMOR is an unreleased sequel for arcades. The game is scheduled to be released in 2025.[1]

Gameplay

Rotation system

Main article: Arika Rotation System

The TGM series uses various rotation system but the primary one is the Arika Rotation System (ARS). TGM1 and TGM2 both use ARS. TGM3 has two distinct systems used in Classic (extended ARS) and World (SRS). TGM ACE uses three systems SRS, ARS1 and ARS2.

ARS inherits its tetromino colors and rotation rules from Sega's 1988 arcade version of Tetris, and expands it by implementing wall kicks, which allow pieces to rotate in tight spots.

Initial Rotation System

Initial rotation system or IRS is a ability to rotate a piece before it appears by holding a rotate button during the appearance delay.

Delayed Auto Shift Delay

Delayed auto shift delay (横溜め時間 yokotame jikan) or DAS is the number of frames of delayed auto shift. Holding left or right for the specified amount of frames, horizontal movement will be 1G.

Lock Delay

Lock delay (接着時間／固定時間 setchaku jikan or kotei jikan) is the number of frames until a piece locks down and is no longer movable. If the altitude of the piece changes, the lock delay countdown will be reset.

Line Clear Delay

Line clear delay (消去時間 shoukyo jikan) is the animation frames of line-clearing animations. During delays, the game accepts input for DAS, IRS, and IHS.

Appearance Delay

Appearance delay (出現時間 shutsugen jikan) or ARE is the number of frames between a last block locked to a new block appears. During this delay, players can input actions for DAS charging and IRS.

Time attack

A large amount of mechanics in the game for assessing the performance of the player is tied to time, including the Grade Recognition System in TGM2 and the Section COOL/REGRET system in TGM3. Therefore, it is incentivized to play faster in order to achieve a better grade. Also, as a timer is shown in-game, it is easy for players to compare against one another for speed.

Time attacks are popular for the series, especially for TGM1, where the conditions for the GM grade is relatively easier to achieve compared to its sequels, making time the main aspect to further compare runs.

20G build

20G is when it takes one frame for the block to hit the bottom of the play field.

See:

Invisible credits roll

In TGM2 and TGM3, if the player finishes all 999 levels, the credits roll, and the player is able to still play during it. However, it is possible that the pieces become invisible immediately after locking. This is called the M-roll in TGM2 and invisible roll in TGM3. Both credit rolls play a role in determining the final grade awarded.

See:

Wall kick analysis

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Synchro analysis

In a frame, actions effect in order 'Rotation -> Move -> Drop'.

If player rotates without DAS to left

  1. Rotate Block
  2. No Move
  3. Drop Block

If player rotates with DAS to left

  1. Rotate Block
  2. Move Left Block
  3. Drop Block

More advanced technics are described in http://www13.plala.or.jp/TETRiS_TGM/kouza/12.htm

Miscellaneous tips

  • 4 directional Arcade Stick limitation need

Basic block control flow

  1. Check the Initial Rotation
  2. A new block appears
  3. loop until a block locked.
    1. Check a block actions. (Actions effect following the below sequence in a frame.)
      1. Rotation
      2. Horizontal Move
      3. Vertical Drop
    2. Check to lock a block

Development

This section needs expansion. You can help TetrisWiki by expanding it.

See also

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Arcade releases
Console releases
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Handheld releases
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Topics
  1. ↑ https://twitter.com/tetris_official/status/1839714663509934524
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