Tetris 99
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Update: This is event is currently underway and runs until December 13 - so join in on the fun while you can to unlock this special Mario Party Superstars theme.

Original story [Tue 7th Dec, 2021 02:00 GMT]: The year is almost over and to go out with bang Tetris 99 is this weekend hosting a party. Yes, later this week you'll be able to unlock a special Mario Party Superstars theme - based on the latest entry in the long-running multiplayer party series.

"The Tetris 99 27th MAXIMUS CUP event runs from 11 p.m. PT on Dec. 9 to 10:59 p.m. PT on Dec. 13. To participate, Nintendo Switch Online or Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack members* just need to play the Tetris 99 online mode during the event period. Players will earn event points based on their placement in each match. Once players have accumulated a total of 100 event points, a new theme will unlock, featuring background art, music and Tetrimino designs inspired by the Mario Party Superstars game."

It follows on from various other themed events based on releases such as Metroid Dread, Monster Hunter Rise and WarioWare: Get It Together, and is likely the final Tetris 99 event of 2021.

Will you participate in this week's cup? Are you still playing Tetris 99 on a regular basis? Leave a comment down below.