Arduino Bomberman Matrix Game

Table of Contents

• Introduction
• Components
• Code overview
• Usage
• Gameplay

Introduction

This project brings the popular Bomberman game to life on an LED matrix using Arduino. It combines hardware and software to create a fun and interactive gaming experience. The game features include player movement, bomb placement, and enemy interaction, among others.

Components

• Arduino Uno
• Medium Breadboard
• Small Breadboard
• 8x8 LED Matrix
• Joystick
• MAX7219 Driver
• 10k Ohm Resistor
• C104 Capacitor
• C4 10μF Capacitor
• LCD Display
• Buzzer
• 220 Ohm Resistor
• Potentiometer
• wires

Code overview

• The code is written in many different files to make it easier to read and understand
• MatrixProject.ino is the main file that runs the game and calls functions from other files
• Consts.h contains all the constants used in the game and Variables.h contains all the variables that will change during the game
• Code is modularised so it could accept additional features in the future, such as a bigger map than the matrix size (which I wish it was already done)

Usage

• The menu screen is displayed on the LCD display
• The game screen is displayed on the LED matrix
• Use the joystick to navigate the menu
• Press the joystick to select an option

Gameplay

• Video Showcase
• Move the player character using the joystick
• Place bombs strategically to destroy enemies as quickly as possible
• Avoid enemies as they will kill you, they get faster over time so be careful!
• The game ends when all enemies are defeated, or the player loses all lives
• Score is calculated by how many and how quick you kill enemies
• You can choose the amount of enemies in the game for a potential higher score

Have fun! 🎮