2D Space Game - Local Multiplayer Setup

Instructions to Run Local Multiplayer in Separate Browsers

1. Clone the Repository

git clone https://github.com/hayasep/2DSpaceGame

2. Navigate to the Project Directory

cd 2DSpaceGame

3. Switch to the Multiplayer Branch

git checkout multiplayer

4. Install Server Dependencies

npm install

5. Launch the Server

npm run start

6. Open a New Terminal and Navigate to the Client Directory

cd 2DSpaceGame/client

7. Install Client Dependencies

npm install

8. Launch the Client

npm start

A browser window should open that is connected to your local host (if not, go to http://localhost:8080/ in your browser). Open up a second browser window and go to the same address.

9. Start the Game

Hit start game in each window and the game should now be running. Hit start to confirm both users have connected:

10. Restarting the Game

To play the game again once it’s finished, kill the server in the terminal (Ctrl+C) and restart it with the same command:

npm run start

Once you refresh each browser page, you should be able to play again.

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Repository: 2DSpaceGame