A strange little side quest
A little context makes Blocked Out more fun to place on the gaming map. The name Tetris combines a reference to four-square pieces with Pajitnov's interest in tennis. That is only half the story. Early computer role-playing games helped turn rules, inventories, exploration and character progression into systems that could support long-form digital adventures. That long chain of experiments is part of why puzzles still feels fresh when a game finds the right twist.