LoupGarou

Werewolf Game Project Overview

Game Description

• Title: Werewolf (Loup Garou)
• Gameplay: A social deduction game with day and night phases. Players are assigned as villagers or werewolves and engage in a strategic battle of wits. Special roles with unique abilities add complexity to the game.

Project Goals

• Develop a software solution to automate game mechanics, replacing the traditional narrator.
• Enable scalable participation, with players joining from various devices.
• Automate role assignments, game state updates, and adherence to game rules.

Solution Architecture

• Host: Manages game creation, player roles, and broadcasts the game state.
• Players: Join games, take actions (vote, use special abilities), and receive game state updates.
• Game Instance: Allows hosts to create and manage game sessions.
• Role Management: Enables dynamic assignment of player roles.
• Game State Broadcast: Ensures all players are updated with the current game state.
• Player Actions: Facilitates actions like voting and special role abilities.
• Accessibility: Players can join using a code, akin to platforms like Kahoot or JackBox.

Database Schema

Tables

• Hosts: Details about game hosts.
• Players: Player information, linked to game sessions and roles.
• GameSessions: Information about each game instance.
• Roles: Types of roles available in the game.
• Actions: Records actions taken by players.
• Votes: Records voting actions within game sessions.
• GameEvents: Captures significant events in a game session.

Relationships

• A GameSession is created by a Host.
• Players join GameSessions and are assigned Roles.
• Actions and Votes are linked to Players and GameSessions.
• GameStates are updated based on Actions taken in a GameSession.

Key Features

• Scalable for numerous players.
• Real-time updates for seamless gameplay.
• Customizable for different game settings and rules.

Challenges

• Managing complex game mechanics.
• Handling a large player base efficiently.
• Customization for varied game requirements.
• Maintaining reliability and consistency in gameplay.