Multiplayer Bomberman Game

Overview

This project is a multiplayer version of the classic Bomberman game, where 2-4 players battle until only one player is left standing. The game features dynamic gameplay, power-ups, and a built-in chat system for player communication. The game is developed using a custom framework created in a previous project.

Table of Contents

• Features
• Game Mechanics
  • Players
  • Map
  • Power-ups
• Multiplayer and Chat
• Performance Requirements
• Setup Instructions
• Future Enhancements
• Directory Structure

Features

• Multiplayer support for 2-4 players.
• Real-time chat using WebSockets.
• Various power-ups to enhance gameplay.
• Fixed map layout with destructible and indestructible blocks.
• Customizable player nicknames.
• Responsive design to ensure a smooth gaming experience.

Game Mechanics

Players

• Number of players: 2-4.
• Each player starts with 3 lives.
• Players are placed in the corners of the map at the start of the game.

Map

• The map is fixed and fully visible to all players.
• Two types of blocks: destructible blocks and indestructible walls.
• Destructible blocks are randomly generated at the start of each game.
• Players' starting positions are free of destructible blocks to ensure they can avoid bomb explosions.

Power-ups

Random power-ups may appear when a block is destroyed:

• Bombs: Increases the number of bombs a player can drop at a time by 1.
• Flames: Increases the bomb explosion range by 1 block in four directions.
• Speed: Increases the player's movement speed.

Multiplayer and Chat

• Players enter a nickname before joining a game.
• A waiting page displays the player count, starting the game once 2-4 players are ready.
• If the player count reaches 4 before 20 seconds, a 10-second timer starts. If not, the timer starts when the count reaches 2.
• In-game chat allows players to communicate using WebSockets.

Performance Requirements

• The game must run at 60fps at all times with no frame drops.
• Proper use of requestAnimationFrame for smooth animations.
• Performance measurements are taken to ensure optimal game speed.

Setup Instructions

1. Clone the Repository:

   git clone https://github.com/yourusername/multiplayer-bomberman.git
   cd multiplayer-bomberman

2. Install Dependencies:

   npm install

3. Run the Game:

   npm start

4. Access the Game: Open your browser and go to http://localhost:3000 to start playing.

Future Enhancements

• Solo + Co-Op Mode: Develop AI opponents and allow co-op gameplay.
• Additional Power-ups:
  • Bomb Push: Ability to throw placed bombs.
  • Bomb Pass: Pass through bombs.
  • Block Pass: Pass through blocks.
  • Detonator: Choose when a bomb will explode.
  • 1 Up: Extra life.
• Release Power-ups After Death: Drop power-ups upon player death.
• Team Mode: 2v2 team battles.
• After Death Interaction: Ghost mode allowing players to revive teammates or die permanently.

Conclusion

This project demonstrates the creation of a multiplayer Bomberman game with real-time chat and various gameplay enhancements. It focuses on performance optimization, real-time communication, and a smooth user experience.