Tetris Competition
What:
Tetris Competition
Where:
Kent Street, 201 Smith Street Fitzroy
When:
Sun May 6, from 4pm
How much:
$5
Tetris – as scientists have proven – is biochemically addictive, so much so that its inventor, Russian programmer Alexey Pajitnov, found himself too busy sinking tetrominos at one stage to finish the prototype. When he eventually did (though successively boned on royalties by Atari, Nintendo et al), his Tetris became a white-hot hit, feeding our collective desire to organize the universe. Tetris devotees will be well-familiar with ‘the Tetris Effect’, when long playing periods see you trying to slot real-world shapes (cars, tram inspectors, dirty dishes, stray cats) into neat, evaporating lines. If only.
This Sunday, Kent Street hosts a winner-takes-all competition. Says organiser Ollee, “It's a round robin, Super Nintendo comp off a Tetris/Dr Mario cartridge I found at a Moonee Ponds shop specialising in 'vintage' Nintendo.” Fun and games are guaranteed, but whether it will settle the eternal question of “Can one play Tetris forever?” remains to be seen.
Ambience: Indoor
Difficulty: Start training like, last month
Keywords: Kent Street
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