Tools
JS
React
Duration
December 2023 - February 2024
Skills
- UI/UX Design
- Dynamic Programming
- Creative Problem Solving
The idea
Idea for Portal Chess originated in the back of my car. For some reason I decided to leave my comfort zone and try to create something outside Unity. I've choosen to use React Native and js to create a simple chess game with a twist. The twist was to add portals to the game. The player can use the portals to teleport the pieces from one edge to antoher.
Implementation
Portal Chess has fully funtional chess game mechanics. The player can move the pieces, capture the enemy pieces and use the portals to teleport the pieces from one edge to another. Game automatically detects check and checkmate. In the future I plan to add more features like multiplayer and AI.
Challanges
The biggest challenge was constantly refactoring the code to enhance readability and maintainability. As this was my first major project in React Native, I was continuously learning and adapting. This meant frequently revisiting and rewriting sections of the code to implement best practices and ensure long-term maintainability. Additionally, integrating the teleportation mechanic required careful handling of state and board logic to ensure smooth and accurate gameplay.
