A browser-based top-down assassination game set at a masquerade party. Blend in with the guests, gather clues about your target, and eliminate them before time runs out.
You are an assassin attending a masquerade ball. Your mission: identify and eliminate your target before the clock strikes midnight.
| Key | Action |
|---|---|
| WASD or Arrow Keys | Move |
| E | Talk to NPCs / Interact with doors |
| Q | Attack (when near an NPC) |
| Shift | Sneak (move quietly) |
| Tab | Toggle inventory |
| ESC | Exit dialogue |
- Gather Clues: Talk to guests to learn about your target's mask color, location, and behavior
- Stay Inconspicuous: Keep your suspicion meter low - getting caught acting suspiciously will raise alarms
- Explore Rooms: Visit the Ballroom, Garden, Library, and Cellar to find your target
- Watch the Clock: You have 5 minutes to complete your mission
- Choose Wisely: Some NPCs reveal more information than others based on their personality
- Node.js (v18 or higher recommended)
- npm
# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/petegordon/masqacre.git
cd masqacre
# Install dependencies
npm install# Start development server
npm run devThe game will be available at http://localhost:5173
# Build the project
npm run build
# Preview the production build
npm run previewThe built files will be in the dist/ directory.
- Phaser 3 - Game framework for rendering, physics, and input handling
- TypeScript - Type-safe JavaScript
- Vite - Fast build tool and development server
- EasyStar.js - Pathfinding library for NPC movement
masqacre/
├── public/
│ └── assets/ # Game assets (sprites, characters)
├── src/
│ ├── config/ # Game configuration
│ ├── data/ # NPC data and dialogue (JSON)
│ ├── entities/ # Player and NPC classes
│ ├── rooms/ # Room generation and layout
│ ├── scenes/ # Phaser scenes (Menu, Game, UI, Dialogue)
│ ├── systems/ # Game systems (AI, Suspicion, Combat, etc.)
│ └── types/ # TypeScript type definitions
└── index.html
MIT