Simplified 2-Player Ludo Game

This project is a simplified, 2-player version of the classic Ludo board game, created in Unity as part of a time-limited assignment. It includes core Ludo mechanics, a complete UI flow from the main menu to a win screen, and several additional features for polish and user engagement.

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How to Run the Project

1. Download & Unzip: Download the provided .zip file and extract it to a folder on your computer.
2. Open in Unity Hub: Open Unity Hub, click the "Open" button, and navigate to the unzipped project folder to add it to your projects list.
3. Launch Project: Open the project in a compatible version of the Unity Editor (e.g., 2022.3.x or newer).
4. Open Home Scene: In the Project window, navigate to the _Scenes folder and double-click the Home scene to open it.
5. Run Game: Press the Play button at the top-center of the Unity Editor to start the game.

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What’s Implemented

• Complete Game Loop: A full 2-player hot-seat game with a clear start, turn-based gameplay, and end-state. Each player controls 2 tokens.
• Core Ludo Rules:
  • Dice rolls from 1-6 with a visual "rolling" animation.
  • A roll of 6 is required to move a token from its base to the starting square.
  • Tokens move along their defined path according to the dice value.
  • A custom capture mechanic sends an opponent's token back to their base.
• Winning Condition: The game correctly detects when a player has moved both of their tokens to the designated home spots and displays a winner announcement screen.
• Complete UI Flow:
  • Home Screen: With options for a standard "Play" match and a "Play for ₹10" match.
  • Dummy Payment Screen: A simulated payment flow for the paid match option, displaying the potential winnings.
  • Game Screen: A clear layout with the board, dice, turn indicator text, and emoji buttons.
  • Win Screen: A pop-up panel announcing the winner with a "Play Again" button that returns to the Home Screen.
• Visual Polish & Extra Features:
  • Animated Dice: The dice visually "rolls" through different faces before showing the final result.
  • Capture Effect: A particle effect plays at the location of a capture for better visual feedback.
  • Emoji System: A simple UI allows players to send an emoji that pops up on the screen.
  • Debugging Visuals: (For testing purposes) Tokens display their internal path index number, making it easy to verify game logic.

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Known Limitations

• Extra Turn on 6: The game does not grant the player an extra turn after rolling a 6.
• Safe Zones: There are no "safe" squares on the board where a token is immune to capture.
• Exact Roll to Win: There is no requirement for a player to roll the exact number of steps to get a token home.
• No Token Selection: The game automatically moves the first available token; the player cannot choose which token to move if multiple moves are possible.
• Strictly 2-Player: The current architecture is designed for exactly two players and is not scalable to 3 or 4 players without significant code changes.
• No Sound: The game is currently silent and has no sound effects or music.

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What I’d Do Better With More Time

• Implement Full Ludo Rules: Add the remaining rules, such as getting an extra turn on a 6 and forming a "block" when two of the same tokens are on one square.
• Player Token Selection: Refactor the game manager to allow the player to click on and choose which of their active tokens they wish to move.
• Shared Path System: The current custom capture logic is a workaround for having separate paths for each player. With more time, I would re-architect the path system to use a single "global" path for all shared squares. This would simplify the capture code and make the project much more scalable for 4 players.
• Refactor for Scalability: Use Scriptable Objects to hold player data (color, prefabs, home spots, etc.). This would decouple the game logic from the scene setup and make adding new players much easier.
• Enhanced UI/UX: Add more fluid UI animations, interactive button feedback, and sound effects for all major game events (dice roll, token movement, capture, win/loss) to create a more polished and engaging user experience.
• Online Multiplayer: Integrate a networking solution like Firebase Realtime Database or Unity's Netcode for Paradigms to allow players to compete on different devices over the internet.