Rubamazzo

Project Goal

The project aims to develop a distributed version of the card game "Rubamazzo," implemented as a command-line application using a client-server architecture. The rules are available at the following link: https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rubamazzetto. The goal is to apply concepts of distributed systems, ensuring efficient management of communication and data exchange between client and server, all while utilizing the Scala programming language.

Project Description

• Gameplay:
  • The game will follow the traditional rules of "Rubamazzo."
  • The focus will be on the multiplayer experience, allowing multiple players to join the same game.

• Architecture:
  • Server: Responsible for game logic, managing game state, and handling player turns.
  • Client: A command-line interface to interact with the server, send moves, and view the game state.

• Communication:
  • The HTTP protocol will be used with REST APIs for all client-server interactions.
  • Endpoints will include functionalities to join a game, make a move, check the game state, and calculate the final score.

• Technologies Used:
  • Scala: The primary language to implement both the client and the server.
  • Akka HTTP: For creating REST endpoints on the server.
  • cURL or Scala scripts: To send requests to the server from the client.

• Turn Management:
  • The server will strictly enforce turn management and return errors for invalid actions.
  • Updates to the game state will be accessible through periodic HTTP requests.