CandyLand: The Video Game (Unity Prototype)

We are adapting the beloved CandyLand board game by Milton Bradley into a digital experience using the Unity engine. This prototype showcases the game's core mechanics while preserving the colorful, family-friendly spirit of the original.

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Table of Contents

1. Project Overview
2. Development Details
3. How to Run
4. Current Status
5. Future Improvements
6. Contributing
7. License

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Project Overview

This project focuses on bringing CandyLand board game to life in a 3D environment, with simple turn-based gameplay and an intuitive user interface. Key objectives include:

• Authentic Board Representation: A playful, colorful scene representing the CandyLand board.
• Turn-Based Play: Straightforward movement mechanics based on draw-cards or dice (final design pending).
• User Interface: Easy-to-navigate menus and clear player turn indicators.
• Single-Player Mode (Optional): Basic AI for solo play.

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Development Details

• Engine: Unity 6000.0.0f1 (LTS)
• Project Timeline: 2 weeks
• Team Members:
  • Trevor H. (Lead Developer, UI/UX design)
  • Bennie T. (Lead modeling and character design)
  • John H. (Gameplay Programming)
  • Elijah S. (UI/UX design and programming)

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How to Run

1. Unity Version Requirements

   • This project requires Unity 6000.0.0f1 (LTS). Make sure you have it installed via Unity Hub.

2. Cloning the Repository

   1. Open a terminal or command prompt.
   2. Navigate to the directory where you’d like to store the project.
   3. Run the following command (replace <repository_url> with the actual Git URL):

      git clone <repository_url>

   4. Once cloned, open Unity Hub, click Open, and select the project folder you just cloned.

3. Build/Run Instructions

   • Within Unity, go to File > Build Settings.
   • Choose your target platform (e.g., Windows, Mac, WebGL) and click Build.
   • After the build is complete, run the generated executable (for Windows/Mac) or host the WebGL build (for web).

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Current Status

Stage: Early Prototyping

• Completed:

• Main menu setup / Options menu

• Load/Save game functionality

• Basic board layout and preliminary UI design

• Landscape and board design

• Turn management (card bases system like the original board game card system)

• In Progress:

  • Visual & Animation Enhancements: Create a more immersive experience with animations and effects.
  • Player movement logic

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Possible Future Improvements

1. Enhanced AI: Improve challenge for single-player mode.
2. Multiplayer Mode: Add potential for local or online multiplayer.
3. Feedback-Driven Additions: Integrate suggestions from testers and community input.
4. Charectors List: More characters to choose from besides the base gingerbread

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Contributing

Contributions are welcome! To get involved:

1. Fork this repository on GitHub.
2. Create a new branch for your feature or bug fix.
3. Submit a pull request with a detailed explanation of your changes.

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License

This project will be available under an open-source license (e.g., MIT License).

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Feel free to reach out and share your ideas or feedback!