Ultra
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Ultra (or Time Trial) is a game mode where you play the game until the given time limit (usually 3 or 2 minutes).
The objective of this mode is simple: Score as many as possible in the given time limit. (Except for some games; see below)
If you top out before time runs out, the game ends instantly (except for Tetris Blitz, which removes the top 5 rows). In most games, your score will not appear in leaderboard for this case.
Some games allow players to choose level. In most games the level does not increase throughout the game.
List of games that have Ultra mode
The list is incomplete. A blank cell denotes a yet unchecked element.
Official Tetris games
| Game | Mode name | Time limit | Objective | Score saved when topped out | Selectable speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tetris (Mega Drive) | Time Trial | 3 mins | Score and Lines (Lines record is viewable by pushing a button on pause screen) |
Yes | Yes |
| Tetris Classic | (None) | 2,5,10,15 mins | Score | Yes | |
| Tetris DX | Ultra | 3 mins | Score | No | Yes |
| The New Tetris | Sprint | 3 mins | Score, called "Lines" | ||
| Tetris (Wonderswan Color) | 3min | 3 mins | Score | Yes | |
| Minna no Soft Series: Tetris Advance | Time Attack | 2 mins | Score | No | |
| Tetris Deluxe | Ultra | 3 mins | |||
| Tetris: New Century | Ultra | 3 mins | No | Yes | |
| Tetris Black | Ultra2min | 2 mins | Lines (Score is also displayed but not ranked.) |
Yes | Yes |
| Tetris (EA Mobile) | Ultra | 2 mins | Score | Yes | Yes |
| Tetris Mania | Challenge | 3 mins(cascade only) | Score | ||
| Tetris (Blackberry) | Ultra | 2 or 3 mins | |||
| Tetris Evolution | Ultra | 1,3,5 mins | Score | ||
| Tetris Zone | Challenge | 10 mins | Score | No | |
| Tetris Crystal | Ultra2min | 2 mins | Lines (Score is also displayed but not ranked.) |
Yes | Yes |
| Tetris Diamond | DIA.2min | 2 mins | Yes | ||
| Tetris Friends | Ultra | 2 mins | Score | No | No |
| Tetris Dash | (None) | 2 mins | Score | No | No |
| Tetris Party | Balance Ultra | 3 mins (Wii Balance Board mode only) |
Score | ||
| Puyo Puyo Tetris | Ultra | 3 mins | Score | No | No |
Other "-tris" games
| Game | Mode name | Time limit | Objective | Score saved when topped out | Selectable speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tetris Attack | Time Trial | 2 mins | Score | No | |
| Tetrisphere | Time Trial | 5 mins | Score |
Notable fan games and unlicensed games
| Game | Mode name | Time limit | Objective | Score saved when topped out | Selectable speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lockjaw: The Overdose | Time Trial | 3 mins | Score | No | |
| Lockjaw | 180 seconds | 3 mins | Score | Yes; marked as a "Stopped" game | Yes |
| Heboris Unofficial Expansion | Ultra2min | 2 mins | Lines (Score is not displayed in this mode) |
Yes | Yes |
| Heboris U.E. LITE | Ultra | 2 mins | Score | Yes | Yes |
| Heboris U.E. MINI | Ultra | 2 or 3 mins | 2 mins mode: Lines 3 mins mode: Score |
Yes | Yes |
| NullpoMino | Ultra | 1-5 mins | Score and Lines | Yes | Yes |
See also
- Challenge - A similar game mode. Available in Tetris Zone, Tetris Online Japan, and Minna de Tetris.
- 40 lines - 40 lines time attack mode. Also called "Sprint" or "Time Attack", etc.
- Tetris Blitz - a 2 minute Tetris