macdaddy4sure / checkers

Beginner C++ console checkers game

Checkers

Beginner C++ console checkers game

##Description This application allows two players to player checkers against eacher other. The project is meant for novice programmers as this is my first project on github. Any criticism is appreciated! Up to and including advising me to quit pursing porgramming.

##Planned Features AI: I plan to implement a variation of the MiniMax algorithm for the AI.

##Project Files:

Checkers.cpp:
    Defines the entry point for the application.
    Functions:
        ValidInput() - String parsing and input checking for the main menu.
        main() - Application entry point, main menu, and game loop
        
Game.cpp:
    Handles all game functions except for the main menu.
    Functions: 
        CheckWinner() - Self explanatory.
        CapturePiece() - Executed when a piece is captured, self-explanatory.
        MovePiece() - Executed when a piece is moved.
        KingMe() - When a normal checker of either color reaches the opposite side, the piece is magically transformed into a 'King'.
        ForceCaptureScan() - If ForceCapture is enabled, players must capture any piece given the oppertunity. This function scans the board to check if the player is capable of capturing a piece.
        DoubleJump() - After a player captures a piece,  this function scans all squares adjacent to the destination square to determine if the player can 'Double Jump'.
        ValidMove() - Is the player making a valid move, and if not tell them why. (The 'meat and potatoes' of the program...)
        CordinateInput() - When the user keys in tile cordinates, this function ensures they are within acceptable bounds.
        Player1() - Invoked when it is Player 1's turn.
        Player2() - Invoked when it is Player 2's turn.
        
AI.cpp:
    This file is merely a stub for a new feature coming in v2.0.
    Functions:
        AI() - Will be invoked when it is the AI's turn, but for now serves as a stub.
        
Extras.cpp:
    This file is home to extra functions
    Functions:
        ResetBoard() - Sets the board to initial values, black on top, and white on bottom. (No pun intended)
        PrintHeader() - Prints the program's header from Banner.txt
        PrintBoard() - Prints the board and sets pieces.
    
stdafx.h:
    Include file for standard system include files or project specific include files.

Thanks again!

• Tyler Crockett (Macdaddy4sure)

checkers's Issues

Overhaul ValidMove()

Currently there are nested if statements for 'every' possible piece move condition.
This can be fixed...

Recommend looping through board data scanning for blank squares that are one space diagonal from a white or black piece.

Force capture possible on move selection

Black checkers cannot capture white kings

Take back move

checkers are not 'kinged' at opposite end

Checker needs to be 'kinged' when they reach the opposite end.

Change white pieces to red

Force capture for white kings not working

When given two possible captures of black pieces, white was not forced to capture.

additional capture after 'double jump' board borders

After a double jump that ends at the side of the board the player is allowed another move.

doubleJump() must be called during the player functions. Recommend passing a bool pointer to validMove() and tick the bool when capturing a piece.

this code is bad...

Add AI

Find a better way of storing board data

Using a global integer array works, but according to what I have read online it is not the 'best' way of storing this type of data.

Combine Player functions