Catan

Phase 1: Board generation, tiles, numbers and resource model

Build hex-grid map, resource tiles, number tokens and probability logic.

• Generate randomized valid layout
• Represent resources, ports
• Assign number tokens

Functional Output: A complete logical board with all tiles, resources and numbers correctly placed.

Phase 2: GUI foundation and interactive map rendering

Create full visual board, clickable hexes, nodes and edges.

• Render hex tiles
• Highlight buildable spots
• Display resources/numbers

Functional Output: A functional GUI showing the map with interactive selection areas.

Phase 3: Player setup, resource distribution and turn structure

Implement player initialization, dice rolling, resource collection and turn phases.

• Manage players/hands
• Generate dice results
• Distribute resources

Functional Output: Players receive correct resources each turn and complete full phase cycles.

Phase 4: Building, roads, settlements, cities and rule enforcement

Integrate construction logic with GUI, including placement restrictions and adjacency rules.

• Validate building locations
• Track longest road
• Update resource costs

Functional Output: Players can legally build and upgrade structures with correct rule checks.

Phase 5: Trading, robber mechanics and development cards

Add full trading, robber movement and development card system.

• Implement bank/player trades
• Enforce robber placement
• Execute card effects

Functional Output: Trading flows correctly, robber actions work, and card effects execute reliably.

Phase 6: Victory points, AI opponent, saving and polish

Add scoring logic, an AI with simple heuristics, persistence and UI improvements.

• Track victory points
• Implement basic AI
• Save/load sessions

Functional Output: Matches progress to victory with functioning AI, persistent states and smooth interface.