Browser Tetris

A classic Tetris implementation using vanilla JavaScript and HTML5 Canvas.

Screenshot

Screenshot of the game showing active gameplay with next piece preview and score tracking

Overview

This project is a modern implementation of the classic Tetris game that runs in the browser. It features:

• Smooth gameplay using HTML5 Canvas
• Classic Tetris scoring system
• Level progression with increasing difficulty
• Next piece preview
• Modern, clean UI design

Technologies Used

• HTML5 Canvas for game rendering
• Vanilla JavaScript for game logic
• CSS3 for styling
• No external dependencies required

Project Structure

tetris/
├── index.html      # Main HTML file
├── styles.css      # CSS styles
└── tetris.js       # Game logic

How to Play

1. Open index.html in a modern web browser
2. The game starts automatically
3. Use the following controls:
   • ← → (Left/Right Arrow): Move piece horizontally
   • ↑ (Up Arrow): Rotate piece
   • ↓ (Down Arrow): Soft drop
   • Space: Hard drop

Game Features

Scoring System

• 1 line: 40 × level
• 2 lines: 100 × level
• 3 lines: 300 × level
• 4 lines: 1200 × level

Level Progression

• Level increases for every 1000 points
• Each level increases the falling speed of pieces
• Maximum fall speed is capped at level 10

Implementation Details

The game is built using modern JavaScript features and follows these key principles:

1. Game Loop: Uses requestAnimationFrame for smooth animation
2. Collision Detection: Implements piece-board collision checking for movement and rotation
3. Piece Generation: Random piece generation with next piece preview
4. Board Management: Efficient line clearing and board state management

Running Locally

1. Clone or download this repository
2. No build process or dependencies required
3. Open index.html in your web browser
4. Start playing!

Browser Compatibility

Works in all modern browsers that support HTML5 Canvas:

• Chrome
• Firefox
• Safari
• Edge

Future Improvements

Potential enhancements that could be added:

• High score persistence
• Sound effects
• Mobile touch controls
• Multiplayer support
• Hold piece feature
• Ghost piece preview