IITI Grand Prix: Multiplayer Car Racing Game

Welcome to IITI Grand Prix, a multiplayer car racing game developed at IIT Indore.

Table of Contents

1. Project Overview
2. Development Environment
3. Gameplay
4. Contributors

Project Overview

IITI Grand Prix is a thrilling multiplayer car racing game that allows players to compete against each other in real-time. The game is developed using Unity for gameplay development and asset building, Photon for multiplayer functionality, Blender for creating 3D assets, and Adobe Premiere Pro for creating loading screen videos.

Problem Statement Description

Develop a multiplayer racing game inspired by Mario Kart, set on IIT Indore’s campus. Players compete online or over LAN, using exciting power-ups and a variety of vehicles. Ensure a smooth and responsive multiplayer experience.

Features:

1. Multiplayer Mode: Compete against other players online or over LAN.
2. Track Design: Creative and challenging tracks inspired by real-world IITI campus map.
3. Power-ups: Collect and use power-ups for strategic advantages during races.
4. Vehicle Variety: Different vehicles with unique attributes for players to choose from.
5. Checkpoints: Cross checkpoints and resume from checkpoints in case of accidents.
6. Graphics: Incredible Graphics throughout the game and map.
7. Drifting and Motion blur to enhance real life game experience.

Starting a Game

1. Launch the game from the Unity Editor or build it for your target platform.
2. Create or join a multiplayer lobby using the Photon multiplayer functionality.
3. Select your car and customize it as desired.
4. Once all players are ready, start the race and compete against each other.

Game Controls

1. WASD, Arrow Buttons for Movement.
2. Hold N to Activate Nitro.
3. Spacebar for Handbrake.
4. F to Flip the car.

Minimaps and Results Display

• Each player's minimap displays only their own car to avoid confusion.
• Race results are displayed correctly by ensuring race times are accurately recorded when each car crosses the finish line.

Contributors

• Prashant Narang [email protected] Contribution: Multiplayer Functionality, Lobby System, Results Panel
• Nishit Rupavatia [email protected] Contribution: Car Controller, Nitro, MiniMaps, Checkpoint System, Speedometer, Music
• Praneet Masiya [email protected] Contribution: Maps, Animations, IITI Assets, UI/UX, Music
• Mentor - Rajat Vishwakarma [email protected] Contribution: Guidance in understanding errors and solving them properly and tips for backup.

Precautions

1. Turn canvas on before build
2. Scroll up to find room when joining
3. To see which car you have selected, join in one by one and check on the hosts screen.

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Thank you for your interest in IITI Grand Prix! We hope you enjoy playing the game as much as we enjoyed developing it.