Projects
Calculation Countdown
In this project, "Calculation Countdown," I ventured into the realm of game development, creating a simple yet engaging card game. This was one of the first big projects we were assigned in year one of the course, and was meant to enforce basic OOP concepts that we were learning at the time.
The game is a digital adaptation of the classic single-player card game Calculation, designed to offer both fun and a mental challenge to its players. Using C# .NET Windows Forms in Visual Studio, I aimed to create an intuitive interface that would appeal to players of all ages.
The gameplay is straightforward but requires strategic thinking. Players are tasked with completing all four central columns under a time constraint of 5 minutes. Each column has its own unique increment: the first by 1, the second by 2, the third by 3, and the fourth by 4, with each column needing to end with a King. The inability to skip numbers in a sequence adds a layer of strategy, as players must plan ahead to ensure they can place cards in the correct order without running out of options/time.
"Calculation Countdown" challenges players to think quickly and strategically. With the addition of a timed element, the game not only tests your arithmetic skills but also your ability to remain calm under pressure. The feature of discard columns, where players can temporarily store cards that cannot be played immediately, introduces an additional strategic component.
If you'd like to see a play through of the game, scroll to the bottom of this page to watch the video.
03-29-24 @ 11:10:44 PM