Just got going on some prototype code…decided to make something in the console with C++ (not an artist) so I guess I’m trying to go down a different route than some people.  Last time round my entry suffered for lack of cool graphics and I’ve been teaching a lot of console based programming this year.

Splash screen, menu and general game loop/state stuff done btw

Just finished off some epic lasagna @ 4am (UK Time) and came up with something interesting I’m going to try.

To make life that much harder for myself I’m going to combine elements of board games to my console based game.

I’ve seen a lot of good ideas floating about and some people have some serious talent and dedication…here’s hoping my attempt doesn’t go way off course

Thought I had a good idea but after taking a nap in the chair it has evolved into something else.  Still based around the same idea of using board game style play but instead of being story based it will now be more of a continuous puzzle game with a scoring system rather than collecting stuff

Been working solidly since the last post.  Now have the movement stuff working around the game map.  Implemented 3 game difficulties and no just have 2 player co-op then all the in game logic

Pictures to follow

First screen of single player running

Graphics pretty much won’t change

All is finished! *jazz hands*

Went a different way with the multiplayer in the end but still should be good fun.

Had to use some colour in the game even though I didn’t want to but the grid layout was difficult to read.

Now just a load of testing to make sure everything works fine and no game crashes etc.