# Square Board Game - Instructions

## Game Overview
Square Board Game is a multiplayer strategy game where players compete to control territory, eliminate opponents, and be the last player standing.

## Getting Started
1. Enter your name and click "Join Lobby"
2. Create a new game by specifying the number of players (1-8) or join an existing game
3. Wait for enough players to join before the game starts

## Game Rules

### Objective
- Be the last player standing
- Control the most territory by the end of the game

### Gameplay
- Each turn, you get 2 action points to spend
- The game ends when only one player remains or after 100 total turns

### Actions

#### Move (1 AP per square)
- Click the "Move" button or press 'M'
- White circles show available moves with their AP cost
- Move in straight lines up to 3 squares away
- Moving onto another player eliminates them

#### Place Wall (2 AP)
- Click the "Wall" button or press 'W'
- Click on any empty square to place a wall
- Walls block movement and eraser shots

#### Eraser (8 AP)
- Click the "Eraser" button or press 'E'
- Red lines show possible directions
- Shoot in straight lines or diagonals
- Eraser shots eliminate players in their path
- Eraser shots are blocked by walls

#### End Turn
- Click "Skip Turn" to end your turn early
- Turns end automatically when you run out of action points
- Turns also end automatically after 20 seconds

### Tips
- Use walls strategically to protect yourself and block opponents
- Plan your moves carefully to conserve action points
- The eraser is powerful but expensive - use it wisely!
- Watch the timer to avoid wasting your turn

Good luck, and may the best strategist win!