README.txt

JavaDeck

Overview:
JavaDeck is a multiplayer text-based card game developed in Java by Miguel Cardoso and Pedro Ferreira during their
Full Stack Bootcamp at Code for All during a weekend-long challenge.
The game features hybrid animal-themed cards with unique scores.
Players engage in tactical battles choosing which card to lay at each round, its score gets compared
and challengers continue laying cards until their hands are empty.


Features:
- Text-Based Interface: Enjoy a simple and nostalgic text-based interface.

- Multiplayer Battles: Challenge your friends in real-time multiplayer duels.

- Hybrid-Animal Cards: Each card features a creature and a score for strategic gameplay.


How to Play:

Getting Started:
Ensure Java is installed on your system.
Run the game server using the provided .jar file.

Connect to the Server:
Launch the game server and specify your desired port number.
Start a game client entering the corresponding server port.

Enter the Arena:
Choose a unique username to represent yourself in the game and wait for your opponent to do the same.

Battle Opponents:
Play cards strategically, at each round your chosen card will be compared to your opponent's.
Type the option number to draw a card at each round until your hand is empty.

Victory Conditions:
Win rounds and accumulate the highest score.


System Requirements:
Java SE 19.
Internet connection for remote multiplayer functionality.


How to Run:
- Open the terminal on your machine and navigate to the file's directory.
- Type "java -jar JavaDeck.jar".
- Set the desired port number.
- Enjoy