feat(grid): Replace real-time CTF with turn-based grid system

Replace continuous free-form movement with discrete 20x50 grid-based
gameplay featuring asymmetric movement mechanics:

- Blue/Red teams with 3 units each
- Zone-based movement: orthogonal (4 dir) in offense, diagonal (8 dir) in defense
- Alternating turns with click-to-select, click-to-move input
- Fog of war: 3-cell Chebyshev vision radius per unit
- Defense speed nerf: skip every 4th move in own zone
- AI opponent that chases flag carriers and advances toward enemy flag
- Collision resolution: defender wins in their zone, lower ID wins in neutral

Implements all 3 phases from the plan:
- Phase 1: Playable grid with hot-seat two-player
- Phase 2: Fog of war + defense speed nerf
- Phase 3: AI opponent

Deleted obsolete files: Flag.cs, Unit.cs, RouteDrawer.cs, SimpleAI.cs, Visibility.cs

Co-Authored-By: Claude <noreply@anthropic.com>

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Backyard CTF/Assets/Scripts/CameraController.cs

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+using UnityEngine;
+using UnityEngine.InputSystem;
+
+public class CameraController : MonoBehaviour
+{
+    // Zoom settings
+    public float minZoom = 5f;
+    public float maxZoom = 35f;
+    public float zoomSpeed = 2f;
+    public float pinchZoomSpeed = 0.1f;
+
+    // Pan settings
+    public float panSpeed = 1f;
+
+    // Map bounds (grid-based)
+    float mapWidth = ZoneBoundaries.BoardWidth;
+    float mapHeight = ZoneBoundaries.BoardHeight;
+
+    Camera cam;
+    Vector2 lastPanPosition;
+    bool isPanning;
+    float lastPinchDistance;
+    bool isPinching;
+
+    void Start()
+    {
+        cam = Camera.main;
+    }
+
+    void Update()
+    {
+        HandleMouseInput();
+        HandleTouchInput();
+        ClampCameraPosition();
+    }
+
+    void HandleMouseInput()
+    {
+        var mouse = Mouse.current;
+        if (mouse == null) return;
+
+        // Scroll wheel zoom
+        float scroll = mouse.scroll.ReadValue().y;
+        if (Mathf.Abs(scroll) > 0.01f)
+        {
+            Zoom(-scroll * zoomSpeed * Time.deltaTime * 10f);
+        }
+
+        // Right-click pan (left-click is for unit selection)
+        if (mouse.rightButton.wasPressedThisFrame)
+        {
+            lastPanPosition = mouse.position.ReadValue();
+            isPanning = true;
+        }
+        else if (mouse.rightButton.wasReleasedThisFrame)
+        {
+            isPanning = false;
+        }
+
+        if (isPanning && mouse.rightButton.isPressed)
+        {
+            Vector2 currentPos = mouse.position.ReadValue();
+            Vector2 delta = currentPos - lastPanPosition;
+            Pan(-delta);
+            lastPanPosition = currentPos;
+        }
+    }
+
+    void HandleTouchInput()
+    {
+        var touch = Touchscreen.current;
+        if (touch == null) return;
+
+        int touchCount = 0;
+        foreach (var t in touch.touches)
+        {
+            if (t.press.isPressed) touchCount++;
+        }
+
+        if (touchCount == 2)
+        {
+            // Two finger pinch zoom and pan
+            var touch0 = touch.touches[0];
+            var touch1 = touch.touches[1];
+
+            Vector2 pos0 = touch0.position.ReadValue();
+            Vector2 pos1 = touch1.position.ReadValue();
+            float currentDistance = Vector2.Distance(pos0, pos1);
+
+            if (!isPinching)
+            {
+                isPinching = true;
+                lastPinchDistance = currentDistance;
+                lastPanPosition = (pos0 + pos1) / 2f;
+            }
+            else
+            {
+                // Pinch zoom
+                float deltaDistance = lastPinchDistance - currentDistance;
+                Zoom(deltaDistance * pinchZoomSpeed);
+                lastPinchDistance = currentDistance;
+
+                // Two-finger pan
+                Vector2 currentCenter = (pos0 + pos1) / 2f;
+                Vector2 delta = currentCenter - lastPanPosition;
+                Pan(-delta);
+                lastPanPosition = currentCenter;
+            }
+
+            isPanning = false; // Don't single-finger pan while pinching
+        }
+        else if (touchCount == 1)
+        {
+            isPinching = false;
+
+            var primaryTouch = touch.primaryTouch;
+            Vector2 touchPos = primaryTouch.position.ReadValue();
+
+            // Two-finger gestures only for pan on touch - single finger is for unit selection
+            // Don't initiate pan on single touch
+        }
+        else
+        {
+            isPinching = false;
+            isPanning = false;
+        }
+    }
+
+    void Zoom(float delta)
+    {
+        float newSize = cam.orthographicSize + delta;
+        cam.orthographicSize = Mathf.Clamp(newSize, minZoom, maxZoom);
+    }
+
+    void Pan(Vector2 screenDelta)
+    {
+        // Convert screen delta to world delta
+        float worldUnitsPerPixel = cam.orthographicSize * 2f / Screen.height;
+        Vector3 worldDelta = new Vector3(
+            screenDelta.x * worldUnitsPerPixel * panSpeed,
+            screenDelta.y * worldUnitsPerPixel * panSpeed,
+            0
+        );
+
+        cam.transform.position += worldDelta;
+    }
+
+    void ClampCameraPosition()
+    {
+        // Keep camera within map bounds (with some padding for zoom)
+        float halfHeight = cam.orthographicSize;
+        float halfWidth = halfHeight * cam.aspect;
+
+        float minX = -mapWidth / 2f + halfWidth;
+        float maxX = mapWidth / 2f - halfWidth;
+        float minY = -mapHeight / 2f + halfHeight;
+        float maxY = mapHeight / 2f - halfHeight;
+
+        // Handle case where zoom is wider than map
+        if (minX > maxX) minX = maxX = 0;
+        if (minY > maxY) minY = maxY = 0;
+
+        Vector3 pos = cam.transform.position;
+        pos.x = Mathf.Clamp(pos.x, minX, maxX);
+        pos.y = Mathf.Clamp(pos.y, minY, maxY);
+        cam.transform.position = pos;
+    }
+}

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Backyard CTF/Assets/Scripts/Game.cs

