HFL Falling 5-blocks (Pentis)

Puzzle game similar to Tetris, but with pieces made of 5 blocks, instead of 4; and with ability to mirror pieces horizontally and vertically.

Originally created in 2011. Imported into version control in 2020.

Cleanup pending.

MIT License

Changelog

Setup

1. Install Java Runtime Environment (JRE).
2. Download the following files to the same directory:
   • ./Pentis Latest/block.png
   • ./Pentis Latest/Pieces
   • ./Pentis Latest/playPentis.jar

Launching The Game

1. Open a command-line in the directory the game was downloaded to.
2. Run: java -jar playPentis.jar

How To Play

• (Keys can be changed in the menu.)
• Use P key to pause and unpause the game.
• Use the horizontal arrow keys (← & →) to steer the falling piece.
• Use V key to turn the piece clockwise.
• Use C key to turn the piece counterclockwise.
• Use X key to mirror the piece horizontally.
• Use Z key to mirror the piece vertically.
• Use down arrow key (↓) to speed up falling (also known as "soft drop").
• Use space bar to instantly drop the piece all the way down (also known as "hard drop").
• Try to get as many points as possible.
  • Try to fill a row with blocks (with no gaps) to clear it, and to get points.
    • Try to fill multiple rows at once to get more points.
  • The game ends if the blocks reach the top of the field and prevent the next piece from coming.
• The small square right of the field shows the next piece.