A Guide to the How-to-Tetris YouTube Tutorial Videos

Introduction

Unlike my beginner video segment, I have far more early- to mid-intermediate-level tutorial videos.

I am likely to add more in the future, as most players are at the beginner to mid-intermediate skill level. I will also add more of the most common T-spin setups, like DT Cannons and Imperial Crosses. I did not collect clips to make those, as those have already been covered in many other free online guides and this website’s free Book 1.

This section has videos that show core mid-game techniques, such as follow-ups and 6-3 stacking. However, most of it comprises named mid-game T-spin methods.

Core General Methods

6-3 stacking is among the most frequently used T-spin spamming methods, alongside LST, ST, and LT stacking, which typically happens during 7-2 stacking. The first video will teach you how to improve your T-spin chances during 6-3 stacking.

The second video applies to many things in Tetris: it is not enough to make just one T-spin. Instead, one should stack in a way to maximize T-spin continuations and follow-ups.

Sustaining T-Spins During 9-0, 8-1, 7-2, and 6-3 Stacking

When the garbage or main Tetris hole is in certain columns, specific kinds of T-spins exist to optimize your T-spin efficiency and pressure.

In the following videos, I present ways to maximize T-spin pressure during 9-0, 8-1, 7-2, and 6-3 stacking.

For 7-2 stacking, I present you with ways to sustain LST stacking, the second most efficient T-spin chaining style.

For 6-3 stacking, I present ways to help you sustain T-spin pressure using ST stacking props.

For 8-1 stacking, I will help you sustain T-spin pressure using Parapet chaining/railing methods.

For 9-0 stacking, there are many methods, such as Hamburger stacking, ST stacking, Yoshihiro, and freestyle T-spin donations.

Canonical Tetris Methods Remastered

Most of these videos below cover canonical (named) T-spin methods that other mainstream T-spin guides have largely neglected. While other guides like Four.lol focus on core methods, such as DT Cannon or Fractals, they often fail to cover the practicality of alternative methods like Vases, Super Spirals, Mini-Triples, Shallow Graves (Cremates), Drain Pipes, and Magic Keys.

My videos fill this void by showing you that these lesser-known methods are highly practical and can sizably boost your mid-game versatility!

Tetris to Simple Prophecy T-Spins

This is an essential method to know. Almost all high-level Japanese Tetris players use this.

Single-Double

Single-Double is a T-spin single to T-spin double setup.

Shallow Grave (Cremate)

Shallow Grave is a skim that evens out both sides of an uneven stack, allowing you to make T-spin doubles easily.

STMB Cave

This is a floating T-spin double setup. However, what is not commonly known is that you can donate STMB Caves.

Magic Key

Magic Key is an S or Z prop that suspends a T-spin double over a certain pattern. After the T-spin double, you get a T-spin triple.

Super Spiral

Formerly known as Ajanba Special, it is an L or J-spin that leads to a T-spin triple.

Vase

This obscure Japanese method creates 2 T-spin setups. It can sometimes replace STMB Caves.

Drain Pipe

This is an S or Z-spin that leads to another T-spin. Handy for games that award back-to-back bonuses to all-spins, such as TETR.IO.

Mini-Triple

This is a T-spin mini to a T-spin triple setup. It is rarely used, but it has its mid-game applications.