Goose Game Library

A simple npm package to simulate and play the classic Goose Game. Customize the board and rules as you like!

Installation

Install the package using npm:

npm install goose-game

Dependencies

This library depends on:

• dices (install via npm install dices)
• A custom boxes.js file for board mapping.

Usage

Importing the Library

const gooseGame = require("goose-game");

Starting the Game

Initialize the game by specifying the number of boxes, players, and a custom board mapping (optional):

const players = gooseGame.start(
  70,
  ["Mario", "Carlo", "Giovanni", "Dario"],
  mapping
);
console.log(players);
// Output: List of players with their initial positions

• inputBoxes: Number of boxes on the board (default is 70).
• inputPlayers: Array of player names (default is ["Mario", "Carlo", "Giovanni", "Dario"]).
• inputMapping: Custom mapping of special boxes (default is mapping).

Running a Turn

Simulate a turn for all players:

const updatedPlayers = gooseGame.run();
console.log(updatedPlayers);
// Output: Updated player positions

Checking for a Winner

Determine if there is a winner:

const winner = gooseGame.somebodyWon();
if (winner) {
  console.log(`${winner} has won the game!`);
} else {
  console.log("No winner yet. Keep playing!");
}

Example boxes.js

Your boxes.js file should export a mapping object that defines special box effects:

exports.mapping = {
  5: +3, // Move forward 3 spaces when landing on box 5
  10: -2, // Move back 2 spaces when landing on box 10
  20: +5, // Move forward 5 spaces when landing on box 20
};

License

MIT