NEON TETRIS

OPERATOR GUIDE

Learn the rhythm before chasing speed. Every run starts with reading the board.

THE BASICS

Move and rotate falling tetrominoes to complete horizontal lines. Clearing more lines at once earns more points; as your level rises, pieces fall faster.

SEVEN TETROMINOES

I, O, T, S, Z, J, and L are each made of four cells. Their rotated outlines create different placement rhythms; reading their edges is the first step toward a level stack.

LINES, LEVELS, SCORE

Completed rows clear immediately. Clearing one through four lines earns different base scores; levels rise with cleared lines and make pieces fall faster. Combos and four-line clears add extra feedback.

CHOOSE A RHYTHM

Marathon rewards score and long-term judgment. 40 Lines records the pure time needed to clear 40 rows. Build stable placements first, then increase difficulty.

KEYBOARD CONTROLS

MOVE: ← →. ROTATE: ↑ / X / Z. SOFT DROP: ↓. HARD DROP: SPACE.

Topics

Controls: keyboard and touch — Learn Neon Tetris keyboard, touch, and pause controls, including when to use soft and hard drop.

Scoring: lines, levels, and combos — Understand Neon Tetris line-clear scores, level progression, and combo bonuses.

Modes: Marathon and 40 Lines — Compare endless high-score and 40-line time-trial play to choose the right training goal.

Frequently asked questions

A quick guide to play, device support, saved data, and online features.

Is Neon Tetris free to play?
Yes. It is free to play in a modern browser, with no client download required for solo play.
Which devices and controls are supported?
Desktop play supports arrow keys, X, Z, and Space. Mobile play supports on-screen controls and swipe gestures.
Which game modes are available?
Marathon is an endless high-score mode. 40 Lines is a time trial that records how quickly you clear 40 rows.
Where are my scores saved?
Local best scores, recent runs, and settings are saved in this browser on this device. Clearing browser data removes those local records.
How are ranks and friend battles verified?
Public ranks only show server replay-verified results. Friend battles use room codes or direct WebRTC; unverified direct matches never enter the public ranks.