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+using UnityEngine;
+using TMPro;
+
+public class Game : MonoBehaviour
+{
+    // Auto-bootstrap when game starts - no Editor setup needed
+    [RuntimeInitializeOnLoadMethod(RuntimeInitializeLoadType.AfterSceneLoad)]
+    static void Bootstrap()
+    {
+        if (Instance != null) return;
+
+        var gameGO = new GameObject("Game");
+        gameGO.AddComponent<Game>();
+    }
+
+    // ===========================================
+    // CONFIGURATION
+    // ===========================================
+
+    // Camera settings for grid view
+    public const float CameraZoom = 28f;  // Fits 20x50 grid
+    public const float CameraMinZoom = 15f;
+    public const float CameraMaxZoom = 35f;
+
+    // References
+    public static Game Instance { get; private set; }
+
+    GridBoard gridBoard;
+    TextMeshProUGUI scoreText;
+    TextMeshProUGUI gameOverText;
+    TextMeshProUGUI turnText;
+
+    void Awake()
+    {
+        Instance = this;
+    }
+
+    void Start()
+    {
+        SetupCamera();
+        CreateUI();
+        CreateGridBoard();
+    }
+
+    void SetupCamera()
+    {
+        var cam = Camera.main;
+        if (cam != null)
+        {
+            cam.orthographic = true;
+            cam.orthographicSize = CameraZoom;
+            cam.transform.position = new Vector3(0, 0, -10);
+            cam.backgroundColor = new Color(0.1f, 0.1f, 0.15f);
+
+            // Add camera controller for zoom/pan
+            var controller = cam.gameObject.AddComponent<CameraController>();
+            controller.minZoom = CameraMinZoom;
+            controller.maxZoom = CameraMaxZoom;
+        }
+    }
+
+    void CreateUI()
+    {
+        // Create Canvas
+        var canvasGO = new GameObject("Canvas");
+        var canvas = canvasGO.AddComponent<Canvas>();
+        canvas.renderMode = RenderMode.ScreenSpaceOverlay;
+        canvasGO.AddComponent<UnityEngine.UI.CanvasScaler>();
+        canvasGO.AddComponent<UnityEngine.UI.GraphicRaycaster>();
+
+        // Score text (top center)
+        var scoreGO = new GameObject("ScoreText");
+        scoreGO.transform.SetParent(canvasGO.transform, false);
+        scoreText = scoreGO.AddComponent<TextMeshProUGUI>();
+        scoreText.text = "0 - 0";
+        scoreText.fontSize = 48;
+        scoreText.alignment = TextAlignmentOptions.Center;
+        scoreText.color = Color.white;
+
+        var scoreRect = scoreGO.GetComponent<RectTransform>();
+        scoreRect.anchorMin = new Vector2(0.5f, 1f);
+        scoreRect.anchorMax = new Vector2(0.5f, 1f);
+        scoreRect.pivot = new Vector2(0.5f, 1f);
+        scoreRect.anchoredPosition = new Vector2(0, -20);
+        scoreRect.sizeDelta = new Vector2(200, 60);
+
+        // Turn indicator (below score)
+        var turnGO = new GameObject("TurnText");
+        turnGO.transform.SetParent(canvasGO.transform, false);
+        turnText = turnGO.AddComponent<TextMeshProUGUI>();
+        turnText.text = "BLUE'S TURN";
+        turnText.fontSize = 32;
+        turnText.alignment = TextAlignmentOptions.Center;
+        turnText.color = Color.blue;
+
+        var turnRect = turnGO.GetComponent<RectTransform>();
+        turnRect.anchorMin = new Vector2(0.5f, 1f);
+        turnRect.anchorMax = new Vector2(0.5f, 1f);
+        turnRect.pivot = new Vector2(0.5f, 1f);
+        turnRect.anchoredPosition = new Vector2(0, -80);
+        turnRect.sizeDelta = new Vector2(300, 50);
+
+        // Instructions (bottom)
+        var instructionsGO = new GameObject("InstructionsText");
+        instructionsGO.transform.SetParent(canvasGO.transform, false);
+        var instructionsText = instructionsGO.AddComponent<TextMeshProUGUI>();
+        instructionsText.text = "Click unit to select, then click destination to move";
+        instructionsText.fontSize = 20;
+        instructionsText.alignment = TextAlignmentOptions.Center;
+        instructionsText.color = new Color(0.7f, 0.7f, 0.7f);
+
+        var instrRect = instructionsGO.GetComponent<RectTransform>();
+        instrRect.anchorMin = new Vector2(0.5f, 0f);
+        instrRect.anchorMax = new Vector2(0.5f, 0f);
+        instrRect.pivot = new Vector2(0.5f, 0f);
+        instrRect.anchoredPosition = new Vector2(0, 20);
+        instrRect.sizeDelta = new Vector2(500, 40);
+
+        // Game over text (hidden initially)
+        var gameOverGO = new GameObject("GameOverText");
+        gameOverGO.transform.SetParent(canvasGO.transform, false);
+        gameOverText = gameOverGO.AddComponent<TextMeshProUGUI>();
+        gameOverText.text = "";
+        gameOverText.fontSize = 72;
+        gameOverText.alignment = TextAlignmentOptions.Center;
+        gameOverText.color = Color.white;
+        gameOverText.gameObject.SetActive(false);
+
+        var gameOverRect = gameOverGO.GetComponent<RectTransform>();
+        gameOverRect.anchorMin = new Vector2(0.5f, 0.5f);
+        gameOverRect.anchorMax = new Vector2(0.5f, 0.5f);
+        gameOverRect.pivot = new Vector2(0.5f, 0.5f);
+        gameOverRect.anchoredPosition = Vector2.zero;
+        gameOverRect.sizeDelta = new Vector2(400, 100);
+    }
+
+    void CreateGridBoard()
+    {
+        var boardGO = new GameObject("GridBoard");
+        gridBoard = boardGO.AddComponent<GridBoard>();
+
+        // Pass UI references
+        gridBoard.scoreText = scoreText;
+        gridBoard.gameOverText = gameOverText;
+        gridBoard.turnText = turnText;
+    }
+}

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Backyard CTF/Assets/Scripts/Grid/GridAI.cs

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+using System.Collections.Generic;
+using System.Linq;
+using UnityEngine;
+
+public class GridAI : MonoBehaviour
+{
+    GridBoard board;
+    Team aiTeam;
+    float thinkDelay = 0.5f;
+    float thinkTimer = 0f;
+    bool hasMoved = false;
+
+    public void Initialize(GridBoard board, Team team)
+    {
+        this.board = board;
+        this.aiTeam = team;
+    }
+
+    void Update()
+    {
+        if (board == null || board.IsGameOver()) return;
+        if (board.GetCurrentTeam() != aiTeam)
+        {
+            hasMoved = false;
+            thinkTimer = 0f;
+            return;
+        }
+
+        if (hasMoved) return;
+
+        // Small delay to make AI moves visible
+        thinkTimer += Time.deltaTime;
+        if (thinkTimer < thinkDelay) return;
+
+        MakeMove();
+        hasMoved = true;
+    }
+
+    void MakeMove()
+    {
+        var units = board.GetUnits(aiTeam);
+        var visibleCells = board.GetVisibleCells(aiTeam);
+
+        // Find a unit that can move
+        GridUnit bestUnit = null;
+        Vector2Int bestMove = default;
+        float bestScore = float.MinValue;
+
+        foreach (var unit in units)
+        {
+            if (unit.IsTaggedOut) continue;
+
+            // Check speed nerf
+            if (board.IsDefending(unit) && unit.ConsecutiveDefenseMoves % 4 == 3)
+            {
+                continue; // This unit must skip
+            }
+
+            var validMoves = board.GetValidMoves(unit);
+            if (validMoves.Count == 0) continue;
+
+            foreach (var move in validMoves)
+            {
+                float score = EvaluateMove(unit, move, visibleCells);
+                if (score > bestScore)
+                {
+                    bestScore = score;
+                    bestUnit = unit;
+                    bestMove = move;
+                }
+            }
+        }
+
+        if (bestUnit != null)
+        {
+            board.ExecuteAIMove(bestUnit, bestMove);
+        }
+        else
+        {
+            // No valid moves, skip turn
+            board.AISkipTurn();
+        }
+    }
+
+    float EvaluateMove(GridUnit unit, Vector2Int move, HashSet<Vector2Int> visibleCells)
+    {
+        float score = 0f;
+
+        var enemyFlagPos = board.GetEnemyFlagPosition(aiTeam);
+        var ourFlagCarrier = board.GetFlagCarrier(aiTeam == Team.Blue ? Team.Red : Team.Blue);
+        var theirFlagCarrier = board.GetFlagCarrier(aiTeam);
+
+        // Are we carrying the enemy flag?
+        bool carryingFlag = theirFlagCarrier == unit;
+
+        if (carryingFlag)
+        {
+            // Priority: Return to base with flag
+            // Move toward our defense zone
+            int targetY = aiTeam == Team.Blue ? 0 : ZoneBoundaries.BoardHeight - 1;
+            float distToBase = Mathf.Abs(move.y - targetY);
+            score += 1000f - distToBase * 10f;
+        }
+        else if (ourFlagCarrier != null && visibleCells.Contains(ourFlagCarrier.GridPosition))
+        {
+            // Our flag is being carried - chase the carrier!
+            float distToCarrier = ChebyshevDistance(move, ourFlagCarrier.GridPosition);
+            score += 500f - distToCarrier * 15f;
+        }
+        else
+        {
+            // Go for the enemy flag
+            float distToFlag = ChebyshevDistance(move, enemyFlagPos);
+            score += 100f - distToFlag * 5f;
+        }
+
+        // Small bonus for advancing toward enemy
+        if (aiTeam == Team.Blue)
+        {
+            score += move.y * 0.5f; // Blue advances up
+        }
+        else
+        {
+            score += (ZoneBoundaries.BoardHeight - move.y) * 0.5f; // Red advances down
+        }
+
+        // Avoid staying in defense too long (speed penalty)
+        if (board.GetZoneOwner(move.y) == (aiTeam == Team.Blue ? ZoneOwner.Blue : ZoneOwner.Red))
+        {
+            score -= 5f;
+        }
+
+        // Small randomness to prevent predictability
+        score += Random.Range(0f, 2f);
+
+        return score;
+    }
+
+    int ChebyshevDistance(Vector2Int a, Vector2Int b)
+    {
+        return Mathf.Max(Mathf.Abs(a.x - b.x), Mathf.Abs(a.y - b.y));
+    }
+}

