C Programming with Raylib - Match3 Game Tutorial

Learn to build a complete match-3 game from scratch using C programming and the Raylib graphics library in this comprehensive hands-on tutorial. Create a polished ASCII-based puzzle game with smooth animations, visual effects, sound integration, and responsive gameplay mechanics over the course of 1 hour and 14 minutes. Master fundamental game development concepts by implementing a main game loop, tile matching logic, score systems, particle effects, and audio feedback. Start with basic project setup and progress through drawing and centering tile boards, adding background images, displaying scores with custom TTF fonts, and tracking mouse interactions. Develop core gameplay mechanics including tile matching algorithms, match removal systems, smooth tile animations, and tile swapping functionality. Enhance the visual experience by implementing tile states, board backgrounds, music integration, sound effects, score popups, and dynamic score burst effects. Follow along with detailed timestamps covering each development phase from initial setup through final polish, with access to complete source code on GitHub for reference and further experimentation.