https://github.com/ably-labs/realtime-multiplayer-space-invaders

Realtime Multiplayer Space Invaders Game with Phaser 3 and Ably
https://github.com/ably-labs/realtime-multiplayer-space-invaders

ably demo game javascript phaser3 realtime

Last synced: 2 months ago
JSON representation

Realtime Multiplayer Space Invaders Game with Phaser 3 and Ably

• Host: GitHub
• URL: https://github.com/ably-labs/realtime-multiplayer-space-invaders
• Owner: ably-labs
• License: apache-2.0
• Created: 2020-05-21T22:43:39.000Z (over 4 years ago)
• Default Branch: main
• Last Pushed: 2023-07-12T05:38:20.000Z (over 1 year ago)
• Last Synced: 2024-04-17T15:32:37.044Z (9 months ago)
• Topics: ably, demo, game, javascript, phaser3, realtime
• Language: JavaScript
• Homepage: https://space-invaders.ably.dev
• Size: 289 KB
• Stars: 69
• Watchers: 11
• Forks: 32
• Open Issues: 7
• Metadata Files:
  • Readme: README.md
  • Contributing: CONTRIBUTING.md
  • License: LICENSE

Awesome Lists containing this project

README

        
![](./public/space-invaders-hero.svg)

# Realtime multiplayer game of Space Invaders

This project runs a realtime multiplayer version of the classic retro game, Space Invaders.

![Preview of the game](https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/5900152/84092843-7ea1ce80-a9f0-11ea-809d-41cd20fb8e59.gif)

## Services/ libraries used in the game

- [Phaser 3](https://phaser.io)

- [p2 NPM library](https://www.npmjs.com/package/p2)

- [Ably Realtime](https://www.ably.com) 

You will require an Ably API Key, to run this demo, [sign-up for FREE account](https://ably.com/sign-up)

# How to run this game

1. Create a free account with [Ably Realtime](https://www.ably.com) and obtain an API Key

1. Clone this repo locally

1. Navigate to the project folder and run `npm install` to install the dependencies

1. Rename `.env-sample` to `.env`, then edit the file and add your Ably API key and prefered PORT (default 8080).

1. (Optional) You can update the `MIN_PLAYERS_TO_START_GAME` to enforce a minimum number of players. (see `server-worker.js`)

1. Run the server with `node server.js` and then open a brower to [localhost:8080](http://localhost:8080)

Read the full blog post series on [dev.to](https://dev.to/ably/building-a-realtime-multiplayer-browser-game-in-less-than-a-day-part-1-4-14pm).

Please [reach out to me on Twitter](https://www.twitter.com/Srushtika) for any questions, 

or follow us [@ablyrealtime](https://twitter.com/ablyrealtime)