Boole Bots Game

Boole Bots is a game that combines entertainment with education, helping players understand basic Boolean logic through interactive bot battles. Bots move around an 8x8 arena with assigned Boolean values and operations, battling when they collide.

This advanced project demonstrates:

• Game Physics: Collision detection and movement mechanics
• Boolean Logic Implementation: AND, OR, XOR, NOT operations
• Educational Gaming: Learning through interactive gameplay
• Complex State Management: Multiple bots with individual properties
• Real-time Animation: Dynamic movement and collision systems

Key Features to Implement:

Game Configuration System

• Bot Setup Panel: Configure up to 4 bots with:
  • Unique names (with validation for duplicates)
  • Boolean values (0 or 1)
  • Boolean operations (AND, OR, XOR, NOT)
  • Speed settings via sliders
  • Starting directions (North, South, East, West)
  • Random tile assignment upon naming

Arena and Physics

• 8x8 Game Board: Visual arena where bots battle
• Movement System: Bots move based on speed and direction
• Collision Detection:
  • Bots bounce off boundary walls
  • Bots pause momentarily when colliding with each other
  • Direction changes after wall collisions

Battle Mechanics

• Boolean Combat: When bots collide:
  • Apply each bot's operation to both Boolean values
  • Bot with result 0 disappears (loses)
  • Bot with result 1 continues (wins)
  • Ties: both bots continue with same speed/direction
• Victory Conditions: Game ends when only one bot remains

User Interface Components

• Game Controls:
  • 'Battle!' button to start simulation
  • 'Stop!' button to halt gameplay
  • Dynamic button text changes
• Leaderboard: Track wins and losses for each bot
• Real-time Updates: Live display of game metrics and bot status

Advanced Features (Bonus)

• Game Logging: Detailed milestone tracking for debugging
• Game Timer: Real-time elapsed time display
• Enhanced Directions: 8-directional movement (NE, SE, SW, NW)
• Customizable Arena: Variable arena dimensions
• Visual Customization: Unique icons for each bot
• Statistics: Highlight top-performing bots

Technical Challenges:

• Implementing smooth collision detection and physics
• Managing multiple concurrent bot animations
• Creating intuitive Boolean logic visualization
• Designing educational UI that teaches while entertaining
• Optimizing performance for real-time bot movement

Learning Outcomes:

• Boolean algebra and logic operations
• Game physics and collision systems
• Educational software design principles
• Real-time animation and state management
• Complex user interface development

This project is perfect for developers interested in educational gaming, combining computer science concepts with engaging interactive experiences.