Backyard CTF/Assets/Scripts/Grid/GridBoard.cs

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+using System.Collections.Generic;
+using UnityEngine;
+using UnityEngine.InputSystem;
+
+public enum ZoneOwner { Blue, Neutral, Red }
+
+public static class ZoneBoundaries
+{
+    public const int TeamBlueDefenseEnd = 20;  // Y < 20 is Blue defense
+    public const int NeutralEnd = 30;           // Y < 30 is neutral (if >= TeamBlueDefenseEnd)
+    public const int BoardWidth = 20;
+    public const int BoardHeight = 50;
+}
+
+public class GridBoard : MonoBehaviour
+{
+    // Configuration
+    const float CellSize = 1f;
+    const float CellPadding = 0.05f;
+    const int UnitsPerTeam = 3;
+    const int WinScore = 3;
+    const int RespawnDelay = 2;  // Turns until respawn
+    const int VisionRadius = 3;  // Chebyshev distance for fog of war
+
+    // Colors
+    static readonly Color BlueZoneColor = new Color(0.2f, 0.3f, 0.6f, 0.4f);
+    static readonly Color NeutralZoneColor = new Color(0.4f, 0.4f, 0.4f, 0.4f);
+    static readonly Color RedZoneColor = new Color(0.6f, 0.2f, 0.2f, 0.4f);
+    static readonly Color BlueUnitColor = new Color(0.3f, 0.5f, 1f);
+    static readonly Color RedUnitColor = new Color(1f, 0.3f, 0.3f);
+    static readonly Color ValidMoveColor = new Color(0.3f, 1f, 0.3f, 0.5f);
+    static readonly Color SelectedColor = new Color(1f, 1f, 0.3f, 0.8f);
+    static readonly Color FlagBlueColor = new Color(0.3f, 0.5f, 1f);
+    static readonly Color FlagRedColor = new Color(1f, 0.3f, 0.3f);
+
+    // Board state
+    GridUnit[,] cellOccupants;
+    Dictionary<GridUnit, Vector2Int> unitPositions = new();
+    List<GridUnit> blueUnits = new();
+    List<GridUnit> redUnits = new();
+
+    // Flags
+    Vector2Int blueFlagPosition;
+    Vector2Int redFlagPosition;
+    Vector2Int blueFlagHome;
+    Vector2Int redFlagHome;
+    GridUnit blueFlagCarrier;
+    GridUnit redFlagCarrier;
+    GameObject blueFlagGO;
+    GameObject redFlagGO;
+
+    // Turn state
+    Team currentTeam = Team.Blue;
+    int turnNumber = 0;
+
+    // Scores
+    int blueScore = 0;
+    int redScore = 0;
+    bool gameOver = false;
+
+    // UI state
+    GridUnit selectedUnit;
+    List<Vector2Int> validMoves = new();
+    List<GameObject> validMoveHighlights = new();
+    GameObject selectionHighlight;
+
+    // Visual objects
+    GameObject[,] cellVisuals;
+
+    // Visibility
+    HashSet<Vector2Int> visibleToBlue = new();
+    HashSet<Vector2Int> visibleToRed = new();
+
+    // AI
+    GridAI ai;
+
+    // UI references (set by Game.cs)
+    public TMPro.TextMeshProUGUI scoreText;
+    public TMPro.TextMeshProUGUI gameOverText;
+    public TMPro.TextMeshProUGUI turnText;
+
+    int nextUnitId = 0;
+
+    void Start()
+    {
+        InitializeBoard();
+        CreateBoardVisuals();
+        SpawnUnits();
+        CreateFlags();
+        RecalculateVisibility();
+        UpdateUI();
+
+        // Initialize AI for red team
+        ai = gameObject.AddComponent<GridAI>();
+        ai.Initialize(this, Team.Red);
+    }
+
+    void InitializeBoard()
+    {
+        cellOccupants = new GridUnit[ZoneBoundaries.BoardWidth, ZoneBoundaries.BoardHeight];
+        cellVisuals = new GameObject[ZoneBoundaries.BoardWidth, ZoneBoundaries.BoardHeight];
+    }
+
+    void CreateBoardVisuals()
+    {
+        // Create parent for organization
+        var boardParent = new GameObject("Board");
+        boardParent.transform.SetParent(transform);
+
+        for (int x = 0; x < ZoneBoundaries.BoardWidth; x++)
+        {
+            for (int y = 0; y < ZoneBoundaries.BoardHeight; y++)
+            {
+                Color zoneColor = GetZoneColor(y);
+                var cell = CreateSprite($"Cell_{x}_{y}", zoneColor, CellSize - CellPadding, CellSize - CellPadding);
+                cell.transform.SetParent(boardParent.transform);
+                cell.transform.position = GridToWorld(new Vector2Int(x, y));
+                cell.GetComponent<SpriteRenderer>().sortingOrder = -10;
+                cellVisuals[x, y] = cell;
+            }
+        }
+    }
+
+    Color GetZoneColor(int y)
+    {
+        var zone = GetZoneOwner(y);
+        return zone switch
+        {
+            ZoneOwner.Blue => BlueZoneColor,
+            ZoneOwner.Neutral => NeutralZoneColor,
+            ZoneOwner.Red => RedZoneColor,
+            _ => NeutralZoneColor
+        };
+    }
+
+    void SpawnUnits()
+    {
+        // Blue units spawn at bottom of blue zone
+        for (int i = 0; i < UnitsPerTeam; i++)
+        {
+            int x = ZoneBoundaries.BoardWidth / 2 - 1 + (i % 3);
+            int y = 2 + (i / 3);
+            SpawnUnit(Team.Blue, new Vector2Int(x, y));
+        }
+
+        // Red units spawn at top of red zone
+        for (int i = 0; i < UnitsPerTeam; i++)
+        {
+            int x = ZoneBoundaries.BoardWidth / 2 - 1 + (i % 3);
+            int y = ZoneBoundaries.BoardHeight - 3 - (i / 3);
+            SpawnUnit(Team.Red, new Vector2Int(x, y));
+        }
+    }
+
+    GridUnit SpawnUnit(Team team, Vector2Int position)
+    {
+        Color color = team == Team.Blue ? BlueUnitColor : RedUnitColor;
+        var go = CreateSprite($"{team}Unit_{nextUnitId}", color, CellSize * 0.8f, CellSize * 0.8f);
+        go.GetComponent<SpriteRenderer>().sortingOrder = 10;
+
+        var unit = new GridUnit(nextUnitId++, team, position, go);
+        unit.SetWorldPosition(GridToWorld(position));
+
+        cellOccupants[position.x, position.y] = unit;
+        unitPositions[unit] = position;
+
+        if (team == Team.Blue)
+            blueUnits.Add(unit);
+        else
+            redUnits.Add(unit);
+
+        return unit;
+    }
+
+    void CreateFlags()
+    {
+        // Blue flag at center bottom of blue zone
+        blueFlagHome = new Vector2Int(ZoneBoundaries.BoardWidth / 2, 1);
+        blueFlagPosition = blueFlagHome;
+        blueFlagGO = CreateSprite("BlueFlag", FlagBlueColor, CellSize * 0.5f, CellSize * 0.8f);
+        blueFlagGO.GetComponent<SpriteRenderer>().sortingOrder = 5;
+        blueFlagGO.transform.position = GridToWorld(blueFlagPosition);
+
+        // Red flag at center top of red zone
+        redFlagHome = new Vector2Int(ZoneBoundaries.BoardWidth / 2, ZoneBoundaries.BoardHeight - 2);
+        redFlagPosition = redFlagHome;
+        redFlagGO = CreateSprite("RedFlag", FlagRedColor, CellSize * 0.5f, CellSize * 0.8f);
+        redFlagGO.GetComponent<SpriteRenderer>().sortingOrder = 5;
+        redFlagGO.transform.position = GridToWorld(redFlagPosition);
+    }
+
+    void Update()
+    {
+        if (gameOver) return;
+
+        // AI handles red team
+        if (currentTeam == Team.Red)
+        {
+            return; // AI takes control in GridAI.Update()
+        }
+
+        HandleInput();
+    }
+
+    void HandleInput()
+    {
+        var mouse = Mouse.current;
+        if (mouse == null) return;
+
+        if (mouse.leftButton.wasPressedThisFrame)
+        {
+            Vector2 worldPos = Camera.main.ScreenToWorldPoint(mouse.position.ReadValue());
+            Vector2Int gridPos = WorldToGrid(worldPos);
+
+            if (!IsInBounds(gridPos)) return;
+
+            // If we have a unit selected and clicked on a valid move, execute it
+            if (selectedUnit != null && validMoves.Contains(gridPos))
+            {
+                ExecutePlayerMove(selectedUnit, gridPos);
+                return;
+            }
+
+            // Check if we clicked on a friendly unit to select it
+            var unitAtCell = cellOccupants[gridPos.x, gridPos.y];
+            if (unitAtCell != null && unitAtCell.Team == currentTeam && !unitAtCell.IsTaggedOut)
+            {
+                // Check if unit can move this turn (defense speed nerf)
+                if (IsDefending(unitAtCell) && unitAtCell.ConsecutiveDefenseMoves % 4 == 3)
+                {
+                    // This unit must skip their move
+                    Debug.Log($"Unit {unitAtCell.UnitId} must skip move (defense speed nerf)");
+                    SelectUnit(null);
+                    return;
+                }
+
+                SelectUnit(unitAtCell);
+            }
+            else
+            {
+                // Clicked on empty cell or enemy - deselect
+                SelectUnit(null);
+            }
+        }
+
+        // Right click to deselect
+        if (mouse.rightButton.wasPressedThisFrame)
+        {
+            SelectUnit(null);
+        }
+    }
+
+    void SelectUnit(GridUnit unit)
+    {
+        selectedUnit = unit;
+        ClearValidMoveHighlights();
+
+        if (unit == null)
+        {
+            if (selectionHighlight != null)
+                selectionHighlight.SetActive(false);
+            validMoves.Clear();
+            return;
+        }
+
+        // Show selection highlight
+        if (selectionHighlight == null)
+        {
+            selectionHighlight = CreateSprite("SelectionHighlight", SelectedColor, CellSize * 0.95f, CellSize * 0.95f);
+            selectionHighlight.GetComponent<SpriteRenderer>().sortingOrder = 1;
+        }
+        selectionHighlight.SetActive(true);
+        selectionHighlight.transform.position = GridToWorld(unit.GridPosition);
+
+        // Calculate and show valid moves
+        validMoves = GetValidMoves(unit);
+        foreach (var move in validMoves)
+        {
+            var highlight = CreateSprite("ValidMove", ValidMoveColor, CellSize * 0.9f, CellSize * 0.9f);
+            highlight.GetComponent<SpriteRenderer>().sortingOrder = 0;
+            highlight.transform.position = GridToWorld(move);
