Tetris 99: 10 Essential Tips & Tricks The Game Doesn't Tell You

5. Clear A Single Line To Stall The Countdown On Incoming Lines

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When you’re clearing lines left, right, and centre, make sure you’re clearing at LEAST double lines or higher. Clearing singles won’t get you too far, as you won’t be sending much out, and are essentially treading water.

However, singles are useful for countering.

Clearing a single line stalls the countdown on your yellow/red/fizzling lines, but continuing to clear singles when you have incoming will cancel out the incoming amounts eventually.

Still, sticking to doubles or higher is an all-round better use of your time.

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