The real story behind how Tetris became a video game phenomenon is more compelling than most imagined narratives. Much like the game itself, it’s a story that involved a lot of moving pieces ...

Tetris exploded in popularity after a race in the 1980s to secure global rights for the Soviet-made video game, a tale retold in a new movie. It is still captivating minds decades later.

Even if you’ve never picked up a Nintendo GamePad, you know how to play Tetris. The block dropping puzzle game is as familiar as Mario’s question block or Pac-Man’s power pellets.