Welcome to a Special Bonus Christmas Episode of 'Games Every Designer Should Play,' the podcast that explores the world of game design by analysing some of the greatest games of all time. Join experienced Game Design lecturers Stuart Lilford, Adrian Mills, and David Grant as they delve into Tetris, exploring its elegant simplicity, how it mastered the core gameplay loop, and the importance of player choice.
Spoiler alert for The Game! 🚨 We STRONGLY advise you to play before listening—also Spoilers for The Witness, The Last of Us: Part 2, and Batman: Arkham Knight.
In this episode, we dive into Tetris and explore its timeless design, from its elegant simplicity to its addictive gameplay loop. We discuss how the game excels by focusing on a single core mechanic—clearing lines through falling blocks—while examining its strategic depth, the importance of player choice, and how planning ahead keeps players engaged. Plus, a special Christmas surprise of David and Adrian.
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=== CREDITS ===
Music by Vasil Trofimov from Pixabay.
Sound Effects by floraphonic from Pixabay.
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