zen-tetris

🧘 Zen Tetris - Chrome Extension

A relaxing, chill Tetris game designed for mindful gaming. No speed pressure, no stress - just pure zen vibes with soft colors and spa-like atmosphere.

✨ Features

• 🕯️ Always Chill: Speed never increases - maintains a relaxing 1-second drop rate
• 🎨 Soft Pastel Colors: Gentle on the eyes with calming color palette
• 🎵 Spa Music Controls: Built-in relaxing background music
• 🌸 Zen Messages: Rotating inspirational quotes for mindful gaming
• 👻 Ghost Piece: Subtle preview to reduce placement stress
• 🌈 Visual Level Progression: Beautiful color shifts instead of speed pressure
• 🎯 Smooth Gameplay: Rounded blocks with gentle highlights

🎮 How to Play

• ← → Move pieces left/right
• ↓ Soft drop (faster descent)
• ↑ Rotate piece
• Space Hard drop (instant placement)

🚀 Installation

Method 1: Load as Unpacked Extension (Development)

1. Download or Clone this repository

   git clone https://github.com/yourusername/zen-tetris-chrome-extension.git

2. Open Chrome Extensions page

   • Go to chrome://extensions/
   • Enable "Developer mode" (top right toggle)

3. Load the Extension

   • Click "Load unpacked"
   • Select the downloaded folder
   • The Zen Tetris icon should appear in your toolbar!

Method 2: Chrome Web Store (Coming Soon!)

We're planning to publish this to the Chrome Web Store for easy installation.

📁 Project Structure

zen-tetris-chrome-extension/
├── manifest.json          # Extension manifest
├── popup.html            # Main game interface
├── icon16.png           # 16x16 icon
├── icon48.png           # 48x48 icon
├── icon128.png          # 128x128 icon
└── README.md            # This file

🛠️ Development

Built With

• Vanilla JavaScript - No frameworks, pure performance
• HTML5 Canvas - Smooth rendering
• CSS3 - Beautiful gradients and animations
• Chrome Extension Manifest V3 - Modern extension standards

Key Game Mechanics

• Zen Mode: Constant drop speed for relaxation
• Smart Ghost Piece: Helps with placement without pressure
• Gentle Level Progression: Visual variety without stress
• Mindful Messaging: Positive reinforcement throughout gameplay

🎨 Color Palette

The extension uses a carefully selected palette designed for calm and relaxation:

• Background: Linear gradient from #667eea to #764ba2
• Pieces: Soft pastels including light pink, lavender, pale green, and sky blue
• UI Elements: Semi-transparent whites with gentle shadows

🤝 Contributing

We welcome contributions! Here are some ideas:

• 🎵 Additional spa music tracks
• 🎨 New calming color themes
• ✨ More zen messages and quotes
• 🌟 Gentle particle effects
• 📱 Mobile responsiveness improvements

How to Contribute

1. Fork the repository
2. Create a feature branch (git checkout -b feature/AmazingFeature)
3. Commit your changes (git commit -m 'Add some AmazingFeature')
4. Push to the branch (git push origin feature/AmazingFeature)
5. Open a Pull Request

📄 License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

🙏 Acknowledgments

• Inspired by the need for mindful, stress-free gaming
• Built with love for the zen gaming community
• Thanks to all contributors and users who provide feedback

🌟 Support

If you enjoy Zen Tetris, please:

• ⭐ Star this repository
• 🐛 Report bugs via Issues
• 💡 Suggest features
• 📢 Share with friends who need more zen in their lives!

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"The quieter you become, the more you can hear" ✨

Made with 🧘 for mindful gaming