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A Tetris-inspired ASCII game with themes, animations, and custom block symbols.
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Welcome to Block Dropper, a fast-paced puzzle game where falling shapes meet strategic thinking, rendered entirely in beautiful ASCII art! Inspired by classic arcade gameplay like Tetris, this minimalist version challenges you to rotate, stack, and clear lines using only your keyboard and quick reflexes. Designed for lovers of retro visuals and text-based games, Block Dropper brings the thrill of falling blocks into the terminal age. How high can you score before the screen fills up?
Next piece:
Score: 0
Game Over!
Instruction
InstructionControls:
- Left/Right Arrow or A/D: Move blocks
- Down Arrow or S: Drop faster
- Up Arrow or W: Rotate
- Adjust width, height, and theme before starting
- Symbol input lets you customize the block appearance
Settings:
- Theme: Choose between Classic, Pastel, or Black/White
- Symbol: Any character can be used for blocks
- Board Size: Adjustable width and height
Goal:
Clear as many lines as possible and aim for the highest score!
Keep dropping blocks strategically to prevent the board from filling up.
Acknowledgments and credits
ASCII Block Dropper is inspired by the legendary puzzle game Tetris, originally designed and programmed by Alexey Pajitnov and released in 1984. Tetris is a registered trademark of The Tetris Company, LLC.ASCII Block Dropper is an original game created, designed, and programmed by Elias Wejdin, and developed under the Injosoft brand. All rights to the game name, source code, design, and ASCII artwork are reserved by Injosoft. Any reproduction, modification, or redistribution without prior written permission is strictly prohibited.
This game is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or licensed by The Tetris Company, LLC. It is an independent creation developed as a respectful tribute to the original puzzle classic.
Thanks for playing and keeping the ASCII gaming spirit alive!
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