+            validMoveHighlights.Add(highlight);
+        }
+    }
+
+    void ClearValidMoveHighlights()
+    {
+        foreach (var highlight in validMoveHighlights)
+        {
+            Destroy(highlight);
+        }
+        validMoveHighlights.Clear();
+    }
+
+    public List<Vector2Int> GetValidMoves(GridUnit unit)
+    {
+        var moves = new List<Vector2Int>();
+        if (unit.IsTaggedOut) return moves;
+
+        var pos = unit.GridPosition;
+        bool isDefending = IsDefending(unit);
+
+        // Determine valid directions based on zone
+        Vector2Int[] directions;
+        if (isDefending)
+        {
+            // Diagonal movement (8 directions) in own defense zone
+            directions = new Vector2Int[]
+            {
+                new(-1, -1), new(0, -1), new(1, -1),
+                new(-1, 0),              new(1, 0),
+                new(-1, 1),  new(0, 1),  new(1, 1)
+            };
+        }
+        else
+        {
+            // Orthogonal movement (4 directions) in offense/neutral zones
+            directions = new Vector2Int[]
+            {
+                new(0, -1), new(-1, 0), new(1, 0), new(0, 1)
+            };
+        }
+
+        foreach (var dir in directions)
+        {
+            var newPos = pos + dir;
+            if (IsInBounds(newPos))
+            {
+                // Can move to empty cells or cells with enemies (will trigger collision)
+                var occupant = cellOccupants[newPos.x, newPos.y];
+                if (occupant == null || occupant.Team != unit.Team)
+                {
+                    moves.Add(newPos);
+                }
+            }
+        }
+
+        return moves;
+    }
+
+    void ExecutePlayerMove(GridUnit unit, Vector2Int destination)
+    {
+        ExecuteMove(unit, destination);
+        EndTurn();
+    }
+
+    void ExecuteMove(GridUnit unit, Vector2Int destination)
+    {
+        var startPos = unit.GridPosition;
+        bool wasDefending = IsDefending(unit);
+
+        // Move unit
+        MoveUnit(unit, destination);
+
+        // Update defense move counter
+        bool nowDefending = IsDefending(unit);
+        if (nowDefending)
+        {
+            unit.ConsecutiveDefenseMoves++;
+        }
+        else
+        {
+            unit.ConsecutiveDefenseMoves = 0;
+        }
+
+        // Check collision
+        CheckCollision(destination);
+
+        // Check flag pickup
+        CheckFlagPickup(unit);
+
+        // Check scoring
+        CheckScoring(unit);
+
+        // Update visual
+        unit.SetWorldPosition(GridToWorld(destination));
+        UpdateFlagVisuals();
+    }
+
+    public void MoveUnit(GridUnit unit, Vector2Int to)
+    {
+        var from = unitPositions[unit];
+        if (cellOccupants[from.x, from.y] == unit)
+        {
+            cellOccupants[from.x, from.y] = null;
+        }
+        cellOccupants[to.x, to.y] = unit;
+        unitPositions[unit] = to;
+        unit.GridPosition = to;
+    }
+
+    void CheckCollision(Vector2Int cell)
+    {
+        // Find all units at this cell
+        var unitsHere = new List<GridUnit>();
+        foreach (var unit in blueUnits)
+        {
+            if (!unit.IsTaggedOut && unit.GridPosition == cell)
+                unitsHere.Add(unit);
+        }
+        foreach (var unit in redUnits)
+        {
+            if (!unit.IsTaggedOut && unit.GridPosition == cell)
+                unitsHere.Add(unit);
+        }
+
+        if (unitsHere.Count < 2) return;
+
+        // Check for enemy collisions
+        for (int i = 0; i < unitsHere.Count; i++)
+        {
+            for (int j = i + 1; j < unitsHere.Count; j++)
+            {
+                var a = unitsHere[i];
+                var b = unitsHere[j];
+                if (a.Team != b.Team)
+                {
+                    ResolveCollision(a, b, cell);
+                }
+            }
+        }
+    }
+
+    void ResolveCollision(GridUnit unitA, GridUnit unitB, Vector2Int cell)
+    {
+        if (unitA.IsTaggedOut || unitB.IsTaggedOut) return;
+
+        var zoneOwner = GetZoneOwner(cell.y);
+
+        // Defender in their zone always wins
+        if (unitA.Team == Team.Blue && zoneOwner == ZoneOwner.Blue)
+            TagOut(unitB);
+        else if (unitB.Team == Team.Blue && zoneOwner == ZoneOwner.Blue)
+            TagOut(unitA);
+        else if (unitA.Team == Team.Red && zoneOwner == ZoneOwner.Red)
+            TagOut(unitB);
+        else if (unitB.Team == Team.Red && zoneOwner == ZoneOwner.Red)
+            TagOut(unitA);
+        else
+        {
+            // Neutral zone: lower UnitId wins (deterministic)
+            if (unitA.UnitId < unitB.UnitId)
+                TagOut(unitB);
+            else
+                TagOut(unitA);
+        }
+    }
+
+    void TagOut(GridUnit unit)
+    {
+        if (unit.IsTaggedOut) return;
+
+        unit.IsTaggedOut = true;
+        unit.RespawnTurnsRemaining = RespawnDelay;
+        unit.ConsecutiveDefenseMoves = 0;
+
+        // Drop flag if carrying
+        if (blueFlagCarrier == unit)
+        {
+            blueFlagCarrier = null;
+            // Flag stays at current position
+            Debug.Log("Blue flag dropped!");
+        }
+        if (redFlagCarrier == unit)
+        {
+            redFlagCarrier = null;
+            Debug.Log("Red flag dropped!");
+        }
+
+        // Remove from cell
+        var pos = unit.GridPosition;
+        if (cellOccupants[pos.x, pos.y] == unit)
+        {
+            cellOccupants[pos.x, pos.y] = null;
+        }
+
+        // Fade out visual
+        if (unit.SpriteRenderer != null)
+        {
+            var color = unit.SpriteRenderer.color;
+            color.a = 0.3f;
+            unit.SpriteRenderer.color = color;
+        }
+
+        Debug.Log($"{unit.Team} unit {unit.UnitId} tagged out!");
+    }
+
+    void CheckFlagPickup(GridUnit unit)
+    {
+        if (unit.IsTaggedOut) return;
+
+        var pos = unit.GridPosition;
+
+        // Blue unit can pick up red flag
+        if (unit.Team == Team.Blue && pos == redFlagPosition && redFlagCarrier == null)
+        {
+            redFlagCarrier = unit;
+            Debug.Log($"Blue unit picked up red flag!");
+        }
+        // Red unit can pick up blue flag
+        else if (unit.Team == Team.Red && pos == blueFlagPosition && blueFlagCarrier == null)
+        {
+            blueFlagCarrier = unit;
+            Debug.Log($"Red unit picked up blue flag!");
+        }
+
+        // Return own flag if it's dropped and friendly unit touches it
+        if (unit.Team == Team.Blue && pos == blueFlagPosition && blueFlagCarrier == null && blueFlagPosition != blueFlagHome)
+        {
+            blueFlagPosition = blueFlagHome;
+            Debug.Log("Blue flag returned home!");
+        }
+        if (unit.Team == Team.Red && pos == redFlagPosition && redFlagCarrier == null && redFlagPosition != redFlagHome)
+        {
+            redFlagPosition = redFlagHome;
+            Debug.Log("Red flag returned home!");
+        }
+    }
+
+    void CheckScoring(GridUnit unit)
+    {
+        if (unit.IsTaggedOut) return;
+
+        var pos = unit.GridPosition;
+        var zone = GetZoneOwner(pos.y);
+
+        // Blue scores by bringing red flag to blue zone
+        if (unit.Team == Team.Blue && redFlagCarrier == unit && zone == ZoneOwner.Blue)
+        {
+            Score(Team.Blue);
+        }
+        // Red scores by bringing blue flag to red zone
+        else if (unit.Team == Team.Red && blueFlagCarrier == unit && zone == ZoneOwner.Red)
+        {
+            Score(Team.Red);
+        }
+    }
+
+    void Score(Team team)
+    {
+        if (team == Team.Blue)
+        {
+            blueScore++;
+            Debug.Log($"Blue scores! {blueScore} - {redScore}");
+        }
+        else
+        {
+            redScore++;
+            Debug.Log($"Red scores! {blueScore} - {redScore}");
+        }
+
+        UpdateUI();
+
+        if (blueScore >= WinScore)
+        {
+            EndGame(Team.Blue);
+        }
+        else if (redScore >= WinScore)
+        {
+            EndGame(Team.Red);
+        }
+        else
+        {
+            ResetRound();
+        }
+    }
+
+    void ResetRound()
+    {
+        // Return flags
+        blueFlagPosition = blueFlagHome;
+        redFlagPosition = redFlagHome;
+        blueFlagCarrier = null;
+        redFlagCarrier = null;
+
+        // Respawn all units
+        for (int i = 0; i < blueUnits.Count; i++)
+        {
+            var unit = blueUnits[i];
+            int x = ZoneBoundaries.BoardWidth / 2 - 1 + (i % 3);
+            int y = 2 + (i / 3);
+            RespawnUnit(unit, new Vector2Int(x, y));
+        }
+
+        for (int i = 0; i < redUnits.Count; i++)
+        {
+            var unit = redUnits[i];
+            int x = ZoneBoundaries.BoardWidth / 2 - 1 + (i % 3);
+            int y = ZoneBoundaries.BoardHeight - 3 - (i / 3);
+            RespawnUnit(unit, new Vector2Int(x, y));
+        }
+
+        UpdateFlagVisuals();
+        RecalculateVisibility();
+    }
+
+    void RespawnUnit(GridUnit unit, Vector2Int position)
+    {
+        unit.IsTaggedOut = false;
+        unit.RespawnTurnsRemaining = 0;
+        unit.ConsecutiveDefenseMoves = 0;
+
+        // Clear old position
+        var oldPos = unit.GridPosition;
+        if (cellOccupants[oldPos.x, oldPos.y] == unit)
+        {
+            cellOccupants[oldPos.x, oldPos.y] = null;
+        }
+
+        // Find nearest empty cell if position is occupied
+        if (cellOccupants[position.x, position.y] != null)
