Flatten the base first
A flatter floor gives every new piece more places to land cleanly and keeps the board easier to repair.
Tetris Guide
Tetris Guide
Longer runs come from calmer stacking, not frantic button presses.
Steady Play
Reserve one lane for long pieces
Many players leave a vertical lane on one side so an I piece can create a bigger clear later.
Read the next piece early
The preview matters. Choosing a landing spot one move ahead makes the whole pace feel safer.