1. Introduction

How to Install

1. Download the Game Files:
   • Ensure you have all the necessary files:
     • index.html: The main file to launch the game.
     • style.css: Stylesheet for game design.
     • game.js: JavaScript file for game logic.
     • Supporting assets: Images (pollution_background.png, monster.png, etc.) and sound files (correct.mp3, wrong.mp3).
2. Set Up the Files:
   • Place all the files in a single folder on your computer to ensure proper linking between assets.
3. Install a Local Server (Optional):
   • For a better experience, use a local server (especially for testing JavaScript functionality):
     • Option 1: Use Python:
       • Open a terminal/command prompt.
       • Navigate to the folder containing the game files.
       • Run: python -m http.server (for Python 3) or python -m SimpleHTTPServer (for Python 2).
       • Open a browser and go to http://localhost:8000.
     • Option 2: Use Visual Studio Code:
       • Install the “Live Server” extension.
       • Open the folder in VS Code.
       • Right-click index.html and select “Open with Live Server.”
4. Browser Compatibility:
   • Use modern web browsers like Google Chrome, Firefox, or Microsoft Edge for the best performance.
   • Ensure JavaScript is enabled in your browser.

Start the Game:

1. Open the index.html file in your web browser (double-click if running locally without a server).
2. If using a local server, navigate to the provided address (e.g., http://localhost:8000).

Play the Game:

1. Use the keyboard to control the player:
   1. Arrow Left: Move left.
   2. Arrow Right: Move right.
   3. Arrow Down: Pick up or drop trash items.
2. Goal:
   1. Collect trash items scattered in the scene.
   2. Sort the trash into the correct bins to reduce the pollution monster’s health.

Game Feedback:

1. Correct sorting decreases the monster’s health.
2. Incorrect sorting increases the monster’s health and provides immediate visual and audio feedback.

Winning:

1. Continue sorting trash correctly until the monster’s health reaches zero.