AR TETRIS

BIG NOTE BEFORE YOU BLAME THE GAME, YOUR PHONE, THE MOON, OR THE TETRIS GODS

IF THE CAMERA DOESN'T WORK BECAUSE OF ITCH RESTRICTIONS: HERE IS THE GAME IN BROWSER. Use a supported browser, preferably  Chrome for AR.

AR TETRIS official game link: https://artetris.vercel.app/

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AR Tetris

Welcome to AR Tetris, the game where classic falling blocks invade your real-world floor because apparently regular screens were no longer dramatic enough.

This is Tetris, but in augmented reality. You scan your floor, place the board, and then try to survive a rainstorm of geometric nonsense while pretending your living room is now a futuristic arcade arena.

The goal is simple: stack the falling pieces, complete horizontal lines, clear them, and avoid building a tragic tower of bad decisions all the way to the top.

How to Play

First, open the game on a supported mobile phone. For the AR version, Android Chrome with ARCore support is recommended. If itch.io decides to trap the game inside its iframe dungeon and the camera permission does not appear, use the official link at the top.

Once the game opens, tap the AR start button, allow camera access, and slowly scan your floor. Yes, slowly. Waving your phone around like you are fighting an invisible mosquito will not help.

When the game detects a valid surface, place the Tetris board. Then the blocks start falling, and your dignity starts being tested.

Touch Controls

• Tap left side: move the piece left. That is it. No surprise yoga rotation.
• Tap right side: move the piece right. Again, no random spinning betrayal.
• Tap middle: rotate the piece, because the middle is where serious decisions happen.
• Drag from top to bottom: hard drop the piece straight down, also known as committing to your mistake with confidence.

Game Rules

• Falling pieces appear one at a time.
• Move and rotate them to form complete horizontal lines.
• Completed lines disappear.
• Clearing lines increases your score.
• If the blocks reach the top, the game ends, because architecture has failed.

What Makes This Different?

Normal Tetris lives on a flat screen. This one shows up in your physical space like it pays rent.

You are not just playing against falling blocks. You are also playing against lighting, tracking, your floor texture, your phone's AR support, and your own deeply questionable placement decisions.

Important AR Notes

• This game does not magically work on every phone. That would be sorcery, not development.
• Mobile AR depends on browser support, ARCore support, camera permissions, lighting, and device capability.
• If the camera does not open on itch.io, use the official external link above.
• For best results, use Android Chrome on an ARCore-supported phone.
• Play in a well-lit space with a visible floor surface. A dark empty void is bad for both AR and morale.

Tips for Survival

• Do not stack randomly unless your goal is abstract sculpture.
• Keep the center low.
• Save space for long pieces.
• Use hard drop only when you are sure. Or when you are tired and ready to live with consequences.
• If the board feels weird, reset or reopen the AR link directly.

Final Warning

AR Tetris looks simple. It is not. The blocks fall, the floor watches, and your confidence slowly dissolves into colorful cubes.

Good luck. The pieces are coming down whether you are emotionally prepared or not.

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Official AR Browser Link: https://artetris.vercel.app/