Salakot-Salpakan

🎮 About

Salakot-Salpakan is an online gaming platform for Game of the Generals, a strategic board game of deception and tactics. Built with Laravel and TailwindCSS, this platform allows players to engage in thrilling matches, test their strategy skills, and connect with fellow enthusiasts in a sleek and responsive interface.

🕹️ Features

• Player vs Player Matches

  • Real-time gameplay with seamless turn-based interactions.

• Rank-Based Matchmaking

  • Compete with players of similar skill levels and climb the leaderboard.

• AI Arbiter

  • Automated enforcement of game rules to ensure fair play.

• Customizable Profiles

  • Players can personalize their avatars, bios, and ranks.

• Spectator Mode

  • Watch live games or review past matches.

• Multiplatform Compatibility

  • Fully responsive design for desktop and mobile gameplay.

🛠️ Technologies Used

• Backend: Laravel 11
• Frontend: TailwindCSS, Blade Templates
• Database: MySQL
• WebSockets: Laravel Echo for real-time updates

⚙️ Installation

Prerequisites

• PHP >= 8.2
• Composer
• Node.js and npm
• MySQL

Steps

1. Clone the Repository

   git clone https://github.com/your-username/salakot-salpakan.git  
   cd salakot-salpakan  

2. Install Dependencies

   composer install  
   npm install && npm run dev  

3. Set Up Environment Variables

   • Copy the .env example file:

     cp .env.example .env  

   • Update the .env file with your database credentials and other settings, including real-time broadcasting settings (Pusher or similar).

4. Generate Application Key

   php artisan key:generate  

5. Run Migrations

   php artisan migrate  

6. Seed the Database (Optional)

   php artisan db:seed  

7. Run WebSocket Server (If applicable)

   php artisan websockets:serve  

8. Start the Development Server

   php artisan serve  

   Access the app at http://127.0.0.1:8000.

🎲 Gameplay Instructions

1. Create an account and log in.
2. Join or create a match in the matchmaking lobby.
3. Strategically position your pieces and begin the game.
4. Use strategy and deception to capture your opponent's flag or eliminate their forces.

🤝 Contributing

We welcome contributions to enhance the Salakot-Salpakan platform. Here's how you can help:

• Fork the repository.
• Create a feature branch.
• Submit a pull request.

📜 License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.

📬 Contact

For support or inquiries, reach out at:

• Email: support@salakotsalpakan.com
• Website: www.salakotsalpakan.com