The new Tetris versions also use a friendlier and not-so-random number generator. Basically, it generates a random permutation of the seven different pieces, de

The new Tetris versions also use a friendlier and not-so-random number generator. Basically, it generates a random permutation of the seven different pieces, deals those, and then generates a new permutation. This makes the game much more predicable. You can see the player make clever use of the hold area in anticipation of this cycle and that's pretty entertaining to watch.