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Dev tools · September 30, 2012

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GitHub + Tetris = Gitris

GitHub + Tetris = Gitris launched on September 30, 2012 with 12 votes, #99 of 455 launches that month and more than 75% of that year's launches.

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In plain words

Gitris combines GitHub with the classic Tetris game mechanic. Designed for developers, it gamifies interaction with GitHub repositories by turning code commits and repository activity into Tetris-style gameplay. The project launched in 2012 and offers a unique way for developers to engage with their version control workflow through an unconventional gaming interface.

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