Why is Tetris Called Tetris?
Tetris is named after 'tetra' (Greek for 'four') since all the pieces have four blocks. Simple as that!
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The creator, Alexey Pajitnov, combined 'tetra' (meaning 'four') with 'tennis,' his favorite sport. Now you know, and you can casually drop that tidbit at parties!
Alexey Pajitnov, the game's creator, mashed up 'tetra' (four) with 'tennis.' Yeah, tennis inspired a block-dropping puzzle game!
It's from the Greek 'tetra' meaning 'four' (since the blocks have four squares) and 'tennis,' which was the inventor's favorite sport. Odd combo, right?
It's called Tetris because 'tetra' means four鈥攅ach piece has four blocks. Plus, the creator loved tennis.
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