PlayBaghChal 3.0.0

A Pygame implementation of the Bagh-Chal (Tiger and Goat) board game.

Bagh Chal

Bagh-Chal (Nepali: बाघ चाल), also known as the Tiger Game or Tiger and Goat Game, is a traditional strategy game from Nepal. This will guide you through the game’s rules, setup, and objectives.

Requirements

• Python > 3.9
• Pygame

Objective

• Tigers: Capture the goats.
• Goats: Prevent the tigers from capturing all of them and trap the tigers so they cannot move.

Board

The board is a 5x5 grid with additional diagonal lines connecting the corners, creating a star-like pattern. The intersections of these lines are the points where pieces can be placed.

Pieces

• Tigers: 4 pieces
• Goats: 20 pieces

Setup

1. Tigers: Start on the board in specific locations (typically at the four corners of the board).
2. Goats: Start off the board and are introduced into the game one at a time.

Installation

You can install the game using pip:

pip install PlayBaghChal

Usage

Run the game using:

from playbaghchal.PlayGame import TigerGame

# Create an instance of the game and run it
game = TigerGame()
game.run()

OR, Using Command line

python -m playbaghchal

Gameplay

Tigers' Turn

• Tigers can move to any adjacent intersection along the lines (vertically, horizontally, or diagonally).
• Tigers capture goats by jumping over them to an empty spot directly on the other side (similar to a checkers capture).

Goats' Turn

• Goats are placed on empty intersections, one at a time, until all 20 goats are on the board.
• After all goats are on the board, they can move to an adjacent intersection along the lines.

Controls

• Tigers and Goats movement: Click on a piece and then on a valid position to move.

Winning the Game

• Tigers Win: By capturing 6 goats so that it is impossible to block all tigers.
• Goats Win: By trapping all the tigers so they cannot make any legal moves.

Strategy

• For Tigers: Focus on capturing goats efficiently and blocking their movement.
• For Goats: Aim to create a formation that limits the movement of tigers and avoid being captured.

Additional Notes

• The game requires careful planning and strategic thinking from both players.
• The placement of goats can significantly influence the tigers' ability to capture or move.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.

Contributing

Pull requests are welcome! If you'd like to contribute, feel free to fork the repo and submit a PR.

Author

Developed by Bhishan Pangeni. 🚀 Enjoy your game of Bagh Chal!