Henry is a memory game using sound instead of images. The original game is on a 4x4 grid and has the option for practice, single, and multi-person play. Each cell on the grid corresponds with a randomized sound. When the game is in play, the player plays the next sound in the queue and attempts to locate that same sound on the grid. When a matching sound is found, the cell lights up. The game ends when a player matches 4 sounds in a line, either horizontal, vertical, or diagonal.
To start the game, the player must first choose their setting: practice, single, or multiplayer. Players must press the “start” button, which shuffles the sounds in the grid. On each turn, a player will hit the “Henry” button, which plays the sound the player must locate. For multiplayer games, each player gets one guess before the end of their turn.
With this Henry simulator, users will be able to:
- Select which game style to play in (practice or multiplayer)
- Start or reset the game board
- Play sounds through the Henry button
- Select squares that play sounds and light up if matched
- Win the game by matching 4 sounds in a line
In addition, this project will include:
- An About modal describing the background and rules of the game
- A production README
This app will consist of a single screen with game board, game controls, and nav links to the Github, my LinkedIn, and the About modal. Game controls will include Start/Reset, Henry, and grid cell buttons. On the left, three clickable shapes will be used to choose type of play: practice (player 1 plays all turns), multiplayer (players 1 and 2 switch between turns), or single-player (player 1 plays against an AI, Bonus Feature). On the right, there will be three (or more) clickable visually interesting color schemes to toggle between (Bonus Feature).
This project will be implemented with the following technologies:
- JavaScript for overall structure,
- HTML/CSS for rendering,
- Webpack to bundle scripts,
- Canvas.js also for overall structure,
- ___ to deal with sound clips.
In addition to the entry file, there will be three main scripts involved in this project:
Board.js will handle the logic for determining matched vs. unmatched squares as well as sound randomization.
Game.js will handle the logic behind what defines a turn as well as the win conditions.
Cell.js will handle the logic and state behind each of the matchable sound-aligned squares.
Day 1: Setup all necessary Node modules, including getting webpack up and running. Write a basic entry file and outline for three main scripts, above. Goals for the day:
- Gather sound clips
- Figure out how to implement sound clips.
Day 2: Dedicate this day to building out cell.js and board.js. Including appropriate CSS. Goals for the day:
- Complete the
cell.jsmodule. - Make each cell clickable and render random sound
- Make Henry button cycle through random noises that have not already been matched
Day 3: Build out game.js. Goals for the day:
- Make sure multiplayer settings work properly
- Make sure practice settings work properly
- Make sure game understands win criteria
Day 4: Finish up all loose ends. Install the controls for the user to interact with the game. Style the frontend, making it polished and professional. Goals for the day:
- If time permits, AI player for single player gameplay function
- If time permits, format multiple color schemes
- Add single-player game, which would include an AI opponent
- Add multiple choices for starting states that are interesting