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'''Tetris Friends''' is a Tetris game available in [http://www.facebook.com/ Facebook].
'''Tetris Friends''' is a Tetris game available in [http://www.tetrisfriends.com/ it's website] and [http://www.facebook.com/ Facebook].


== Gameplay details ==
== Gameplay details ==
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*Initial actions (IRS,IHS): No
*Initial actions (IRS,IHS): No
*[[T-Spin]] detection
*[[T-Spin]] detection
**Unnamed mode (Holiday/Survival): 3-corner T
**Website version
**BlockStar mode: None
***All modes: 3-corner T
**All other modes: 3-corner T no kick
**Facebook version
***Holiday mode and Battle 2P mode: 3-corner T
***BlockStar mode: None
***All other modes: 3-corner T no kick
*Combo bonus: Yes
*Combo bonus: Yes


== Modes ==
== Modes ==
=== Marathon ===
=== Can be played without an account ===
==== Marathon ====
Standard marathon mode with 15 level limit.
Standard marathon mode with 15 level limit.


If you reach certain level, you can unlock [http://www.tetrisfriends.com/faq/NEW_FAQ_skins.html additional skins].
In website version, this mode always starts from level 1.


This mode [http://weblite.tetrisfriends.com/ can be played without a Facebook account]. However you can't unlock any additional skins.
In Facebook version, starting level is selectable. If you reach certain level, you can unlock [http://www.tetrisfriends.com/faq/NEW_FAQ_skins.html additional skins].


=== Sprint ===
==== Sprint ====
Clear [[40 lines]] as fast as possible. Level is not selectable and fixed to 1.
Clear [[40 lines]] as fast as possible. Level is not selectable and fixed to 1.


=== Sprint 5P ===
==== Sprint 5P ====
Compete with 4 opponents in Sprint mode. Opponents are just the previously recorded play, and randomly selected based on your current [http://www.tetrisfriends.com/faq/5PSprint_FAQ_01/5PSprint_Scoring.html rank].
Compete with 4 opponents in Sprint mode. Opponents are just the previously recorded play, and randomly selected based on your current [http://www.tetrisfriends.com/faq/5PSprint_FAQ_01/5PSprint_Scoring.html rank].


=== BlockStar ===
==== Survival ====
This mode is remake of the first Tetris game released on Facebook.
This mode features similar objective as marathon, but has different goal system.
It has classic game elements: no hold piece, no ghost piece, no lock delay, only one piece preview, endless game time, and more.
Level advances by clearing every 10 lines. After you beat 20th level, you'll enter the "Bonus Level".
The bonus level is semi-invisible challenge, and the game continues until you top out.
This mode is available only in website version.
In Facebook version it was available as Holiday mode, but it's not available now.  


=== Ultra ===
=== Requires an account ===
==== Ultra ====
2 minutes [[ultra]] mode. Score as many points as possible within 2 minutes.
2 minutes [[ultra]] mode. Score as many points as possible within 2 minutes.
Music is selectable from 5 songs.
In Facebook version, music is selectable from 5 songs.
In website version, however, only "Midnite" music is available.
This mode was formerly known as Tetris Solo, and 3 minutes mode was also available.
This mode was formerly known as Tetris Solo, and 3 minutes mode was also available.
Level is not selectable and fixed to 1. Your score will not be recorded if you [[top out]].
Level is not selectable and fixed to 1. Your score will not be recorded if you [[top out]].


=== Unnamed mode (Holiday/Survival) ===
==== Battle 2P (Battle+ in Facebook) ====
This unnamed mode features similar objective as marathon, but has different goal system and different T-Spin detection methods.
Fight against a randomly selected opponent.
Level advances by clearing every 10 lines. After you beat 20th level, you'll enter the "Bonus Level".
As in Sprint 5P mode, opponents are just the previously recorded play.
The bonus level is semi-invisible challenge, and the game continues until you top out.
Garbages doesn't have a hole. You can remove it by attacking your opponent.
T-Spin with wall kick is allowed in this mode. This means T-Spin Triple is possible.


This mode [http://www.tetrisfriends.com/ can be played without a Facebook account].
==== BlockStar ====
However it comes with different graphics and sounds.
This mode is remake of the first Tetris game released on Facebook.
 
It has classic game elements: no hold piece, no ghost piece, no lock delay, only one piece preview, endless game time, and more.
This mode has no name, but by exploring the web browser's cache directory, you can find the internal name of this mode. Facebook version is "Holiday" and non-Facebook version is "Survival".
This mode is available only in Facebook version.


==Scoring Strategy==
==Scoring Strategy==
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*[http://www.tetrisfriends.com/ Tetris Friends website]
*[http://www.tetrisfriends.com/ Tetris Friends website]
*[http://www.facebook.com/apps/application.php?id=2376198867 Tetris Friends at Facebook]
*[http://www.facebook.com/apps/application.php?id=2376198867 Tetris Friends at Facebook]
*[http://www.facebook.com/apps/application.php?id=20508387037 Tetris Friends Beta at Facebook (Battle+ mode)]


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Revision as of 10:27, 6 March 2009

Tetris Friends
Developer(s)Tetris Online, Inc.
Publisher(s)Tetris Online, Inc.
Platform(s)Adobe Flash Player 9
Gameplay info
Next pieces5
Playfield size10w x 20h visible
Hold pieceYes
Hard dropLock
Rotation systemSRS

Tetris Friends is a Tetris game available in it's website and Facebook.

Gameplay details

  • ARE: No
  • Initial actions (IRS,IHS): No
  • T-Spin detection
    • Website version
      • All modes: 3-corner T
    • Facebook version
      • Holiday mode and Battle 2P mode: 3-corner T
      • BlockStar mode: None
      • All other modes: 3-corner T no kick
  • Combo bonus: Yes

Modes

Can be played without an account

Marathon

Standard marathon mode with 15 level limit.

In website version, this mode always starts from level 1.

In Facebook version, starting level is selectable. If you reach certain level, you can unlock additional skins.

Sprint

Clear 40 lines as fast as possible. Level is not selectable and fixed to 1.

Sprint 5P

Compete with 4 opponents in Sprint mode. Opponents are just the previously recorded play, and randomly selected based on your current rank.

Survival

This mode features similar objective as marathon, but has different goal system. Level advances by clearing every 10 lines. After you beat 20th level, you'll enter the "Bonus Level". The bonus level is semi-invisible challenge, and the game continues until you top out. This mode is available only in website version. In Facebook version it was available as Holiday mode, but it's not available now.

Requires an account

Ultra

2 minutes ultra mode. Score as many points as possible within 2 minutes. In Facebook version, music is selectable from 5 songs. In website version, however, only "Midnite" music is available. This mode was formerly known as Tetris Solo, and 3 minutes mode was also available. Level is not selectable and fixed to 1. Your score will not be recorded if you top out.

Battle 2P (Battle+ in Facebook)

Fight against a randomly selected opponent. As in Sprint 5P mode, opponents are just the previously recorded play. Garbages doesn't have a hole. You can remove it by attacking your opponent.

BlockStar

This mode is remake of the first Tetris game released on Facebook. It has classic game elements: no hold piece, no ghost piece, no lock delay, only one piece preview, endless game time, and more. This mode is available only in Facebook version.

Scoring Strategy

Tetris Friends has a goal system where the way to get to the next level is to clear a certain number of goal lines that increases as the levels do. The optimal way to acheive a high score is using the Single-single combo strategy:

Post specifically about facebook tetris scoring strategy

YouTube - Higher Tetris Splash and Facebook Tetris marathon score's

External links