Tetris, the timeless puzzle game, has captivated players for decades with its simple yet challenging gameplay. Inspired by this classic, I embarked on a journey to recreate Tetris using Python and Pygame, enhancing it with modern features and visuals.

🎮 Project Overview
This project is a modern implementation of Tetris, developed in Python using the Pygame library. It offers:

3D-style block rendering: Blocks are displayed with light and shadow effects, giving a pseudo-3D appearance.

Ghost piece preview: A translucent piece shows where the current block will land, aiding strategic placement.

Smooth animations: Line clearing and piece movements are animated for a polished experience.

Score tracking and level progression: Players earn points and advance through levels as they clear lines.

User-friendly interface: Includes start, pause, and game over screens with clear instructions.

You can explore the project on GitHub: https://github.com/ravindrasinghh/tetris-game-amazonq

🛠️ Key Features
Classic Gameplay with Modern Enhancements
While preserving the core mechanics of Tetris, this version introduces visual and functional improvements:

Next piece preview: Displays the upcoming block, allowing players to plan ahead.

Responsive controls: Smooth and intuitive controls for seamless gameplay.

Intuitive Controls
The game utilizes keyboard inputs for control:

**S:** Start the game

**Left Arrow:** Move piece left

**Right Arrow: **Move piece right

**Down Arrow:** Soft drop (move piece down faster)

**Up Arrow:** Rotate piece

**Spacebar:** Hard drop (instantly drop piece to the bottom)

Game features:

3D-style blocks: Blocks are rendered with shading to create a 3D effect.

Ghost pieces: A semi-transparent piece indicates where the current block will land.

Animated transitions: Smooth animations for line clears and piece movements enhance the visual appeal.

🚀 Getting Started
To run the game locally:

Clone the repository:

git clone https://github.com/ravindrasinghh/tetris-game-amazonq.git
cd tetris-game-amazonq

Install dependencies:

Ensure you have Python installed. Then, install Pygame:

pip install pygame

Run the game:

python tetris.py

Enjoy the game and challenge yourself to achieve high scores!

📚 Learnings and Takeaways
Developing this Tetris game provided insights into:

Game development fundamentals: Understanding game loops, event handling, and rendering.

User interface design: Creating intuitive and visually appealing interfaces.

Python and Pygame proficiency: Enhancing skills in Python programming and using the Pygame library.

🔗 Explore the Project
Feel free to explore, fork, and contribute to the project on GitHub: ravindrasinghh/tetris-game-amazonq.

Happy coding and gaming!