Amoeba by Mihly Tringel

Submitted entry for BASIC 10Liners 2017
http://gkanold.wixsite.com/homeputerium/games-list-2017

Entry:			Amoeba
Platform:		Commodore 64
Author:			Mihly Tringel
Language:		Commodore BASIC V2
Category:		PUR-80
Recommended emulator:	VICE 64 (200% speed, not a must)
E-mail:			mihaly.tringel@gmail.com


HOW TO PLAY


Attach d64 image in VICE 64 (Alt+8) and load the latest version: LOAD "v13",8
Run it: RUN

Specify numer of players (1 or 2, enter), if you need suggestions from the AI 
(0 or 1, enter), want to play against a defensive AI (0 or 1, enter) and if 
you want to make the first step in the game (0 or 1, enter).

Move the cursor around with the cursor keys, press space to put your marker.


DESCRIPTION


Implementation of an "Amoeba game" in Commodore BASIC V2 for PUR-80 category.

Players must place their markers ("X" or "O") in turns until one of them 
successfully manages to put five of their markers in a continous line (axial 
or diagonal) and win the game.


FEATURES


* Color user interface: Use cursor navigation keys to move your cursor around 
the screen and the space key to put your marker (player always plays with "X"). 
Leaving the playing area or putting over existing markers is not possible.

* AI player: There is an AI implemented in the game which knows how to play 
and will beat you, if you are not careful enough.

* 1 or 2 players mode: You can play against the AI or another player.

* Suggestions (AID): The AI can make suggestions for your turn. 
Suggestions are also available in 2 players mode, where the AI makes 
suggestions for the players (and also checks the winning condition).

* Defensive mode: The AI can play in normal mode (when it tries to win) and 
in defensive mode, when it only focuses on blocking you from winning.

* Auto-play (AI vs AI): Not really a feature, but if you select 2 players 
and enable suggestions and keep pressing the space key continously some 
game will play out automatically :)

* Start selection: It can be also selected who will start the game. Enter "1" 
if you want to start the game (or the "X" player in 2 players mode) or 
enter "0" to let the AI start the game (or the "O" player in 2 players mode).



15/04/2017

Mihly Tringel
