
Virtual Treasure Hunt Game with Real-Time Hints
Problem Statement
Treasure hunts are an engaging way to learn, think critically, and enjoy gaming. However, physical treasure hunts are time-bound and limited by location. This project aims to digitize the experience with interactive clues, real-time hints, and puzzle-solving.
Project Objective
To develop a web-based interactive treasure hunt platform where users solve levels by cracking riddles or visual puzzles with the help of real-time hints and game logic.
Core Modules
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User Module: Register/login to track progress.
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Game Engine: Presents clues, processes answers, and loads new levels.
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Hint System: Shows context-based hints with timer control.
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Leaderboard: Displays top-performing players by score/time.
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Admin Panel: For adding new levels and clues.
Key Features
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Multiple levels with increasing difficulty
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Real-time hints using AJAX or WebSockets
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Level timer and countdown
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Responsive, interactive frontend UI
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Session handling to maintain progress
Tech Stack
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Frontend: HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, JavaScript
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Backend: Node.js (Express)
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Database: MongoDB
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Extras: WebSocket/Socket.io for real-time communication