# Whale Hunting - A Point & Click Adventure

A Monkey Island-style adventure game based on 18th century whaling history, including the dark practice of burning penguins as emergency fuel when traditional fuel ran out.

## Setup

### Install Dependencies

```bash
npm install
```

### Run Development Server

```bash
npm run dev
```

The game will be available at `http://localhost:5173` (or another port shown in the terminal).

### Build for Production

```bash
npm run build
```

The built files will be in the `dist/` directory.

## Project Structure

```
whalehunting/
├── index.html              # Main HTML file
├── package.json            # Dependencies and scripts
├── src/
│   ├── main.js            # Game initialization and configuration
│   ├── scenes/            # Game scenes
│   │   └── ShipDeckScene.js  # Ship deck scene (starting point)
│   └── game-objects/      # Reusable game objects (future)
└── assets/                # Images, sounds, etc. (future)
```

## Current Features

- **Ship Deck Scene**: Explore the deck of your whaling vessel
- **Interactive Objects**: Click on barrels, the ship's wheel, and other objects
- **Inventory System**: Track fuel, whale oil, and penguins
- **Message System**: Get feedback when interacting with objects

## Game Concept

The game simulates 18th century whaling expeditions where:
- Whalers hunt whales to produce whale oil
- Fuel management is critical for the voyage
- When fuel runs out, desperate measures (burning penguins) become necessary

## Next Steps

Future development could include:
- Whale hunting mini-game/scene
- Port scene for resupply and selling oil
- Decision system for fuel management
- Narrative elements and character dialogues
- Penguin catching mechanics
- Multiple voyages with progression
- Art assets to replace placeholder graphics

## Technology

- **Phaser 3**: Game framework
- **Vite**: Build tool and dev server
- **JavaScript (ES6 modules)**: Programming language

## Controls

- **Mouse**: Click to interact with objects
- Point-and-click adventure style navigation

## Development Notes

This is a prototype with placeholder graphics (colored rectangles). Art assets can be added later by:
1. Adding images to `assets/sprites/` or `assets/backgrounds/`
2. Loading them in the scene's `preload()` method
3. Replacing rectangle shapes with sprites