Top Four - Party Game

A fun web-based party game where players rank ideas and try to predict each other's rankings.

How to Play

1. Create or join a game - Share the 4-letter game code with friends
2. Take turns - On your turn, 4 random ideas are shown to everyone
3. Rank secretly - Order them 1-4 based on your preference
4. Others predict - Other players try to guess your ranking
5. Score points - Get 1 point for each correct position guess
6. Win the game - Highest score after all rounds wins!

Running Locally

1. Install dependencies:

   npm install

2. Start the development server:

   npm run dev

3. Open http://localhost:3000 in your browser

Deployment

This app is designed to be deployed on Vercel:

1. Push your code to a Git repository
2. Connect it to Vercel
3. Deploy automatically

Technology Stack

• Framework: Next.js 14 with TypeScript
• Styling: Tailwind CSS
• Real-time Updates: HTTP polling (easily upgradeable to WebSockets)
• Deployment: Vercel

Game Features

• ✅ Real-time multiplayer gameplay
• ✅ Simple 4-letter room codes
• ✅ Responsive design for mobile and desktop
• ✅ Default idea list included
• ✅ Automatic scoring and leaderboard
• ✅ Turn-based gameplay with multiple rounds

Future Enhancements

• Custom idea submission before games
• WebSocket support for better real-time experience
• Player avatars and themes
• Game replay and statistics
• Private rooms with passwords