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{{Infobox |title = Bricklayer | |||
|developer = Steve Chamberlin | |||
|publisher = | |||
|released = August 1992 | |||
| latestrelease = 2.9.3 | |||
|platform = Mac OS Classic | |||
|preview = 1 | |||
|playfield = 10 × 20 | |||
|hold = No | |||
|hard = Yes | |||
|system = | |||
|boxart = | |||
|title-scrn = | |||
|ingame-scrn = Tetris Max (ingame).png | |||
}} | |||
'''''Tetris Max''''' is was one of the first [[List of fan games|fan games]] for Mac OS System 6 and later. The game was created by Steve Chamberlin and was later ported to PC as '''''Bricklayer'''''. | |||
''Bricklayer'' is also known for its background music by Roger Wagner and its wacky sound effects including: | ''Bricklayer'' is also known for its background music by Roger Wagner and its wacky sound effects including: | ||
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* A quote saying "All kids love log" when clicking on a log in the credits. | * A quote saying "All kids love log" when clicking on a log in the credits. | ||
[[Category:Fan | == Gameplay == | ||
The game's main mode is a standard marathon with 10 levels. Level n+1 begins after 10*n lines. | |||
The game also has a Practice mode, where the player can set a fixed speed (either levels 1 to 10, or a custom speed in frames per row). | |||
Controls are configurable; by default they are: | |||
* Move left: J | |||
* Move right: L | |||
* Rotate left: K | |||
* Rotate right: I | |||
* Soft drop: M | |||
* Hard drop: Space | |||
=== Scoring === | |||
1 point is earned for every row crossed when soft or hard dropping. Line clear bonuses do not depend on level and are as follows: | |||
{| class="wikitable" | |||
!Line clear | |||
!Score | |||
|- | |||
|Single||100 | |||
|- | |||
|Double||300 | |||
|- | |||
|Triple||600 | |||
|- | |||
|Tetris||1000 | |||
|} | |||
In addition, there are two special bonuses that can be earned: | |||
* If all the blocks in the line(s) cleared are the same colour, a bonus of 2500 points is awarded. | |||
* If the player [[Perfect clear|clears the entire playfield]], a bonus of 10,000 points is awarded. | |||
== External links == | |||
* [https://www.bigmessowires.com/2015/12/11/the-story-of-tetris-max/ The Story of Tetris Max] | |||
* [https://www.bigmessowires.com/2023/07/28/tetris-max-2-9-1-and-macintosh-system-6-0-8-bugs/ Tetris Max and System 6, Fixing 31-Year-Old Bugs] | |||
[[Category:Fan games]] | |||
[[Category:Classic computer games]] | |||
[[Category:Windows games]] | |||
Revision as of 11:03, 15 September 2023
| Bricklayer | |
|---|---|
| Developer(s) | Steve Chamberlin |
| Platform(s) | Mac OS Classic |
| Release | August 1992 |
| Latest release | 2.9.3 |
| Gameplay info | |
| Next pieces | 1 |
| Playfield size | 10 × 20 |
| Hold piece | No |
| Hard drop | Yes |
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Tetris Max is was one of the first fan games for Mac OS System 6 and later. The game was created by Steve Chamberlin and was later ported to PC as Bricklayer.
Bricklayer is also known for its background music by Roger Wagner and its wacky sound effects including:
- A cow mooing when you level up
- A quote saying "All kids love log" when clicking on a log in the credits.
Gameplay
The game's main mode is a standard marathon with 10 levels. Level n+1 begins after 10*n lines.
The game also has a Practice mode, where the player can set a fixed speed (either levels 1 to 10, or a custom speed in frames per row).
Controls are configurable; by default they are:
- Move left: J
- Move right: L
- Rotate left: K
- Rotate right: I
- Soft drop: M
- Hard drop: Space
Scoring
1 point is earned for every row crossed when soft or hard dropping. Line clear bonuses do not depend on level and are as follows:
| Line clear | Score |
|---|---|
| Single | 100 |
| Double | 300 |
| Triple | 600 |
| Tetris | 1000 |
In addition, there are two special bonuses that can be earned:
- If all the blocks in the line(s) cleared are the same colour, a bonus of 2500 points is awarded.
- If the player clears the entire playfield, a bonus of 10,000 points is awarded.