Glossary Entry: Tetrominoes

Quick Definition

A tetromino is a simple shape made by connecting four squares. The video game Tetris (and its many clones) are famous for using them as game pieces, though other games sometimes use them.

Illustration of the basic tetrominoes
The five basic tetrominoes, with their individual squares marked



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