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Play the 43rd MAXIMUS CUP online event and you could earn an in-game collaborative theme!

The competition is stacking up in the Tetris® 99 43rd MAXIMUS CUP online event. This time, you’ll have the opportunity to earn an in-game theme inspired by the NES™ Tetris game! During the event, collect 100 event points by playing matches in Tetris 99 mode to unlock the in-game theme.

The event will be:

Thursday, Dec. 5 at 11 p.m. PT to Monday, Dec. 9 at 10:59 p.m. PT

You can learn more details at: tetris99.nintendo.com

But if you’re looking to celebrate 40 years of high-scoring fun, not to mention a true appreciation for the T-Tetrimino*, we’ve got some more news for you!

Drop into a classic Tetris game

On Dec. 11, Nintendo Switch Online members will be able to start clearing lines in the 1989 NES version of Tetris! Members can get ready for the release by downloading Nintendo Entertainment System™ - Nintendo Switch Online to their system for free.

Happy 40th anniversary, Tetris! Good luck, everyone.

*What’s your favorite Tetrimino? The T-Tetrimino is great, but the J-Tetrimino is pretty sweet, too!

Any Nintendo Switch Online membership (sold separately) and Nintendo Account required for online features. This game includes an in-game purchase option for users who do not have a membership. Not available in all countries. Internet access required for online features. Terms apply. nintendo.com/switch/online

Tetris ® & © 1985~2024 Tetris Holding. Tetris logos, Tetris theme song and Tetriminos are trademarks of Tetris Holding. The Tetris trade dress is owned by Tetris Holding. Licensed to The Tetris Company. Tetris Game Design by Alexey Pajitnov. Tetris Logo Design by Roger Dean. All Rights Reserved. Sub-licensed to Nintendo. Certain new content developed by Nintendo, and any characters, sounds and video games originally owned by Nintendo: © 2019 Nintendo. Nintendo Switch is a trademark of Nintendo. © 2024 Nintendo.

Nintendo Entertainment System – Nintendo Switch Online is rated TEEN by the ESRB.