Call DROPIN mimics the game of Tetris, but uses headshots instead of blocks. Writing in the blog of LinkedIn, Matthew Shoup, site manager of technical marketing, said the application was created to celebrate the 27th birthday Tetris', which was Monday. He said he also wanted to show how easy it is to implement the Platform for LinkedIn JavaScript API.
The application also includes updates to contacts. "Take the classic Tetris DROPIN professional level experience," writes Shoup. "Turn the battery and faces LinkedIn connections, discover new content they're sharing online. 'S never been a more relevant and productive time to play games at work." You can try the application here.
Known as a networking site for business, LinkedIn has shown a less buttoned in recent times with a series of satirical videos FedEx-sponsored training and, more recently, a line of connection time to see the connections over the years.
LinkedIn is not alone in seeing the potential of social networks in the Tetris. The game was played out recently in an application for Eastpak backpack manufacturer who did the same DROPIN does, only with your Facebook friends.