🧩 aiMaze

aiMaze is a Python game built with Pygame, where a human player competes against an AI to solve a maze. The project explores pathfinding algorithms and game logic, combining algorithmic thinking with interactive design.

🎮 Features

Human vs AI maze-solving challenge

Two implemented algorithms:

Depth-First Search (DFS)

Breadth-First Search (BFS)

Recursive maze generation

Real-time visualization of pathfinding

Simple, intuitive controls

🚀 Future Plans

Add more algorithms:

Greedy Best-First Search

A* Search

Improve UI/UX with a more engaging interface

Create a separate “AI Race” mode where different algorithms compete

Add difficulty settings (maze size, complexity)

💡 Inspiration

This project was inspired by CS50’s algorithm visualizations and maze-solving demonstrations. I wanted to take that concept further by turning it into a small interactive game that blends visualization and play.

🧠 What I Learned

Throughout this project, I learned a lot about:

Implementing recursive maze generation in Pygame

Understanding how pathfinding algorithms explore and remember states

Designing a turn-based AI vs player mechanic

Debugging and iterating with the help of documentation, lectures, and AI tools

Thinking about how algorithms can be experienced rather than just seen

It was a fun and rewarding experience that deepened my understanding of both algorithms and game development!