Like Sir Isaac Newton? Glowing geometric shapes? Old school games? Then Tetris is the game for you, my gravity-navigating friend.
Along with the perennially popular Pacman, Tetris is one of the few old school games that has successfully withstood the test of time. Cheers to Tetris! Showing all the haters where to stick it and letting the chips, err blocks, fall where they may since 1985.
From skateboarding Tetris to puzzle piece seating, check out the 20 Tetrified innovations.
20 Tetrified Innovations
Tops in Tetris, from Skateboarding Tetris to Puzzle Piece Seating:
Brian G Randles — Feb 27, 2010 — Tech
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Video Games in the Real World
Real Life Tetris
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Tetris Tattoos
Geeky Shapes Make Their Way From Video Games to Skin
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Plush Tetris Blocks
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'80s-Inspired Watches
Nixon Prototypes Channel Glory Days of Pong, Tetris and TV
16
Tetris Furniture
Diego Silverio's Decor Enables Classic Gamer Living
15
Tetris Towers
'Kranhaus' Jazzes Up Germany's Rheinauhafen Harbor
14
Garments for Gamers
The Tetris Dress Makes Games Wearable
13
Soap for Gamers
Geeky Blocks of Tetris Soap Make Bathtime a Blast
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Neon Tetris Skateboarding
36 Skateboarders Give Ultimate Game Boy Icon Tribute
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Play Tetris with Your Furniture
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Tetris Tables
‘The Cube' Offers Maximum Desk Storage While Rocking a Unique Design
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Retro Gaming Decor
Tetris Taps and More
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Retro Game Cakes
The Tetris Wedding Cake is for Hardcore Gamers
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Tetrisculptures
Our Obsession Reaches New Heights With the 3D Tetris Head
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Ice for Gamers
Tetris Ice Cube Trays
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Tetris-Inspired Seating
The Forest in New Form Collection by Swedish Ninja
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Puzzle Piece Seating
The Vibrant Tetris Chair by Gabriel Canas
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Tetris With Apartments
Sergej Hein Recreates a Classic Game With Berlin's Socialist Blocks
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Retro Gaming Piggy Banks
The Tetris Piggy Bank Keeps Your Arcade Money Safe
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Human Tetris Game Shows
Squeezing Through Shapes in Moving Walls
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