Thursday, November 6, 2014

  Longest line of human Tetriminos: Tetris Brand breaks Guinness World Records record (VIDEO)

LOS ANGELES, CA, USA -- TETRIS®, one of the most recognized and cherished game franchises in the world, now celebrating its 30th anniversary, attempted to set a new world record by assembling the longest continuous line of human Tetriminos (people dressed as the famous game's Tetris pieces); the event took place at Stan Lee's Comikaze Expo, at the Los Angeles Convention Center, where a total of 201 participants donned costumes in the shapes of the iconic and colorful Tetris pieces, setting the new world record for the Longest continuous line of human Tetriminos, according to the World Record Academy: www.worldrecordacademy.com/ .

  Photo: Hundreds of people helped set a new world record as they created the longest continuous line of human Tetris pieces, known as Tetriminos, at an event in Los Angeles. The event took place at Stan Lee's Comikaze Expo, named after the famous creator of Marvel Comics heroes such as the Amazing Spider-Man. The human chain of Tetriminos included 201 participants who donned costumes in the shape of colorful Tetris pieces at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Photo: Tetris ( enlarge photo )

The Guinness World Records' record for the largest game of Tetris measured 105.79 m² and was played on The Gadget Show in Birmingham, UK on 15 September 2010.

  Guinness World Records also recognized the world record for the longest human domino line; it was formed by 10,267 participants at the Ordos International Nadam Fair in Ordos City, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, China, on 12 August 2010.

   Maya Rogers, CEO of Blue Planet Software, the sole agent for the Tetris brand, witnessed history being made at the event. Rogers stated, "When we decided to participate in Comikaze, we knew it would be the perfect opportunity for Tetris fans of all ages and backgrounds to celebrate their affinity for the game, and show the world that Tetris symbolizes how we all fit together."

  The Tetris world record event took place at Stan Lee's Comikaze Expo, which is currently being held at the Los Angeles Convention Center on Halloween weekend, October 31 through November 2.

  The annual pop culture convention is open to the public, and geared towards fans of comic books, horror, gaming, and sci-fi.

   This year, it is expected to draw more than 60,000 attendees with its offering of activities, attractions, interactive games, celebrity appearances and panels, contests, and more.