The Game - Single Player Edition

The Game - Single Player Edition is a minimalistic, single-player adaptation of the popular cooperative card game "The Game," designed by Steffen Benndorf. This version is implemented in C using the SDL2 and SDL2_ttf libraries, providing a lightweight and engaging experience for fans of the original game.

Features

• Single-Player Mode: Enjoy the strategic challenge of "The Game" in a solo format.
• Minimalistic Design: Simple and clean interface for focused gameplay.
• Randomized Deck: Each game offers a new challenge with a shuffled deck of cards.
• Intuitive Controls: Easy-to-use controls for a seamless gaming experience.
• Text Rendering: Utilizes SDL2_ttf for clear and crisp text display.

How to Play

• Objective: Play all the cards from the deck onto four piles according to specific rules.
• Ascending Piles: Place cards in increasing order.
• Descending Piles: Place cards in decreasing order.
• Special Rule: Play a card exactly 10 higher or 10 lower to reset the pile.
• End of Game: The game ends when no more valid moves can be made.

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/Justus03/the-game-single-player.git

2. Install SDL2 and SDL2_ttf libraries. You can find the installation instructions on the SDL2 website and the SDL2_ttf website.
3. Ensure pkg-config is installed on your system.
4. Navigate to the project directory:

   cd the-game-single-player

5. Compile the project:

   gcc -o thegame M_game.c game.c $(pkg-config --cflags --libs sdl2 SDL2_ttf)

6. Run the game:

   ./thegame

Requirements

• C Compiler: Compatible with GCC or Clang.
• SDL2 Library: Ensure SDL2 is installed on your system.
• SDL2_ttf Library: Ensure SDL2_ttf is installed on your system.
• pkg-config: Ensure pkg-config is installed for managing library flags.

Screenshots

Game Launch

Game Menu

Playing the game

To-Do

• Configure a build system (Makefile, CMake, etc.).
• Improve the user interface and graphics.
• Add sound effects and music.
• Implement additional game modes and features.

Contributing

Feel free to fork the repository and submit pull requests. Contributions, bug reports, and feature requests are welcome!

Credits

• Kevin Simpore – Lead Programmer, UI Design, Game Logic

• Ghislain Osée Ki – Programmer, Card design

• Elsa Ilboudo – Code review, Testing

Big thanks to the SDL and SDL2_ttf open-source communities for the tools that made this project possible.

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Enjoy playing "The Game" solo and challenge yourself to achieve the perfect game!