Reach the very pinnacle of Tetris achievement by becoming the last player standing!
Tetris® 99 basics
In Tetris® 99, your goal is to rotate and move falling blocks called Tetriminos to complete horizontal lines. Completed lines disappear, clearing space for more Tetriminos, which fall faster and faster.
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Attack other players by sending Garbage Blocks their way! These Garbage Blocks will fill up their screens, making it harder to clear lines.
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As you knock out your opponents, you’ll earn K.O. Badges. The more badges you have, the higher your attack power.
Put your speed and strategy to the test and see if you have what it takes to be number 1!
Ready for a challenge?
TETRIS® 99 INVICTUS
Take on the best of the best. This is an online battle mode for players who have achieved at least one TETRIS® MAXIMUS victory.
More Player Icons
Showcase your accomplishments with new icons and clear daily missions for tickets to get new themes.
Team Battle
Up to four teams can fight for the top spot, and the team with the last player standing wins. XP points are awarded to present players once teams are ranked, so stick around to collect your earnings.
How to battle
You can manually select who to attack or choose from four different ways to target automatically, so you can mix things up during your game.
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Knock Out targeting
This will target players who are already close to being defeated. Ouch! It’s a great way to earn K.O. Badges, though.
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K.O. Badge targeting
Attack players with the most K.O. Badges. Knock out the player, and you’ll get their K.O. Badges for yourself! Just watch out for those counter attacks.
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Counter attack
Go after players who are attacking you. If multiple players are aiming your way, it’ll counter attack them all at once.
Random
Randomly choose opponents to attack. This could make you less likely to be targeted for counter attacks.
Big Block DLC
Get additional modes for the Tetris® 99 digital version as with the one-time purchase of this DLC. Download the Tetris 99 game on Nintendo eShop for free to play. Game modes included are:
Marathon
Challenge yourself in this offline mode to clear the most lines and score big.
Local Arena
Get up to eight friends together for a local battle!**
2P Share Battle
Share Joy-Con™ controllers for a two-player game against each other and the CPU!
Software compatibility and play experience may differ on Nintendo Switch Lite. Additional accessories may be required(sold separately). See support for details.
WARNING: If you have epilepsy or have had seizures or other unusual reactions to flashing lights or patterns, consult a doctor before playing video games. All users should read the Health and Safety Information available in the system settings before using this software.
Nintendo Switch Online membership (sold separately) and Nintendo Account required for online play. Not available in all countries. Internet access required for online features. Terms apply. nintendo.com/switch-online
- Internet connection
*Nintendo Switch Online membership (sold separately) and Nintendo Account required for online play. Not available in all countries. Internet access required for online features. Terms apply. nintendo.com/switch-online
You can play this game on Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch Lite, Nintendo Switch – OLED Model, and Nintendo Switch 2 systems*.
*Some Nintendo Switch games may not be supported or fully compatible with Nintendo Switch 2. Learn more
Nintendo Switch 2
You can play this game exclusively on Nintendo Switch 2.
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