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CMakeLists.txt

@@ -48,6 +48,7 @@ set(TETRIS_SOURCES
     src/graphics/ui/Font.cpp
     src/graphics/ui/HelpOverlay.cpp
     src/graphics/renderers/GameRenderer.cpp
+    src/graphics/renderers/UIRenderer.cpp
     src/audio/Audio.cpp
     src/gameplay/effects/LineEffect.cpp
     src/audio/SoundEffect.cpp

CODE_ANALYSIS.md

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+# Tetris SDL3 - Code Analysis & Best Practices Review
+
+**Generated:** 2025-12-03  
+**Project:** Tetris Game (SDL3)
+
+---
+
+## 📊 Executive Summary
+
+Your Tetris project is **well-structured and follows many modern C++ best practices**. The codebase demonstrates:
+- ✅ Clean separation of concerns with a state-based architecture
+- ✅ Modern C++20 features and RAII patterns
+- ✅ Centralized configuration management
+- ✅ Proper dependency management via vcpkg
+- ✅ Good documentation and code organization
+
+However, there are opportunities for improvement in areas like memory management, error handling, and code duplication.
+
+---
+
+## 🎯 Strengths
+
+### 1. **Architecture & Design Patterns**
+- **State Pattern Implementation**: Clean state management with `MenuState`, `PlayingState`, `OptionsState`, `LevelSelectorState`, and `LoadingState`
+- **Separation of Concerns**: Game logic (`Game.cpp`), rendering (`GameRenderer`, `UIRenderer`), audio (`Audio`, `SoundEffect`), and persistence (`Scores`) are well-separated
+- **Centralized Configuration**: `Config.h` provides a single source of truth for constants, eliminating magic numbers
+- **Service Locator Pattern**: `StateContext` acts as a dependency injection container
+
+### 2. **Modern C++ Practices**
+- **C++20 Standard**: Using modern features like `std::filesystem`, `std::jthread`
+- **RAII**: Proper resource management with smart pointers and automatic cleanup
+- **Type Safety**: Strong typing with enums (`PieceType`, `AppState`, `LevelBackgroundPhase`)
+- **Const Correctness**: Good use of `const` methods and references
+
+### 3. **Code Organization**
+```
+src/
+├── audio/          # Audio system (music, sound effects)
+├── core/           # Core systems (state management, settings, global state)
+├── gameplay/       # Game logic (Tetris mechanics, effects)
+├── graphics/       # Rendering (UI, game renderer, effects)
+├── persistence/    # Score management
+├── states/         # State implementations
+└── utils/          # Utilities
+```
+This structure is logical and easy to navigate.
+
+### 4. **Build System**
+- **CMake**: Modern CMake with proper target configuration
+- **vcpkg**: Excellent dependency management
+- **Cross-platform**: Support for Windows and macOS
+- **Testing**: Catch2 integration for unit tests
+
+---
+
+## ⚠️ Areas for Improvement
+
+### 1. **Memory Management Issues**
+
+#### **Problem: Raw Pointer Usage**
+**Location:** `MenuState.h`, `main.cpp`
+```cpp
+// MenuState.h (lines 17-21)
+SDL_Texture* playIcon = nullptr;
+SDL_Texture* levelIcon = nullptr;
+SDL_Texture* optionsIcon = nullptr;
+SDL_Texture* exitIcon = nullptr;
+```
+
+**Issue:** Raw pointers to SDL resources without proper cleanup in all code paths.
+
+**Recommendation:**
+```cpp
+// Create a smart pointer wrapper for SDL_Texture
+struct SDL_TextureDeleter {
+    void operator()(SDL_Texture* tex) const {
+        if (tex) SDL_DestroyTexture(tex);
+    }
+};
+using SDL_TexturePtr = std::unique_ptr<SDL_Texture, SDL_TextureDeleter>;
+
+// Usage in MenuState.h
+private:
+    SDL_TexturePtr playIcon;
+    SDL_TexturePtr levelIcon;
+    SDL_TexturePtr optionsIcon;
+    SDL_TexturePtr exitIcon;
+```
+
+**Benefits:**
+- Automatic cleanup
+- Exception safety
+- No manual memory management
+- Clear ownership semantics
+
+---
+
+### 2. **Error Handling**
+
+#### **Problem: Inconsistent Error Handling**
+**Location:** `main.cpp` (lines 86-114)
+```cpp
+static SDL_Texture* loadTextureFromImage(SDL_Renderer* renderer, const std::string& path, int* outW = nullptr, int* outH = nullptr) {
+    if (!renderer) {
+        return nullptr;  // Silent failure
+    }
+    
+    SDL_Surface* surface = IMG_Load(resolvedPath.c_str());
+    if (!surface) {
+        SDL_LogError(...);  // Logs but returns nullptr
+        return nullptr;
+    }
+    // ...
+}
+```
+
+**Issues:**
+- Silent failures make debugging difficult
+- Callers must check for `nullptr` (easy to forget)
+- No way to distinguish between different error types
+
+**Recommendation:**
+```cpp
+#include <expected>  // C++23, or use tl::expected for C++20
+
+struct TextureLoadError {
+    std::string message;
+    std::string path;
+};
+
+std::expected<SDL_TexturePtr, TextureLoadError> 
+loadTextureFromImage(SDL_Renderer* renderer, const std::string& path, 
+                     int* outW = nullptr, int* outH = nullptr) {
+    if (!renderer) {
+        return std::unexpected(TextureLoadError{
+            "Renderer is null", path
+        });
+    }
+    
+    const std::string resolvedPath = AssetPath::resolveImagePath(path);
+    SDL_Surface* surface = IMG_Load(resolvedPath.c_str());
+    if (!surface) {
+        return std::unexpected(TextureLoadError{
+            std::string("Failed to load: ") + SDL_GetError(),
+            resolvedPath
+        });
+    }
+    
+    // ... success case
+    return SDL_TexturePtr(texture);
+}
+
+// Usage:
+auto result = loadTextureFromImage(renderer, "path.png");
+if (result) {
+    // Use result.value()
+} else {
+    SDL_LogError(SDL_LOG_CATEGORY_APPLICATION, 
+                 "Failed to load %s: %s", 
+                 result.error().path.c_str(),
+                 result.error().message.c_str());
+}
+```
+
+---
+
+### 3. **Code Duplication**
+
+#### **Problem: Repeated Patterns**
+**Location:** `MenuState.cpp`, `PlayingState.cpp`, `OptionsState.cpp`
+
+Similar lambda patterns for exit popup handling:
+```cpp
+auto setExitSelection = [&](int value) {
+    if (ctx.exitPopupSelectedButton) {
+        *ctx.exitPopupSelectedButton = value;
+    }
+};
+
+auto getExitSelection = [&]() -> int {
+    return ctx.exitPopupSelectedButton ? *ctx.exitPopupSelectedButton : 1;
+};
+```
+
+**Recommendation:**
+Create a helper class in `StateContext`:
+```cpp
+// StateContext.h
+class ExitPopupHelper {
+public:
+    ExitPopupHelper(int* selectedButton, bool* showPopup)
+        : m_selectedButton(selectedButton), m_showPopup(showPopup) {}
+    
+    void setSelection(int value) {
+        if (m_selectedButton) *m_selectedButton = value;
+    }
+    
+    int getSelection() const {
+        return m_selectedButton ? *m_selectedButton : 1;
+    }
+    
+    void show() {
+        if (m_showPopup) *m_showPopup = true;
+    }
+    
+    void hide() {
+        if (m_showPopup) *m_showPopup = false;
+    }
+    
+    bool isVisible() const {
+        return m_showPopup && *m_showPopup;
+    }
+
+private:
+    int* m_selectedButton;
+    bool* m_showPopup;
+};
+
+// Usage in states:
+ExitPopupHelper exitPopup(ctx.exitPopupSelectedButton, ctx.showExitConfirmPopup);
+exitPopup.setSelection(0);
+if (exitPopup.isVisible()) { ... }
+```
+
+---
+
+### 4. **Magic Numbers**
+
+#### **Problem: Some Magic Numbers Still Present**
+**Location:** `MenuState.cpp` (lines 269-273)
+```cpp
+float btnW = 200.0f; // Fixed width to match background buttons
+float btnH = 70.0f;  // Fixed height to match background buttons
+float btnX = LOGICAL_W * 0.5f + contentOffsetX;
+float btnY = LOGICAL_H * 0.865f + contentOffsetY;
+```
+
+**Recommendation:**
+Add to `Config.h`:
+```cpp
+namespace Config::UI {
+    constexpr float MENU_BUTTON_WIDTH = 200.0f;
+    constexpr float MENU_BUTTON_HEIGHT = 70.0f;
+    constexpr float MENU_BUTTON_Y_FRACTION = 0.865f;
+    constexpr float MENU_BUTTON_SPACING = 210.0f;
+}
+```
+
+---
+
+### 5. **File I/O for Debugging**
+
+#### **Problem: Debug Logging to Files**
+**Location:** `MenuState.cpp` (lines 182-184, 195-203, etc.)
+```cpp
+FILE* f = fopen("tetris_trace.log", "a"); 
+if (f) { 
+    fprintf(f, "MenuState::render entry\n"); 
+    fclose(f); 
+}
+```
+
+**Issues:**
+- File handles not checked properly
+- No error handling
+- Performance overhead in production
+- Should use proper logging framework
+
+**Recommendation:**
+```cpp
+// Create a simple logger utility
+// src/utils/Logger.h
+#pragma once
+#include <string>
+#include <fstream>
+#include <mutex>
+
+class Logger {
+public:
+    enum class Level { TRACE, DEBUG, INFO, WARN, ERROR };
+    
+    static Logger& instance();
+    
+    void setLevel(Level level) { m_level = level; }
+    void setFile(const std::string& path);
+    
+    template<typename... Args>
+    void trace(const char* fmt, Args... args) {
+        log(Level::TRACE, fmt, args...);
+    }
+    
+    template<typename... Args>
+    void debug(const char* fmt, Args... args) {
+        log(Level::DEBUG, fmt, args...);
+    }
+    
+private:
+    Logger() = default;
+    
+    template<typename... Args>
+    void log(Level level, const char* fmt, Args... args);
+    
+    Level m_level = Level::INFO;
+    std::ofstream m_file;
+    std::mutex m_mutex;
+};
+
+// Usage:
+#ifdef DEBUG
+    Logger::instance().trace("MenuState::render entry");
+#endif
+```
+
+---
+
+### 6. **Const Correctness**
+
+#### **Problem: Missing const in Some Places**
+**Location:** `StateContext` and various state methods
+
+**Recommendation:**
+```cpp
+// State.h
+class State {
+public:
+    virtual void render(SDL_Renderer* renderer, float logicalScale, 
+                       SDL_Rect logicalVP) const = 0;  // Add const
+    // Render shouldn't modify state
+};
+```
+
+---
+
+### 7. **Thread Safety**
+
+#### **Problem: Potential Race Conditions**
+**Location:** `Audio.cpp` - Background loading
+
+**Current:**
+```cpp
+std::vector<AudioTrack> tracks; 
+std::mutex tracksMutex;
+```
+
+**Recommendation:**
+- Document thread safety guarantees
+- Use `std::shared_mutex` for read-heavy operations
+- Consider using lock-free data structures for performance-critical paths
+
+```cpp
+// Audio.h
+class Audio {
+private:
+    std::vector<AudioTrack> tracks;
+    mutable std::shared_mutex tracksMutex;  // Allow concurrent reads
+    
+public:
+    // Read operation - shared lock
+    int getLoadedTrackCount() const {
+        std::shared_lock lock(tracksMutex);
+        return tracks.size();
+    }
+    
+    // Write operation - exclusive lock
+    void addTrack(const std::string& path) {
+        std::unique_lock lock(tracksMutex);
+        tracks.push_back(loadTrack(path));
+    }
+};
+```
+
+---
+
+### 8. **Testing Coverage**
+
+#### **Current State:**
+Only one test file: `tests/GravityTests.cpp`
+
+**Recommendation:**
+Add comprehensive tests:
+```
+tests/
+├── GravityTests.cpp          ✅ Exists
+├── GameLogicTests.cpp        ❌ Missing
+├── ScoreManagerTests.cpp     ❌ Missing
+├── StateTransitionTests.cpp  ❌ Missing
+└── AudioSystemTests.cpp      ❌ Missing
+```
+
+**Example Test Structure:**
+```cpp
+// tests/GameLogicTests.cpp
+#include <catch2/catch_test_macros.hpp>
+#include "gameplay/core/Game.h"
+
+TEST_CASE("Game initialization", "[game]") {
+    Game game(0);
+    
+    SECTION("Board starts empty") {
+        const auto& board = game.boardRef();
+        REQUIRE(std::all_of(board.begin(), board.end(), 
+                           [](int cell) { return cell == 0; }));
+    }
+    
+    SECTION("Score starts at zero") {
+        REQUIRE(game.score() == 0);
+        REQUIRE(game.lines() == 0);
+    }
+}
+
+TEST_CASE("Piece rotation", "[game]") {
+    Game game(0);
+    
+    SECTION("Clockwise rotation") {
+        auto initialRot = game.current().rot;
+        game.rotate(1);
+        REQUIRE(game.current().rot == (initialRot + 1) % 4);
+    }
+}
+
+TEST_CASE("Line clearing", "[game]") {
+    Game game(0);
+    
+    SECTION("Single line clear awards correct score") {
+        // Setup: Fill bottom row except one cell
+        // ... test implementation
+    }
+}
+```
+
+---
+
+### 9. **Documentation**
+
+#### **Current State:**
+- Good inline comments
+- Config.h has excellent documentation
+- Missing: API documentation, architecture overview
+
+**Recommendation:**
+Add Doxygen-style comments:
+```cpp
+/**
+ * @class Game
+ * @brief Core Tetris game logic engine
+ * 
+ * Manages the game board, piece spawning, collision detection,
+ * line clearing, and scoring. This class is independent of
+ * rendering and input handling.
+ * 
+ * @note Thread-safe for read operations, but write operations
+ *       (move, rotate, etc.) should only be called from the
+ *       main game thread.
+ * 
+ * Example usage:
+ * @code
+ * Game game(5);  // Start at level 5
+ * game.tickGravity(16.67);  // Update for one frame
+ * if (game.isGameOver()) {
+ *     // Handle game over
+ * }
+ * @endcode
+ */
+class Game {
+    // ...
+};
+```
+
+Create `docs/ARCHITECTURE.md`:
+```markdown
+# Architecture Overview
+
+## State Machine
+[Diagram of state transitions]
+
+## Data Flow
+[Diagram showing how data flows through the system]
+
+## Threading Model
+- Main thread: Rendering, input, game logic
+- Background thread: Audio loading
+- Audio callback thread: Audio mixing
+```
+
+---
+
+### 10. **Performance Considerations**
+
+#### **Issue: Frequent String Allocations**
+**Location:** Various places using `std::string` for paths
+
+**Recommendation:**
+```cpp
+// Use string_view for read-only string parameters
+#include <string_view>
+
+SDL_Texture* loadTextureFromImage(SDL_Renderer* renderer, 
+                                  std::string_view path,  // Changed
+                                  int* outW = nullptr, 
+                                  int* outH = nullptr);
+
+// For compile-time strings, use constexpr
+namespace AssetPaths {
+    constexpr std::string_view LOGO = "assets/images/logo.bmp";
+    constexpr std::string_view BACKGROUND = "assets/images/main_background.bmp";
+}
+```
+
+#### **Issue: Vector Reallocations**
+**Location:** `fireworks` vector in `main.cpp`
+
+**Recommendation:**
+```cpp
+// Reserve capacity upfront
+fireworks.reserve(5);  // Max 5 fireworks at once
+
+// Or use a fixed-size container
+std::array<std::optional<TetrisFirework>, 5> fireworks;
+```
+
+---
+
+## 🔧 Specific Recommendations by Priority
+
+### **High Priority** (Do These First)
+
+1. **Replace raw SDL pointers with smart pointers**
+   - Impact: Prevents memory leaks
+   - Effort: Medium
+   - Files: `MenuState.h`, `main.cpp`, all state files
+
+2. **Remove debug file I/O from production code**
+   - Impact: Performance, code cleanliness
+   - Effort: Low
+   - Files: `MenuState.cpp`, `main.cpp`
+
+3. **Add error handling to asset loading**
+   - Impact: Better debugging, crash prevention
+   - Effort: Medium
+   - Files: `main.cpp`, `AssetManager.cpp`
+
+### **Medium Priority**
+
+4. **Extract common patterns into helper classes**
+   - Impact: Code maintainability
+   - Effort: Medium
+   - Files: All state files
+
+5. **Move remaining magic numbers to Config.h**
+   - Impact: Maintainability
+   - Effort: Low
+   - Files: `MenuState.cpp`, `UIRenderer.cpp`
+
+6. **Add comprehensive unit tests**
+   - Impact: Code quality, regression prevention
+   - Effort: High
+   - Files: New test files
+
+### **Low Priority** (Nice to Have)
+
+7. **Add Doxygen documentation**
+   - Impact: Developer onboarding
+   - Effort: Medium
+
+8. **Performance profiling and optimization**
+   - Impact: Depends on current performance
+   - Effort: Medium
+
+9. **Consider using `std::expected` for error handling**
+   - Impact: Better error handling
+   - Effort: High (requires C++23 or external library)
+
+---
+
+## 📝 Code Style Observations
+
+### **Good Practices You're Already Following:**
+
+✅ **Consistent naming conventions:**
+- Classes: `PascalCase` (e.g., `MenuState`, `GameRenderer`)
+- Functions: `camelCase` (e.g., `tickGravity`, `loadTexture`)
+- Constants: `UPPER_SNAKE_CASE` (e.g., `LOGICAL_W`, `DAS_DELAY`)
+- Member variables: `camelCase` with `m_` prefix in some places
+
+✅ **Header guards:** Using `#pragma once`
+
+✅ **Forward declarations:** Minimizing include dependencies
+
+✅ **RAII:** Resources tied to object lifetime
+
+### **Minor Style Inconsistencies:**
+
+❌ **Inconsistent member variable naming:**
+```cpp
+// Some classes use m_ prefix
+float m_masterVolume = 1.0f;
+
+// Others don't
+int selectedButton = 0;
+```
+
+**Recommendation:** Pick one style and stick to it. I suggest:
+```cpp
+// Private members: m_ prefix
+float m_masterVolume = 1.0f;
+int m_selectedButton = 0;
+
+// Public members: no prefix (rare in good design)
+```
+
+---
+
+## 🎨 Architecture Suggestions
+
+### **Consider Implementing:**
+
+1. **Event System**
+   Instead of callbacks, use an event bus:
+   ```cpp
+   // events/GameEvents.h
+   struct LineClearedEvent {
+       int linesCleared;
+       int newScore;
+   };
+   
+   struct LevelUpEvent {
+       int newLevel;
+   };
+   
+   // EventBus.h
+   class EventBus {
+   public:
+       template<typename Event>
+       void subscribe(std::function<void(const Event&)> handler);
+       
+       template<typename Event>
+       void publish(const Event& event);
+   };
+   
+   // Usage in Game.cpp
+   eventBus.publish(LineClearedEvent{linesCleared, _score});
+   
+   // Usage in Audio system
+   eventBus.subscribe<LineClearedEvent>([](const auto& e) {
+       playLineClearSound(e.linesCleared);
+   });
+   ```
+
+2. **Component-Based UI**
+   Extract UI components:
+   ```cpp
+   class Button {
+   public:
+       void render(SDL_Renderer* renderer);
+       bool isHovered(int mouseX, int mouseY) const;
+       void onClick(std::function<void()> callback);
+   };
+   
+   class Panel {
+       std::vector<std::unique_ptr<UIComponent>> children;
+   };
+   ```
+
+3. **Asset Manager**
+   Centralize asset loading:
+   ```cpp
+   class AssetManager {
+   public:
+       SDL_TexturePtr getTexture(std::string_view name);
+       FontAtlas* getFont(std::string_view name);
+       
+   private:
+       std::unordered_map<std::string, SDL_TexturePtr> textures;
+       std::unordered_map<std::string, std::unique_ptr<FontAtlas>> fonts;
+   };
+   ```
+
+---
+
+## 🔍 Security Considerations
+
+1. **File Path Validation**
+   ```cpp
+   // AssetPath::resolveImagePath should validate paths
+   // to prevent directory traversal attacks
+   std::string resolveImagePath(std::string_view path) {
+       // Reject paths with ".."
+       if (path.find("..") != std::string_view::npos) {
+           SDL_LogError(SDL_LOG_CATEGORY_APPLICATION, 
+                       "Invalid path: %s", path.data());
+           return "";
+       }
+       // ... rest of implementation
+   }
+   ```
+
+2. **Score File Tampering**
+   Consider adding checksums to score files:
+   ```cpp
+   // Scores.cpp
+   void ScoreManager::save() const {
+       nlohmann::json j;
+       j["scores"] = scores;
+       j["checksum"] = computeChecksum(scores);
+       // ... save to file
+   }
+   ```
+
+---
+
+## 📊 Metrics
+
+Based on the codebase analysis:
+
+| Metric | Value | Rating |
+|--------|-------|--------|
+| **Code Organization** | Excellent | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
+| **Modern C++ Usage** | Very Good | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
+| **Error Handling** | Fair | ⭐⭐⭐ |
+| **Memory Safety** | Good | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
+| **Test Coverage** | Poor | ⭐ |
+| **Documentation** | Good | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
+| **Performance** | Good | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
+| **Maintainability** | Very Good | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
+
+**Overall Score: 4/5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐**
+
+---
+
+## 🚀 Quick Wins (Easy Improvements)
+
+1. **Add `.clang-format` file** for consistent formatting
+2. **Create `CONTRIBUTING.md`** with coding guidelines
+3. **Add pre-commit hooks** for formatting and linting
+4. **Set up GitHub Actions** for CI/CD
+5. **Add `README.md`** with build instructions and screenshots
+
+---
+
+## 📚 Recommended Resources
+
+- **Modern C++ Best Practices:** https://isocpp.github.io/CppCoreGuidelines/
+- **SDL3 Migration Guide:** https://wiki.libsdl.org/SDL3/README/migration
+- **Game Programming Patterns:** https://gameprogrammingpatterns.com/
+- **C++ Testing with Catch2:** https://github.com/catchorg/Catch2
+
+---
+
+## ✅ Conclusion
+
+Your Tetris project demonstrates **strong software engineering practices** with a clean architecture, modern C++ usage, and good separation of concerns. The main areas for improvement are:
+
+1. Enhanced error handling
+2. Increased test coverage
+3. Elimination of raw pointers
+4. Removal of debug code from production
+
+With these improvements, this codebase would be **production-ready** and serve as an excellent example of modern C++ game development.
+
+**Keep up the excellent work!** 🎮

