Hatris (NES)

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Hatris
Developer(s)ParaGraph Intl.
Publisher(s)Bullet-Proof Software
Platform(s)Nintendo Entertainment System
Release
  • US: April 1992
Gameplay info
Next pieces1
Playfield size6 × ?
Hard dropYes

Gameplay

See also: Hatris series gameplay overview

The NES version of Hatris was released two years after the Famicom version. The NES version features several changes from the previous Famicom release, including more refined graphics, a scoring bonus for performing a "hatris," and a new Helper mechanic in place of the traditional Sale screen.

Hat Types

Name Score First Level
Derby 50 01
Cowboy Hat 80 00
Baseball Cap 120 00
Top Hat 150 00
Wizard Hat 200 03
Crown 300 06

Helpers

The NES version of Hatris awards two types of Helper icons for clearing five sets of certain hats. Clearing five sets of derbies, baseball caps, or cowboy hats awards a Vladimir icon. Clearing five sets of top hats, wizard hats, or crowns awards an Alexey icon. A maximum of eight Helper icons can be stocked at a time.

Pressing the B button removes any hats under active control from the playfield, and calls out the helper associated with the most recently awarded icon. Vladimir is able to swap two selected columns of hats. Alexey is able to remove up to five hats from the bottoms of selected columns of hats.

At the end of each level, the player is given the option to either keep or cash-in each of their stocked Helper icons. Each icon is worth if cashed in. Remaining Helper icons are also automatically cashed-in after completing the final level in the game: Shop 5 Level 9.