MEET HENK

Henk Rogers is a video game designer-turned-entrepreneur with a passion for ending the use of carbon-based fuels on Earth and creating systems that improve the world. He has received numerous awards for his contributions to both fields and is widely regarded as a visionary leader in both gaming and sustainable energy.

THE PERFECT GAME
TETRIS: FROM RUSSIA WITH LOVE

Rogers' determination to bring Tetris to the world, coupled with his personal mission to combat climate change, makes this book both an exciting read and an inspiring call to action.

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Celebrating 40 years of Tetris with this special ILTHY® x Tetris® 40th Anniversary Varsity Jacket! 🎮✨

Inspired by the classic Game Boy’s grey tones and the iconic green of the original Tetris, this design brings back all the nostalg

As I walked into the Hawaiian terminal at Honolulu airport I passed by a little girl who made eye contact with me and smiled. I walked on in the direction of TSA Pre thinking “she’s going to be trouble when she gets older.”

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I’ll be at the Barnes & Noble Bookstore in Ala Moana Mall at 12pm for a book signing & discussion featuring my book, “The Perfect Game: Tetris: From Russia with Love”

Can’t wait to see you there! 🕹️🧩

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What an incredible few days in São Paulo 🇧🇷✨

From fan meetups to book signings and unforgettable conversations, Gamescom Latam was filled with energy, passion, and purpose.

Thank you to everyone who came by—you made this trip one for

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Visionary

He has a very clear vision of a great future that includes fixing climate change and interplanetary settlement, and he is not afraid to share it.
Father

He is the proud father of four (two girls and two boys) who have gone on to form their own families.
Grandfather

He has 9 grandchildren and has a great relationship with all of them. They call him Opa.
Game Designer

He designed the first Role Playing Game in Japan and made major contributions to the design of Tetris and many other games he published.
Entrepreneur

He has a long list of companies he has started: Bullet-Proof Software, AnimaTek, Blue Planet Software, The Tetris Company, Blue Lava Wireless, I love Photos, Avatar Reality, Blue Planet Research, Blue Planet Energy, Blue Planet Foundation, The International MoonBase Alliance and the Blue Planet Alliance.
Environmentalist

He put Hawaii on track to achieve 100% renewable energy. 15 other states have followed suit. Now he’s working on ending the use of carbon based fuel for the rest of the planet.
Speaker

He is a regular keynote speaker at conferences around the world including two university commencements.
Athlete

He has taken part in many sports: skateboarding, baseball, ice hockey, soccer, gymnastics, table tennis, surfing, sailing, cycling, judo, shorinji kempo, golf, tennis, racquetball, squash, and of course, pickleball.
Gamer

He has always been an avid gamer, starting with board games like Monopoly, Dungeons and Dragons, and Settlers of Catan. He of course plays all kinds of computer games. He is a 3 Dan (3rd degree black belt) in Go.
Traveler

He has travelled to over 70 countries and lived in 4. He has been as far south as Antarctica and as far north as Svalbard and visited places as remote as Rapa Nui (Easter Island).
Burner

He has taken part in Burning Man 14 times.
Photographer

He has passion for photography. His photos focus mainly on exotic places and wildlife.
Adventurer

He loves to go places without a plan and enjoy the adventure of finding his way around and meeting strangers.
Partner

He has had many long partnerships with people both in business and private life. His partnership with Alexey Pajitnov has lasted well over 30 years.
Brother

He is the oldest brother in an extended family of 15 siblings. He keeps in regular contact with all of them.
Publisher

He created two very successful computer game publishing companies: Bullet-Proof Software and Blue Lava Wireless.
Builder

He has been a carpenter and still works on projects for Burning Man every year.
Sailor

He spent a number of years sailing a 17’ Hobiecat (a catamaran) and sailed twice as crew member of the Polynesian Voyaging Canoe, Hokule’a.