I'm the UK Tetris champion - and here are my top tips for packing your car for a family summer getaway DanV has joined forces with Dacia to share how to pack with minimal stress One in five Brits have had to leave luggage behind as they can't fit it in the car READ MORE: Ex-Formula 1 driver teaches Brits how to drive Benidorm scooters By Esther Marshall Published: 16:20 BST, 17 July 2024 | Updated: 16:22 BST, 17 July 2024 e-mail View comments Dreading packing up the car for the family holiday? Don't worry, as a UK Tetris master is here to help. DanV , the country's reigning champion at Tetris - the computer game that involves neatly stacking shapes - has joined forces with Dacia to 'provide his top tips' to 'successfully pack the boot of your car with minimal stress', using his years of Tetris experience. His first tip? Organisation.
The champ says: 'Just like in Tetris, recognising patterns and knowing the shapes you might encounter is key - identify and categorise your items by size and type. This way, you’ll know exactly where to place your beachwear, snacks, and other essentials, ensuring everything fits perfectly.' Second on the list? DanV says: 'Keep everything compact.
In Tetris, creating gaps can lead to difficult situations, and packing is no different. Compress flexible items like clothes to minimize the space they occupy. By maximizing every inch of your luggage, you can fit more items into smaller spaces without leaving gaps.
' DanV (above), the UK's reigning Tet.