Fun Columns SDL

Description:

The aim of this project is to implement the original Free Tools Association (FTA) version of their Fun Columns game in SDL.

For those who may not have heard of the Free Tools Association (FTA) and their influence within the Apple IIGS community many decades ago, a website is still maintained by Olivier Goguel (one of the original members of the group).

Please Note: This source code is very much in a state of flux and is currently a bit of a mess. I will provide updates as best as I can 😄

Change-log:

04/05/2024 - Foundation code

Compilation

Make sure to install SDL-development and SDL-Image-Development libraries
Type the following command and push enter:

make

Screenshot

Misc.

Run from command line or GUI
To move game window using GNOME (Press Super [win] key) and right click/hold mouse) anywhere in game window.

Todo

Still a Work In Progress
Cluster detection research routine (in progress - almost done)
Hi scores routine
Points allocation routine
No more moves / game over routine
Cluster detection / removal / realignment
Block rotation / xy movement / drop
Next piece preview
Random block selection / initial y position
Game loop timing
Intro page / music
Game play music / sound fx
There may be more that I have missed above

Author(s)

IIGS Version: FTA (1990/91)
SDL Version: Jason Bou-Samra (2024)

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