+        {
+            position = FindNearestEmptyCell(position);
+        }
+
+        unit.GridPosition = position;
+        unitPositions[unit] = position;
+        cellOccupants[position.x, position.y] = unit;
+        unit.SetWorldPosition(GridToWorld(position));
+
+        // Restore visual
+        if (unit.SpriteRenderer != null)
+        {
+            var color = unit.SpriteRenderer.color;
+            color.a = 1f;
+            unit.SpriteRenderer.color = color;
+        }
+    }
+
+    Vector2Int FindNearestEmptyCell(Vector2Int center)
+    {
+        for (int radius = 1; radius < 10; radius++)
+        {
+            for (int dx = -radius; dx <= radius; dx++)
+            {
+                for (int dy = -radius; dy <= radius; dy++)
+                {
+                    var pos = center + new Vector2Int(dx, dy);
+                    if (IsInBounds(pos) && cellOccupants[pos.x, pos.y] == null)
+                    {
+                        return pos;
+                    }
+                }
+            }
+        }
+        return center;
+    }
+
+    void EndTurn()
+    {
+        SelectUnit(null);
+        turnNumber++;
+
+        // Process respawn timers
+        ProcessRespawns();
+
+        // Recalculate visibility
+        RecalculateVisibility();
+
+        // Switch teams
+        currentTeam = currentTeam == Team.Blue ? Team.Red : Team.Blue;
+
+        UpdateUI();
+
+        Debug.Log($"Turn {turnNumber}: {currentTeam}'s turn");
+    }
+
+    void ProcessRespawns()
+    {
+        foreach (var unit in blueUnits)
+        {
+            if (unit.IsTaggedOut)
+            {
+                unit.RespawnTurnsRemaining--;
+                if (unit.RespawnTurnsRemaining <= 0)
+                {
+                    int idx = blueUnits.IndexOf(unit);
+                    int x = ZoneBoundaries.BoardWidth / 2 - 1 + (idx % 3);
+                    int y = 2 + (idx / 3);
+                    RespawnUnit(unit, new Vector2Int(x, y));
+                    Debug.Log($"Blue unit {unit.UnitId} respawned!");
+                }
+            }
+        }
+
+        foreach (var unit in redUnits)
+        {
+            if (unit.IsTaggedOut)
+            {
+                unit.RespawnTurnsRemaining--;
+                if (unit.RespawnTurnsRemaining <= 0)
+                {
+                    int idx = redUnits.IndexOf(unit);
+                    int x = ZoneBoundaries.BoardWidth / 2 - 1 + (idx % 3);
+                    int y = ZoneBoundaries.BoardHeight - 3 - (idx / 3);
+                    RespawnUnit(unit, new Vector2Int(x, y));
+                    Debug.Log($"Red unit {unit.UnitId} respawned!");
+                }
+            }
+        }
+    }
+
+    void EndGame(Team winner)
+    {
+        gameOver = true;
+
+        if (gameOverText != null)
+        {
+            gameOverText.text = winner == Team.Blue ? "BLUE WINS!" : "RED WINS!";
+            gameOverText.color = winner == Team.Blue ? Color.blue : Color.red;
+            gameOverText.gameObject.SetActive(true);
+        }
+
+        Debug.Log($"{winner} wins!");
+    }
+
+    void UpdateUI()
+    {
+        if (scoreText != null)
+        {
+            scoreText.text = $"{blueScore} - {redScore}";
+        }
+
+        if (turnText != null)
+        {
+            string turnIndicator = currentTeam == Team.Blue ? "BLUE'S TURN" : "RED'S TURN";
+            turnText.text = turnIndicator;
+            turnText.color = currentTeam == Team.Blue ? Color.blue : Color.red;
+        }
+    }
+
+    void UpdateFlagVisuals()
+    {
+        // Blue flag follows carrier or stays at position
+        if (blueFlagCarrier != null && !blueFlagCarrier.IsTaggedOut)
+        {
+            blueFlagPosition = blueFlagCarrier.GridPosition;
+            blueFlagGO.transform.position = GridToWorld(blueFlagPosition) + new Vector2(0.2f, 0.2f);
+        }
+        else
+        {
+            blueFlagGO.transform.position = GridToWorld(blueFlagPosition);
+        }
+
+        // Red flag follows carrier or stays at position
+        if (redFlagCarrier != null && !redFlagCarrier.IsTaggedOut)
+        {
+            redFlagPosition = redFlagCarrier.GridPosition;
+            redFlagGO.transform.position = GridToWorld(redFlagPosition) + new Vector2(0.2f, 0.2f);
+        }
+        else
+        {
+            redFlagGO.transform.position = GridToWorld(redFlagPosition);
+        }
+
+        // Apply fog of war visibility to flags
+        bool blueFlagVisible = visibleToBlue.Contains(blueFlagPosition) || blueFlagCarrier != null;
+        bool redFlagVisible = visibleToBlue.Contains(redFlagPosition) || redFlagCarrier != null;
+
+        // For now, in single-player, Blue is the human player, so we apply Blue's visibility
+        redFlagGO.GetComponent<SpriteRenderer>().enabled = redFlagVisible;
+        // Blue flag is always visible to blue player
+        blueFlagGO.GetComponent<SpriteRenderer>().enabled = true;
+    }
+
+    // Fog of War
+    void RecalculateVisibility()
+    {
+        visibleToBlue.Clear();
+        visibleToRed.Clear();
+
+        foreach (var unit in blueUnits)
+        {
+            if (unit.IsTaggedOut) continue;
+            AddVisibleCells(unit.GridPosition, visibleToBlue);
+        }
+
+        foreach (var unit in redUnits)
+        {
+            if (unit.IsTaggedOut) continue;
+            AddVisibleCells(unit.GridPosition, visibleToRed);
+        }
+
+        // Update enemy visibility based on Blue's vision (human player)
+        foreach (var enemy in redUnits)
+        {
+            bool visible = visibleToBlue.Contains(enemy.GridPosition) || enemy.IsTaggedOut;
+            if (enemy.SpriteRenderer != null)
+            {
+                enemy.SpriteRenderer.enabled = visible;
+            }
+        }
+
+        UpdateFlagVisuals();
+    }
+
+    void AddVisibleCells(Vector2Int center, HashSet<Vector2Int> visibleSet)
+    {
+        for (int dx = -VisionRadius; dx <= VisionRadius; dx++)
+        {
+            for (int dy = -VisionRadius; dy <= VisionRadius; dy++)
+            {
+                var cell = center + new Vector2Int(dx, dy);
+                if (IsInBounds(cell))
+                {
+                    visibleSet.Add(cell);
+                }
+            }
+        }
+    }
+
+    // AI interface
+    public void ExecuteAIMove(GridUnit unit, Vector2Int destination)
+    {
+        if (gameOver) return;
+        if (unit.Team != currentTeam) return;
+
+        // Check speed nerf
+        if (IsDefending(unit) && unit.ConsecutiveDefenseMoves % 4 == 3)
+        {
+            Debug.Log($"AI unit {unit.UnitId} skips move (defense speed nerf)");
+            EndTurn();
+            return;
+        }
+
+        ExecuteMove(unit, destination);
+        EndTurn();
+    }
+
+    public void AISkipTurn()
+    {
+        if (gameOver) return;
+        EndTurn();
+    }
+
+    public Team GetCurrentTeam() => currentTeam;
+    public bool IsGameOver() => gameOver;
+    public List<GridUnit> GetUnits(Team team) => team == Team.Blue ? blueUnits : redUnits;
+    public HashSet<Vector2Int> GetVisibleCells(Team team) => team == Team.Blue ? visibleToBlue : visibleToRed;
+    public Vector2Int GetEnemyFlagPosition(Team team) => team == Team.Blue ? redFlagPosition : blueFlagPosition;
+    public GridUnit GetFlagCarrier(Team flagTeam) => flagTeam == Team.Blue ? blueFlagCarrier : redFlagCarrier;
+
+    // Utility functions
+    public ZoneOwner GetZoneOwner(int y) => y switch
+    {
+        < ZoneBoundaries.TeamBlueDefenseEnd => ZoneOwner.Blue,
+        < ZoneBoundaries.NeutralEnd => ZoneOwner.Neutral,
+        _ => ZoneOwner.Red
+    };
+
+    public bool IsDefending(GridUnit unit)
+    {
+        var zone = GetZoneOwner(unit.GridPosition.y);
+        return (unit.Team == Team.Blue && zone == ZoneOwner.Blue) ||
+               (unit.Team == Team.Red && zone == ZoneOwner.Red);
+    }
+
+    public bool IsInBounds(Vector2Int pos) =>
+        pos.x >= 0 && pos.x < ZoneBoundaries.BoardWidth &&
+        pos.y >= 0 && pos.y < ZoneBoundaries.BoardHeight;
+
+    public Vector2 GridToWorld(Vector2Int gridPos)
+    {
+        // Center the board
+        float offsetX = -ZoneBoundaries.BoardWidth * CellSize / 2f + CellSize / 2f;
+        float offsetY = -ZoneBoundaries.BoardHeight * CellSize / 2f + CellSize / 2f;
+        return new Vector2(
+            gridPos.x * CellSize + offsetX,
+            gridPos.y * CellSize + offsetY
+        );
+    }
+
+    public Vector2Int WorldToGrid(Vector2 worldPos)
+    {
+        float offsetX = -ZoneBoundaries.BoardWidth * CellSize / 2f;
+        float offsetY = -ZoneBoundaries.BoardHeight * CellSize / 2f;
+        int x = Mathf.FloorToInt((worldPos.x - offsetX) / CellSize);
+        int y = Mathf.FloorToInt((worldPos.y - offsetY) / CellSize);
+        return new Vector2Int(x, y);
+    }
+
+    // Helper to create a colored sprite
+    GameObject CreateSprite(string name, Color color, float width, float height)
+    {
+        var go = new GameObject(name);
+        var sr = go.AddComponent<SpriteRenderer>();
+        sr.sprite = GetRectSprite();
+        sr.color = color;
+        go.transform.localScale = new Vector3(width, height, 1);
+        return go;
+    }
+
+    static Sprite cachedSprite;
+    static Sprite GetRectSprite()
+    {
+        if (cachedSprite != null) return cachedSprite;
+
+        var tex = new Texture2D(1, 1);
+        tex.SetPixel(0, 0, Color.white);
+        tex.Apply();
+
+        cachedSprite = Sprite.Create(tex, new Rect(0, 0, 1, 1), new Vector2(0.5f, 0.5f), 1);
+        return cachedSprite;
+    }
+}

