8 Ball Pool Game

This is a simple 8 Ball Pool game built using Go for the backend and React with Konva for the frontend. The game supports multiplayer mode on the same machine and features a realistic cue stick and ball physics.

Features

• Realistic ball and cue stick physics
• Multiplayer support on the same machine
• Real-time updates using WebSocket
• Responsive design using Tailwind CSS

Prerequisites

• Go (1.16 or higher)
• Node.js (14.x or higher)

Getting Started

Backend

1. Navigate to the backend directory:

   cd backend

2. Install Go modules:

   go mod tidy

3. Run the backend server:

   go run main.go

The backend server should now be running on http://localhost:8080.

• main.go: The main entry point for the Go server, handling WebSocket connections and game state updates.
• engine/: Contains the game logic and physics calculations.

Frontend

1. Navigate to the frontend directory:

   cd frontend

2. Install npm dependencies:

   npm install

3. Run the frontend development server:

   npm run dev

The frontend application should now be running on http://localhost:3000.

• src/App.tsx: Main React component.
• src/Game.tsx: React component that handles the game interface using Konva for rendering the game objects.

Gameplay

• Use the mouse to aim the cue stick.
• Click and drag to set the power and release to shoot.
• Players take turns to pot their respective balls.
• Pot the black ball to win, but only after potting all your other balls.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.