Project Overview

The Fantasy Card Battle Game is a turn-based strategy card game where players collect, manage, and battle using fantasy-themed cards (heroes, spells, monsters, artifacts). Each card has unique abilities, attack/defense stats, and special effects. Players strategically choose which cards to play in order to defeat their opponent.

This project highlights game logic, real-time multiplayer mechanics, card-based animations, and user account systems, making it an exciting and challenging final-year Computer Science project.

Key Features

1. Card System

   • Card Types: Hero, Monster, Spell, and Item cards.

   • Attributes: Health, attack power, defense, mana cost, and special abilities.

   • Card Deck Builder: Players can create and customize decks before battles.

2. Gameplay Mechanics

   • Turn-Based Combat: Each player takes turns playing cards from their hand.

   • Mana/Energy System: Limits how many powerful cards can be played per turn.

   • Battlefield Layout: Separate areas for hand, deck, discard pile, and battlefield.

   • Victory Conditions: Defeat the opponent’s hero card or reduce their health to zero.

3. Multiplayer Mode

   • Real-time 1v1 battles via WebSockets or server polling.

   • Online matchmaking system for random opponents.

   • Private rooms to play against friends.

4. Scoring & Progression

   • Earn experience points and coins for winning battles.

   • Unlock new cards and abilities over time.

   • Global leaderboard ranking system.

5. User Account & Profiles

   • Sign up/login system.

   • Profile stats: win/loss record, collected cards, achievements.

   • Inventory system for card collection.

6. Visuals & Animations

   • Animated card flips, attacks, and spell effects.

   • Sound effects for attacks, wins, and special powers.

   • Fantasy-themed UI with magical background visuals.

Technology Stack

• Frontend: HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, JavaScript (React.js or Phaser.js for interactive game board).

• Backend: Node.js with Socket.io for real-time battles OR PHP/Java for turn-based matchmaking.

• Database: MySQL / MongoDB to store user accounts, card collections, and battle history.

How It Works

1. Login & Deck Building

   • Player registers/logs in.

   • Builds a deck of cards from their collection.

2. Matchmaking

   • Player enters lobby and joins a random match or invites a friend.

3. Battle Gameplay

   • Both players draw cards and take turns.

   • Cards are placed on the battlefield and activated.

   • Attacks, spells, and abilities affect opponent’s hero and cards.

4. End Game

   • Game ends when one player’s hero health reaches zero.

   • Winner is announced and rewards (coins/XP/cards) are distributed.

Optional Enhancements

• AI Opponent: Play against computer with different difficulty levels.

• Card Trading System: Players can trade cards with each other.

• Special Events: Limited-time tournaments and seasonal cards.

• Guilds/Clans: Players can team up and compete in leagues.

• Mobile-Friendly UI: Optimized for tablets and smartphones.