This repository contains the in-progress Hidden Object Game Template developed under the Tiny Walnut Games namespace. The project is structured for extensibility, localization, and modern Unity UI workflows, and is intended as a foundation for future game development.

• Namespace Organization: All scripts and assets are organized under the TinyWalnutGames root namespace for clarity and scalability.
• UI & UX: Utilizes Unity UI Toolkit (UIElements) for modern, flexible user interfaces.
• Localization: Includes infrastructure for XLIFF-based localization, with an editor tool for converting XLIFF files to ScriptableObject tables.
• Audio: Integrates a modular audio manager for UI and gameplay sound effects.
• TextMesh Pro: Example scripts and assets for advanced text rendering and interaction.
• Minigames: Includes a sample "Cork Board" minigame with persistent progress and reset functionality.
• Font Support: Bundled with Noto Sans font families for multilingual support.

This project is currently under active development. Major systems are scaffolded, but several features are incomplete or in a prototype state.

Level Selection and First Playable Level

• The level selection UI now displays all level cards and allows entering the first level.
• The first level spawns hidden objects in both the play area and the list of items to find.
• Known Issues:
  • Spawned hidden objects have correct locations, but their size and rotation are incorrect.
  • Clicking items in the "to find" list incorrectly logs them as found (should only respond to play area clicks).
  • Level selection and play area support mouse wheel scrolling, but dragging/swiping does not work yet.
  • The settings menu is not positioning itself correctly.

The main roadblock to completing the core gameplay loop is finalizing the logic and data flow for the level selection screen. This includes:

• Ensuring level data is loaded and displayed correctly in the UI.
• Handling level unlock progression and user interaction.
• Integrating level selection with scene management and save state.

1. Unity Version: This project targets Unity 2021.3 LTS or newer.
2. .NET Target: .NET Framework 4.7.1, C# 9.0.
3. Open the Project: Clone the repository and open it in Unity Hub.
4. Localization: Use the provided editor tool under Tools > Localization > XLIFF to Scriptable Table Converter to import localization files.
5. Level Data: Assign LevelCard assets in the LevelManager inspector to populate the level selection screen.

Contributions are welcome! Please open issues or pull requests for bug fixes, improvements, or new features.

All code is provided under the MIT License. Font assets are included under their respective open licenses (see /Fonts for details).

Status: 🚧 Work In Progress
Finished Milestone: Level selection screen population and integration Next Steps: Finalize level selection logic, fix known issues, and polish first playable level. Next Milestone: Complete core gameplay loop with level selection and first level interaction, unlocking the next level.