IMPROVEMENTS_CHECKLIST.md

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+# Tetris SDL3 - Improvements Checklist
+
+Quick reference for implementing the recommendations from CODE_ANALYSIS.md
+
+---
+
+## 🔴 High Priority (Critical)
+
+### 1. Smart Pointer Wrapper for SDL Resources
+**Status:** ❌ Not Started  
+**Effort:** 2-3 hours  
+**Impact:** Prevents memory leaks, improves safety
+
+**Action Items:**
+- [ ] Create `src/utils/SDLPointers.h` with smart pointer wrappers
+- [ ] Replace raw `SDL_Texture*` in `MenuState.h` (lines 17-21)
+- [ ] Replace raw `SDL_Texture*` in `PlayingState.h`
+- [ ] Update `main.cpp` texture loading
+- [ ] Test all states to ensure no regressions
+
+**Code Template:**
+```cpp
+// src/utils/SDLPointers.h
+#pragma once
+#include <SDL3/SDL.h>
+#include <memory>
+
+struct SDL_TextureDeleter {
+    void operator()(SDL_Texture* tex) const {
+        if (tex) SDL_DestroyTexture(tex);
+    }
+};
+
+struct SDL_SurfaceDeleter {
+    void operator()(SDL_Surface* surf) const {
+        if (surf) SDL_DestroySurface(surf);
+    }
+};
+
+using SDL_TexturePtr = std::unique_ptr<SDL_Texture, SDL_TextureDeleter>;
+using SDL_SurfacePtr = std::unique_ptr<SDL_Surface, SDL_SurfaceDeleter>;
+```
+
+---
+
+### 2. Remove Debug File I/O
+**Status:** ❌ Not Started  
+**Effort:** 30 minutes  
+**Impact:** Performance, code cleanliness
+
+**Action Items:**
+- [ ] Remove or wrap `fopen("tetris_trace.log")` calls in `MenuState.cpp`
+- [ ] Remove or wrap similar calls in other files
+- [ ] Replace with SDL_LogTrace or conditional compilation
+- [ ] Delete `tetris_trace.log` from repository
+
+**Files to Update:**
+- `src/states/MenuState.cpp` (lines 182-184, 195-203, 277-278, 335-337)
+- `src/main.cpp` (if any similar patterns exist)
+
+**Replacement Pattern:**
+```cpp
+// Before:
+FILE* f = fopen("tetris_trace.log", "a");
+if (f) { fprintf(f, "MenuState::render entry\n"); fclose(f); }
+
+// After:
+SDL_LogTrace(SDL_LOG_CATEGORY_APPLICATION, "MenuState::render entry");
+```
+
+---
+
+### 3. Improve Error Handling in Asset Loading
+**Status:** ❌ Not Started  
+**Effort:** 2 hours  
+**Impact:** Better debugging, prevents crashes
+
+**Action Items:**
+- [ ] Update `loadTextureFromImage` to return error information
+- [ ] Add validation for all asset loads in `main.cpp`
+- [ ] Create fallback assets for missing resources
+- [ ] Add startup asset validation
+
+**Example:**
+```cpp
+struct AssetLoadResult {
+    SDL_TexturePtr texture;
+    std::string error;
+    bool success;
+};
+
+AssetLoadResult loadTextureFromImage(SDL_Renderer* renderer, 
+                                     const std::string& path);
+```
+
+---
+
+## 🟡 Medium Priority (Important)
+
+### 4. Extract Common Patterns
+**Status:** ❌ Not Started  
+**Effort:** 3-4 hours  
+**Impact:** Reduces code duplication
+
+**Action Items:**
+- [ ] Create `ExitPopupHelper` class in `StateContext.h`
+- [ ] Update `MenuState.cpp` to use helper
+- [ ] Update `PlayingState.cpp` to use helper
+- [ ] Update `OptionsState.cpp` to use helper
+
+---
+
+### 5. Move Magic Numbers to Config.h
+**Status:** ❌ Not Started  
+**Effort:** 1 hour  
+**Impact:** Maintainability
+
+**Action Items:**
+- [ ] Add menu button constants to `Config::UI`
+- [ ] Add rendering constants to appropriate namespace
+- [ ] Update `MenuState.cpp` to use config constants
+- [ ] Update `UIRenderer.cpp` to use config constants
+
+**Constants to Add:**
+```cpp
+namespace Config::UI {
+    constexpr float MENU_BUTTON_WIDTH = 200.0f;
+    constexpr float MENU_BUTTON_HEIGHT = 70.0f;
+    constexpr float MENU_BUTTON_Y_FRACTION = 0.865f;
+    constexpr float MENU_BUTTON_SPACING = 210.0f;
+}
+```
+
+---
+
+### 6. Add Unit Tests
+**Status:** ⚠️ Minimal (only GravityTests)  
+**Effort:** 8-10 hours  
+**Impact:** Code quality, regression prevention
+
+**Action Items:**
+- [ ] Create `tests/GameLogicTests.cpp`
+  - [ ] Test piece spawning
+  - [ ] Test rotation
+  - [ ] Test collision detection
+  - [ ] Test line clearing
+  - [ ] Test scoring
+- [ ] Create `tests/ScoreManagerTests.cpp`
+  - [ ] Test score submission
+  - [ ] Test high score detection
+  - [ ] Test persistence
+- [ ] Create `tests/StateTransitionTests.cpp`
+  - [ ] Test state transitions
+  - [ ] Test state lifecycle (onEnter/onExit)
+- [ ] Update CMakeLists.txt to include new tests
+
+---
+
+## 🟢 Low Priority (Nice to Have)
+
+### 7. Add Doxygen Documentation
+**Status:** ❌ Not Started  
+**Effort:** 4-6 hours  
+**Impact:** Developer onboarding
+
+**Action Items:**
+- [ ] Create `Doxyfile` configuration
+- [ ] Add class-level documentation to core classes
+- [ ] Add function-level documentation to public APIs
+- [ ] Generate HTML documentation
+- [ ] Add to build process
+
+---
+
+### 8. Performance Profiling
+**Status:** ❌ Not Started  
+**Effort:** 4-6 hours  
+**Impact:** Depends on findings
+
+**Action Items:**
+- [ ] Profile with Visual Studio Profiler / Instruments
+- [ ] Identify hotspots
+- [ ] Optimize critical paths
+- [ ] Add performance benchmarks
+
+---
+
+### 9. Standardize Member Variable Naming
+**Status:** ⚠️ Inconsistent  
+**Effort:** 2-3 hours  
+**Impact:** Code consistency
+
+**Action Items:**
+- [ ] Decide on naming convention (recommend `m_` prefix for private members)
+- [ ] Update all class member variables
+- [ ] Update documentation to reflect convention
+
+**Convention Recommendation:**
+```cpp
+class Example {
+public:
+    int publicValue;  // No prefix for public members
+    
+private:
+    int m_privateValue;      // m_ prefix for private members
+    float m_memberVariable;  // Consistent across all classes
+};
+```
+
+---
+
+## 📋 Code Quality Improvements
+
+### 10. Add .clang-format
+**Status:** ❌ Not Started  
+**Effort:** 15 minutes  
+**Impact:** Consistent formatting
+
+**Action Items:**
+- [ ] Create `.clang-format` file in project root
+- [ ] Run formatter on all source files
+- [ ] Add format check to CI/CD
+
+**Suggested .clang-format:**
+```yaml
+BasedOnStyle: LLVM
+IndentWidth: 4
+ColumnLimit: 120
+PointerAlignment: Left
+AllowShortFunctionsOnASingleLine: Empty
+```
+
+---
+
+### 11. Add README.md
+**Status:** ❌ Missing  
+**Effort:** 1 hour  
+**Impact:** Project documentation
+
+**Action Items:**
+- [ ] Create `README.md` with:
+  - [ ] Project description
+  - [ ] Screenshots/GIF
+  - [ ] Build instructions
+  - [ ] Dependencies
+  - [ ] Controls
+  - [ ] License
+
+---
+
+### 12. Set Up CI/CD
+**Status:** ❌ Not Started  
+**Effort:** 2-3 hours  
+**Impact:** Automated testing
+
+**Action Items:**
+- [ ] Create `.github/workflows/build.yml`
+- [ ] Add Windows build job
+- [ ] Add macOS build job
+- [ ] Add test execution
+- [ ] Add artifact upload
+
+---
+
+## 🔧 Refactoring Opportunities
+
+### 13. Create Asset Manager
+**Status:** ❌ Not Started  
+**Effort:** 4-5 hours  
+**Impact:** Better resource management
+
+**Action Items:**
+- [ ] Create `src/core/assets/AssetManager.h`
+- [ ] Implement texture caching
+- [ ] Implement font caching
+- [ ] Update states to use AssetManager
+- [ ] Add asset preloading
+
+---
+
+### 14. Implement Event System
+**Status:** ❌ Not Started  
+**Effort:** 6-8 hours  
+**Impact:** Decoupling, flexibility
+
+**Action Items:**
+- [ ] Create `src/core/events/EventBus.h`
+- [ ] Define event types
+- [ ] Replace callbacks with events
+- [ ] Update Game class to publish events
+- [ ] Update Audio system to subscribe to events
+
+---
+
+### 15. Component-Based UI
+**Status:** ❌ Not Started  
+**Effort:** 8-10 hours  
+**Impact:** UI maintainability
+
+**Action Items:**
+- [ ] Create `src/ui/components/Button.h`
+- [ ] Create `src/ui/components/Panel.h`
+- [ ] Create `src/ui/components/Label.h`
+- [ ] Refactor MenuState to use components
+- [ ] Refactor OptionsState to use components
+
+---
+
+## 📊 Progress Tracking
+
+| Category | Total Items | Completed | In Progress | Not Started |
+|----------|-------------|-----------|-------------|-------------|
+| High Priority | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
+| Medium Priority | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
+| Low Priority | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
+| Code Quality | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
+| Refactoring | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
+| **TOTAL** | **15** | **0** | **0** | **15** |
+
+---
+
+## 🎯 Suggested Implementation Order
+
+### Week 1: Critical Fixes
+1. Remove debug file I/O (30 min)
+2. Smart pointer wrapper (2-3 hours)
+3. Improve error handling (2 hours)
+
+### Week 2: Code Quality
+4. Move magic numbers to Config.h (1 hour)
+5. Extract common patterns (3-4 hours)
+6. Add .clang-format (15 min)
+7. Add README.md (1 hour)
+
+### Week 3: Testing
+8. Add GameLogicTests (4 hours)
+9. Add ScoreManagerTests (2 hours)
+10. Add StateTransitionTests (2 hours)
+
+### Week 4: Documentation & CI
+11. Set up CI/CD (2-3 hours)
+12. Add Doxygen documentation (4-6 hours)
+
+### Future Iterations:
+13. Performance profiling
+14. Asset Manager
+15. Event System
+16. Component-Based UI
+
+---
+
+## 📝 Notes
+
+- Mark items as completed by changing ❌ to ✅
+- Update progress table as you complete items
+- Feel free to reorder based on your priorities
+- Some items can be done in parallel
+- Consider creating GitHub issues for tracking
+
+---
+
+**Last Updated:** 2025-12-03  
+**Next Review:** After completing High Priority items

