BattleShip Game Development

Project Requirements The project has the following core requirements: 1. Language & Frameworks: • Python 3.x as the programming language. • PyQt5 or PyQt6 for building the graphical user interface. • Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) principles, including well-defined classes and methods. 2. Core Game Features: • Game Mode: • Single-Player vs AI Mode: The player faces a computer-controlled AI opponent. • Game Setup: • The player and the AI will each have a 10x10 grid for placing ship. • Ship types and sizes: The game includes 5 types of ships with different sizes, Aircraft Carrier (5 cells), Battleship (4 cells), Submarine (3 cells), Destroyer (3 cells), and Patrol Boat (2 cells). • The player and AI will take turns to attack by selecting coordinates on the opponent’s grid. The game ends when all ships of either the player or the AI are destroyed. • Game Flow: • The game begins with a setup screen allowing the player to start a new game, view instructions, or exit. • The player can manually place ships or use a random ship placement feature. • Turns alternate between the player and the AI until one player’s ships are all destroyed 3. GUI Key Components: • Main Window: • The main window will feature two grids: one for the player's ships and one for targeting the opponent's grid, the AI. • A menu or button layout should allow the player to start a new game, view instructions, or exit. • Game Grids: • Player Grid: Displays the player’s ships and shows where the AI has attacked, using markers for hits or misses. • Opponent Grid: For attacking the AI's ships. The player clicks on cells to target the AI’s ships. • Visual Representation: o Clear distinction for ships, hits (red marker), and misses (white marker) on both grids. o Both grids update dynamically to reflect hits, misses, and sunk ships. • Buttons and Controls: • New Game Button: Starts a new game and initializes the grids for both the player and the AI. • Random Ship Placement Button: Automatically places the player’s ships on their grid. • Fire Button: Allows the player to confirm an attack on the opponent’s grid after selecting a coordinate. • End Game/Restart Button: Enables restarting the game or exiting after the match ends. • Status Display: • A status label to indicate the current player's turn (Player or AI). • Messages to inform the player of hits, misses, or if a ship has been sunk. • Display the game result (e.g., "You Win!" or "AI Wins!") when all ships of one side are destroyed. • Ship Placement Interaction: • During the ship placement phase, the player can drag and drop ships onto their grid or manually select cells for each ship. • Ships will align to the grid, and invalid placements (e.g., overlapping or out-of bounds) will be disallowed with visual feedback. • AI Opponent: • The AI will randomly place its ships on the grid and make strategic random moves to attack the player’s ships. • The AI’s actions (ship placement and attack) will be hidden from the player until revealed through successful hits. • The AI will automatically handle its turns after the player’s move, with visual feedback on the player’s grid for hits or misses. • Instructions/Help Screen: • Provide a rules screen accessible from the main menu or during gameplay. • The instructions should explain how to place ships, how turns work, and the rules for winning. 4. Game Flow: • Single-Player Mode vs AI: 1. The player chooses to start a new game. 2. The player places their ships manually or randomly. 3. The AI places its ships randomly on its grid. 4. Turns alternate between the player and the AI. The player selects a target on the AI’s grid, while the AI automatically selects a target on the player's grid. 5. The game continues until one side’s ships are all destroyed. 6. The game ends, and the result is displayed (win or loss), with an option to restart. 5. Data Management: Implement a robust data management system that securely stores players information using an SQLite database. 6. Class Structure The game should be structured into different classes for example: • Player Class: • Represents the human player, storing information about the player’s grid, ship positions, and attack history. • Includes methods for placing ships and selecting attack coordinates. • AI Class (Computer Player): • Represents the AI player, handling the logic for placing ships and selecting attack coordinates. • Implements basic and advanced AI strategies for attacking the player’s grid. • Ship Class: • Represents an individual ship, with properties like type, size, orientation, and health. • Methods to track damage and check if the ship has been sunk • Grid Class: • Represents a 10x10 grid for both the player and the AI, with methods for placing ships, validating ship placement, and tracking hits and misses. • Game Class: • Manages the overall state of the game, including the setup phase, turn alternation, and game-ending conditions. • Handles game logic for alternating between the player and the AI. • GUI Class (PyQt Window): • Manages the graphical interface, including grid displays, buttons, and player interaction. • Updates visual elements based on game state (e.g., marking hits and misses, updating the turn status). • Handles input from the player for ship placement and attacks. • Main Application Class: • The entry point of the game, responsible for initializing the game logic and starting the PyQt application event loop. 7. Additional Features: You should complete any two of the following additional features: • Sound Effects and Background Music: Sound effects for placing ships, firing, hitting, and sinking ships, along with optional background music to enhance the user experience. • Settings Menu: Allow players to adjust settings such a grid size (15X15), sound and music volume. • Advanced AI Strategies: Allow the AI to employ more advanced strategies for selecting attack coordinates (e.g., targeting adjacent cells after a hit).