Build a Tetromino Game in Java: Core Logic Project — PickAClass
⏱ 2h 54m 📚 29 lessons 🎧 Audio version

Build a Tetromino Game in Java: Core Logic Project

For Java beginners, develop a complete block-dropping game from scratch, mastering essential game loop, input, and collision logic.

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About this course

Ever wondered how classic games like Tetris are built? This course guides you through the fundamental programming concepts required to bring a similar block-dropping game to life using Java. By the end of this course, you will have developed a fully functional Tetromino game, gaining practical experience in designing and implementing core game mechanics. You will transform your understanding of basic Java programming into tangible game development skills. What you'll learn: Learn to set up a basic Java game environment and manage the game loop. Implement falling game pieces and handle user input for movement and rotation. Understand and apply collision detection algorithms for game boundaries and stacked blocks. Create logic for clearing complete rows and updating the game state. Practice structuring game code using object-oriented principles for maintainability. Apply basic testing principles to verify game logic components. The course begins with foundational Java concepts and object-oriented design principles, then progresses to building each game mechanic step-by-step. You will read clear explanations and work through practical code examples to construct your game. This course is designed for absolute beginners in Java programming who are eager to apply their knowledge to a practical game development project. No prior game development experience is required. Start building your first interactive game with Java today.

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Coursework summary
Lessons completed 14 / 14
Practice questions 26 / 28
Assignments submitted 4 (avg 4.5 / 5)
Capstone project Reviewed — 4.6 / 5
Total practice 6.2 hrs
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Cohort rank Top 12% of 1,625
Time to completion 11 days (median: 22)
Mastery score 91 / 100
Practice-question score 94%
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