Don't Push My Buttons

Description

Don't Push My Buttons is a collection of 4 engaging button-based mini-games built with Kotlin and Android Studio. Each game challenges players in different ways, from memory tests to pattern recognition and quick decision-making.

Background

After just a week of learning Kotlin and Android Studio we were tasked with creating an App. Together, we created Don't Push My Buttons, evolving from a simple button pressing game into a comprehensive gaming suite with multiple game modes.

Games Included

1. SassySwitches 🎯

• Objective: Find the hidden target button among 32 uniquely designed buttons
• Gameplay: Click buttons to search for the secret target. Each wrong guess increases your click count
• Hints: After every 5 incorrect clicks, receive a clever hint about the target button's properties
• Features: 32 buttons with unique colors, shapes, and witty hint messages
• Scoring: Your score is the total number of clicks needed to find the target

2. RoboRemember 🤖

• Objective: Memory sequence game inspired by Simon Says
• Gameplay: Watch as buttons light up in sequence, then repeat the pattern by tapping buttons in the same order
• Progressive Difficulty: Each round adds one more button to the sequence
• Features: 4 colorful buttons with haptic feedback and smooth animations
• Scoring: Points increase with each successfully completed sequence

3. SusEmoji 😈

• Objective: Find specific emojis based on clues within a 60-second time limit
• Gameplay: A screen full of random emojis appears with clues to help you find the target emoji
• Time Challenge: 60-second rounds where you must find as many target emojis as possible
• Features: Randomized emoji layouts, creative clues, and fast-paced gameplay
• Scoring: Earn 1 point for each correctly identified emoji

4. Sneaky Button 🕵️

• Objective: Classic "don't click the button" challenge with a twist
• Gameplay: Resist the temptation to click the button that's designed to be irresistible
• Psychology: Tests your willpower against increasingly persuasive button designs
• Features: Dynamic button behavior and psychological challenges
• Scoring: Success is measured by your ability to resist!

Structure

This repo contains:

• A Kotlin Android app with 4 distinct mini-games
• Shared theme system with persistent dark/light mode across all games
• Home screen navigation to access all games
• Individual landing pages for each game with "How to Play" instructions

Video demo

Video demo will be added soon. Stay tuned!

Features

• 🎮 4 Unique Games: Different gameplay mechanics and objectives
• �� Dark/Light Mode: Persistent theme settings across all games
• 📱 Responsive Design: Optimized layouts for different screen sizes
• 🎯 Consistent UI: Unified design language across all games
• 💾 Game State Management: Proper state handling and game progression
• 🔄 Navigation: Seamless switching between games via home screen
• 📖 Instructions: Built-in "How to Play" guides for each game
• 🎨 Visual Feedback: Animations, color changes, and haptic feedback

Technical Features

• Jetpack Compose UI: Modern Android UI toolkit
• Theme Management: Centralized theme system with SharedPreferences
• State Management: Proper state handling with remember and LaunchedEffect
• Modular Architecture: Each game is a separate module with clean separation
• Haptic Feedback: Enhanced user interaction in RoboRemember
• Custom Shapes: Unique button designs in SassySwitches

Future Features

• Online multiplayer functionality
• Cloud save/sync capabilities
• Achievement system
• Sound effects and background music
• Leaderboards and score sharing

Installation

Set up the project

1. Fork this repository
2. Rename the fork
3. Clone the fork to their local machine

Authors and acknowledgment

This project was created by:

Imogen Lovell
Emily Sadler