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+# Quick Start: Implementing Top 3 Improvements
+
+This guide provides complete, copy-paste ready code for the three most impactful improvements.
+
+---
+
+## 🚀 Improvement #1: Smart Pointer Wrapper for SDL Resources
+
+### Step 1: Create the Utility Header
+
+**File:** `src/utils/SDLPointers.h`
+
+```cpp
+#pragma once
+#include <SDL3/SDL.h>
+#include <memory>
+
+/**
+ * @file SDLPointers.h
+ * @brief Smart pointer wrappers for SDL resources
+ * 
+ * Provides RAII wrappers for SDL resources to prevent memory leaks
+ * and ensure proper cleanup in all code paths.
+ */
+
+namespace SDL {
+
+/**
+ * @brief Deleter for SDL_Texture
+ */
+struct TextureDeleter {
+    void operator()(SDL_Texture* tex) const {
+        if (tex) {
+            SDL_DestroyTexture(tex);
+        }
+    }
+};
+
+/**
+ * @brief Deleter for SDL_Surface
+ */
+struct SurfaceDeleter {
+    void operator()(SDL_Surface* surf) const {
+        if (surf) {
+            SDL_DestroySurface(surf);
+        }
+    }
+};
+
+/**
+ * @brief Deleter for SDL_Renderer
+ */
+struct RendererDeleter {
+    void operator()(SDL_Renderer* renderer) const {
+        if (renderer) {
+            SDL_DestroyRenderer(renderer);
+        }
+    }
+};
+
+/**
+ * @brief Deleter for SDL_Window
+ */
+struct WindowDeleter {
+    void operator()(SDL_Window* window) const {
+        if (window) {
+            SDL_DestroyWindow(window);
+        }
+    }
+};
+
+/**
+ * @brief Smart pointer for SDL_Texture
+ * 
+ * Example usage:
+ * @code
+ * SDL::TexturePtr texture(SDL_CreateTexture(...));
+ * if (!texture) {
+ *     // Handle error
+ * }
+ * // Automatic cleanup when texture goes out of scope
+ * @endcode
+ */
+using TexturePtr = std::unique_ptr<SDL_Texture, TextureDeleter>;
+
+/**
+ * @brief Smart pointer for SDL_Surface
+ */
+using SurfacePtr = std::unique_ptr<SDL_Surface, SurfaceDeleter>;
+
+/**
+ * @brief Smart pointer for SDL_Renderer
+ */
+using RendererPtr = std::unique_ptr<SDL_Renderer, RendererDeleter>;
+
+/**
+ * @brief Smart pointer for SDL_Window
+ */
+using WindowPtr = std::unique_ptr<SDL_Window, WindowDeleter>;
+
+} // namespace SDL
+```
+
+---
+
+### Step 2: Update MenuState.h
+
+**File:** `src/states/MenuState.h`
+
+**Before:**
+```cpp
+private:
+    int selectedButton = 0;
+    
+    // Button icons (optional - will use text if nullptr)
+    SDL_Texture* playIcon = nullptr;
+    SDL_Texture* levelIcon = nullptr;
+    SDL_Texture* optionsIcon = nullptr;
+    SDL_Texture* exitIcon = nullptr;
+```
+
+**After:**
+```cpp
+#include "../utils/SDLPointers.h"  // Add this include
+
+private:
+    int selectedButton = 0;
+    
+    // Button icons (optional - will use text if nullptr)
+    SDL::TexturePtr playIcon;
+    SDL::TexturePtr levelIcon;
+    SDL::TexturePtr optionsIcon;
+    SDL::TexturePtr exitIcon;
+```
+
+---
+
+### Step 3: Update MenuState.cpp
+
+**File:** `src/states/MenuState.cpp`
+
+**Remove the manual cleanup from onExit:**
+
+**Before:**
+```cpp
+void MenuState::onExit() {
+    if (ctx.showExitConfirmPopup) {
+        *ctx.showExitConfirmPopup = false;
+    }
+    
+    // Clean up icon textures
+    if (playIcon) { SDL_DestroyTexture(playIcon); playIcon = nullptr; }
+    if (levelIcon) { SDL_DestroyTexture(levelIcon); levelIcon = nullptr; }
+    if (optionsIcon) { SDL_DestroyTexture(optionsIcon); optionsIcon = nullptr; }
+    if (exitIcon) { SDL_DestroyTexture(exitIcon); exitIcon = nullptr; }
+}
+```
+
+**After:**
+```cpp
+void MenuState::onExit() {
+    if (ctx.showExitConfirmPopup) {
+        *ctx.showExitConfirmPopup = false;
+    }
+    
+    // Icon textures are automatically cleaned up by smart pointers
+}
+```
+
+**Update usage in render method:**
+
+**Before:**
+```cpp
+std::array<SDL_Texture*, 4> icons = {
+    playIcon,
+    levelIcon,
+    optionsIcon,
+    exitIcon
+};
+```
+
+**After:**
+```cpp
+std::array<SDL_Texture*, 4> icons = {
+    playIcon.get(),
+    levelIcon.get(),
+    optionsIcon.get(),
+    exitIcon.get()
+};
+```
+
+---
+
+### Step 4: Update main.cpp Texture Loading
+
+**File:** `src/main.cpp`
+
+**Update the function signature and implementation:**
+
+**Before:**
+```cpp
+static SDL_Texture* loadTextureFromImage(SDL_Renderer* renderer, const std::string& path, int* outW = nullptr, int* outH = nullptr) {
+    if (!renderer) {
+        return nullptr;
+    }
+
+    const std::string resolvedPath = AssetPath::resolveImagePath(path);
+    SDL_Surface* surface = IMG_Load(resolvedPath.c_str());
+    if (!surface) {
+        SDL_LogError(SDL_LOG_CATEGORY_APPLICATION, "Failed to load image %s (resolved: %s): %s", path.c_str(), resolvedPath.c_str(), SDL_GetError());
+        return nullptr;
+    }
+
+    if (outW) { *outW = surface->w; }
+    if (outH) { *outH = surface->h; }
+
+    SDL_Texture* texture = SDL_CreateTextureFromSurface(renderer, surface);
+    SDL_DestroySurface(surface);
+
+    if (!texture) {
+        SDL_LogError(SDL_LOG_CATEGORY_APPLICATION, "Failed to create texture from %s: %s", resolvedPath.c_str(), SDL_GetError());
+        return nullptr;
+    }
+
+    if (resolvedPath != path) {
+        SDL_LogInfo(SDL_LOG_CATEGORY_APPLICATION, "Loaded %s via %s", path.c_str(), resolvedPath.c_str());
+    }
+
+    return texture;
+}
+```
+
+**After:**
+```cpp
+#include "utils/SDLPointers.h"  // Add at top of file
+
+static SDL::TexturePtr loadTextureFromImage(SDL_Renderer* renderer, const std::string& path, int* outW = nullptr, int* outH = nullptr) {
+    if (!renderer) {
+        SDL_LogError(SDL_LOG_CATEGORY_APPLICATION, "Renderer is null");
+        return nullptr;
+    }
+
+    const std::string resolvedPath = AssetPath::resolveImagePath(path);
+    SDL::SurfacePtr surface(IMG_Load(resolvedPath.c_str()));
+    if (!surface) {
+        SDL_LogError(SDL_LOG_CATEGORY_APPLICATION, "Failed to load image %s (resolved: %s): %s", 
+                     path.c_str(), resolvedPath.c_str(), SDL_GetError());
+        return nullptr;
+    }
+
+    if (outW) { *outW = surface->w; }
+    if (outH) { *outH = surface->h; }
+
+    SDL::TexturePtr texture(SDL_CreateTextureFromSurface(renderer, surface.get()));
+    // surface is automatically destroyed here
+
+    if (!texture) {
+        SDL_LogError(SDL_LOG_CATEGORY_APPLICATION, "Failed to create texture from %s: %s", 
+                     resolvedPath.c_str(), SDL_GetError());
+        return nullptr;
+    }
+
+    if (resolvedPath != path) {
+        SDL_LogInfo(SDL_LOG_CATEGORY_APPLICATION, "Loaded %s via %s", path.c_str(), resolvedPath.c_str());
+    }
+
+    return texture;
+}
+```
+
+---
+
+## 🧹 Improvement #2: Remove Debug File I/O
+
+### Step 1: Replace with SDL Logging
+
+**File:** `src/states/MenuState.cpp`
+
+**Before:**
+```cpp
+// Trace entry to persistent log for debugging abrupt exit/crash during render
+{
+    FILE* f = fopen("tetris_trace.log", "a"); 
+    if (f) { 
+        fprintf(f, "MenuState::render entry\n"); 
+        fclose(f); 
+    }
+}
+```
+
+**After:**
+```cpp
+// Use SDL's built-in logging (only in debug builds)
+#ifdef _DEBUG
+    SDL_LogTrace(SDL_LOG_CATEGORY_APPLICATION, "MenuState::render entry");
+#endif
+```
+
+**Or, if you want it always enabled but less verbose:**
+```cpp
+SDL_LogVerbose(SDL_LOG_CATEGORY_APPLICATION, "MenuState::render entry");
+```
+
+---
+
+### Step 2: Create a Logging Utility (Optional, Better Approach)
+
+**File:** `src/utils/Logger.h`
+
+```cpp
+#pragma once
+#include <SDL3/SDL.h>
+
+/**
+ * @brief Centralized logging utility
+ * 
+ * Wraps SDL logging with compile-time control over verbosity.
+ */
+namespace Logger {
+
+#ifdef _DEBUG
+    constexpr bool TRACE_ENABLED = true;
+#else
+    constexpr bool TRACE_ENABLED = false;
+#endif
+
+/**
+ * @brief Log a trace message (only in debug builds)
+ */
+template<typename... Args>
+inline void trace(const char* fmt, Args... args) {
+    if constexpr (TRACE_ENABLED) {
+        SDL_LogTrace(SDL_LOG_CATEGORY_APPLICATION, fmt, args...);
+    }
+}
+
+/**
+ * @brief Log a debug message
+ */
+template<typename... Args>
+inline void debug(const char* fmt, Args... args) {
+    SDL_LogDebug(SDL_LOG_CATEGORY_APPLICATION, fmt, args...);
+}
+
+/**
+ * @brief Log an info message
+ */
+template<typename... Args>
+inline void info(const char* fmt, Args... args) {
+    SDL_LogInfo(SDL_LOG_CATEGORY_APPLICATION, fmt, args...);
+}
+
+/**
+ * @brief Log a warning message
+ */
+template<typename... Args>
+inline void warn(const char* fmt, Args... args) {
+    SDL_LogWarn(SDL_LOG_CATEGORY_APPLICATION, fmt, args...);
+}
+
+/**
+ * @brief Log an error message
+ */
+template<typename... Args>
+inline void error(const char* fmt, Args... args) {
+    SDL_LogError(SDL_LOG_CATEGORY_APPLICATION, fmt, args...);
+}
+
+} // namespace Logger
+```
+
+**Usage in MenuState.cpp:**
+```cpp
+#include "../utils/Logger.h"
+
+void MenuState::render(SDL_Renderer* renderer, float logicalScale, SDL_Rect logicalVP) {
+    Logger::trace("MenuState::render entry");
+    
+    // ... rest of render code
+    
+    Logger::trace("MenuState::render exit");
+}
+```
+
+---
+
+### Step 3: Update All Files
+
+**Files to update:**
+- `src/states/MenuState.cpp` (multiple locations)
+- `src/main.cpp` (if any similar patterns)
+
+**Search and replace pattern:**
+```cpp
+// Find:
+FILE* f = fopen("tetris_trace.log", "a"); 
+if (f) { 
+    fprintf(f, ".*"); 
+    fclose(f); 
+}
+
+// Replace with:
+Logger::trace("...");
+```
+
+---
+
+## 🎯 Improvement #3: Extract Common Patterns
+
+### Step 1: Create ExitPopupHelper
+
+**File:** `src/states/StateHelpers.h` (new file)
+
+```cpp
+#pragma once
+
+/**
+ * @file StateHelpers.h
+ * @brief Helper classes for common state patterns
+ */
+
+/**
+ * @brief Helper for managing exit confirmation popup
+ * 
+ * Encapsulates the common pattern of showing/hiding an exit popup
+ * and managing the selected button state.
+ * 
+ * Example usage:
+ * @code
+ * ExitPopupHelper exitPopup(ctx.exitPopupSelectedButton, ctx.showExitConfirmPopup);
+ * 
+ * if (exitPopup.isVisible()) {
+ *     exitPopup.setSelection(0);  // Select YES
+ * }
+ * 
+ * if (exitPopup.isYesSelected()) {
+ *     // Handle exit
+ * }
+ * @endcode
+ */
+class ExitPopupHelper {
+public:
+    /**
+     * @brief Construct helper with pointers to state variables
+     * @param selectedButton Pointer to selected button index (0=YES, 1=NO)
+     * @param showPopup Pointer to popup visibility flag
+     */
+    ExitPopupHelper(int* selectedButton, bool* showPopup)
+        : m_selectedButton(selectedButton)
+        , m_showPopup(showPopup)
+    {}
+    
+    /**
+     * @brief Set the selected button
+     * @param value 0 for YES, 1 for NO
+     */
+    void setSelection(int value) {
+        if (m_selectedButton) {
+            *m_selectedButton = value;
+        }
+    }
+    
+    /**
+     * @brief Get the currently selected button
+     * @return 0 for YES, 1 for NO, defaults to 1 (NO) if pointer is null
+     */
+    int getSelection() const {
+        return m_selectedButton ? *m_selectedButton : 1;
+    }
+    
+    /**
+     * @brief Select YES button
+     */
+    void selectYes() {
+        setSelection(0);
+    }
+    
+    /**
+     * @brief Select NO button
+     */
+    void selectNo() {
+        setSelection(1);
+    }
+    
+    /**
+     * @brief Check if YES is selected
+     */
+    bool isYesSelected() const {
+        return getSelection() == 0;
+    }
+    
+    /**
+     * @brief Check if NO is selected
+     */
+    bool isNoSelected() const {
+        return getSelection() == 1;
+    }
+    
+    /**
+     * @brief Show the popup
+     */
+    void show() {
+        if (m_showPopup) {
+            *m_showPopup = true;
+        }
+    }
+    
+    /**
+     * @brief Hide the popup
+     */
+    void hide() {
+        if (m_showPopup) {
+            *m_showPopup = false;
+        }
+    }
+    
+    /**
+     * @brief Check if popup is visible
+     */
+    bool isVisible() const {
+        return m_showPopup && *m_showPopup;
+    }
+    
+    /**
+     * @brief Toggle between YES and NO
+     */
+    void toggleSelection() {
+        setSelection(isYesSelected() ? 1 : 0);
+    }
+
+private:
+    int* m_selectedButton;
+    bool* m_showPopup;
+};
+```
+
+---
+
+### Step 2: Update MenuState.cpp
+
+**File:** `src/states/MenuState.cpp`
+
+**Add include:**
+```cpp
+#include "StateHelpers.h"
+```
+
+**Before:**
+```cpp
+void MenuState::handleEvent(const SDL_Event& e) {
+    if (e.type == SDL_EVENT_KEY_DOWN && !e.key.repeat) {
+        auto setExitSelection = [&](int value) {
+            if (ctx.exitPopupSelectedButton) {
+                *ctx.exitPopupSelectedButton = value;
+            }
+        };
+        auto getExitSelection = [&]() -> int {
+            return ctx.exitPopupSelectedButton ? *ctx.exitPopupSelectedButton : 1;
+        };
+        auto isExitPromptVisible = [&]() -> bool {
+            return ctx.showExitConfirmPopup && *ctx.showExitConfirmPopup;
+        };
+        auto setExitPrompt = [&](bool visible) {
+            if (ctx.showExitConfirmPopup) {
+                *ctx.showExitConfirmPopup = visible;
+            }
+        };
+
+        if (isExitPromptVisible()) {
+            switch (e.key.scancode) {
+                case SDL_SCANCODE_LEFT:
+                case SDL_SCANCODE_UP:
+                    setExitSelection(0);
+                    return;
+                case SDL_SCANCODE_RIGHT:
+                case SDL_SCANCODE_DOWN:
+                    setExitSelection(1);
+                    return;
+                case SDL_SCANCODE_RETURN:
+                case SDL_SCANCODE_KP_ENTER:
+                case SDL_SCANCODE_SPACE:
+                    if (getExitSelection() == 0) {
+                        setExitPrompt(false);
+                        if (ctx.requestQuit) {
+                            ctx.requestQuit();
+                        }
+                    } else {
+                        setExitPrompt(false);
+                    }
+                    return;
+                case SDL_SCANCODE_ESCAPE:
+                    setExitPrompt(false);
+                    setExitSelection(1);
+                    return;
+            }
+        }
+        
+        // ... rest of code
+    }
+}
+```
+
+**After:**
+```cpp
+void MenuState::handleEvent(const SDL_Event& e) {
+    if (e.type == SDL_EVENT_KEY_DOWN && !e.key.repeat) {
+        ExitPopupHelper exitPopup(ctx.exitPopupSelectedButton, ctx.showExitConfirmPopup);
+        
+        auto triggerPlay = [&]() {
+            if (ctx.startPlayTransition) {
+                ctx.startPlayTransition();
+            } else if (ctx.stateManager) {
+                ctx.stateManager->setState(AppState::Playing);
+            }
+        };
+
+        if (exitPopup.isVisible()) {
+            switch (e.key.scancode) {
+                case SDL_SCANCODE_LEFT:
+                case SDL_SCANCODE_UP:
+                    exitPopup.selectYes();
+                    return;
+                case SDL_SCANCODE_RIGHT:
+                case SDL_SCANCODE_DOWN:
+                    exitPopup.selectNo();
+                    return;
+                case SDL_SCANCODE_RETURN:
+                case SDL_SCANCODE_KP_ENTER:
+                case SDL_SCANCODE_SPACE:
+                    if (exitPopup.isYesSelected()) {
+                        exitPopup.hide();
+                        if (ctx.requestQuit) {
+                            ctx.requestQuit();
+                        } else {
+                            SDL_Event quit{};
+                            quit.type = SDL_EVENT_QUIT;
+                            SDL_PushEvent(&quit);
+                        }
+                    } else {
+                        exitPopup.hide();
+                    }
+                    return;
+                case SDL_SCANCODE_ESCAPE:
+                    exitPopup.hide();
+                    exitPopup.selectNo();
+                    return;
+                default:
+                    return;
+            }
+        }
+
+        switch (e.key.scancode) {
+            case SDL_SCANCODE_LEFT:
+            case SDL_SCANCODE_UP:
+            {
+                const int total = 4;
+                selectedButton = (selectedButton + total - 1) % total;
+                break;
+            }
+            case SDL_SCANCODE_RIGHT:
+            case SDL_SCANCODE_DOWN:
+            {
+                const int total = 4;
+                selectedButton = (selectedButton + 1) % total;
+                break;
+            }
+            case SDL_SCANCODE_RETURN:
+            case SDL_SCANCODE_KP_ENTER:
+            case SDL_SCANCODE_SPACE:
+                if (!ctx.stateManager) {
+                    break;
+                }
+                switch (selectedButton) {
+                    case 0:
+                        triggerPlay();
+                        break;
+                    case 1:
+                        if (ctx.requestFadeTransition) {
+                            ctx.requestFadeTransition(AppState::LevelSelector);
+                        } else if (ctx.stateManager) {
+                            ctx.stateManager->setState(AppState::LevelSelector);
+                        }
+                        break;
+                    case 2:
+                        if (ctx.requestFadeTransition) {
+                            ctx.requestFadeTransition(AppState::Options);
+                        } else if (ctx.stateManager) {
+                            ctx.stateManager->setState(AppState::Options);
+                        }
+                        break;
+                    case 3:
+                        exitPopup.show();
+                        exitPopup.selectNo();
+                        break;
+                }
+                break;
+            case SDL_SCANCODE_ESCAPE:
+                exitPopup.show();
+                exitPopup.selectNo();
+                break;
+            default:
+                break;
+        }
+    }
+}
+```
+
+---
+
+### Step 3: Apply to Other States
+
+Apply the same pattern to:
+- `src/states/PlayingState.cpp`
+- `src/states/OptionsState.cpp`
+
+The refactoring is identical - just replace the lambda functions with `ExitPopupHelper`.
+
+---
+
+## ✅ Testing Your Changes
+
+After implementing these improvements:
+
+1. **Build the project:**
+   ```powershell
+   cd d:\Sites\Work\tetris
+   cmake -B build -S . -DCMAKE_BUILD_TYPE=Debug
+   cmake --build build
+   ```
+
+2. **Run the game:**
+   ```powershell
+   .\build\Debug\tetris.exe
+   ```
+
+3. **Test scenarios:**
+   - [ ] Menu loads without crashes
+   - [ ] All textures load correctly
+   - [ ] Exit popup works (ESC key)
+   - [ ] Navigation works (arrow keys)
+   - [ ] No memory leaks (check with debugger)
+   - [ ] Logging appears in console (debug build)
+
+4. **Check for memory leaks:**
+   - Run with Visual Studio debugger
+   - Check Output window for memory leak reports
+   - Should see no leaks from SDL textures
+
+---
+
+## 📊 Expected Impact
+
+After implementing these three improvements:
+
+| Metric | Before | After | Improvement |
+|--------|--------|-------|-------------|
+| **Memory Safety** | ⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | +67% |
+| **Code Clarity** | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | +25% |
+| **Maintainability** | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | +25% |
+| **Lines of Code** | 100% | ~95% | -5% |
+| **Potential Bugs** | Medium | Low | -50% |
+
+---
+
+## 🎉 Next Steps
+
+After successfully implementing these improvements:
+
+1. Review the full `CODE_ANALYSIS.md` for more recommendations
+2. Check `IMPROVEMENTS_CHECKLIST.md` for the complete task list
+3. Consider implementing the medium-priority items next
+4. Add unit tests to prevent regressions
+
+**Great job improving your codebase!** 🚀

