Hex Maze TD

A modular, hex-first tower defense prototype focused on mazing gameplay, extensibility, and rapid balancing workflows.

Getting Started

• npm install
• npm run dev
• Visit http://localhost:5173

Key Features

• Abstracted grid engine supporting hex and square topologies.
• Five launch towers (Wall, Lightning, Fire, Ice, Earth) with upgrade paths.
• Wave scheduler with boss rounds and configurable progression curves.
• Responsive widescreen UI with 8-bit inspired styling.
• Simulation scripts (npm run simulate) for quick balance sweeps.

Repo Layout

• src/core – grid, topology, and pathfinding primitives.
• src/game – gameplay systems, configs, and engine.
• src/render – canvas renderer.
• src/ui – React UI overlay and controls.
• assets/ – art/audio placeholders and production guide.
• simulations/ – headless balance utilities.
• docs/ – planning notes and contributor guides.

Next Steps

• Flesh out animation timelines + sprite atlas loading.
• Layer in audio cues tied to tower fire events.
• Expand simulation harness with Monte Carlo upgrade budgeting.
• Integrate save/load of board layouts for playtest comparisons.