Backyard CTF/Assets/Scripts/Grid/GridUnit.cs

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+using UnityEngine;
+
+public enum Team { Blue, Red }
+
+public class GridUnit
+{
+    public int UnitId;
+    public Team Team;
+    public Vector2Int GridPosition;
+    public int ConsecutiveDefenseMoves;
+    public bool IsTaggedOut;
+    public int RespawnTurnsRemaining;
+
+    // Visual representation
+    public GameObject GameObject;
+    public SpriteRenderer SpriteRenderer;
+
+    public GridUnit(int unitId, Team team, Vector2Int position, GameObject go)
+    {
+        UnitId = unitId;
+        Team = team;
+        GridPosition = position;
+        ConsecutiveDefenseMoves = 0;
+        IsTaggedOut = false;
+        RespawnTurnsRemaining = 0;
+        GameObject = go;
+        SpriteRenderer = go.GetComponent<SpriteRenderer>();
+    }
+
+    public void SetWorldPosition(Vector2 worldPos)
+    {
+        if (GameObject != null)
+        {
+            GameObject.transform.position = new Vector3(worldPos.x, worldPos.y, 0);
+        }
+    }
+}

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docs/brainstorms/2026-02-01-teaser-prototype-brainstorm.md

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+---
+date: 2026-02-01
+topic: teaser-prototype
+---
+
+# Teaser Prototype: Playable Game Core
+
+## What We're Building
+
+A minimal playable teaser that captures the "practiced chaos" of Neighborhood Quarterback - the Rocket League-style feeling where chaos has patterns you can learn to exploit.
+
+**Scope:**
+- 1v1 vs AI opponent
+- 5 identical units per side
+- Draw-routes for commanding units
+- Tag-out respawn (captured units respawn at base after delay)
+- Simple fog of war (see near your units only)
+- Backyard-style asymmetric map with houses/fences
+- First to 3 points (points for flag grab AND returning flag to base)
+
+## Why This Approach
+
+We chose **Minimal Playable Core** over polished slice or systems-first approaches because:
+
+1. **Validate the feel first** - The soul doc's "practiced chaos" needs playtesting to verify
+2. **Fast iteration** - Rough edges are fine if we can quickly change what matters
+3. **Avoid over-engineering** - Don't build robust systems for unvalidated design
+
+## Key Decisions
+
+- **AI opponent over multiplayer**: Simpler to build, can playtest alone, control pacing
+- **Draw routes over click-to-move**: More tactical, matches the "quarterback" command fantasy
+- **Tag-out over jail escort**: Simpler first pass; jail escort adds complexity we can add later
+- **Fog of war included**: Core to the mind game, worth the complexity
+- **5 units (not 3)**: Matches soul doc, enables interesting squad tactics
+- **All identical units**: No classes yet; focus on positioning/routes before differentiation
+- **Asymmetric map**: Thematic "backyard" feel even if harder to balance
+- **First to 3 with grab+return points**: Creates multiple scoring opportunities per round
+
+## What Success Looks Like
+
+When playing, you should see:
+- Moments where you read the AI's pattern and exploit it
+- Chaotic scrambles when plans collide
+- "Almost had it" flag runs that feel learnable
+- Fog reveal moments that create tension
+
+## Out of Scope (For Now)
+
+- Class differentiation (Sneak/Patrol/Speed)
+- Jail escort mechanics
+- Motion lights
+- Pre-phase setup (placing flag/jail)
+- Multiplayer networking
+- Polish/juice/animations
+
+## Open Questions for Planning
+
+1. **Map layout**: What's the minimum topology for interesting play? Lanes, chokepoints, shortcuts?
+2. **AI behavior**: How smart does AI need to be to create "practiced chaos"?
+3. **Route-drawing UX**: Click-drag? Waypoints? How to visualize planned route?
+4. **Fog implementation**: Tile-based? Raycast? Mesh-based reveal?
+5. **Scoring flow**: What happens after a point? Reset positions? Continuous play?
+
+## Next Steps
+
+Run `/workflows:plan` to break this down into implementation tasks.

