Knewit #22 · September 5, 2026
Which game do these five clues point to?
The clues run from hardest to easiest. See how few you need before you open the answer.
The clues
- CLUE 1Alexey Pajitnov
- CLUE 2Korobeiniki
- CLUE 3Tetrominoes
- CLUE 4Line clear
- CLUE 5Falling blocks
The answer
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Tetris
- Alexey Pajitnov
Pajitnov created Tetris in 1984.
- Korobeiniki
This Russian folk tune became the game’s familiar Game Boy theme.
- Tetrominoes
The falling pieces are shapes made from four connected squares.
- Line clear
A completed horizontal row disappears from the playfield.
- Falling blocks
Players rotate and position falling pieces to complete rows.
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