Tutti Frutti (video game)

Tutti Frutti is a puzzle video game released in 1982 by CBS Electronics for the Atari 2600. The gameplay centers around manipulating falling pieces of fruit to create matching lines.

The objective of Tutti Frutti is to score points by strategically arranging falling fruit pieces into complete, horizontal rows. The fruit pieces, consisting of various fruit types (e.g., bananas, apples, oranges), descend from the top of the screen. The player controls the position of these pieces as they fall, rotating them and moving them left or right to fill in gaps and create solid lines across the playfield.

When a complete row of fruit is formed, it disappears, awarding points to the player. As the game progresses, the speed at which the fruit falls increases, demanding quicker reflexes and strategic thinking. The game ends when the fruit pieces stack up to the top of the screen, preventing the player from placing new pieces.

Tutti Frutti's gameplay mechanics share similarities with other puzzle games that focus on arranging falling blocks or shapes, although its unique fruit theme and colorful visuals distinguish it. While not as widely known as some other Atari 2600 titles, Tutti Frutti remains a part of the console's library and a representative of early puzzle game design.