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+# Asymmetric Grid CTF Board
+
+**Date:** 2026-02-04
+**Status:** Ready for planning
+
+## What We're Building
+
+A turn-based capture-the-flag game on a 20x50 grid with asymmetric movement mechanics. Each team has 3 pieces that move differently depending on which zone they're in:
+
+- **Offensive zone (enemy territory):** Orthogonal movement only (Manhattan distance)
+- **Defensive zone (home territory):** Diagonal movement only (Chebyshev distance)
+- **Neutral zone (center):** Both teams move orthogonally (on offense)
+
+The board is mirrored: Team A's defensive zone is Team B's offensive zone, and vice versa.
+
+### Core Mechanics
+
+1. **Simultaneous turns:** Both teams plan moves secretly, then execute at the same time
+2. **Fog of war:** Each piece sees 3 cells in any direction; the rest is hidden
+3. **Collision resolution:** Defender wins ties (piece in their defensive zone captures invader)
+4. **Defense speed nerf:** Defensive movement is 75% speed (skip every 4th move in defense zone)
+5. **Victory condition:** Capture enemy flag from their base and return it to your base
+
+## Why This Approach
+
+### Pure Grid Replacement over Hybrid
+
+The PDF's game theory analysis is fundamentally about discrete move counts (Manhattan vs Chebyshev distance). Free-form movement with grid constraints would:
+- Complicate collision detection
+- Make fog of war harder to compute
+- Obscure the strategic depth the grid creates
+
+A clean grid system directly implements the analyzed mechanics.
+
+### Simultaneous Turns over Turn-Based
+
+Simultaneous planning creates the "mixed-strategy game" described in the PDF. If turns were sequential, the reactive player always has perfect information. Simultaneous moves mean:
+- Offense can commit to a direction without the defense knowing
+- Both teams must predict opponent behavior
+- Creates bluffing and misdirection opportunities
+
+### Visible Grid
+
+Players need to understand their movement options. The orthogonal green squares and diagonal red squares from the PDF communicate which directions are legal at a glance.
+
+## Key Decisions
+
+| Decision | Choice | Rationale |
+|----------|--------|-----------|
+| Board size | 20x50 | Wide enough for 3 pieces per side with meaningful positioning |
+| Zone proportions | 20x20 defense, 10x10 neutral, 20x20 defense | Small neutral = more defensive play per user request |
+| Movement per turn | 1 cell | Matches PDF analysis; multi-cell would change game theory |
+| Vision radius | 3 cells | Creates meaningful information asymmetry without total blindness |
+| Defense speed | 75% (3 moves per 4 turns) | PDF analysis shows this creates balanced mixed-strategy game |
+| Collision rule | Defender wins | Rewards positioning in your territory |
+| Flag location | Back of defensive zone | Classic CTF setup |
+
+## Open Questions
+
+1. **How to visualize fog of war?** Options: darken hidden cells, hide them entirely, show "last known" positions
+2. **What happens to flag carrier if tagged?** Drop flag? Flag returns to base?
+3. **Respawn mechanics?** Where do tagged pieces respawn? How long until they can act?
+4. **Turn timer?** Unlimited planning time or forced time limit?
+5. **AI opponent?** Should we build AI for single-player, or multiplayer-only initially?
+
+## Grid Visual Reference
+
+The PDF shows a pattern where:
+- Green squares form an orthogonal grid (offense paths)
+- Red diagonal lines overlay, creating larger diamond-shaped cells (defense paths)
+- The two grids intersect, meaning some cells are reachable by both movement types
+
+For implementation, we need to define:
+- Cell size in world units
+- How to render the dual-grid overlay
+- Visual distinction between zones (Team A defense, neutral, Team B defense)
+
+## Technical Considerations
+
+### Current Architecture Impact
+
+The existing `Game.cs`, `Unit.cs`, and `RouteDrawer.cs` will need significant changes:
+- Replace `RouteDrawer` path drawing with click-to-select, click-to-move
+- Replace continuous movement in `Unit.cs` with discrete grid steps
+- Add turn manager for simultaneous move resolution
+- Add fog of war system (current `Visibility.cs` is radius-based, needs grid conversion)
+
+### New Components Needed
+
+1. **GridBoard** - Manages 20x50 cell array, zone definitions, visual rendering
+2. **TurnManager** - Handles move planning phase, simultaneous execution, turn counting
+3. **GridMovement** - Validates moves based on zone type, handles defense speed nerf
+4. **FogOfWar** - Computes visible cells per team, hides/reveals pieces
+5. **CollisionResolver** - Determines outcomes when pieces occupy same cell
+
+## Next Steps
+
+Run `/workflows:plan` to create implementation plan addressing:
+1. Grid data structure and rendering
+2. Turn system and move planning UI
+3. Zone-based movement validation
+4. Fog of war implementation
+5. Collision and capture mechanics

docs/plans/2026-01-31-feat-unity-project-scaffold-plan.md

@@ -254,18 +254,18 @@ Co-Authored-By: Claude Opus 4.5 <noreply@anthropic.com>"
 
 ## Acceptance Criteria
 
-- [ ] Unity 6 LTS project opens without errors
+- [x] Unity 6 LTS project opens without errors
-- [ ] URP 2D Renderer is active (check Graphics settings)
+- [x] URP 2D Renderer is active (check Graphics settings)
-- [ ] New Input System is the active input handling mode
+- [x] New Input System is the active input handling mode
-- [ ] Folder structure matches spec (`Features/`, `Shared/`, `Settings/`, `Scenes/`)
+- [x] Folder structure matches spec (`Features/`, `Shared/`, `Settings/`, `Scenes/`)
-- [ ] `GameInputActions` asset exists with placeholder actions
+- [x] `GameInputActions` asset exists with placeholder actions
-- [ ] Android build target configured (IL2CPP, ARM64, API 24+)
+- [~] Android build target configured (IL2CPP, ARM64, API 24+) - partially configured, UI differs from plan
-- [ ] iOS build target configured (IL2CPP, ARM64, iOS 13+)
+- [~] iOS build target configured (IL2CPP, ARM64, iOS 13+) - partially configured, UI differs from plan
-- [ ] Desktop build targets configured
+- [x] Desktop build targets configured
-- [ ] Main.unity scene has Global Light 2D with low intensity
+- [ ] Main.unity scene has Global Light 2D with low intensity - TODO: add in Unity Editor
-- [ ] `.gitignore` excludes Library/, Temp/, builds
+- [x] `.gitignore` excludes Library/, Temp/, builds
-- [ ] Project uses text-based asset serialization
+- [x] Project uses text-based asset serialization
-- [ ] Initial git commit created
+- [x] Initial git commit created
 
