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Release: Leaderboard Update + UI Stability + Exponential Leveling

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@shichen35 shichen35 released this 05 Jan 00:57

This release builds on the initial Kindle Tetris launch with new gameplay progression and quality-of-life improvements, while keeping the native C++ / GTK experience optimized for Amazon Kindle PW4+ devices (kindlehf).

What’s new

  • Leaderboard + High Score Recording
    • Added a persistent Top 10 leaderboard
    • When you achieve a qualifying score, a name entry dialog appears and your score is saved
  • UI Stability Improvements
    • Fixed grid shaking caused by dynamic button resizing/layout churn during gameplay
  • Updated Leveling Logic
    • Switched to an exponential leveling formula with r = 1.4

Installation

Prerequisites
Your Kindle must be jailbroken (e.g., WinterBreak) and have KUAL installed.

Download
Download tetris.zip from the assets below.

Install

  1. Unzip the archive.
  2. Move the extracted tetris directory to the extensions folder on your Kindle.

Play
Open KUAL on your Kindle and select Tetris to launch.

Tetris for Kindle v1.0.0

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@shichen35 shichen35 released this 04 Dec 05:29

This is the initial release of Tetris for Kindle, a native C++ GTK game optimized for Amazon Kindle PW4+ devices (kindlehf). It brings the classic puzzle experience to e-ink screens with a clean, responsive interface.

Installation

  • Prerequisites: Your Kindle must be jailbroken (e.g., WinterBreak) and have KUAL installed.
  • Download: Download kindle-tetris.zip from the assets below.
  • Install:
    • Unzip the archive.
    • Move the extracted tetris directory to the extensions folder on your Kindle.
  • Play: Open KUAL on your Kindle and select Tetris to launch.