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Tetris
A full browser Tetris implementation with speed progression, next piece preview, ghost piece, hard drop and high-score storage.
Context
Solo mini game added to the platform to work through the classic rules of a real-time puzzle game.
Role
Built the grid, rotations, line detection, scoring and user profile integration.
Stack
JavaScriptDenoTypeScriptJWT
Architecture
Client-side JavaScript game engine, local grid state, DOM/CSS rendering and persistence through Deno routes.
Key features
- Progressive speed up to level 20.
- Piece preview, ghost piece and hard drop.
- Score saved and attached to the user profile.
Learnings
- Model a reliable grid and piece rotation system.
- Handle collisions and piece states without side effects.
- Use visual helpers to make the game feel smoother.