python-tetris

A simple version of popular game Tetris written in Python

Introduction

This project was born for educational purpose. It will introduce a novice Python developer to some basic concept of OOP.

This version of the game was inspired by FamTrilli video "Let's make 16 games in C++".

Requirements

Python-tetris is tested with Python 3.8 and Pygame 1.9.6

The Game

In this version of Tetris you can customize graphics, sounds and levels.

Note: the game is in English but code comments are written in Italian language

Here a summary of the modules:

• commons.py

  A collection of general-purpose functions and global variables

• tetris_config.py

  It contains global parameters to customize grqaphics and sounds

• tetris_levels.py

  It defines classes to implement different game levels of difficulty

• tetris_game_elements.py

  It defines classes to implement the tetramine and game board logic

• tetris.py

  It defines the main classes of the game

How to play

Press ENTER to start a new game.

Press LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys to move the tetramine.

Press SPACE BAR to rotate the tetramine.

Press DOWN arrow key to accelerate the fall of the tetramine.