qur786 / multiroom-pong-game

This is a Node.js application that hosts a multiplayer Pong game using Express.js and Socket.io. Players can compete in different game rooms, interacting in real-time through the server.

Multiroom Pong Game

This is a Node.js application that hosts a multiplayer Pong game using Express.js and Socket.io. Players can compete in different game rooms, interacting in real-time through the server.

Play the game here: Multiroom Pong Game

❤ Please give it a start if you liked it.

Please note that the project has been deployed in a free tier of a service. Due to resource limitations, players may encounter some delay or lags while playing the game.

Technologies Used

• Express.js: Used to set up the server and handle routing.
• Socket.io: Facilitates real-time communication between the server and clients.
• EJS Templates: Renders HTML for the game interface via Express.js.

Features

1. Multiplayer Functionality: Players can compete against each other in game rooms.
2. Real-time Communication: Socket.io enables instant updates of paddle and ball movements between players.
3. Game Referee: One player assumes the role of the referee, managing the game's score and ball position.
4. Scoring System: The game ends when one player reaches a maximum score of 5, determining the winner.

Usage

1. Installation: Clone the repository and install dependencies using yarn install.
2. Run: Start the server using yarn start.
3. Access: Visit the application in your browser at http://localhost:3000.
4. Gameplay: Enter a game room and play against another player.

Project Structure

• /public: Contains frontend files (EJS, CSS, and JS) for the game interface.
• /src: Server-side code, including Socket.io logic and game room management.

How It Works

1. Players join the game, entering a room to play against another participant.
2. Socket.io enables real-time communication for paddle and ball movements.
3. The referee manages the game's score and ball position, updating all players via the server.
4. The game ends when a player reaches the maximum score of 5, declaring the winner.

Contributions

Contributions to enhance the game's features or fix issues are welcome! Fork the repository, create a branch, make changes, and submit a pull request.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.