Project Title: Balloon Popping Game (JavaScript Version)

Overview:

The Balloon Popping Game is a fun, interactive browser game where players pop floating balloons by clicking or tapping on them before they escape the screen. It’s a simple reflex and timing game perfect for beginners to intermediate JavaScript learners.

Core Gameplay Features:

• Floating Balloons: Balloons rise upward or move around the screen.
• Click to Pop: Player clicks or taps balloons to pop them.
• Scoring System: Each popped balloon increases the score.
• Timer or Levels (Optional): A countdown timer or multiple levels can add challenge.
• Game Over: If balloons escape or time runs out, the game ends.

Technologies Used:

• HTML: Structure for game elements (canvas or balloon divs)
• CSS: Styling balloons, animations, background, and effects

JavaScript:

• Event handling for clicks
• Random position and animation logic
• Game timer and scoring logic

How It Works:

1. Game Setup: Balloons are created at random positions at regular intervals.
2. Balloon Movement: Balloons float upwards using CSS animations or JavaScript position updates.
3. Click Event: When a balloon is clicked, it disappears and score increases.
4. Game Loop: Manages creation of balloons, score updates, and checks for missed balloons.
5. End Condition: Game ends after a set time or when too many balloons escape.

Learning Objectives:

• Practice DOM manipulation and dynamic element creation
• Handle mouse or touch events for interaction
• Use animation techniques (CSS or JavaScript)
• Implement simple game mechanics like scoring and timing
• Develop responsive layouts for web-based games

Game Logic Components:

• Balloon Generator: Spawns balloons with random colors/sizes/positions
• Event Listener: Detects and handles clicks on balloons
• Score Tracker: Updates and displays score as balloons are popped
• Timer (optional): Adds time pressure to the gameplay
• Game Over Screen: Displays final score and option to replay