98-163 Student Taught Courses (StuCo): Introduction to Tetris

3 units, Carnegie Mellon University

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to single player and multiplayer modern Tetris. Though the classic NES Tetris scene is arguably more well known, modern versions of Tetris are diverse and have healthy competitive scenes in their own right. Students will learn basic concepts applicable to both styles of Tetris like stacking, down stacking, and piece preview usage, as well as aspects unique to modern Tetris like T-spins, combo setups and online multiplayer. [No fees required]

Prerequisites: none listed

Offered: Spring 2027, Fall 2026, Spring 2026

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