settings.ini

@@ -6,13 +6,13 @@ Fullscreen=1
 
 [Audio]
 Music=1
-Sound=1
+Sound=0
 
 [Gameplay]
 SmoothScroll=1
 
 [Player]
-Name=PLAYER
+Name=GREGOR
 
 [Debug]
 Enabled=1

src/audio/MenuWrappers.h

@@ -12,10 +12,7 @@ void menu_updateFireworks(double frameMs);
 double menu_getLogoAnimCounter();
 int menu_getHoveredButton();
 
-void menu_drawEnhancedButton(SDL_Renderer* renderer, FontAtlas& font, float cx, float cy, float w, float h,
-                            const std::string& label, bool isHovered, bool isSelected);
-
-void menu_drawMenuButton(SDL_Renderer* renderer, FontAtlas& font, float cx, float cy, float w, float h,
-                         const std::string& label, SDL_Color bgColor, SDL_Color borderColor);
-
-void menu_drawSettingsPopup(SDL_Renderer* renderer, FontAtlas& font, bool musicEnabled);
+// Legacy wrappers removed
+// void menu_drawEnhancedButton(...);
+// void menu_drawMenuButton(...);
+// void menu_drawSettingsPopup(...);

src/core/Config.h

@@ -32,7 +32,7 @@ namespace Config {
         constexpr int MAX_LEVELS = 20;             // Maximum selectable starting level
         
         // Gravity speed multiplier: 1.0 = normal, 2.0 = 2x slower, 0.5 = 2x faster
-        constexpr double GRAVITY_SPEED_MULTIPLIER = 1;
+        constexpr double GRAVITY_SPEED_MULTIPLIER = 2; // increase drop interval by ~100% to slow gravity
     }
     
     // UI Layout constants  

src/graphics/effects/SpaceWarp.cpp

@@ -20,6 +20,8 @@ void SpaceWarp::init(int w, int h, int starCount) {
     for (auto& star : stars) {
         respawn(star, true);
     }
+    comets.clear();
+    cometSpawnTimer = randomRange(settings.cometSpawnIntervalMin, settings.cometSpawnIntervalMax);
 }
 
 void SpaceWarp::resize(int w, int h) {
@@ -33,6 +35,7 @@ void SpaceWarp::resize(int w, int h) {
 void SpaceWarp::setSettings(const SpaceWarpSettings& newSettings) {
     settings = newSettings;
     warpFactor = std::max(width, height) * settings.warpFactorScale;
+    cometSpawnTimer = std::clamp(cometSpawnTimer, settings.cometSpawnIntervalMin, settings.cometSpawnIntervalMax);
 }
 
 void SpaceWarp::setFlightMode(SpaceWarpFlightMode mode) {
@@ -69,6 +72,7 @@ void SpaceWarp::setAutoPilotEnabled(bool enabled) {
         flightMode = SpaceWarpFlightMode::Custom;
         motionTarget = motion;
         autoTimer = 0.0f;
+        scheduleNewAutoTarget();
     }
 }
 
@@ -82,6 +86,32 @@ void SpaceWarp::scheduleNewAutoTarget() {
     autoTimer = randomRange(autoMinInterval, autoMaxInterval);
 }
 
+void SpaceWarp::spawnComet() {
+    WarpComet comet;
+    float aspect = static_cast<float>(width) / static_cast<float>(std::max(1, height));
+    float normalizedAspect = std::max(aspect, MIN_ASPECT);
+    float xRange = settings.baseSpawnRange * 1.2f * (aspect >= 1.0f ? aspect : 1.0f);
+    float yRange = settings.baseSpawnRange * 1.2f * (aspect >= 1.0f ? 1.0f : (1.0f / normalizedAspect));
+    comet.x = randomRange(-xRange, xRange);
+    comet.y = randomRange(-yRange, yRange);
+    comet.z = randomRange(minDepth + 4.0f, maxDepth);
+    float baseSpeed = randomRange(settings.minSpeed, settings.maxSpeed);
+    float multiplier = randomRange(settings.cometSpeedMultiplierMin, settings.cometSpeedMultiplierMax);
+    comet.speed = baseSpeed * multiplier;
+    comet.size = randomRange(settings.cometMinSize, settings.cometMaxSize);
+    comet.trailLength = randomRange(settings.cometMinTrail, settings.cometMaxTrail);
+    comet.life = randomRange(1.8f, 3.4f);
+    comet.maxLife = comet.life;
+    float shade = randomRange(0.85f, 1.0f);
+    Uint8 c = static_cast<Uint8>(std::clamp(220.0f + shade * 35.0f, 0.0f, 255.0f));
+    comet.color = SDL_Color{c, Uint8(std::min(255.0f, c * 0.95f)), 255, 255};
+    comet.prevScreenX = centerX;
+    comet.prevScreenY = centerY;
+    comet.screenX = centerX;
+    comet.screenY = centerY;
+    comets.push_back(comet);
+}
+
 float SpaceWarp::randomRange(float min, float max) {
     std::uniform_real_distribution<float> dist(min, max);
     return dist(rng);
@@ -112,12 +142,16 @@ void SpaceWarp::respawn(WarpStar& star, bool randomDepth) {
 }
 
 bool SpaceWarp::project(const WarpStar& star, float& outX, float& outY) const {
-    if (star.z <= minDepth) {
+    return projectPoint(star.x, star.y, star.z, outX, outY);
+}
+
+bool SpaceWarp::projectPoint(float x, float y, float z, float& outX, float& outY) const {
+    if (z <= minDepth) {
         return false;
     }
-    float perspective = warpFactor / (star.z + 0.001f);
-    outX = centerX + star.x * perspective;
-    outY = centerY + star.y * perspective;
+    float perspective = warpFactor / (z + 0.001f);
+    outX = centerX + x * perspective;
+    outY = centerY + y * perspective;
     const float margin = settings.spawnMargin;
     return outX >= -margin && outX <= width + margin && outY >= -margin && outY <= height + margin;
 }
@@ -127,6 +161,14 @@ void SpaceWarp::update(float deltaSeconds) {
         return;
     }
 
+    if (settings.cometSpawnIntervalMax > 0.0f) {
+        cometSpawnTimer -= deltaSeconds;
+        if (cometSpawnTimer <= 0.0f) {
+            spawnComet();
+            cometSpawnTimer = randomRange(settings.cometSpawnIntervalMin, settings.cometSpawnIntervalMax);
+        }
+    }
+
     if (autoPilotEnabled) {
         autoTimer -= deltaSeconds;
         if (autoTimer <= 0.0f) {
@@ -188,6 +230,51 @@ void SpaceWarp::update(float deltaSeconds) {
             star.prevScreenY = star.screenY - dy * scale;
         }
     }
+
+    for (auto it = comets.begin(); it != comets.end();) {
+        auto& comet = *it;
+        comet.life -= deltaSeconds;
+        comet.z -= comet.speed * deltaSeconds * forwardScale;
+        bool expired = comet.life <= 0.0f;
+        if (!movingBackward) {
+            if (comet.z <= minDepth * 0.35f) expired = true;
+        } else {
+            if (comet.z >= maxDepth + 40.0f) expired = true;
+        }
+
+        float closeness = 1.0f - std::clamp(comet.z / maxDepth, 0.0f, 1.0f);
+        float driftScale = (0.45f + closeness * 1.6f);
+        comet.x += lateralSpeed * deltaSeconds * driftScale;
+        comet.y += verticalSpeed * deltaSeconds * driftScale;
+
+        float sx = 0.0f;
+        float sy = 0.0f;
+        if (!projectPoint(comet.x, comet.y, comet.z, sx, sy)) {
+            expired = true;
+        } else {
+            comet.prevScreenX = comet.screenX;
+            comet.prevScreenY = comet.screenY;
+            comet.screenX = sx;
+            comet.screenY = sy;
+
+            float dx = comet.screenX - comet.prevScreenX;
+            float dy = comet.screenY - comet.prevScreenY;
+            float lenSq = dx * dx + dy * dy;
+            float maxTrail = std::max(comet.trailLength, 0.0f);
+            if (maxTrail > 0.0f && lenSq > maxTrail * maxTrail) {
+                float len = std::sqrt(lenSq);
+                float scale = maxTrail / len;
+                comet.prevScreenX = comet.screenX - dx * scale;
+                comet.prevScreenY = comet.screenY - dy * scale;
+            }
+        }
+
+        if (expired) {
+            it = comets.erase(it);
+        } else {
+            ++it;
+        }
+    }
 }
 
 void SpaceWarp::draw(SDL_Renderer* renderer, float alphaScale) {
@@ -224,5 +311,16 @@ void SpaceWarp::draw(SDL_Renderer* renderer, float alphaScale) {
         SDL_RenderFillRect(renderer, &dot);
     }
 
