A real-time multiplayer online game inspired by the classic Bomberman series, built with Node.js, Express, and WebSockets. The game is deployed at https://bomber-a4og.onrender.com/ and the source code is available at https://github.com/ollaree/Bomber.

• Real-time Multiplayer: Play with up to 4 players in a single game session
• Private Lobbies: Create private games with unique 5-digit game codes for friend groups
• Classic Gameplay: Drop bombs, break destructible crates, and trap opponents to be the last one standing
• Responsive Layout: Adaptive game interface optimized for different screen sizes and devices
• Live Nicknames: Player identifiers displayed above character sprites in real-time

• Node.js - JavaScript runtime for server-side execution
• Express.js - Web application framework for HTTP server and static file serving
• WebSocket (ws) - Low-latency bidirectional communication for real-time gameplay
• UUID - Unique identifier generation for client sessions and game rooms

• Canvas-based Rendering - HTML5 Canvas for 2D graphics rendering
• Client-side Prediction - Smooth movement with server reconciliation
• State Synchronization - Authoritative server with client state updates
• Collision Detection - Grid-based physics system for player and bomb interactions

• WebSocket Events - Custom message protocol for game state updates
• Room Management - Lobby system with unique game codes
• Player Synchronization - Real-time position and action broadcasting

1. Access the Game: Navigate to https://bomber-a4og.onrender.com/
2. Enter a Nickname: Choose a display name for your character
3. Create or Join:
   • Create Game: Generates a new lobby with a unique 5-digit game code
   • Join Game: Enter an existing game code to join a friend's lobby
4. Lobby: Wait for players to join. The host can start the match with minimum 2 players
5. Controls:
   • Movement: Arrow Keys or WASD
   • Place Bomb: Spacebar
6. Objective: Survive and be the last player standing

• Bomb System: Timed explosives with cross-pattern blast radius
• Destructible Environment: Break crates to clear paths and find power-ups
• Grid-based Movement: Classic tile-based positioning system
• Elimination Rules: Players are eliminated when caught in bomb explosions

The game maintains the classic Bomberman formula while leveraging modern web technologies for seamless multiplayer experience across devices.