Tetris in C++ using SDL2

Overview

This repository is dedicated to building a Tetris game using C++ and SDL2. The goal is to create a fully functional, visually appealing, and extensible version of Tetris. While the initial implementation is in C++ with SDL2, the project is designed to be adaptable for implementations in other languages in the future.

Features

• Classic Tetris Gameplay: Implements traditional Tetris mechanics.
• Modern SDL2 Graphics: Uses SDL2 for rendering and handling user input.
• Modular Codebase: Easily extendable for future improvements or ports to other languages.
• Cross-Platform: Runs on Linux, Windows, and macOS.

Requirements

• C++17 or later
• SDL2 library

Install SDL2

Debian/Ubuntu

sudo apt install libsdl2-dev libsdl2-image-dev libsdl2-ttf-dev

Arch Linux

sudo pacman -S sdl2 sdl2_image sdl2_ttf

macOS (Homebrew)

brew install sdl2 sdl2_image sdl2_ttf

Building and Running

Compile with Makefile

make

Run the Game

./tetris

Clean Build Files

make clean

Future Plans

• Implement AI for automated gameplay.
• Add multiplayer support.
• Explore implementations in Python, Rust, or JavaScript.

Contributions

Contributions are welcome! If you would like to add support for another language or improve the existing implementation, feel free to submit a pull request.

License

This project is open-source under the MIT License.