JamJam - The Official Game

JamJam is a multiplayer web-based game, inspired by Rock-Paper-Scissors, where players compete using "GM" (Good Morning), "GN" (Good Night), and "GD" (Good Day) in a fun, turn-based environment. This project uses Node.js and Socket.IO to handle real-time multiplayer functionality, with a SQLite database for tracking player scores and leaderboard entries.

You can see it live by checking out jamjam.tech.

Features

• Turn-based multiplayer gameplay
• SQLite-based leaderboard
• Real-time updates using Socket.IO
• Simple, Lilypad-themed UI

Prerequisites

To run this project locally or on a server, you'll need the following installed:

• Node.js (version 12.x or higher)
• npm (comes with Node.js)
• SQLite3

Getting Started

1. Clone the Repository

git clone https://github.com/lilypad_tech/jamjam.git
cd jamjam

2. Install Dependencies

Run the following command to install all the necessary dependencies:

npm install

3. Create or Use an Existing SQLite Database

The game uses a SQLite database (leaderboard.db) to store player scores. If the file doesn't exist, it will be created automatically in the project directory. Ensure the directory has the correct write permissions if running on a server.

4. Running the Game Locally

You can start the game server locally by running:

node server.js

This will start the game on port 3000 by default. Open a browser and go to http://localhost:3000 to play the game.