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Connect and Code

Hacker Arena is an online multiplayer application where programmers can compete against others in real time to finish coding challenges.

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Interactive

Tired of coding alone? So were we! Practice algorithms in our fun and interactive game modes!

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Any Skill Level

From beginner to coding guru, we've got a game mode for you.

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Track Your Stats

Track your game history by the category of algorithm each game tested.

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Spectate Games

Watch other players tackle challenging problems and learn from their thought processes.

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Connect With Others

Learn to pair program by working with other coders to solve problems in our pair mode.

Game Modes

Classic Mode

Programmers face off against each other in a race to finish the coding challenge first.
Suggested Players: 2+
Estimated Time: 10 mins

Pair Mode

Players fall into the role of Navigator or Driver, practicing communication to solve the challenge first.
Suggested Players: 4+
Estimated Time: 15 mins

Code Run

Players traverse a board, utilizing items, environment and disruptions to reach the finish line.
Suggested Players: 2+
Estimated Time: 10 mins

Solo Mode

Programmers can hone their skills by practicing alone in this sandbox mode.
Suggested Players: 1
Estimated Time: 5 mins

Disruptions



Click on a tab to explore disruptions!

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Blind

Cost: 1
Effect: Darkens opponent's editor for 5 seconds.
Ahhhhh! Help I can't C...++
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Python

Cost: 1
Effect: Changes opponent's editor language to Python for 5 seconds.
Do snakes have really long tails or just really long necks?...
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Kennify

Cost: 1
Effect: Gives opponent the K-Dawg special for 5 seconds.
"I'm late" - Kenneth Tso
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Fog

Cost: 3
Effect: Blur opponent's editor for 5 seconds.
20/20 2 400/20 4 5
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Flip

Cost: 3
Effect: Flips opponent's editor for 5 seconds.
.sdnoces 5 rof rotide s'tnenoppo spilF
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Old Man

Cost: 3
Effect: Increase zoom on opponent's editor.
Get off my lawn!
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Line Bomb

Cost: 5
Effect: Inserts random lines of letters into opponent's editor.
fsdofijfoidjfoijfaodifdofjaodifjda?
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Sublime

Cost: 5
Effect: Display alert to opponent on text input for 5 seconds.
Sponsored by VSCodeĀ©
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Move

Cost: 5
Effect: Moves opponent's editor for 5 seconds.
Catch me if you can!
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Undo

Cost: 5
Effect: Deletes the last 10 entires the opponent has made.
Ooooops
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Charmin

Cost: 5
Effect: Displays a full length Charmin ad to opponent.
Sponsored by CharminĀ©
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Wipe

Cost: 20
Effect: Clears and resets opponent's editor.
Not to be confused with Charmin
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Team

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Simon Zheng

Code Editor behavior logic, Data Visualization, Design, Classic / Solo Modes

https://github.com/skzheng

import $ from 'jquery';

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Kai Chen

Made components for Create game rooms, Add Toy Problems (If Admin), and Code Run mode with Firebase

https://github.com/kinyusui

Love the game Go (Baduk, Weiqi)

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Colin Crawford

Worked on the Classic game mode, spectator modes, and timing the Firebase connections

https://github.com/ccolin84

Avid tennis player and fan

Paul Brown

Database, Authentication, Deployment, Pair Mode

paulbrown.io

Wanted the site to be named maliciouscode.com

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David Zou

I did Log In, Sign Up, and Video Chat for this project

tel :1-8002738255

https://github.com/Davidzsy20

I drink water. I sleep.