Tetris Blitz
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- iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad, Android
- Free
- Puzzle Games
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that Tetris Blitz is an amped-up, high-speed version of the classic arcade game. Though the basic gameplay is the same, it's done under the watch of a ticking clock -- with power-ups to help boost your score. After a few games, the urge to buy these will be high; the app doles out in-game currency excruciatingly slowly. Although it isn't mandatory, the game also encourages players to sync with their Facebook accounts so they can compete with friends.
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What's it about?
Instead of manually flipping, rotating, and dropping blocks, players simply select from a few game-suggested options for where a block should go, tapping an outline to instantly move it into place. This makes it faster to complete lines and earn points. The game is played in quick, two-minute segments, wherein players try to score as many points as possible. Power-ups, such as lasers that eliminate lines or cubes that give extra seconds, can be purchased using in-game currency.
Is it any good?
Tetris never stopped being a fun game, but it's a bit long in the tooth. However, with the addition of a ticking clock, EA has ramped up the pressure on players and brought back some thrill -- even for players who think they've seen everything the arcade classic can offer.
TETRIS BLITZ has just the right blend of power-ups, music, and graphics to keep players hooked. However, the game is stingy in handing out in-game currency. We could do without the in-app purchases since they're a bit too enticing and might lure kids into spending real money.
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Point out real-life situations where spatial and organizational skills can be useful, such as packing a suitcase or putting away groceries.
Use physical blocks to model how kids can things fit together.
App details
- Devices: iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad, Android
- Subjects: Math: geometry, patterns, shapes
- Skills: Thinking & Reasoning: solving puzzles
- Price: Free
- Pricing structure: Free
- Release date: August 31, 2013
- Category: Puzzle Games
- Size: 46.30 MB
- Publisher: Electronic Arts
- Version: 1.2.0
- Minimum software requirements: iOS 4.3 or later
- Last updated: November 11, 2020
Our editors recommend
For kids who love puzzle practice
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