diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 8dabc3e..2695d62 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -1,3 +1,34 @@ # Infinite Maze Game -## It's happening!!! More details here soon +## Overview +Infinite Maze is a basic 'maze-style' game, in which participants attempt +to get as far through the maze as possible while keeping a steady pace. The +maze is randomly generated with each game, which adds to the difficulty of +attempting to get as far as possible. + +What makes this maze infinite is exactly that - there is no end to the maze. +As long as participants are able to keep up with the pace of the maze, the +game will never end. + +## Execution +From the root directory: *python infinite_maze* + +## Game Definitions +| Term | Definition | +| ------ | ------------ | +| Player | Represented by the 'dot' in game. | +| Pace | A game mechanic in which the game tries to catch up to the player. When the pace successfully catches up, the game is over. | +| Wall | Inhibits the movement of the Player. | +| Point | Awarded when the Player based on movement. | + +## Game Rules +- Objective is to get as far right through the maze as possible without being caught by the pace. +- Points are awarded based on each movement the player performs to the *right*. +- Points are taken away based on each movement the player performs to the *left*. +- Pace will start at the 30 second mark, and become incrementally quicker every 30 seconds onwards. + +## Specifications +The only software needed to run this program is Python. Infinite Maze Game +was developed and tested using Python (v2.7.11). + +