Stella

Decentralized Games: Play Fair, Play Secure, Play On-Chain.

Welcome to the Decentralized Games Platform, a cutting-edge project that merges classic board games with the innovation of blockchain technology. Built on Linera’s Layer 1 architecture, our platform provides a secure, transparent, and engaging environment for game enthusiasts to enjoy on-chain gameplay.

Currently, you can enjoy:

• MicroChess: Play classic chess in a decentralized and secure environment.

Features

• Decentralized Multiplayer: Compete with others in a trustless, decentralized environment using Linera's temporary chain architecture. Enjoy real-time gameplay without relying on a central authority.
• Efficient Bitboard Representation: Manage and compute game states quickly with bitboards, ensuring smooth gameplay.
• Immutable Game History: All moves and outcomes are recorded on the blockchain for a permanent, tamper-proof record.
• Web3 Integration: Seamlessly interact with blockchain features through an intuitive web interface.
• Future Enhancements: Planned updates include computer opponents for solo play and premium features for advanced users.

To get started with the Decentralized Game Platform, follow these steps:

Compiling and Deployment

You should have rust and bun.js or yarn installed.

git clone https://github.com/linera-io/linera-protocol.git
cd linera-protocol
cargo install --path linera-service
cargo install --path linera-storage-service
git clone https://github.com/Nirajsah/stella.git
cd stella
./run.sh
cd frontend
bun vite build
bun preview

To play you need to have port number, chainId and owner stored in the sessionStorage of you browser

MicroChess Completed Features

Foundation and Initial Development

• Implemented basic game logic.
• Set up the chessboard and pieces.
• Basic move handling.
• FEN string generation and processing.

Move Validation of Each Piece

• Implemented move validation for:
  • Pawns
  • Knights
  • Bishops
  • Rooks
  • Queens
  • Kings

Todo List

Chess Rules

• Implement capturing mechanics.
• Implement pawn double move.
• Implement turn-based play (White moves first).
• Detect and handle check.
• Implement castling.
• Implement en passant.
• Detect and handle checkmate.
• Implement pawn promotion.
• Implement stalemate detection.
• Implement draw by threefold repetition.
• Implement draw by the fifty-move rule.

Future Features

• Add support for different game modes.
• Develop a tournament feature.
• Implement AI opponent for single-player mode.
• Expand game options beyond chess.

License

This project is licensed under the APACHE License.

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Chess Pieces Set:

Copyright/Attribution Notice: JohnPablok's improved Cburnett chess set.

Disclaimer: This project is in active development and features may change. Stay tuned for updates and new releases!