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'''''Family Tetris''''' is a dedicated console developed by HiScore Entertainment Software Engineering, designed by Blue Planet Software, Inc., and distributed by Radica Games in the fall of 2006. The game shipped with two gamepad with four "AA" batteries, and connected directly to a standard television via the television's audio/video composite inputs.
'''''Family Tetris''''' is a dedicated console developed by HiScore Entertainment Software Engineering, designed by [[Blue Planet Software|Blue Planet Software, Inc.]], and distributed by Radica Games in the fall of 2006. The game includes two gamepads and four "AA" batteries, and the gamepads connect directly to a standard television or VCR via the audio/video composite inputs.


== Game Features ==
== Gameplay ==
*Multiplayer game modes - Play solo or with a friend via the second controller, game includes both co-op and competitive game variants.
'''Family Tetris''' features 5 game modes, 4 selectable skill levels, and 3 graphical themes. Players can choose from 1-block to 4-block ([[Tetromino]]) pieces for gameplay. In the case of 4-block pieces, the standard [[Tetris Guideline|Guideline]] ruleset is used. Players can also switch between Co-Op and Competitive for the multiplayer modes.
*Tetris game modes - The game includes Race (40 lines), Marathon (game ends after playing 15 levels), Dig (garbage blocks), and Versus (with garbage blocks) game modes, as well as Family mode which enables people of all ages and skill levels to play together cooperatively. Family mode is an overall timed game played throughout 15 levels.
 
*Skill levels - The game allows players to choose how many blocks make up a [[piece]] (from 1 to 4). Thus, young players can play using simple 1-block piece, while those more experienced can stick to classic 4-block tetrominoes.
The following modes appear in the game:
*Graphic themes - The game includes three distinctive colorful backgrounds: Reef, Western, and Space, each including numerous incidental and reward character animations.
 
*'''Family Mode''' – One or two players, each with their own [[playfield]], must clear 10 lines in a level in the shortest possible time. Up to 15 levels can be played in a single session.
*'''Race''' – Each player must clear [[40 lines]] in the shortest possible time.
*'''[[Marathon]]''' – Standard fixed-goal single-player mode. The game ends when a player [[Top out|tops out]] or clears 150 lines.
*'''Dig''' – Players must clear [[Garbage|garbage]] blocks below the playfield for 15 waves. Only 3-block and 4-block pieces are available in this mode.
*'''Versus''' – Standard multiplayer battle mode with garbage line attack system. Only 4-block pieces are available in this mode.


== Screenshots ==
== Screenshots ==
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== External Links ==
== External Links ==
*http://www.hiscore.tv/promo_tetris.html
*[http://www.hiscore.tv/promo_tetris.html Hi-Score Entertainment page (defunct)]
*http://www.amazon.com/Radica-I6019-PlayTV-Legends-Family/dp/B000FSSYZU
*[http://www.amazon.com/Radica-I6019-PlayTV-Legends-Family/dp/B000FSSYZU Amazon product page]
*http://www.radicagames.com
*[http://www.hiscore.tv/DemoVideos/Family_Tetris_Demo.wmv Demo video]
*http://www.radicauk.com
*[http://www.radicauk.com/product/instructions/I6019%20Manual_US.pdf User manual]
*http://www.hiscore.tv/DemoVideos/Family_Tetris_Demo.wmv
*http://www.radicauk.com/product/instructions/I6019%20Manual_US.pdf


[[Category:Official Tetris games]]
[[Category:Official Tetris games]]
[[Category:Dedicated device games]]
[[Category:Dedicated device games]]

Revision as of 06:46, 9 May 2020

Family Tetris
Developer(s)HiScore Entertainment
Publisher(s)Radica Games
Platform(s)Dedicated device
ReleaseFall 2006
Gameplay info
Next pieces1
Playfield size4 × 10 (1-block), 5 × 10 (2-block), 8 × 20 (3-block), 10 × 20 (4-block)
Hold pieceYes (4-block only)
Hard dropYes
Rotation systemSRS

Family Tetris is a dedicated console developed by HiScore Entertainment Software Engineering, designed by Blue Planet Software, Inc., and distributed by Radica Games in the fall of 2006. The game includes two gamepads and four "AA" batteries, and the gamepads connect directly to a standard television or VCR via the audio/video composite inputs.

Gameplay

Family Tetris features 5 game modes, 4 selectable skill levels, and 3 graphical themes. Players can choose from 1-block to 4-block (Tetromino) pieces for gameplay. In the case of 4-block pieces, the standard Guideline ruleset is used. Players can also switch between Co-Op and Competitive for the multiplayer modes.

The following modes appear in the game:

  • Family Mode – One or two players, each with their own playfield, must clear 10 lines in a level in the shortest possible time. Up to 15 levels can be played in a single session.
  • Race – Each player must clear 40 lines in the shortest possible time.
  • Marathon – Standard fixed-goal single-player mode. The game ends when a player tops out or clears 150 lines.
  • Dig – Players must clear garbage blocks below the playfield for 15 waves. Only 3-block and 4-block pieces are available in this mode.
  • Versus – Standard multiplayer battle mode with garbage line attack system. Only 4-block pieces are available in this mode.

Screenshots

  • Gamepad controllers.
    Gamepad controllers.
  • Title screen.
    Title screen.
  • "Reef" theme.
    "Reef" theme.
  • "Western" theme.
    "Western" theme.
  • "Space" theme.
    "Space" theme.

See also

External Links

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