Project Overview
Battleship in C is a comprehensive implementation of the classic naval strategy game, featuring advanced AI opponents, multiplayer capabilities, and modern game features while maintaining the nostalgic charm of the original board game.
The project showcases advanced C programming techniques, AI algorithm implementation, and cross-platform development practices in a complete gaming application.
Game Features
- ⚓ Classic Battleship gameplay
- 🤖 AI opponents (Spark & Fireball)
- 👥 Multiplayer support
- 💾 Save/Load game system
- 🔊 Cross-platform audio
Game Demonstration
Watch the complete gameplay demonstration showcasing all features of Battleship built in C:
System Architecture
Core Components
- Game Logic: Turn-based game flow management
- Board Management: Grid-based ship placement and tracking
- AI Engine: Strategic decision-making algorithms
- User Interface: Console-based interactive interface
Data Structures
- Game Board: 2D arrays for ship and hit tracking
- Ship Objects: Structures for ship properties and states
- Player Data: Score tracking and game statistics
- Game State: Serializable game progress data
AI Implementation
- Probability Maps: Statistical target selection
- Pattern Recognition: Ship layout prediction
- Strategy Adaptation: Dynamic difficulty adjustment
- Memory Systems: Previous move analysis
Cross-Platform Features
- Platform Detection: Automatic OS identification
- Audio Abstraction: Unified sound interface
- File System: Portable save file management
- Console Interface: Cross-platform terminal controls
Key Learning Outcomes
This project provided extensive experience in multiple areas of software development:
C Programming
Advanced C concepts including memory management, file I/O, and modular programming design.
Algorithm Design
Implementation of AI algorithms, probability calculations, and strategic decision-making systems.
Game Development
Understanding game loops, state management, and user experience design principles.
Cross-Platform Dev
Techniques for creating portable applications that work across different operating systems.