+    for (const auto& comet : comets) {
+        float lifeNorm = std::clamp(comet.life / comet.maxLife, 0.0f, 1.0f);
+        Uint8 alpha = static_cast<Uint8>(std::clamp(220.0f * lifeNorm, 0.0f, 255.0f));
+        SDL_SetRenderDrawColor(renderer, comet.color.r, comet.color.g, comet.color.b, alpha);
+        SDL_RenderLine(renderer, comet.prevScreenX, comet.prevScreenY, comet.screenX, comet.screenY);
+
+        float size = comet.size * (0.8f + (1.0f - lifeNorm) * 0.6f);
+        SDL_FRect head{comet.screenX - size * 0.5f, comet.screenY - size * 0.5f, size, size};
+        SDL_RenderFillRect(renderer, &head);
+    }
+
     SDL_SetRenderDrawBlendMode(renderer, previous);
 }

src/graphics/effects/SpaceWarp.h

@@ -23,6 +23,14 @@ struct SpaceWarpSettings {
     bool drawTrails = true;             // when true, also render streak lines for hyper-speed look
     float trailAlphaScale = 0.75f;       // relative opacity for streak lines vs dots
     float maxTrailLength = 36.0f;        // clamp length of each streak in pixels
+    float cometSpawnIntervalMin = 2.8f;  // minimum seconds between comet spawns
+    float cometSpawnIntervalMax = 6.5f;  // maximum seconds between comet spawns
+    float cometSpeedMultiplierMin = 2.2f;// min multiplier for comet forward velocity
+    float cometSpeedMultiplierMax = 4.5f;// max multiplier for comet forward velocity
+    float cometMinTrail = 140.0f;        // minimum comet trail length in pixels
+    float cometMaxTrail = 280.0f;        // maximum comet trail length in pixels
+    float cometMinSize = 3.5f;           // minimum comet head size
+    float cometMaxSize = 6.5f;           // maximum comet head size
 };
 
 struct SpaceWarpFlightMotion {
@@ -69,11 +77,30 @@ private:
         Uint8 baseShade = 220;
     };
 
+    struct WarpComet {
+        float x = 0.0f;
+        float y = 0.0f;
+        float z = 0.0f;
+        float speed = 0.0f;
+        float life = 0.0f;
+        float maxLife = 0.0f;
+        float prevScreenX = 0.0f;
+        float prevScreenY = 0.0f;
+        float screenX = 0.0f;
+        float screenY = 0.0f;
+        float trailLength = 160.0f;
+        float size = 4.0f;
+        SDL_Color color{255, 255, 255, 255};
+    };
+
     void respawn(WarpStar& star, bool randomDepth = true);
     bool project(const WarpStar& star, float& outX, float& outY) const;
+    bool projectPoint(float x, float y, float z, float& outX, float& outY) const;
     float randomRange(float min, float max);
+    void spawnComet();
 
     std::vector<WarpStar> stars;
+    std::vector<WarpComet> comets;
     std::mt19937 rng;
 
     int width = 0;
@@ -90,6 +117,7 @@ private:
     float autoMinInterval = 3.5f;
     float autoMaxInterval = 7.5f;
     SpaceWarpFlightMotion motionTarget{};
+    float cometSpawnTimer = 0.0f;
 
     float minDepth = 2.0f;
     float maxDepth = 320.0f;

src/graphics/renderers/UIRenderer.cpp

@@ -0,0 +1,188 @@
+#include "UIRenderer.h"
+#include "../ui/Font.h"
+#include <algorithm>
+#include <cmath>
+
+void UIRenderer::drawSciFiPanel(SDL_Renderer* renderer, const SDL_FRect& rect, float alpha) {
+    if (!renderer) return;
+
+    SDL_SetRenderDrawBlendMode(renderer, SDL_BLENDMODE_BLEND);
+    Uint8 alphaUint = static_cast<Uint8>(std::clamp(alpha * 255.0f, 0.0f, 255.0f));
+
+    // Drop shadow
+    SDL_FRect shadow{rect.x + 6.0f, rect.y + 10.0f, rect.w, rect.h};
+    SDL_SetRenderDrawColor(renderer, 0, 0, 0, static_cast<Uint8>(120.0f * alpha));
+    SDL_RenderFillRect(renderer, &shadow);
+
+    // Glow aura
+    for (int i = 0; i < 5; ++i) {
+        SDL_FRect glow{rect.x - float(i * 2), rect.y - float(i * 2), rect.w + float(i * 4), rect.h + float(i * 4)};
+        Uint8 glowAlpha = static_cast<Uint8>((42 - i * 8) * alpha);
+        SDL_SetRenderDrawColor(renderer, 0, 180, 255, glowAlpha);
+        SDL_RenderRect(renderer, &glow);
+    }
+
+    // Body
+    SDL_SetRenderDrawColor(renderer, 18, 30, 52, alphaUint);
+    SDL_RenderFillRect(renderer, &rect);
+
+    // Border
+    SDL_SetRenderDrawColor(renderer, 70, 120, 210, alphaUint);
+    SDL_RenderRect(renderer, &rect);
+}
+
+void UIRenderer::drawButton(SDL_Renderer* renderer, FontAtlas* font, float cx, float cy, float w, float h, 
+                           const std::string& label, bool isHovered, bool isSelected, 
+                           SDL_Color bgColor, SDL_Color borderColor, bool textOnly, SDL_Texture* icon) {
+    if (!renderer) return;
+
+    float x = cx - w * 0.5f;
+    float y = cy - h * 0.5f;
+
+    if (!textOnly) {
+        // Adjust colors based on state
+        if (isSelected) {
+            bgColor = {160, 190, 255, 255};
+            SDL_SetRenderDrawColor(renderer, 255, 220, 0, 110);
+            SDL_FRect glow{x - 10, y - 10, w + 20, h + 20};
+            SDL_RenderFillRect(renderer, &glow);
+        } else if (isHovered) {
+            bgColor = {static_cast<Uint8>(std::min(255, bgColor.r + 40)), 
+                       static_cast<Uint8>(std::min(255, bgColor.g + 40)), 
+                       static_cast<Uint8>(std::min(255, bgColor.b + 40)), 
+                       bgColor.a};
+        }
+
+        // Draw button background with border
+        SDL_SetRenderDrawColor(renderer, borderColor.r, borderColor.g, borderColor.b, borderColor.a);
+        SDL_FRect borderRect{x - 2, y - 2, w + 4, h + 4};
+        SDL_RenderFillRect(renderer, &borderRect);
+
+        SDL_SetRenderDrawColor(renderer, bgColor.r, bgColor.g, bgColor.b, bgColor.a);
+        SDL_FRect bgRect{x, y, w, h};
+        SDL_RenderFillRect(renderer, &bgRect);
+    }
+
+    // Draw icon if provided, otherwise draw text
+    if (icon) {
+        // Get icon dimensions
+        float iconW = 0.0f, iconH = 0.0f;
+        SDL_GetTextureSize(icon, &iconW, &iconH);
+        
+        // Scale icon to fit nicely in button (60% of button height)
+        float maxIconH = h * 0.6f;
+        float scale = maxIconH / iconH;
+        float scaledW = iconW * scale;
+        float scaledH = iconH * scale;
+        
+        // Center icon in button
+        float iconX = cx - scaledW * 0.5f;
+        float iconY = cy - scaledH * 0.5f;
+        
+        // Apply yellow tint when selected
+        if (isSelected) {
+            SDL_SetTextureColorMod(icon, 255, 220, 0);
+        } else {
+            SDL_SetTextureColorMod(icon, 255, 255, 255);
+        }
+        
+        SDL_FRect iconRect{iconX, iconY, scaledW, scaledH};
+        SDL_RenderTexture(renderer, icon, nullptr, &iconRect);
+        
+        // Reset color mod
+        SDL_SetTextureColorMod(icon, 255, 255, 255);
+    } else if (font) {
+        // Draw text
+        float textScale = 1.5f;
+        int textW = 0, textH = 0;
+        font->measure(label, textScale, textW, textH);
+        float tx = x + (w - static_cast<float>(textW)) * 0.5f;
+        // Adjust vertical position for better alignment with background buttons
+        float ty = y + (h - static_cast<float>(textH)) * 0.5f + 2.0f;
+        
+        // Choose text color based on selection state
+        SDL_Color textColor = {255, 255, 255, 255}; // Default white
+        if (isSelected) {
+            textColor = {255, 220, 0, 255}; // Yellow when selected
+        }
+        
+        // Text shadow
+        font->draw(renderer, tx + 2.0f, ty + 2.0f, label, textScale, {0, 0, 0, 200});
+        // Text
+        font->draw(renderer, tx, ty, label, textScale, textColor);
+    }
+}
+
+void UIRenderer::computeContentOffsets(float winW, float winH, float logicalW, float logicalH, float logicalScale, float& outOffsetX, float& outOffsetY) {
+    float contentW = logicalW * logicalScale;
+    float contentH = logicalH * logicalScale;
+    outOffsetX = (winW - contentW) * 0.5f / logicalScale;
+    outOffsetY = (winH - contentH) * 0.5f / logicalScale;
+}
+
+void UIRenderer::drawLogo(SDL_Renderer* renderer, SDL_Texture* logoTex, float logicalW, float logicalH, float contentOffsetX, float contentOffsetY, int texW, int texH) {
+    if (!renderer || !logoTex) return;
+
+    float w = 0.0f;
+    float h = 0.0f;
+
+    if (texW > 0 && texH > 0) {
+        w = static_cast<float>(texW);
+        h = static_cast<float>(texH);
+    } else {
+        SDL_GetTextureSize(logoTex, &w, &h);
+    }
+
+    if (w > 0.0f && h > 0.0f) {
+        float maxWidth = logicalW * 0.6f;
+        float scale = std::min(1.0f, maxWidth / w);
+        float dw = w * scale;
+        float dh = h * scale;
+        float logoX = (logicalW - dw) * 0.5f + contentOffsetX;
+        float logoY = logicalH * 0.05f + contentOffsetY;
+        SDL_FRect dst{logoX, logoY, dw, dh};
+        SDL_RenderTexture(renderer, logoTex, nullptr, &dst);
+    }
+}
+
+void UIRenderer::drawSettingsPopup(SDL_Renderer* renderer, FontAtlas* font, float logicalW, float logicalH, bool musicEnabled, bool soundEnabled) {
+    if (!renderer || !font) return;
+
+    float popupW = 350, popupH = 260;
+    float popupX = (logicalW - popupW) / 2;
+    float popupY = (logicalH - popupH) / 2;
+    
+    // Semi-transparent overlay
+    SDL_SetRenderDrawColor(renderer, 0, 0, 0, 128);
+    SDL_FRect overlay{0, 0, logicalW, logicalH};
+    SDL_RenderFillRect(renderer, &overlay);
+    
+    // Popup background
+    SDL_SetRenderDrawColor(renderer, 100, 120, 160, 255);
+    SDL_FRect bord{popupX-4, popupY-4, popupW+8, popupH+8};
+    SDL_RenderFillRect(renderer, &bord);
+    
+    SDL_SetRenderDrawColor(renderer, 40, 50, 70, 255);
+    SDL_FRect body{popupX, popupY, popupW, popupH};
+    SDL_RenderFillRect(renderer, &body);
+    
+    // Title
+    font->draw(renderer, popupX + 20, popupY + 20, "SETTINGS", 2.0f, {255, 220, 0, 255});
+    
+    // Music toggle
+    font->draw(renderer, popupX + 20, popupY + 70, "MUSIC:", 1.5f, {255, 255, 255, 255});
+    const char* musicStatus = musicEnabled ? "ON" : "OFF";
+    SDL_Color musicColor = musicEnabled ? SDL_Color{0, 255, 0, 255} : SDL_Color{255, 0, 0, 255};
+    font->draw(renderer, popupX + 120, popupY + 70, musicStatus, 1.5f, musicColor);
+    
+    // Sound effects toggle
+    font->draw(renderer, popupX + 20, popupY + 100, "SOUND FX:", 1.5f, {255, 255, 255, 255});
+    const char* soundStatus = soundEnabled ? "ON" : "OFF";
+    SDL_Color soundColor = soundEnabled ? SDL_Color{0, 255, 0, 255} : SDL_Color{255, 0, 0, 255};
+    font->draw(renderer, popupX + 140, popupY + 100, soundStatus, 1.5f, soundColor);
+    
+    // Instructions
+    font->draw(renderer, popupX + 20, popupY + 150, "M = TOGGLE MUSIC", 1.0f, {200, 200, 220, 255});
+    font->draw(renderer, popupX + 20, popupY + 170, "S = TOGGLE SOUND FX", 1.0f, {200, 200, 220, 255});
+    font->draw(renderer, popupX + 20, popupY + 190, "ESC = CLOSE", 1.0f, {200, 200, 220, 255});
+}

src/graphics/renderers/UIRenderer.h

@@ -0,0 +1,28 @@
+#pragma once
+#include <SDL3/SDL.h>
+#include <string>
+
+class FontAtlas;
+
+class UIRenderer {
+public:
+    // Draw a sci-fi style panel with glow, shadow, and border
+    static void drawSciFiPanel(SDL_Renderer* renderer, const SDL_FRect& rect, float alpha = 1.0f);
+
+    // Draw a generic button with hover/select states
+    static void drawButton(SDL_Renderer* renderer, FontAtlas* font, float cx, float cy, float w, float h, 
+                          const std::string& label, bool isHovered, bool isSelected, 
+                          SDL_Color bgColor = {80, 110, 200, 255}, 
+                          SDL_Color borderColor = {60, 80, 140, 255},
+                          bool textOnly = false,
+                          SDL_Texture* icon = nullptr);
+
+    // Helper to calculate content offsets for centering
+    static void computeContentOffsets(float winW, float winH, float logicalW, float logicalH, float logicalScale, float& outOffsetX, float& outOffsetY);
+
+    // Draw the game logo centered at the top
+    static void drawLogo(SDL_Renderer* renderer, SDL_Texture* logoTex, float logicalW, float logicalH, float contentOffsetX, float contentOffsetY, int texW = 0, int texH = 0);
+
+    // Draw the settings popup
+    static void drawSettingsPopup(SDL_Renderer* renderer, FontAtlas* font, float logicalW, float logicalH, bool musicEnabled, bool soundEnabled);
+};

src/main.cpp

@@ -311,189 +311,7 @@ static void resetLevelBackgrounds(LevelBackgroundFader& fader) {
 
 // ...existing code...
 
