Tromino Game for Arduino

This project implements a Tetris-like game called Tromino for Arduino using an LCD Keypad Shield.

Requirements

• Arduino board (e.g., Arduino Uno)
• LCD Keypad Shield
• Arduino IDE

Setup

1. Hardware Setup

   • Attach the LCD Keypad Shield to your Arduino board.
   • Connect a piezo buzzer or speaker to pin 3 for sound output.

2. Software Setup

   • Download and install the Arduino IDE if you haven't already.
   • Open the Arduino IDE.

3. Installing Required Libraries

   • Go to Sketch > Include Library > Manage Libraries
   • Search for and install the LiquidCrystal library if it's not already installed.

4. Uploading the Code

   • Create a new sketch in the Arduino IDE.
   • Copy and paste the contents of Tromino.ino into the sketch.
   • Create a new tab named pitches.h and copy the contents of the pitches.h file into it.
   • Select your Arduino board type from Tools > Board.
   • Select the correct port from Tools > Port.
   • Click the Upload button (right arrow icon) to compile and upload the code to your Arduino.

How to Play

• Use the buttons on the LCD Keypad Shield to control the game:

  • Up: Move left
  • Down: Move right
  • Left: Rotate piece
  • Right: Drop piece quickly
  • Select: Toggle sound on/off

• The game starts automatically after displaying the title screen and high score.

• Try to complete lines to score points.

• The game speeds up as you play longer.

• The game ends when a piece can't be placed at the top of the screen.

Here's a video demonstration of the gameplay: https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/344ea21b-9c75-4db8-89e4-3d428cf4419a

Customization

• You can adjust game parameters like speed and scoring in the code.
• The melody can be modified by changing the notes in the melody array.

Troubleshooting

• If the display doesn't work, check your wiring and make sure the LCD Keypad Shield is properly connected.
• If there's no sound, verify that the piezo buzzer is connected to pin 3.
• If the buttons don't respond, ensure the LCD Keypad Shield is properly seated on the Arduino board.

Notes

• This code uses EEPROM to store the high score, which may have limited write cycles. Consider using external storage for frequent updates in a production environment.
• The code assumes specific pin connections for the LCD Keypad Shield. If you're using a different shield or custom wiring, you may need to adjust the pin definitions in the code.

Game Screenshots

Enjoy playing Tromino on your Arduino!