Prototype Launch Instructions

Thank you for your interest in trying out our prototype! Follow the steps below to get started.

Step 1: Download DOSBox

Download and install DOSBox, a DOS emulator that allows you to run our prototype on modern systems.

• Download Link: DOSBox

Step 2: Install DOSBox

Follow the installation instructions provided on the DOSBox website for your specific operating system.

If you already have dosbox installed on your machine, we recommend you to reinstall it to be able to launch the game correctly.

Step 3: Clone our project

Clone our project.

Step 4: Build the project

Go in the main folder using the followings commands:

cd algosup-workshop-master

cd srcs

cd main

Then build the build-main.cmd

This will create an executable in the bin folder.

Step 5: Launch DOSBox

Click on the launch-dosbox.cmd to open DOSBox. Enter the following commands on the DOSBox window:

c:

main2.com

Then you can play.

Pac-Man - Rules of the Maze

Introduction

Welcome to our Pac-Man game, a tribute to the real Pac-Man game! Navigate the maze, gobble up those pellets, and outsmart the ghosts to become the ultimate Pac-Master.

Objective

Your mission is to guide Pac-Man through the maze, eating all the pellets in sight while avoiding the relentless ghosts. Each pellet brings you closer to victory, but beware - the ghosts are hungry for a chase!

Controls

• Use the arrow keys to navigate Pac-Man through the maze:
  • ↑ : move up
  • ↓ : move down
  • ← : move left
  • → : move right

Gameplay

• Pellets: Consume all the pellets in the maze to advance to the next level.
• Power Pellets: Devour these special pellets to turn the tables on the ghosts. When Pac-Man eats a Power Pellet, the ghosts turn blue, and Pac-Man can gobble them up for extra points!
• Ghosts: Avoid the colorful ghosts - Blinky, Pinky, Inky, and Clyde. They're out to get you, but watch out! Each ghost has its own unique behavior.
• Fruits: Grab the occasional fruit that appears in the maze for bonus points. It's a risk worth taking!

Points

Rack up points as you navigate the maze and outsmart the ghosts.

• Pellet: 10 points
• Power Pellet: 50 points
• Eating Ghosts: 200, 400, 800, 1600 points (Eat ghosts consecutively for increasing points)
• Fruits: Varying points - keep an eye out for these juicy bonuses!

Lives

Pac-Man starts with 3 lives. Lose a life if caught by a ghost. If you're skilled enough, you might earn extra lives along the way. Use them wisely!

Game Over

The game ends when Pac-Man runs out of lives. Can you achieve the high score and become the Pac-Master?

Good luck, and may your Pac-Man skills shine in the maze!