-// -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
-// Enhanced Button Drawing
-// -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
-static void drawEnhancedButton(SDL_Renderer* renderer, FontAtlas& font, float cx, float cy, float w, float h, 
-                               const std::string& label, bool isHovered, bool isSelected = false) {
-    SDL_Color bgColor = isHovered ? SDL_Color{120, 150, 240, 255} : SDL_Color{80, 110, 200, 255};
-    if (isSelected) bgColor = {160, 190, 255, 255};
-    
-    float x = cx - w/2;
-    float y = cy - h/2;
-    
-    // Draw button background with border
-    drawRect(renderer, x-2, y-2, w+4, h+4, {60, 80, 140, 255}); // Border
-    drawRect(renderer, x, y, w, h, bgColor); // Background
-    
-    // Draw button text centered
-    float textScale = 1.5f;
-    float textX = x + (w - label.length() * 12 * textScale) / 2;
-    float textY = y + (h - 20 * textScale) / 2;
-    font.draw(renderer, textX, textY, label, textScale, {255, 255, 255, 255});
-}
-
-// External wrapper for enhanced button so other translation units can call it.
-void menu_drawEnhancedButton(SDL_Renderer* renderer, FontAtlas& font, float cx, float cy, float w, float h,
-                             const std::string& label, bool isHovered, bool isSelected) {
-    drawEnhancedButton(renderer, font, cx, cy, w, h, label, isHovered, isSelected);
-}
-
-// Popup wrappers
-// Forward declarations for popup functions defined later in this file
-static void drawSettingsPopup(SDL_Renderer* renderer, FontAtlas& font, bool musicEnabled);
-
-void menu_drawSettingsPopup(SDL_Renderer* renderer, FontAtlas& font, bool musicEnabled) {
-    drawSettingsPopup(renderer, font, musicEnabled);
-}
-
-// Simple rounded menu button drawer used by MenuState (keeps visual parity with JS)
-void menu_drawMenuButton(SDL_Renderer* renderer, FontAtlas& font, float cx, float cy, float w, float h,
-                         const std::string& label, SDL_Color bgColor, SDL_Color borderColor) {
-    float x = cx - w/2;
-    float y = cy - h/2;
-    drawRect(renderer, x-6, y-6, w+12, h+12, borderColor);
-    drawRect(renderer, x-4, y-4, w+8, h+8, {255,255,255,255});
-    drawRect(renderer, x, y, w, h, bgColor);
-
-    float textScale = 1.6f;
-    float approxCharW = 12.0f * textScale;
-    float textW = label.length() * approxCharW;
-    float tx = x + (w - textW) / 2.0f;
-    float ty = y + (h - 20.0f * textScale) / 2.0f;
-    font.draw(renderer, tx+2, ty+2, label, textScale, {0,0,0,180});
-    font.draw(renderer, tx, ty, label, textScale, {255,255,255,255});
-}
-
-// -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
-// Block Drawing Functions
-// -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
-static void drawBlockTexture(SDL_Renderer* renderer, SDL_Texture* blocksTex, float x, float y, float size, int blockType) {
-    if (!blocksTex || blockType < 0 || blockType >= PIECE_COUNT) {
-        // Debug: print why we're falling back
-        if (!blocksTex) {
-            static bool printed = false;
-            if (!printed) {
-                (void)0;
-                printed = true;
-            }
-        }
-        // Fallback to colored rectangle if texture isn't available
-        SDL_Color color = (blockType >= 0 && blockType < PIECE_COUNT) ? COLORS[blockType + 1] : SDL_Color{128, 128, 128, 255};
-        drawRect(renderer, x, y, size-1, size-1, color);
-        return;
-    }
-    
-    // JavaScript uses: sx = type * spriteSize, sy = 0, with 2px padding
-    // Each sprite is 90px wide in the horizontal sprite sheet
-    const int SPRITE_SIZE = 90;
-    float srcX = blockType * SPRITE_SIZE + 2;  // Add 2px padding like JS
-    float srcY = 2;                            // Add 2px padding from top like JS
-    float srcW = SPRITE_SIZE - 4;              // Subtract 4px total padding like JS
-    float srcH = SPRITE_SIZE - 4;              // Subtract 4px total padding like JS
-    
-    SDL_FRect srcRect = {srcX, srcY, srcW, srcH};
-    SDL_FRect dstRect = {x, y, size, size};
-    SDL_RenderTexture(renderer, blocksTex, &srcRect, &dstRect);
-}
-
-static void drawPiece(SDL_Renderer* renderer, SDL_Texture* blocksTex, const Game::Piece& piece, float ox, float oy, float tileSize, bool isGhost = false) {
-    if (piece.type >= PIECE_COUNT) return;
-    
-    for (int cy = 0; cy < 4; ++cy) {
-        for (int cx = 0; cx < 4; ++cx) {
-            if (Game::cellFilled(piece, cx, cy)) {
-                float px = ox + (piece.x + cx) * tileSize;
-                float py = oy + (piece.y + cy) * tileSize;
-                
-                if (isGhost) {
-
-                    SDL_SetRenderDrawBlendMode(renderer, SDL_BLENDMODE_BLEND);
-
-                    // Draw ghost piece as barely visible gray outline
-                    SDL_SetRenderDrawColor(renderer, 180, 180, 180, 20); // Very faint gray
-                    SDL_FRect rect = {px + 2, py + 2, tileSize - 4, tileSize - 4};
-                    SDL_RenderFillRect(renderer, &rect);
-                    
-                    // Draw thin gray border
-                    SDL_SetRenderDrawColor(renderer, 180, 180, 180, 30);
-                    SDL_FRect border = {px + 1, py + 1, tileSize - 2, tileSize - 2};
-                    SDL_RenderRect(renderer, &border);
-                } else {
-                    drawBlockTexture(renderer, blocksTex, px, py, tileSize, piece.type);
-                }
-            }
-        }
-    }
-}
-
-static void drawSmallPiece(SDL_Renderer* renderer, SDL_Texture* blocksTex, PieceType pieceType, float x, float y, float tileSize) {
-    if (pieceType >= PIECE_COUNT) return;
-    
-    // Use the first rotation (index 0) for preview
-    Game::Piece previewPiece;
-    previewPiece.type = pieceType;
-    previewPiece.rot = 0;
-    previewPiece.x = 0;
-    previewPiece.y = 0;
-    
-    // Center the piece in the preview area
-    float offsetX = 0, offsetY = 0;
-    if (pieceType == I) { offsetX = tileSize * 0.5f; } // I-piece centering
-    else if (pieceType == O) { offsetX = tileSize * 0.5f; } // O-piece centering
-    
-    // Use semi-transparent alpha for preview blocks
-    Uint8 previewAlpha = 180; // Change this value for more/less transparency
-    SDL_SetTextureAlphaMod(blocksTex, previewAlpha);
-    for (int cy = 0; cy < 4; ++cy) {
-        for (int cx = 0; cx < 4; ++cx) {
-            if (Game::cellFilled(previewPiece, cx, cy)) {
-                float px = x + offsetX + cx * tileSize;
-                float py = y + offsetY + cy * tileSize;
-                drawBlockTexture(renderer, blocksTex, px, py, tileSize, pieceType);
-            }
-        }
-    }
-    SDL_SetTextureAlphaMod(blocksTex, 255); // Reset alpha after drawing
-}
-
-// -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
-// Popup Drawing Functions
-// -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
-static void drawSettingsPopup(SDL_Renderer* renderer, FontAtlas& font, bool musicEnabled) {
-    float popupW = 350, popupH = 260;
-    float popupX = (LOGICAL_W - popupW) / 2;
-    float popupY = (LOGICAL_H - popupH) / 2;
-    
-    // Semi-transparent overlay
-    SDL_SetRenderDrawColor(renderer, 0, 0, 0, 128);
-    SDL_FRect overlay{0, 0, LOGICAL_W, LOGICAL_H};
-    SDL_RenderFillRect(renderer, &overlay);
-    
-    // Popup background
-    drawRect(renderer, popupX-4, popupY-4, popupW+8, popupH+8, {100, 120, 160, 255}); // Border
-    drawRect(renderer, popupX, popupY, popupW, popupH, {40, 50, 70, 255}); // Background
-    
-    // Title
-    font.draw(renderer, popupX + 20, popupY + 20, "SETTINGS", 2.0f, {255, 220, 0, 255});
-    
-    // Music toggle
-    font.draw(renderer, popupX + 20, popupY + 70, "MUSIC:", 1.5f, {255, 255, 255, 255});
-    const char* musicStatus = musicEnabled ? "ON" : "OFF";
-    SDL_Color musicColor = musicEnabled ? SDL_Color{0, 255, 0, 255} : SDL_Color{255, 0, 0, 255};
-    font.draw(renderer, popupX + 120, popupY + 70, musicStatus, 1.5f, musicColor);
-    
-    // Sound effects toggle
-    font.draw(renderer, popupX + 20, popupY + 100, "SOUND FX:", 1.5f, {255, 255, 255, 255});
-    const char* soundStatus = SoundEffectManager::instance().isEnabled() ? "ON" : "OFF";
-    SDL_Color soundColor = SoundEffectManager::instance().isEnabled() ? SDL_Color{0, 255, 0, 255} : SDL_Color{255, 0, 0, 255};
-    font.draw(renderer, popupX + 140, popupY + 100, soundStatus, 1.5f, soundColor);
-    
-    // Instructions
-    font.draw(renderer, popupX + 20, popupY + 150, "M = TOGGLE MUSIC", 1.0f, {200, 200, 220, 255});
-    font.draw(renderer, popupX + 20, popupY + 170, "S = TOGGLE SOUND FX", 1.0f, {200, 200, 220, 255});
-    font.draw(renderer, popupX + 20, popupY + 190, "ESC = CLOSE", 1.0f, {200, 200, 220, 255});
-}
+// Legacy rendering functions removed (moved to UIRenderer / GameRenderer)
 
 
 // -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
@@ -521,7 +339,9 @@ static bool helpOverlayPausedGame = false;
 // -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
 // Tetris Block Fireworks for intro animation (block particles)
 // Forward declare block render helper used by particles
-static void drawBlockTexture(SDL_Renderer* renderer, SDL_Texture* blocksTex, float x, float y, float size, int blockType);
+// Forward declare block render helper used by particles
+// (Note: drawBlockTexture implementation was removed, so this is likely dead code unless particles use it.
+//  However, particles use drawFireworks_impl which uses SDL_RenderGeometry, so this is unused.)
 // -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
 struct BlockParticle {
     float x{}, y{};
@@ -791,11 +611,11 @@ int main(int, char **)
     lineEffect.init(renderer);
     
     // Load logo assets via SDL_image so we can use compressed formats
-    SDL_Texture* logoTex = loadTextureFromImage(renderer, "assets/images/logo.bmp");
+    SDL_Texture* logoTex = loadTextureFromImage(renderer, "assets/images/spacetris.png");
 
     // Load small logo (used by Menu to show whole logo)
     int logoSmallW = 0, logoSmallH = 0;
-    SDL_Texture* logoSmallTex = loadTextureFromImage(renderer, "assets/images/logo_small.bmp", &logoSmallW, &logoSmallH);
+    SDL_Texture* logoSmallTex = loadTextureFromImage(renderer, "assets/images/spacetris.png", &logoSmallW, &logoSmallH);
     
     // Load menu background using SDL_image (prefers JPEG)
     SDL_Texture* backgroundTex = loadTextureFromImage(renderer, "assets/images/main_background.bmp");

src/states/LevelSelectorState.cpp

@@ -8,6 +8,7 @@
 #include <algorithm>
 #include <cstdio>
 #include <string>
+#include "../graphics/renderers/UIRenderer.h"
 
 // Use dynamic logical dimensions from GlobalState instead of hardcoded values
 
@@ -93,30 +94,7 @@ static void Vignette(SDL_Renderer* r, int w, int h) {
     FillRect(r, SDL_FRect{(float)w - pad, 0, (float)pad, (float)h}, SDL_Color{0, 0, 0, 140});
 }
 
-static SDL_FRect DrawPanel(SDL_Renderer* r, float w, float h, bool draw = true, float offX = 0.f, float offY = 0.f) {
-    float PW = std::min(520.f, w * 0.65f);
-    float PH = std::min(360.f, h * 0.7f);
-    SDL_FRect p{ (w - PW) / 2.f + offX, (h - PH) / 2.f - 40.f + offY, PW, PH }; // Moved up by 50px
-
-    if (!draw) return p; // geometry only
-
-    // drop shadow
-    FillRect(r, SDL_FRect{p.x + 6, p.y + 10, p.w, p.h}, SDL_Color{0, 0, 0, 120});
-    // glow aura
-    for (int i = 0; i < 6; i++) {
-        SDL_FRect g{ p.x - (float)(i * 2), p.y - (float)(i * 2), p.w + (float)(i * 4), p.h + (float)(i * 4) };
-        SDL_Color c = COL_CYAN_SO; c.a = (Uint8)(36 - i * 6);
-        StrokeRect(r, g, c);
-    }
-    // outer body + border
-    FillRect(r, p, COL_PANEL);
-    StrokeRect(r, p, COL_CYAN);
-
-    // inner face
-    FillRect(r, SDL_FRect{p.x + 12, p.y + 56, p.w - 24, p.h - 68}, COL_PANEL_IN);
-    StrokeRect(r, SDL_FRect{p.x + 12, p.y + 56, p.w - 24, p.h - 68}, SDL_Color{24, 31, 41, 180});
-    return p;
-}
+// DrawPanel removed, replaced by UIRenderer::drawSciFiPanel
 
 struct Grid {
     int cols = 4, rows = 5;
@@ -195,7 +173,17 @@ void LevelSelectorState::handleEvent(const SDL_Event& e) {
             float ly = (float(e.button.y) - float(lastLogicalVP.y)) / (lastLogicalScale > 0.f ? lastLogicalScale : 1.f);
             
             // Use same panel calculation as render (centered)
-            SDL_FRect panel = DrawPanel(nullptr, LOGICAL_W, LOGICAL_H, /*draw=*/false, 0.f, 0.f);
+            const float LOGICAL_W_F = 1200.f;
+            const float LOGICAL_H_F = 1000.f;
+            float winW = (float)lastLogicalVP.w;
+            float winH = (float)lastLogicalVP.h;
+            float contentOffsetX = 0.0f;
+            float contentOffsetY = 0.0f;
+            UIRenderer::computeContentOffsets(winW, winH, LOGICAL_W_F, LOGICAL_H_F, lastLogicalScale, contentOffsetX, contentOffsetY);
+
+            float PW = std::min(520.f, LOGICAL_W_F * 0.65f);
+            float PH = std::min(360.f, LOGICAL_H_F * 0.7f);
+            SDL_FRect panel{ (LOGICAL_W_F - PW) / 2.f + contentOffsetX, (LOGICAL_H_F - PH) / 2.f - 40.f + contentOffsetY, PW, PH };
             Grid g = MakeGrid(panel);
             int hit = HitTest(g, int(lx), int(ly));
             if (hit != -1) {
@@ -214,7 +202,17 @@ void LevelSelectorState::handleEvent(const SDL_Event& e) {
     float ly = (float(e.motion.y) - float(lastLogicalVP.y)) / (lastLogicalScale > 0.f ? lastLogicalScale : 1.f);
     
     // Use same panel calculation as render (centered)
-    SDL_FRect panel = DrawPanel(nullptr, LOGICAL_W, LOGICAL_H, /*draw=*/false, 0.f, 0.f);
+    const float LOGICAL_W_F = 1200.f;
+    const float LOGICAL_H_F = 1000.f;
+    float winW = (float)lastLogicalVP.w;
+    float winH = (float)lastLogicalVP.h;
+    float contentOffsetX = 0.0f;
+    float contentOffsetY = 0.0f;
+    UIRenderer::computeContentOffsets(winW, winH, LOGICAL_W_F, LOGICAL_H_F, lastLogicalScale, contentOffsetX, contentOffsetY);
+
+    float PW = std::min(520.f, LOGICAL_W_F * 0.65f);
+    float PH = std::min(360.f, LOGICAL_H_F * 0.7f);
+    SDL_FRect panel{ (LOGICAL_W_F - PW) / 2.f + contentOffsetX, (LOGICAL_H_F - PH) / 2.f - 40.f + contentOffsetY, PW, PH };
     Grid g = MakeGrid(panel);
     hoveredLevel = HitTest(g, int(lx), int(ly));
     }
@@ -242,29 +240,30 @@ void LevelSelectorState::drawLevelSelectionPopup(SDL_Renderer* renderer, float l
     // Compute content offsets (same approach as MenuState for proper centering)
     float winW = (float)logicalVP.w;
     float winH = (float)logicalVP.h;
-    float contentW = LOGICAL_W * logicalScale;
-    float contentH = LOGICAL_H * logicalScale;
-    float contentOffsetX = (winW - contentW) * 0.5f / logicalScale;
-    float contentOffsetY = (winH - contentH) * 0.5f / logicalScale;
+    float contentOffsetX = 0.0f;
+    float contentOffsetY = 0.0f;
+    UIRenderer::computeContentOffsets(winW, winH, LOGICAL_W, LOGICAL_H, logicalScale, contentOffsetX, contentOffsetY);
 
     // Draw the logo at the top (same as MenuState)
     SDL_Texture* logoToUse = ctx.logoSmallTex ? ctx.logoSmallTex : ctx.logoTex;
-    if (logoToUse) {
-        // Use dimensions provided by the shared context when available
-        int texW = (logoToUse == ctx.logoSmallTex && ctx.logoSmallW > 0) ? ctx.logoSmallW : 872;
-        int texH = (logoToUse == ctx.logoSmallTex && ctx.logoSmallH > 0) ? ctx.logoSmallH : 273;
-        float maxW = LOGICAL_W * 0.6f; // Match MenuState and OptionsState
-        float scale = std::min(1.0f, maxW / float(texW));
-        float dw = texW * scale;
-        float dh = texH * scale;
-        float logoX = (LOGICAL_W - dw) / 2.f + contentOffsetX;
-        float logoY = LOGICAL_H * 0.05f + contentOffsetY; // Match MenuState and OptionsState
-        SDL_FRect dst{logoX, logoY, dw, dh};
-        SDL_RenderTexture(renderer, logoToUse, nullptr, &dst);
+    int logoW = 0, logoH = 0;
+    if (logoToUse == ctx.logoSmallTex && ctx.logoSmallW > 0) {
+        logoW = ctx.logoSmallW;
+        logoH = ctx.logoSmallH;
     }
+    UIRenderer::drawLogo(renderer, logoToUse, LOGICAL_W, LOGICAL_H, contentOffsetX, contentOffsetY, logoW, logoH);
 
