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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:

http://www13.plala.or.jp/TETRiS_TGM/kouza/16.htm (bottom page)

Wall kick analysis

Synchro analysis

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

If player rotates without DAS to left

Rotate Block
No Move
Drop Block

If player rotates with DAS to left

Rotate Block
Move Left Block
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

Check the Initial Rotation
A new block appears
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

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+'''''Tetris: The Grand Master''''' is a series of Tetris games developed by [[Arika]].
 == Games ==
-*1998 [[Tetris The Grand Master]]
-*2000 [[Tetris The Absolute The Grand Master 2]]
-*2000 [[Tetris The Absolute The Grand Master 2 PLUS]]
-*2005 [[Tetris The Grand Master 3 Terror-Instinct]]
-*2005 [[Tetris The Grand Master Ace]]
-==TGM pages needs ==
+=== ''Tetris The Grand Master'' ===
-Compile data and order them in a logical menu. Please be comprehensive of the article writing progress and follow this convention : <br>
+''[[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.
-* <tt>25%  </tt>[[Image:25%.png]] : empty or simple draft.
-* <tt>50%  </tt>[[Image:50%.png]]: outline summary.
-* <tt>75%  </tt>[[Image:75%.png]]: good summary.
-* <tt>100% </tt>[[Image:100%.png]]: consistent and serious summary (always perfectible).<br><br>
-=== Terms/Legend [[Image:50%.png]]===
+=== ''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.
-There is a lot of appelation 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 Achievment [[Image:25%.png]]===
+=== ''Tetris The Grand Master 3 Terror-Instinct'' ===
-----
+''[[Tetris The Grand Master 3 Terror-Instinct]]'' or ''Ti'' was released for arcades in Japan in 2005.
-empty for now.
+=== ''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.
-=== Rotation system [[Image:25%.png]]===
+=== ''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>
-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.
-The ARS inherits its tetramino 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.
+== Gameplay ==
-See [[TGM Rotation]] for further explanation.
+=== 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.
+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.
+=== Initial Rotation System ===
+[[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.
-==== Basic block control flow [[Image:25%.png]]====
+=== Delayed Auto Shift Delay ===
-# Check the Initial Rotation
+[[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.
-# A new block appears
-# loop until a block locked.
-## Check a block actions. (Actions effect following the below sequence in a frame.)
-### Rotation
-### Horizonal 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.)
+=== 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.
-==== Parameters [[Image:25%.png]]====
+=== 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.
-Aside from fall speed, the speed of gameplay in TGM is basically determined by the following 4 parameters. The names given here are unofficial, as no official names are known.
-{| border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="5" align="center"
-! Name
-! Description
-|-
-! Appearance Delay (出現時間 - shutsugen jikan, ARE)
-| The frames between a last block locked to a new block appears. Is this called for 'ARE'? while this time, players can input actions for shift / IRS.
-|-
-! Delayed Auto Shift Delay (横溜め時間 - yokotame jikan)
-| The frames to delayed auto shift. If I keep to press the left or right while the specification frames, horizonal movement is faster to 1 row per frame.
-|-
-! 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]]===
+=== 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.
-empty.
+=== 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 [[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.
-=== 20G build [[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.
-----
+=== 20G build ===
 G is when it takes one frame for the block to hit the bottom of the play field.
-,or see : <br>
+See:
-* http://www13.plala.or.jp/TETRiS_TGM/kouza/5.htm<br>
+* http://www13.plala.or.jp/TETRiS_TGM/kouza/5.htm
-* http://www13.plala.or.jp/TETRiS_TGM/kouza/6.htm<br>
+* http://www13.plala.or.jp/TETRiS_TGM/kouza/6.htm
-* http://www13.plala.or.jp/TETRiS_TGM/kouza/7.htm<br>
+* http://www13.plala.or.jp/TETRiS_TGM/kouza/7.htm
-=== blinded challenge [[Image:25%.png]]===
+=== 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 [[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.
-Empty for now,see : <br>
-* http://www13.plala.or.jp/TETRiS_TGM/kouza/16.htm (bottom page)<br>
+See:
+* http://www13.plala.or.jp/TETRiS_TGM/kouza/16.htm (bottom page)
-=== Wall Kick Analysis [[Image:25%.png]]===
+=== Wall kick analysis ===
-----
+{{Expand section}}
-Empty for now, see :<br>
-* http://www13.plala.or.jp/TETRiS_TGM/kouza/1.htm <br>
-* http://www13.plala.or.jp/TETRiS_TGM/kouza/8.htm <br>
+=== Synchro analysis ===
-=== Synchro Analysis [[Image:25%.png]]===
-----
-see middle of http://www13.plala.or.jp/TETRiS_TGM/kouza/7.htm
 In a frame, actions effect in order 'Rotation -> Move -> Drop'.
-If player rotate without DAS to left
+If player rotates without DAS to left
 # Rotate Block
 # No Move
 # Drop Block
-If player rotate with DAS to left
+If player rotates with DAS to left
 # Rotate Block
 # '''Move Left Block'''
 # Drop Block
-And more advanced technics descripted 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 ===
+* 4 directional Arcade Stick limitation need
-=== miscanellous Tips [[Image:25%.png]]===
+=== Basic block control flow ===
-----
+# Check the Initial Rotation
-* 4 directionnal Arcade Stick limitation need
+# A new block appears
+# loop until a block locked.
+## Check a block actions. (Actions effect following the below sequence in a frame.)
-== Temp Idea data ==
+### Rotation
+### Horizontal Move
+### Vertical Drop
+## Check to lock a block
-*Japanese/French pages support.
+== Development ==
+{{expand section}}
-[[Category:Games List]]
+== See also ==
-[[Category:General Information]]
+* [[Tetris The Grand Master (series)/OSSC|Open Source Scan Converter settings]]
+{{Arika games}}

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