Simple Games - GDD & Scoring

Common Game Features

Main Menu: Each game has a main menu with four options: Play, Options (audio level), Leader Board, and Exit.
Sound Effects (Sound Fx): Integrated sound effects for enhanced game feedback.
Leader Board: A system to record and display top scores or times.
Single Level: Each game features one single, well-designed level.

Game Overview: Bounce a ball to break bricks and earn points. The player loses when all lives are lost.

Core Mechanics: Paddle moves left/right; ball bounces off surfaces; bricks are destroyed on impact.
Controls: Arrow keys or A/D.
Scoring: +10 points per brick, with a top 5 leaderboard.
Game Loop: Continuously updates the paddle, ball, and brick interactions at a steady rate, handling collision detection and scoring.

Game Overview: Avoid falling obstacles for as long as possible. The difficulty increases as time passes.

Core Mechanics: Move left/right to dodge obstacles that fall at increasing speeds.
Controls: Arrow keys or A/D.
Scoring: +1 point per second survived, with a top 5 leaderboard.
Game Loop: Continuously updates the falling obstacles and player movement each frame while checking for collisions and increasing difficulty.

Game Overview: The character auto-jumps and must land on platforms; missing a platform results in a game over.

Core Mechanics: Auto-jumps with moving or disappearing platforms; player controls horizontal movement to land correctly.
Controls: Arrow keys or A/D.
Scoring: +5 points per platform landed, with a top 5 leaderboard.
Game Loop: Constantly updates the character's jump and platform positions at a steady rate, checking for successful landings and triggering game over conditions when missed.

Game Overview: A button appears randomly, and the player must click it as fast as possible to score points based on reaction time.

Core Mechanics: Randomized button appearances that test the player's reaction speed.
Controls: Mouse click.
Scoring: Reaction time determines the points earned, with a top 5 leaderboard.
Game Loop: Waits for a randomized button appearance, measures the reaction time upon click, then resets the cycle for subsequent rounds.

Completeness & Adherence to the GDD (30%)
- Implementation of all required features (Main Menu, Sound Effects, Leader Board, Single Level).
- Consistent and smooth game loop with efficient collision detection.
Gameplay & Mechanics (25%)
- Engaging and fun gameplay experience.
- Smooth, responsive controls and stable game loop.
User Interface, Design, & Aesthetics (20%)
- Cohesive dark mode visual design and appealing graphics.
- Clear navigation through menus and in-game interactions.
- Quality sound effects and background audio, if applicable.
Technical Implementation & Code Quality (15%)
- Clean, well-documented code with logical organization.
- Efficient resource usage and smooth performance.
- Minimal or no runtime errors.
Innovation, Creativity & Extra Features (10%)
- Creative twists or unique design elements within the game.
- Proper disclosure and effective use of AI (if applicable).
- Any bonus features or additional polish beyond the minimum requirements.