     // Panel and title strip (in logical space) - centered properly with offsets
-    SDL_FRect panel = DrawPanel(renderer, LOGICAL_W, LOGICAL_H, /*draw=*/true, contentOffsetX, contentOffsetY);
+    float PW = std::min(520.f, LOGICAL_W * 0.65f);
+    float PH = std::min(360.f, LOGICAL_H * 0.7f);
+    SDL_FRect panel{ (LOGICAL_W - PW) / 2.f + contentOffsetX, (LOGICAL_H - PH) / 2.f - 40.f + contentOffsetY, PW, PH };
+
+    UIRenderer::drawSciFiPanel(renderer, panel);
+    
+    // Inner face (LevelSelector specific)
+    SDL_FRect inner{panel.x + 12, panel.y + 56, panel.w - 24, panel.h - 68};
+    FillRect(renderer, inner, COL_PANEL_IN);
+    StrokeRect(renderer, inner, SDL_Color{24, 31, 41, 180});
 
     // Title text - prefer pixelFont for a blocky title if available, fallback to regular font
     FontAtlas* titleFont = ctx.pixelFont ? ctx.pixelFont : ctx.font;
@@ -296,7 +295,17 @@ bool LevelSelectorState::isMouseInPopup(float mouseX, float mouseY, float& popup
         lx = (float(mouseX) - float(lastLogicalVP.x)) / lastLogicalScale;
         ly = (float(mouseY) - float(lastLogicalVP.y)) / lastLogicalScale;
     }
-    SDL_FRect p = DrawPanel(nullptr, LOGICAL_W, LOGICAL_H, /*draw=*/false, 0.f, 0.f);
+    const float LOGICAL_W_F = 1200.f;
+    const float LOGICAL_H_F = 1000.f;
+    float winW = (float)lastLogicalVP.w;
+    float winH = (float)lastLogicalVP.h;
+    float contentOffsetX = 0.0f;
+    float contentOffsetY = 0.0f;
+    UIRenderer::computeContentOffsets(winW, winH, LOGICAL_W_F, LOGICAL_H_F, lastLogicalScale, contentOffsetX, contentOffsetY);
+
+    float PW = std::min(520.f, LOGICAL_W_F * 0.65f);
+    float PH = std::min(360.f, LOGICAL_H_F * 0.7f);
+    SDL_FRect p{ (LOGICAL_W_F - PW) / 2.f + contentOffsetX, (LOGICAL_H_F - PH) / 2.f - 40.f + contentOffsetY, PW, PH };
     popupX = p.x; popupY = p.y; popupW = p.w; popupH = p.h;
     return lx >= popupX && lx <= popupX + popupW && ly >= popupY && ly <= popupY + popupH;
 }
@@ -312,7 +321,17 @@ int LevelSelectorState::getLevelFromMouse(float mouseX, float mouseY, float popu
         lx = (float(mouseX) - float(lastLogicalVP.x)) / lastLogicalScale;
         ly = (float(mouseY) - float(lastLogicalVP.y)) / lastLogicalScale;
     }
-    SDL_FRect p = DrawPanel(nullptr, LOGICAL_W, LOGICAL_H, /*draw=*/false, 0.f, 0.f);
+    const float LOGICAL_W_F = 1200.f;
+    const float LOGICAL_H_F = 1000.f;
+    float winW = (float)lastLogicalVP.w;
+    float winH = (float)lastLogicalVP.h;
+    float contentOffsetX = 0.0f;
+    float contentOffsetY = 0.0f;
+    UIRenderer::computeContentOffsets(winW, winH, LOGICAL_W_F, LOGICAL_H_F, lastLogicalScale, contentOffsetX, contentOffsetY);
+
+    float PW = std::min(520.f, LOGICAL_W_F * 0.65f);
+    float PH = std::min(360.f, LOGICAL_H_F * 0.7f);
+    SDL_FRect p{ (LOGICAL_W_F - PW) / 2.f + contentOffsetX, (LOGICAL_H_F - PH) / 2.f - 40.f + contentOffsetY, PW, PH };
     Grid g = MakeGrid(p);
     return HitTest(g, (int)lx, (int)ly);
 }

src/states/MenuState.cpp

@@ -4,6 +4,7 @@
 #include "../core/GlobalState.h"
 #include "../core/state/StateManager.h"
 #include "../audio/Audio.h"
+#include "../audio/SoundEffect.h"
 #include <SDL3/SDL.h>
 #include <cstdio>
 #include <algorithm>
@@ -20,6 +21,8 @@
 // Menu helper wrappers are declared in a shared header implemented in main.cpp
 #include "../audio/MenuWrappers.h"
 #include "../utils/ImagePathResolver.h"
+#include "../graphics/renderers/UIRenderer.h"
+#include "../graphics/renderers/GameRenderer.h"
 #include <SDL3_image/SDL_image.h>
 
 MenuState::MenuState(StateContext& ctx) : State(ctx) {}
@@ -38,6 +41,12 @@ void MenuState::onExit() {
     if (ctx.showExitConfirmPopup) {
         *ctx.showExitConfirmPopup = false;
     }
+    
+    // Clean up icon textures
+    if (playIcon) { SDL_DestroyTexture(playIcon); playIcon = nullptr; }
+    if (levelIcon) { SDL_DestroyTexture(levelIcon); levelIcon = nullptr; }
+    if (optionsIcon) { SDL_DestroyTexture(optionsIcon); optionsIcon = nullptr; }
+    if (exitIcon) { SDL_DestroyTexture(exitIcon); exitIcon = nullptr; }
 }
 
 void MenuState::handleEvent(const SDL_Event& e) {
@@ -177,10 +186,9 @@ void MenuState::render(SDL_Renderer* renderer, float logicalScale, SDL_Rect logi
     // Compute content offsets (same approach as main.cpp for proper centering)
     float winW = (float)logicalVP.w;
     float winH = (float)logicalVP.h;
-    float contentW = LOGICAL_W * logicalScale;
-    float contentH = LOGICAL_H * logicalScale;
-    float contentOffsetX = (winW - contentW) * 0.5f / logicalScale;
-    float contentOffsetY = (winH - contentH) * 0.5f / logicalScale;
+    float contentOffsetX = 0.0f;
+    float contentOffsetY = 0.0f;
+    UIRenderer::computeContentOffsets(winW, winH, LOGICAL_W, LOGICAL_H, logicalScale, contentOffsetX, contentOffsetY);
 
     // Background is drawn by main (stretched to the full window) to avoid double-draw.
     {
@@ -250,106 +258,19 @@ void MenuState::render(SDL_Renderer* renderer, float logicalScale, SDL_Rect logi
         }
     }
 
-    // Draw the sci-fi overlay that sits above the scoreboard but below the buttons
-    SDL_Texture* overlayTex = ctx.mainScreenTex;
-    int overlayW = ctx.mainScreenW;
-    int overlayH = ctx.mainScreenH;
-
-    static SDL_Texture* fallbackOverlay = nullptr;
-    static int fallbackW = 0;
-    static int fallbackH = 0;
-
-    if (!overlayTex) {
-        if (!fallbackOverlay) {
-            const std::string resolvedOverlay = AssetPath::resolveImagePath("assets/images/main_screen.bmp");
-            fallbackOverlay = IMG_LoadTexture(renderer, resolvedOverlay.c_str());
-            if (fallbackOverlay) {
-                SDL_SetTextureBlendMode(fallbackOverlay, SDL_BLENDMODE_BLEND);
-                float tmpW = 0.0f;
-                float tmpH = 0.0f;
-                SDL_GetTextureSize(fallbackOverlay, &tmpW, &tmpH);
-                fallbackW = static_cast<int>(tmpW);
-                fallbackH = static_cast<int>(tmpH);
-                FILE* f = fopen("tetris_trace.log", "a");
-                if (f) {
-                    fprintf(f, "MenuState::render loaded fallback overlay texture %p path=%s size=%dx%d\n",
-                        (void*)fallbackOverlay, resolvedOverlay.c_str(), fallbackW, fallbackH);
-                    fclose(f);
-                }
-            } else {
-                FILE* f = fopen("tetris_trace.log", "a");
-                if (f) {
-                    fprintf(f, "MenuState::render failed to load fallback overlay: %s\n", SDL_GetError());
-                    fclose(f);
-                }
-            }
-        }
-        overlayTex = fallbackOverlay;
-        overlayW = fallbackW;
-        overlayH = fallbackH;
-    }
-
-    if (overlayTex) {
-        {
-            FILE* f = fopen("tetris_trace.log", "a");
-            if (f) {
-                fprintf(f, "MenuState::render overlay tex=%llu dims=%dx%d\n",
-                    (unsigned long long)(uintptr_t)overlayTex,
-                    overlayW,
-                    overlayH);
-                fclose(f);
-            }
-        }
-        float texW = overlayW > 0 ? static_cast<float>(overlayW) : 0.0f;
-        float texH = overlayH > 0 ? static_cast<float>(overlayH) : 0.0f;
-        if (texW <= 0.0f || texH <= 0.0f) {
-            if (!SDL_GetTextureSize(overlayTex, &texW, &texH)) {
-                FILE* f = fopen("tetris_trace.log", "a");
-                if (f) {
-                    fprintf(f, "MenuState::render failed to query overlay size: %s\n", SDL_GetError());
-                    fclose(f);
-                }
-                texW = 0.0f;
-                texH = 0.0f;
-            }
-        }
-        if (texW > 0.0f && texH > 0.0f) {
-            const float drawH = LOGICAL_H;
-            const float scale = drawH / texH;
-            const float drawW = texW * scale;
-            SDL_FRect dst{
-                (LOGICAL_W - drawW) * 0.5f + contentOffsetX,
-                contentOffsetY,
-                drawW,
-                drawH
-            };
-            int renderResult = SDL_RenderTexture(renderer, overlayTex, nullptr, &dst);
-            if (renderResult < 0) {
-                FILE* f = fopen("tetris_trace.log", "a");
-                if (f) {
-                    fprintf(f, "MenuState::render failed to draw overlay: %s\n", SDL_GetError());
-                    fclose(f);
-                }
-            }
-        }
-    } else {
-        FILE* f = fopen("tetris_trace.log", "a");
-        if (f) {
-            fprintf(f, "MenuState::render no overlay texture available\n");
-            fclose(f);
-        }
-    }
+    // The main_screen overlay is drawn by main.cpp as the background
+    // We don't need to draw it again here as a logo
 
     // Draw bottom action buttons with responsive sizing (reduced to match main mouse hit-test)
     // Use the contentW calculated at the top with content offsets
+    float contentW = LOGICAL_W * logicalScale;
     bool isSmall = (contentW < 700.0f);
-    float btnW = isSmall ? (LOGICAL_W * 0.32f) : (LOGICAL_W * 0.18f);
-    btnW = std::clamp(btnW, 180.0f, 260.0f); // keep buttons from consuming entire row
-    float btnH = isSmall ? 56.0f : 64.0f;
+    // Adjust button dimensions to match the background button graphics
+    float btnW = 200.0f; // Fixed width to match background buttons
+    float btnH = 70.0f;  // Fixed height to match background buttons
     float btnX = LOGICAL_W * 0.5f + contentOffsetX;
-    // Move buttons down by 40px to match original layout (user requested 30-50px)
-    const float btnYOffset = 40.0f;
-    float btnY = LOGICAL_H * 0.86f + contentOffsetY + btnYOffset; // align with main's button vertical position
+    // Adjust vertical position to align with background buttons
+    float btnY = LOGICAL_H * 0.865f + contentOffsetY;
 
     if (ctx.pixelFont) {
         {
@@ -359,26 +280,6 @@ void MenuState::render(SDL_Renderer* renderer, float logicalScale, SDL_Rect logi
         int startLevel = ctx.startLevelSelection ? *ctx.startLevelSelection : 0;
         std::snprintf(levelBtnText, sizeof(levelBtnText), "LEVEL %d", startLevel);
 
-        auto drawMenuButtonLocal = [&](SDL_Renderer* r, FontAtlas& font, float cx, float cy, float w, float h, const std::string& label, SDL_Color bg, SDL_Color border, bool selected){
-            float x = cx - w/2; float y = cy - h/2;
-            if (selected) {
-                SDL_SetRenderDrawColor(r, 255, 220, 0, 110);
-                SDL_FRect glow{ x-10, y-10, w+20, h+20 };
-                SDL_RenderFillRect(r, &glow);
-            }
-            SDL_SetRenderDrawColor(r, border.r, border.g, border.b, border.a);
-            SDL_FRect br{ x-6, y-6, w+12, h+12 }; SDL_RenderFillRect(r, &br);
-            SDL_SetRenderDrawColor(r, 255,255,255,255); SDL_FRect br2{ x-4, y-4, w+8, h+8 }; SDL_RenderFillRect(r, &br2);
-            SDL_SetRenderDrawColor(r, bg.r, bg.g, bg.b, bg.a); SDL_FRect br3{ x, y, w, h }; SDL_RenderFillRect(r, &br3);
-            float textScale = 1.5f;
-            int textW = 0, textH = 0;
-            font.measure(label, textScale, textW, textH);
-            float tx = x + (w - static_cast<float>(textW)) * 0.5f;
-            float ty = y + (h - static_cast<float>(textH)) * 0.5f;
-            font.draw(r, tx + 2.0f, ty + 2.0f, label, textScale, SDL_Color{0, 0, 0, 200});
-            font.draw(r, tx, ty, label, textScale, SDL_Color{255, 255, 255, 255});
-        };
-
         struct MenuButtonDef {
             SDL_Color bg;
             SDL_Color border;
@@ -392,136 +293,103 @@ void MenuState::render(SDL_Renderer* renderer, float logicalScale, SDL_Rect logi
             MenuButtonDef{ SDL_Color{200,70,70,255}, SDL_Color{150,40,40,255}, "EXIT" }
         };
         
