Game 5 Unit 35 of 128 1 hr learning time

Pause Functionality

Add mid-game pause with overlay, allowing players to take breaks.

27% of Ink War

Players need to pause games. A proper pause overlay shows professionalism.

Run It

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Unit 35 Screenshot

Version shows “PHASE 3 V0.3”.

Pause State

StateInput HandlingDisplay
PlayingFull inputNormal game
PausedP key only”PAUSED” overlay

Implementation

            ; Check for P key
            ; Toggle pause_flag
            ; If paused, skip game logic
            ; Display "PAUSED" overlay

The Complete Code

What You’ve Learnt

  • Pause state - Additional game state for suspension
  • Overlay display - Non-destructive text over game
  • State preservation - Game resumes exactly where left off

What’s Next

Unit 36 adds AI speed options.

What Changed

Unit 34 → Unit 35