Bhariyo (بھریو)

Overview

Bhariyo is a modern, AI-powered digital implementation of the ancient Sindhi board game Bhariyo. Built with a focus on high-performance AI, real-time multiplayer connectivity, and a premium user experience, Bhariyo brings a centuries-old tradition into the modern era.

Key Features

• Advanced Artificial Intelligence: Play against bots with varying difficulty. The AI uses a Hybrid Engine combining Minimax with Alpha-Beta Pruning, Iterative Deepening, and Monte Carlo Tree Search (MCTS), evaluated via Graph Convolutional Networks (GCN) running in Web Workers.
• Real-time Multiplayer: Powered by Supabase for seamless matchmaking and game state synchronization. Features a global leaderboard and match history.
• WebRTC Voice Chat: Integrated voice communication allowing players to talk during matches.
• Learning & Mastery: Includes Puzzle Mode, Learn View for tutorials, and a distraction-free Focus Mode.

Technical Stack

• Frontend: React 19 + Vite with a custom Vanilla CSS design system.
• Backend: Node.js + Express, paired with Supabase for realtime databases.
• Machine Learning: TensorFlow.js and ONNX Runtime Web for browser-based neural network inference.
• Voice: Simple-Peer for WebRTC voice communication.

Game Rules

1. Phase 1 (Placing): Players take turns placing 9 pieces on the 24 available nodes.
2. Phase 2 (Moving): Move pieces to adjacent nodes.
3. Phase 3 (Flying): When reduced to 3 pieces, a player can fly to any vacant node.
4. Mills: Forming a line of 3 pieces allows you to remove an opponent's piece. Win by reducing the opponent to 2 pieces or blocking all their moves.