+        // Icon array (nullptr if icon not loaded)
+        std::array<SDL_Texture*, 4> icons = {
+            playIcon,
+            levelIcon,
+            optionsIcon,
+            exitIcon
+        };
+
+        // Fixed spacing to match background button positions
         float spacing = isSmall ? btnW * 1.2f : btnW * 1.15f;
-        for (size_t i = 0; i < buttons.size(); ++i) {
+
+        // Draw each button individually so each can have its own coordinates
+        // Button 0 - PLAY
+        {
+            const int i = 0;
+            float cxCenter = 0.0f;
+            float cyCenter = btnY;
+            if (ctx.menuButtonsExplicit) {
+                cxCenter = ctx.menuButtonCX[i] + contentOffsetX;
+                cyCenter = ctx.menuButtonCY[i] + contentOffsetY;
+            } else {
                 float offset = (static_cast<float>(i) - 1.5f) * spacing;
-            float cx = btnX + offset;
-            drawMenuButtonLocal(renderer, *ctx.pixelFont, cx, btnY, btnW, btnH, buttons[i].label, buttons[i].bg, buttons[i].border, selectedButton == static_cast<int>(i));
+                cxCenter = btnX + offset;
+            }
+            UIRenderer::drawButton(renderer, ctx.pixelFont, cxCenter, cyCenter, btnW, btnH,
+                                  buttons[i].label, false, selectedButton == i,
+                                  buttons[i].bg, buttons[i].border, true, icons[i]);
+        }
+
+        // Button 1 - LEVEL
+        {
+            const int i = 1;
+            float cxCenter = 0.0f;
+            float cyCenter = btnY;
+            if (ctx.menuButtonsExplicit) {
+                cxCenter = ctx.menuButtonCX[i] + contentOffsetX;
+                cyCenter = ctx.menuButtonCY[i] + contentOffsetY;
+            } else {
+                float offset = (static_cast<float>(i) - 1.5f) * spacing;
+                cxCenter = btnX + offset;
+            }
+            UIRenderer::drawButton(renderer, ctx.pixelFont, cxCenter, cyCenter, btnW, btnH,
+                                  buttons[i].label, false, selectedButton == i,
+                                  buttons[i].bg, buttons[i].border, true, icons[i]);
+        }
+
+        // Button 2 - OPTIONS
+        {
+            const int i = 2;
+            float cxCenter = 0.0f;
+            float cyCenter = btnY;
+            if (ctx.menuButtonsExplicit) {
+                cxCenter = ctx.menuButtonCX[i] + contentOffsetX;
+                cyCenter = ctx.menuButtonCY[i] + contentOffsetY;
+            } else {
+                float offset = (static_cast<float>(i) - 1.5f) * spacing;
+                cxCenter = btnX + offset;
+            }
+            UIRenderer::drawButton(renderer, ctx.pixelFont, cxCenter, cyCenter, btnW, btnH,
+                                  buttons[i].label, false, selectedButton == i,
+                                  buttons[i].bg, buttons[i].border, true, icons[i]);
+        }
+
+        // Button 3 - EXIT
+        {
+            const int i = 3;
+            float cxCenter = 0.0f;
+            float cyCenter = btnY;
+            if (ctx.menuButtonsExplicit) {
+                cxCenter = ctx.menuButtonCX[i] + contentOffsetX;
+                cyCenter = ctx.menuButtonCY[i] + contentOffsetY;
+            } else {
+                float offset = (static_cast<float>(i) - 1.5f) * spacing;
+                cxCenter = btnX + offset;
+            }
+            UIRenderer::drawButton(renderer, ctx.pixelFont, cxCenter, cyCenter, btnW, btnH,
+                                  buttons[i].label, false, selectedButton == i,
+                                  buttons[i].bg, buttons[i].border, true, icons[i]);
         }
     }
 
     if (ctx.showExitConfirmPopup && *ctx.showExitConfirmPopup) {
-        int selection = ctx.exitPopupSelectedButton ? *ctx.exitPopupSelectedButton : 1;
-        
-        // Switch to window coordinates for full-screen overlay
-        SDL_SetRenderViewport(renderer, nullptr);
-        SDL_SetRenderScale(renderer, 1.0f, 1.0f);
-        SDL_SetRenderDrawBlendMode(renderer, SDL_BLENDMODE_BLEND);
-        SDL_SetRenderDrawColor(renderer, 0, 0, 0, 150);
-        
-        // Get actual window size
-        int actualWinW = 0, actualWinH = 0;
-        SDL_GetRenderOutputSize(renderer, &actualWinW, &actualWinH);
-        SDL_FRect overlay{0, 0, (float)actualWinW, (float)actualWinH};
-        SDL_RenderFillRect(renderer, &overlay);
-        
-        // Restore viewport and scale for popup content
-        SDL_SetRenderViewport(renderer, &logicalVP);
-        SDL_SetRenderScale(renderer, logicalScale, logicalScale);
-
-        const float panelW = 640.0f;
-        const float panelH = 320.0f;
-        SDL_FRect panel{
-            (LOGICAL_W - panelW) * 0.5f + contentOffsetX,
-            (LOGICAL_H - panelH) * 0.5f + contentOffsetY,
-            panelW,
-            panelH
-        };
-
-        SDL_FRect shadow{panel.x + 6.0f, panel.y + 10.0f, panel.w, panel.h};
-        SDL_SetRenderDrawColor(renderer, 0, 0, 0, 140);
-        SDL_RenderFillRect(renderer, &shadow);
-        for (int i = 0; i < 5; ++i) {
-            SDL_FRect glow{panel.x - float(i * 2), panel.y - float(i * 2), panel.w + float(i * 4), panel.h + float(i * 4)};
-            SDL_SetRenderDrawColor(renderer, 0, 180, 255, Uint8(44 - i * 7));
-            SDL_RenderRect(renderer, &glow);
-        }
-
-        SDL_SetRenderDrawColor(renderer, 18, 30, 52, 255);
-        SDL_RenderFillRect(renderer, &panel);
-        SDL_SetRenderDrawColor(renderer, 70, 120, 210, 255);
-        SDL_RenderRect(renderer, &panel);
-
-        SDL_FRect inner{panel.x + 24.0f, panel.y + 98.0f, panel.w - 48.0f, panel.h - 146.0f};
-        SDL_SetRenderDrawColor(renderer, 16, 24, 40, 235);
-        SDL_RenderFillRect(renderer, &inner);
-        SDL_SetRenderDrawColor(renderer, 40, 80, 140, 235);
-        SDL_RenderRect(renderer, &inner);
-
-        FontAtlas* retroFont = ctx.pixelFont ? ctx.pixelFont : ctx.font;
-        if (retroFont) {
-            const float titleScale = 1.9f;
-            const char* title = "EXIT GAME?";
-            int titleW = 0, titleH = 0;
-            retroFont->measure(title, titleScale, titleW, titleH);
-            float titleX = panel.x + (panel.w - static_cast<float>(titleW)) * 0.5f;
-            retroFont->draw(renderer, titleX, panel.y + 30.0f, title, titleScale, SDL_Color{255, 230, 140, 255});
-
-            const float bodyScale = 1.05f;
-            const char* line = "Are you sure you want to quit?";
-            int bodyW = 0, bodyH = 0;
-            retroFont->measure(line, bodyScale, bodyW, bodyH);
-            float bodyX = panel.x + (panel.w - static_cast<float>(bodyW)) * 0.5f;
-            retroFont->draw(renderer, bodyX, inner.y + 18.0f, line, bodyScale, SDL_Color{210, 220, 240, 255});
-        }
-
-        const float horizontalPad = 28.0f;
-        const float buttonGap = 32.0f;
-        const float buttonH = 66.0f;
-        float buttonW = (inner.w - horizontalPad * 2.0f - buttonGap) * 0.5f;
-        float buttonY = inner.y + inner.h - buttonH - 24.0f;
-
-        auto drawChoice = [&](int idx, float x, const char* label) {
-            bool selected = (selection == idx);
-            SDL_Color base = (idx == 0) ? SDL_Color{185, 70, 70, 255} : SDL_Color{60, 95, 150, 255};
-            SDL_Color body = selected ? SDL_Color{Uint8(std::min(255, base.r + 35)), Uint8(std::min(255, base.g + 35)), Uint8(std::min(255, base.b + 35)), 255} : base;
-            SDL_Color border = selected ? SDL_Color{255, 220, 120, 255} : SDL_Color{80, 110, 160, 255};
-
-            SDL_SetRenderDrawColor(renderer, 0, 0, 0, 120);
-            SDL_FRect shadowRect{x + 4.0f, buttonY + 6.0f, buttonW, buttonH};
-            SDL_RenderFillRect(renderer, &shadowRect);
-
-            SDL_FRect bodyRect{x, buttonY, buttonW, buttonH};
-            SDL_SetRenderDrawColor(renderer, body.r, body.g, body.b, body.a);
-            SDL_RenderFillRect(renderer, &bodyRect);
-            SDL_SetRenderDrawColor(renderer, border.r, border.g, border.b, border.a);
-            SDL_RenderRect(renderer, &bodyRect);
-
-            if (retroFont) {
-                const float labelScale = 1.4f;
-                int textW = 0, textH = 0;
-                retroFont->measure(label, labelScale, textW, textH);
-                float textX = bodyRect.x + (bodyRect.w - static_cast<float>(textW)) * 0.5f;
-                float textY = bodyRect.y + (bodyRect.h - static_cast<float>(textH)) * 0.5f;
-                SDL_Color textColor = selected ? SDL_Color{255, 255, 255, 255} : SDL_Color{230, 235, 250, 255};
-                retroFont->draw(renderer, textX, textY, label, labelScale, textColor);
-            }
-        };
-
-        float yesX = inner.x + horizontalPad;
-        float noX = yesX + buttonW + buttonGap;
-        drawChoice(0, yesX, "YES");
-        drawChoice(1, noX, "NO");
+        GameRenderer::renderExitPopup(
+            renderer,
+            ctx.pixelFont,
+            winW,
+            winH,
+            logicalScale,
+            ctx.exitPopupSelectedButton ? *ctx.exitPopupSelectedButton : 1
+        );
     }
 
     // Popups (settings only - level popup is now a separate state)
     if (ctx.showSettingsPopup && *ctx.showSettingsPopup) {
-        // draw settings popup inline
         bool musicOn = ctx.musicEnabled ? *ctx.musicEnabled : true;
-        float popupW = 350, popupH = 260;
-        float popupX = (LOGICAL_W - popupW) / 2;
-        float popupY = (LOGICAL_H - popupH) / 2;
-        SDL_SetRenderDrawColor(renderer, 0,0,0,128); SDL_FRect overlay{0,0,(float)LOGICAL_W,(float)LOGICAL_H}; SDL_RenderFillRect(renderer, &overlay);
-        SDL_SetRenderDrawColor(renderer, 100,120,160,255); SDL_FRect bord{popupX-4,popupY-4,popupW+8,popupH+8}; SDL_RenderFillRect(renderer, &bord);
-        SDL_SetRenderDrawColor(renderer, 40,50,70,255); SDL_FRect body{popupX,popupY,popupW,popupH}; SDL_RenderFillRect(renderer, &body);
-        ctx.font->draw(renderer, popupX + 20, popupY + 20, "SETTINGS", 2.0f, SDL_Color{255,220,0,255});
-        ctx.font->draw(renderer, popupX + 20, popupY + 70, "MUSIC:", 1.5f, SDL_Color{255,255,255,255});
-        ctx.font->draw(renderer, popupX + 120, popupY + 70, musicOn ? "ON" : "OFF", 1.5f, musicOn ? SDL_Color{0,255,0,255} : SDL_Color{255,0,0,255});
-        ctx.font->draw(renderer, popupX + 20, popupY + 100, "SOUND FX:", 1.5f, SDL_Color{255,255,255,255});
-        ctx.font->draw(renderer, popupX + 140, popupY + 100, "ON", 1.5f, SDL_Color{0,255,0,255});
-        ctx.font->draw(renderer, popupX + 20, popupY + 150, "M = TOGGLE MUSIC", 1.0f, SDL_Color{200,200,220,255});
-        ctx.font->draw(renderer, popupX + 20, popupY + 170, "S = TOGGLE SOUND FX", 1.0f, SDL_Color{200,200,220,255});
-        ctx.font->draw(renderer, popupX + 20, popupY + 190, "ESC = CLOSE", 1.0f, SDL_Color{200,200,220,255});
+        bool soundOn = SoundEffectManager::instance().isEnabled();
+        UIRenderer::drawSettingsPopup(renderer, ctx.font, LOGICAL_W, LOGICAL_H, musicOn, soundOn);
     }
     // Trace exit
     {

src/states/MenuState.h

@@ -13,4 +13,10 @@ public:
     
 private:
     int selectedButton = 0; // 0 = PLAY, 1 = LEVEL, 2 = OPTIONS, 3 = EXIT
+    
+    // Button icons (optional - will use text if nullptr)
+    SDL_Texture* playIcon = nullptr;
+    SDL_Texture* levelIcon = nullptr;
+    SDL_Texture* optionsIcon = nullptr;
+    SDL_Texture* exitIcon = nullptr;
 };

src/states/OptionsState.cpp

@@ -7,6 +7,7 @@
 #include <algorithm>
 #include <cctype>
 #include "../core/Settings.h"
+#include "../graphics/renderers/UIRenderer.h"
 
 OptionsState::OptionsState(StateContext& ctx) : State(ctx) {}
 
@@ -89,32 +90,17 @@ void OptionsState::render(SDL_Renderer* renderer, float logicalScale, SDL_Rect l
 
     float winW = static_cast<float>(logicalVP.w);
     float winH = static_cast<float>(logicalVP.h);
-    float contentW = LOGICAL_W * logicalScale;
-    float contentH = LOGICAL_H * logicalScale;
-    float contentOffsetX = (winW - contentW) * 0.5f / logicalScale;
-    float contentOffsetY = (winH - contentH) * 0.5f / logicalScale;
+    float contentOffsetX = 0.0f;
+    float contentOffsetY = 0.0f;
+    UIRenderer::computeContentOffsets(winW, winH, LOGICAL_W, LOGICAL_H, logicalScale, contentOffsetX, contentOffsetY);
 
     SDL_Texture* logoTexture = ctx.logoSmallTex ? ctx.logoSmallTex : ctx.logoTex;
-    if (logoTexture) {
-        float texW = 0.0f;
-        float texH = 0.0f;
-        if (logoTexture == ctx.logoSmallTex && ctx.logoSmallW > 0 && ctx.logoSmallH > 0) {
-            texW = static_cast<float>(ctx.logoSmallW);
-            texH = static_cast<float>(ctx.logoSmallH);
-        } else {
-            SDL_GetTextureSize(logoTexture, &texW, &texH);
-        }
-        if (texW > 0.0f && texH > 0.0f) {
-            float maxWidth = LOGICAL_W * 0.6f;
-            float scale = std::min(1.0f, maxWidth / texW);
-            float dw = texW * scale;
-            float dh = texH * scale;
-            float logoX = (LOGICAL_W - dw) * 0.5f + contentOffsetX;
-            float logoY = LOGICAL_H * 0.05f + contentOffsetY;
-            SDL_FRect dst{logoX, logoY, dw, dh};
-            SDL_RenderTexture(renderer, logoTexture, nullptr, &dst);
-        }
+    int logoW = 0, logoH = 0;
+    if (logoTexture == ctx.logoSmallTex && ctx.logoSmallW > 0) {
+        logoW = ctx.logoSmallW;
+        logoH = ctx.logoSmallH;
     }
+    UIRenderer::drawLogo(renderer, logoTexture, LOGICAL_W, LOGICAL_H, contentOffsetX, contentOffsetY, logoW, logoH);
 
     const float panelW = 520.0f;
     const float panelH = 420.0f;
@@ -125,23 +111,7 @@ void OptionsState::render(SDL_Renderer* renderer, float logicalScale, SDL_Rect l
         panelH
     };
 
-    SDL_SetRenderDrawBlendMode(renderer, SDL_BLENDMODE_BLEND);
-
-    // Panel styling similar to level selector
-    SDL_FRect shadow{panel.x + 6.0f, panel.y + 10.0f, panel.w, panel.h};
-    SDL_SetRenderDrawColor(renderer, 0, 0, 0, 120);
-    SDL_RenderFillRect(renderer, &shadow);
-
-    for (int i = 0; i < 5; ++i) {
-        SDL_FRect glow{panel.x - float(i * 2), panel.y - float(i * 2), panel.w + float(i * 4), panel.h + float(i * 4)};
-        SDL_SetRenderDrawColor(renderer, 0, 180, 255, Uint8(42 - i * 8));
-        SDL_RenderRect(renderer, &glow);
-    }
-
-    SDL_SetRenderDrawColor(renderer, 18, 30, 52, 255);
-    SDL_RenderFillRect(renderer, &panel);
-    SDL_SetRenderDrawColor(renderer, 70, 120, 210, 255);
-    SDL_RenderRect(renderer, &panel);
+    UIRenderer::drawSciFiPanel(renderer, panel);
 
     FontAtlas* retroFont = ctx.pixelFont ? ctx.pixelFont : ctx.font;
 

src/states/State.h

@@ -5,6 +5,7 @@
 #include <vector>
 #include <functional>
 #include <string>
+#include <array>
 
 // Forward declarations for frequently used types
 class Game;
@@ -66,6 +67,12 @@ struct StateContext {
     std::function<void(AppState)> requestFadeTransition; // Generic state fade requests (menu/options/level)
     // Pointer to the application's StateManager so states can request transitions
     StateManager* stateManager = nullptr;
+    // Optional explicit per-button coordinates (logical coordinates). When
+    // `menuButtonsExplicit` is true, MenuState will use these centers for
+    // rendering and hit tests. Values are in logical units (LOGICAL_W/H).
+    std::array<float, 4> menuButtonCX{};
+    std::array<float, 4> menuButtonCY{};
+    bool menuButtonsExplicit = false;
 };
 
 class State {