Hextris

Hextris

Hextris is a fast-paced, hexagonal twist on classic Tetris and match‑3 gameplay. Here’s a deeper look:

A browser-based puzzle game first officially launched in August 2014, built in HTML5 by Logan Engstrom & Garrett Finucane.

Inspired by classic Tetris mechanics, but played on a rotating hexagon: blocks fall from each of the six sides toward the center.

Also exists in a vintage DOS version from 1991 by Silicon Square Software, a freeware Tetris clone using hexagons.

Blocks “rain” toward the center of a hexagon.

Rotate the hexagon using arrow keys or A/D (desktop), or swipe (mobile) to align blocks.

Match 3 or more blocks of the same color to clear them and earn points.

The game ends if any side’s stack breaches the outer hexagon boundary.

Simple and minimalist UI, with blocks in 4+ colors.

As speed increases, gameplay demands faster reflexes and strategic rotation.

Combos (chain reactions clearing multiple lines) offer extra points and are visually indicated by the outlined outer hexagon.

Open-source version available on GitHub under the GNU GPL.

Visit the official web version at hextris.io or play on portals like CrazyGames, Y8, or GamePix.

Let me know if you’d like tips to improve your score, info on the vintage DOS version, or even where to find the GitHub code!