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

Please Note: This game is not in a playable state yet, you can compile and run though.

Change-log:

• 04/05/2024 - Foundation code

Compilation

• make sure to install SDL development and SDL Image Development libraries
• type the following command:

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)
• Hi score routine
• Points allocation routine
• No more moves / game over routine
• Block removal / reposition routine
• Tile cycling
• Random block selection
• 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)