Project Title: Space Invaders

Overview:
Space Invaders is a classic arcade shooting game where the player controls a spaceship at the bottom of the screen and shoots upward to destroy rows of alien enemies. The goal is to eliminate all the aliens before they reach the bottom or the player loses all lives.

Core Gameplay Features:

• The player controls a horizontal-moving spaceship.
• Rows of alien invaders slowly move left and right, and gradually descend.
• The player fires bullets upward to destroy the aliens.
• Aliens may fire back, and the player must avoid their projectiles.
• Barriers or shields may be present for temporary protection.
• The game ends when aliens reach the bottom or the player loses all lives.

Technologies Commonly Used:

• Python with Pygame
• JavaScript with HTML5 Canvas
• Java with Swing or JavaFX
• C# with Unity
• C++ with SFML or SDL

How It Works:

1. The player moves the spaceship using arrow keys or A/D.
2. Pressing the spacebar shoots bullets upward.
3. Aliens move as a group and descend over time.
4. Collision detection checks bullet hits on aliens and alien bullets hitting the player.
5. The score increases as aliens are destroyed.
6. The game ends with a win (all aliens destroyed) or loss (aliens reach the bottom or player loses all lives).

Learning Objectives:

• Handling 2D sprite movement and animation
• Shooting mechanics and bullet handling
• Collision detection and game loop logic
• Managing multiple game objects (player, enemies, bullets)
• Creating win/loss conditions and score tracking