Get Dead Game

A multiplayer WebSocket-based chase game where players try to avoid being caught by the "Get Deader".

How to Play

1. Landing Page: Click "Start Game" to begin
2. Game Setup:
   • Enter your name
   • Click "Join Room"
3. Game Room:
   • Copy and share the game link with friends
   • See all players who have joined
   • Use checkboxes to designate who will be the "Get Deader" (chaser)
   • Others will be "Got Deaders" (runners)
   • Choose Your Emoji: Select from different emoji categories:
     • Chasers: 💀 ⚔️ 🗡️ ☠️ 👹 (weapons & death symbols)
     • Runners: 😱 🏃‍♂️ 😰 😨 🤯 (scared & running symbols)
   • Game Options:
     • Obstacles are enabled by default for added challenge and cover (10 obstacles)
   • Click "Start Game" when ready (button shows what's needed: "Need 2+ Players" or "Need Chaser")
4. Game Play:
   • Move with arrow keys (supports diagonal movement), touch/swipe, or virtual trackpad on mobile
   • Get Deader tries to catch Got Deaders
   • When caught, Got Deaders turn into 💀 (skull and crossbones) and stop moving
   • Obstacles (if enabled) block movement and provide strategic cover (players never start blocked)
   • Game ends when all Got Deaders are caught
5. Game Over: Click "Start New Game" to return to the game room

Features

• Real-time multiplayer using WebSockets
• Mobile-friendly touch controls with swipe gestures and virtual trackpad
• Customizable emoji selection for each player role
• Optional obstacles for strategic gameplay
• Smooth diagonal movement support
• No backend storage (stateless)
• Responsive design
• Docker deployment ready

Running the Game

Using Docker Compose (Recommended)

services:
  get-dead-server:
    image: ghcr.io/andrewbusbee/get-dead:latest
    ports:
      - "3000:3000"
    restart: unless-stopped

The game will be available at http://localhost:3000

Technical Details

• Backend: Node.js with Express and Socket.io
• Frontend: Vanilla JavaScript with HTML5 Canvas
• Deployment: Docker with Docker Compose
• Port: 3000 (configurable via PORT environment variable)

Game Rules

• Minimum 2 players required to start
• Only one player can be the Get Deader (designated via checkbox)
• Players start on opposite sides of the screen
• Movement is smooth with 5-pixel increments (diagonal movement supported)
• Collision detection radius is 30 pixels
• Obstacles block movement and provide cover (10 obstacles per game, enabled by default)
• Players cannot move through obstacles
• Game ends when all Got Deaders are caught
• No time limit or scoring system
• Emoji selection is role-based (chasers vs runners)