DOCUMENT:Q66356 30-JUL-2001 [homegame] TITLE :Description of Tetris in the Windows Entertainment Pack PRODUCT :Microsoft Home Games PROD/VER: OPER/SYS: KEYWORDS: ====================================================================== SUMMARY ======= The object of Windows Entertainment Pack Volume 1 Tetris is to manipulate falling blocks in order to form solid rows. Once a solid row is formed it vanishes, thus allowing the player to extend his or her session. The game ends when there is a stack of blocks at the top of the playing area. Blocks can be manipulated by using the arrow keys to move right to left and down, and the 5 key on the numerical keypad or the UP ARROW key to rotate the blocks counter clockwise. As your skill increases, the speed of the falling blocks increases. This game is for one or two players. Additional query words: ====================================================================== Keywords : ============================================================================= THE INFORMATION PROVIDED IN THE MICROSOFT KNOWLEDGE BASE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND. MICROSOFT DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT SHALL MICROSOFT CORPORATION OR ITS SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER INCLUDING DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, LOSS OF BUSINESS PROFITS OR SPECIAL DAMAGES, EVEN IF MICROSOFT CORPORATION OR ITS SUPPLIERS HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES SO THE FOREGOING LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY. Copyright Microsoft Corporation 2001.