Ultra

Ultra (also called Time Trial, Ultra2min, etc) is a game mode where one plays the game until the given time limit (usually 3 or 2 minutes). The objective of this mode is simple: Score as many points as possible. (Except for some games; see below)

If the player blocks out before the time limit, the game ends instantly. In most games, the score will not appear in leaderboard for this case.

Some games allow players to choose their starting level. In most games the level does not increase throughout the game.

The name "Ultra" comes from the Japanese character Ultraman, who had a three-minute time limit for using his powers and defeat monsters.

List of games that have Ultra mode

The list is incomplete. A blank cell denotes a yet unchecked element.

Official Tetris games

Game	Mode name	Time limit	Objective	Score saved when block out	Selectable speed
Tetris (Mega Drive)	Time Trial	3 mins	Score	Yes	Yes
Tetris Classic	(None)	2,5,10,15 mins	Score		Yes
Tetris DX	Ultra	3 mins	Score	No	Yes
The New Tetris	Sprint	3 mins	Score, called "Lines"
Tetris (WonderSwan Color)	3min	3 mins	Score		Yes
Minna no Soft Series: Tetris Advance	Time Attack	2 mins	Score		No
Tetris Deluxe	Ultra	3 mins
Tetris: New Century	Ultra	3 mins
Tetris Black	Ultra2min	2 mins	Lines (Score is also displayed but not ranked.)	Yes	Yes
Tetris (EA Mobile)	Ultra	2 mins	Score	Yes	Yes
Tetris Mania	Challenge	3 mins(cascade only)	Score
Tetris (Handmark)	Ultra	2 or 3 mins
Tetris Evolution	Ultra	1,3,5 mins	Score
Tetris Zone	Challenge	10 mins	Score		No
Tetris Crystal	Ultra2min	2 mins	Lines (Score is also displayed but not ranked.)	Yes	Yes
Tetris Diamond	DIA.2min	2 mins			Yes
Tetris Friends	Solo	2 or 3 mins	Score
Tetris Dash	(None)	2 mins	Score	No	No
Tetris Party	Balance Ultra	3 mins (Wii Balance Board mode only)	Score

Other "-tris" games

Game	Mode name	Time limit	Objective	Score saved when died	Selectable speed
Tetris Attack	Time Trial	2 mins	Score	No
Tetrisphere	Time Trial	5 mins	Score

Notable fan games and unlicensed games

Game	Mode name	Time limit	Objective	Score saved when died	Selectable speed
Lockjaw: The Overdose	Time Trial	3 mins	Score		No
Lockjaw	180 seconds	3 mins	Score	Yes; marked as a "Stopped" game	Yes
Heboris Unofficial Expansion	Ultra2min	2 mins	Lines (Score is not displayed in this mode)	Yes	Yes
Heboris U.E. LITE	Ultra	2 mins	Score	Yes	Yes
Heboris U.E. MINI	Ultra	2 or 3 mins	2 mins mode: Lines 3 mins mode: Score	Yes	Yes

See also

• Challenge - A similar game mode. Available in Tetris Zone, old TOJ and new TOJ.
• 40 lines - 40 lines time attack mode. Also called "Sprint" or "Time Attack", etc.