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Punarutthaan: A Key to ancient games

Punarutthaan signifies revival or resurgence. This project aims to bring back the charm and strategic gameplay of three traditional Indian board games: Aadu Puli Aatam, Pallangkuzhi, and Pagade, all implemented using the Pygame library.

Games Included

  1. Aadu Puli Aatam (Goats and Tigers) 🐐🐅: A strategic, asymmetric two-player game where tigers hunt goats while the goats try to surround the tigers.

  2. Pallankuzhi; A traditional South Indian mancala game played with cowrie shells or seeds. Players sow and capture seeds based on specific rules.

  3. Pagade ♟️✨: A race game similar to Ludo, played with cowrie shells or dice and pawns on a cross-shaped board.

    Features

  • Interactive graphical interfaces for all three games. 🎮
  • Clear and intuitive gameplay using Pygame. 👍
  • A brief historical overview of each game. 📜
  • Comprehensive instructions on how to play each game. 📖

Technologies Used

  • Python 🐍
  • Pygame 👾

Setup Instructions

  1. Ensure you have Python installed on your system. You can download it from https://www.python.org/downloads/.

  2. Install Pygame: Open your terminal or command prompt and run:

    pip install pygame
  3. Clone the repository:

    git clone https://github.com/AasthathecoderX/Punarutthaan
    cd Punarutthaan
  4. Run the games: Navigate to the project directory in your terminal and run the main game file (e.g., main.py or a similarly named file that launches the game menu):

    python main.py

About

This project, built with Pygame, brings to life three classic Indian board games: Aadu Puli Aatam (Goats and Tigers), Pallanguzi, and Pagade. Relive the joy of these timeless games on your computer!

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