Quick-Play Tactical Missions

Mission Type 1: Capture the Flag (5-8 minutes)

{
    "mission_type": "capture_flag",
    "board_width": 6,
    "board_height": 6,
    "turn_limit": 10,
    "victory_conditions": ["flag_captured", "enemy_eliminated"],
    "special_rules": {
        "flag_carrier_speed": -1,
        "flag_pickup_ap": 1,
        "flag_position": {"x": 3, "y": 3}
    },
    "player1_units": {
        "soldier": 2,
        "tank": 1
    },
    "player2_units": {
        "soldier": 2,
        "tank": 1
    }
}

• Flag placed in center
• Units must spend 1 AP to pick up flag
• Flag carrier moves slower
• Win by returning flag to starting edge or eliminating enemy
• Smaller map forces engagement

Mission Type 2: King of the Hill (5-7 minutes)

{
    "mission_type": "king_hill",
    "board_width": 7,
    "board_height": 7,
    "turn_limit": 8,
    "victory_conditions": ["points_threshold"],
    "special_rules": {
        "hill_position": {"x": 3, "y": 3},
        "points_per_turn": 2,
        "points_to_win": 6,
        "hill_defense_bonus": 1
    }
}

• Central hill grants points each turn
• Multiple units can contribute points
• Quick matches through point accumulation
• Defensive bonus on hill creates tactical choices

Mission Type 3: Supply Run (7-10 minutes)

{
    "mission_type": "supply_run",
    "board_width": 8,
    "board_height": 6,
    "turn_limit": 12,
    "victory_conditions": ["supplies_collected", "enemy_eliminated"],
    "special_rules": {
        "supply_points": [
            {"x": 2, "y": 2},
            {"x": 5, "y": 2},
            {"x": 3, "y": 4}
        ],
        "supplies_to_win": 2,
        "pickup_ap_cost": 1
    }
}

• Collect supplies from specific points
• Each supply pickup costs 1 AP
• Win by collecting majority or elimination
• Supplies placed to force movement

Mission Type 4: Breakthrough (5-8 minutes)

{
    "mission_type": "breakthrough",
    "board_width": 8,
    "board_height": 5,
    "turn_limit": 10,
    "victory_conditions": ["units_escaped", "enemy_eliminated"],
    "special_rules": {
        "escape_edge": "right",
        "units_needed": 2,
        "escape_ap_cost": 1
    }
}

• Get specific number of units to opposite edge
• Narrow map creates chokepoints
• Quick games through focused objective
• Alternative win through elimination

Mission Type 5: Sabotage (7-10 minutes)

{
    "mission_type": "sabotage",
    "board_width": 7,
    "board_height": 7,
    "turn_limit": 12,
    "victory_conditions": ["targets_destroyed"],
    "special_rules": {
        "target_positions": [
            {"x": 5, "y": 1},
            {"x": 5, "y": 5}
        ],
        "target_health": 2,
        "destroy_ap_cost": 2
    }
}

• Destroy specific objectives on map
• Objectives require multiple hits
• Defender must split forces
• Attack focused gameplay

Required Implementation Changes

1. New Victory Condition System

class_name VictoryCondition
extends Resource

var type: String
var parameters: Dictionary

func check_condition(game_state: GameState) -> bool:
    match type:
        "flag_captured": return _check_flag_capture(game_state)
        "points_threshold": return _check_points(game_state)
        "supplies_collected": return _check_supplies(game_state)
        "units_escaped": return _check_escape(game_state)
        "targets_destroyed": return _check_targets(game_state)
    return false

2. Mission Configuration Loader

class_name MissionConfig
extends Resource

var mission_type: String
var special_rules: Dictionary
var victory_conditions: Array

func load_mission(mission_id: String) -> Dictionary:
    var mission_data = _load_mission_file(mission_id)
    return _process_mission_config(mission_data)

3. Special Rules Handler

class_name SpecialRulesHandler
extends Node

func apply_mission_rules(game_state: GameState, rules: Dictionary) -> void:
    for rule in rules:
        match rule:
            "flag_carrier_speed": _apply_flag_carrier_effect(game_state, rules[rule])
            "hill_defense_bonus": _apply_hill_bonus(game_state, rules[rule])

Mission Design Guidelines

1. Time Management
   - 10-12 turns maximum
   - Clear objectives visible from start
   - Multiple paths to victory

2. Map Considerations
   - Smaller maps (6x6 to 8x8)
   - Focused objective placement
   - Meaningful terrain placement

3. Unit Balance
   - Reduced unit counts (3-4 per side)
   - Specialized unit roles
   - Clear counter-relationships

4. Engagement Forcing
   - Centralized objectives
   - Time pressure through turn limits
   - Point accumulation mechanics