 ## Files Created/Modified
 

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+---
+title: "feat: Teaser Prototype Playable Core"
+type: feat
+date: 2026-02-01
+revised: 2026-02-01
+---
+
+# Teaser Prototype: Playable Core (Simplified)
+
+## Overview
+
+Build a minimal playable 1v1 capture-the-flag teaser that captures the "practiced chaos" of Neighborhood Quarterback - where chaos has patterns you can learn to exploit, like Rocket League.
+
+**Target experience:** Fast rounds with flag grabs, chases, tag-outs, and scrambles. Players should feel "I almost had it" and "I can learn this."
+
+## Guiding Principle
+
+**Build the skateboard, not the car chassis.** Get something playable in days, not weeks. Polish comes after validating the core loop is fun.
+
+## Proposed Solution
+
+6 scripts, 3 phases, ~15 tasks:
+
+```
+Assets/Scripts/
+├── Game.cs           # Score, reset, win, spawn
+├── Unit.cs           # Movement, state, respawn, flag carrying
+├── RouteDrawer.cs    # Click-drag to draw routes
+├── Flag.cs           # Pickup, drop, return
+├── Visibility.cs     # Simple sprite show/hide (no shaders)
+└── SimpleAI.cs       # Chase flag or flag carrier
+```
+
+No feature folders for MVP. No managers. Refactor when needed.
+
+## Technical Decisions
+
+| Decision | Choice | Rationale |
+|----------|--------|-----------|
+| Pathfinding | None | Draw route, unit follows, stops at obstacles |
+| Fog of War | Sprite SetActive | Hide enemies outside vision radius. No shaders. |
+| State | Bools/enums on scripts | No state machine frameworks |
+| AI | One behavior | Chase player flag (or flag carrier) |
+| Events | Direct method calls | No event bus for 6 scripts |
+
+## Constants (Hardcoded, Tune Later)
+
+```csharp
+// In Game.cs - move to ScriptableObject if needed
+const float UnitSpeed = 5f;
+const float VisionRadius = 4f;
+const float TagRadius = 0.75f;
+const float RespawnDelay = 3f;
+const float FlagReturnDelay = 5f;
+const int WinScore = 3;
+```
+
+---
+
+## Phase 1: Movement & Map (3-4 days)
+
+**Goal:** Draw routes, units follow them, obstacles block.
+
+### Tasks
+
+- [x] **1.1** Create placeholder art in Main.unity:
+  - Green plane (ground, ~40x30 units)
+  - Gray rectangles (4-6 houses as obstacles with BoxCollider2D)
+  - Colored circles (units - blue team, red team)
+  - Two base zones (opposite corners)
+
+- [x] **1.2** Create `Unit.cs`:
+  ```csharp
+  public class Unit : MonoBehaviour
+  {
+      public enum Team { Player, Enemy }
+      public Team team;
+      public bool isTaggedOut;
+      public bool hasFlag;
+
+      List<Vector2> route;
+      int routeIndex;
+
+      public void SetRoute(List<Vector2> waypoints) { ... }
+      void Update() { /* follow route, stop at end */ }
+      public void TagOut() { /* disable, start respawn coroutine */ }
+      IEnumerator Respawn() { /* wait 3s, teleport to base, enable */ }
+  }
+  ```
+
+- [x] **1.3** Create `RouteDrawer.cs`:
+  - On mouse down over player unit: start route
+  - While dragging: collect points, draw LineRenderer preview
+  - On mouse up: call `unit.SetRoute(points)`
+  - Clear line after route applied
+
+- [x] **1.4** Create `Game.cs` (partial):
+  ```csharp
+  public class Game : MonoBehaviour
+  {
+      public Unit[] playerUnits;  // Assign in inspector
+      public Unit[] enemyUnits;
+      public Transform playerBase;
+      public Transform enemyBase;
+
+      void Start() { SpawnUnits(); }
+      void SpawnUnits() { /* position 5 units at each base */ }
+  }
+  ```
+
+- [x] **1.5** Wire up scene:
+  - Create 5 Unit prefabs per team
+  - Add colliders to obstacles
+  - Test: draw route, unit follows, stops at obstacle
+
+**Verification:**
+- [ ] Can draw route on player unit, unit follows
+- [ ] Unit stops when hitting obstacle
+- [ ] Unit stops at end of route
+- [ ] New route replaces old route
+- [ ] Enemy units visible but not controllable
+
+---
+
+## Phase 2: Flag, Tagging, Scoring (2-3 days)
+
+**Goal:** Grab flag, tag enemies, score points, win.
+
+### Tasks
+
+- [x] **2.1** Create `Flag.cs`:
+  ```csharp
+  public class Flag : MonoBehaviour
+  {
+      public Unit.Team team;
+      public Transform homePosition;
+      public Unit carriedBy;
+      float dropTimer;
+
+      void Update()
+      {
+          if (carriedBy != null)
+              transform.position = carriedBy.transform.position;
+          else if (transform.position != homePosition.position)
+              HandleDroppedState();
+      }
+
+      public void Pickup(Unit unit) { carriedBy = unit; unit.hasFlag = true; }
+      public void Drop() { carriedBy.hasFlag = false; carriedBy = null; dropTimer = 5f; }
+      void ReturnHome() { transform.position = homePosition.position; }
+  }
+  ```
+
+- [x] **2.2** Add flag pickup detection:
+  - OnTriggerEnter2D: if enemy unit enters flag trigger, Pickup()
+  - In `Game.cs`: when unit with flag enters own base, Score()
+
+- [x] **2.3** Add tagging to `Unit.cs`:
+  - OnTriggerEnter2D: if enemy unit overlaps
+  - Determine loser: farther from own base gets tagged
+  - (Or for more chaos: both get tagged)
+  - If tagged unit has flag, call flag.Drop()
+
+- [x] **2.4** Add scoring to `Game.cs`:
+  ```csharp
+  int playerScore, enemyScore;
+
+  public void Score(Unit.Team team)
+  {
+      if (team == Unit.Team.Player) playerScore++;
+      else enemyScore++;
+
+      Debug.Log($"Score: {playerScore} - {enemyScore}");
+
+      if (playerScore >= WinScore || enemyScore >= WinScore)
+          EndGame();
+      else
+          ResetRound();
+  }
+
+  void ResetRound()
+  {
+      // Return flags, respawn all units at bases
+  }
+  ```
+
+- [x] **2.5** Add simple UI:
+  - TextMeshPro showing score
+  - "YOU WIN" / "YOU LOSE" text on game end
+  - (No menu - press Play in editor)
+
+**Verification:**
+- [ ] Walking over enemy flag picks it up
+- [ ] Flag follows carrier
+- [ ] Reaching base with flag scores point
+- [ ] Overlapping enemy triggers tag-out
+- [ ] Tagged unit respawns after 3 seconds
+- [ ] Dropped flag returns home after 5 seconds
+- [ ] First to 3 wins
+
+---
+
+## Phase 3: Visibility & AI (2-3 days)
+
+**Goal:** Can't see enemies outside vision range. AI provides opposition.
+
+### Tasks
+
+- [x] **3.1** Create `Visibility.cs`:
+  ```csharp
+  public class Visibility : MonoBehaviour
+  {
+      public Unit[] playerUnits;
+      public Unit[] enemyUnits;
+      public Flag enemyFlag;
+
+      void Update()
+      {
+          foreach (var enemy in enemyUnits)
+          {
+              bool visible = IsVisibleToAnyPlayerUnit(enemy.transform.position);
+              enemy.GetComponent<SpriteRenderer>().enabled = visible;
+          }
+
+          // Also hide enemy flag if not carried and not visible
+          if (enemyFlag.carriedBy == null)
+              enemyFlag.GetComponent<SpriteRenderer>().enabled =
+                  IsVisibleToAnyPlayerUnit(enemyFlag.transform.position);
+      }
+
+      bool IsVisibleToAnyPlayerUnit(Vector2 pos)
+      {
+          foreach (var unit in playerUnits)
+          {
+              if (unit.isTaggedOut) continue;
+              if (Vector2.Distance(unit.transform.position, pos) < VisionRadius)
+                  return true;
+          }
+          return false;
+      }
+  }
+  ```
+
+- [x] **3.2** Create `SimpleAI.cs`:
+  ```csharp
+  public class SimpleAI : MonoBehaviour
+  {
+      public Unit[] aiUnits;
+      public Flag playerFlag;
+      public Transform aiBase;
+      float decisionTimer;
+
+      void Update()
+      {
+          decisionTimer -= Time.deltaTime;
+          if (decisionTimer <= 0)
+          {
+              MakeDecisions();
+              decisionTimer = 0.5f; // Decide every 0.5s
+          }
+      }
+
+      void MakeDecisions()
+      {
+          foreach (var unit in aiUnits)
+          {
+              if (unit.isTaggedOut) continue;
+
+              Vector2 target;
+              if (unit.hasFlag)
+                  target = aiBase.position;  // Return flag
+              else if (playerFlag.carriedBy != null)
+                  target = playerFlag.carriedBy.transform.position;  // Chase carrier
+              else
+                  target = playerFlag.transform.position;  // Go for flag
+
+              // Simple route: straight line to target
+              unit.SetRoute(new List<Vector2> { target });
+          }
+      }
+  }
+  ```
+
+- [x] **3.3** Add slight route randomness:
+  - Offset target by small random amount
+  - Prevents all AI units clumping perfectly
+
+- [x] **3.4** Playtest & tune:
+  - Adjust VisionRadius, TagRadius, speeds
+  - Make AI beatable but not trivial
+
+**Verification:**
+- [ ] Enemy units hidden when far from player units
+- [ ] Enemies appear when player unit gets close
+- [ ] AI units move toward player flag
+- [ ] AI chases player flag carrier
+- [ ] AI returns flag to base when carrying
+- [ ] Can beat AI after 2-3 attempts
+
+---
+
+## Acceptance Criteria (MVP)
+
+- [ ] Game starts with 5 units per side at bases
+- [ ] Draw route on unit, unit follows path
+- [ ] Unit stops at obstacles
+- [ ] Grabbing enemy flag awards 1 point
+- [ ] Returning flag to base (with own flag present) awards 1 more point
+- [ ] Overlapping enemies triggers tag-out (farther from base loses)
+- [ ] Tagged units respawn at base after 3 seconds
+- [ ] Enemies only visible within vision radius of player units
+- [ ] AI controls enemy team, chases flag
+- [ ] First to 3 points wins
+
+---
+
+## Out of Scope (v2)
+
+- Shader-based fog of war (smooth edges, feathering)
+- Unit classes (Sneak/Patrol/Speed)
+- Jail escort mechanics
+- Motion lights
+- Pre-phase setup
+- Multiplayer
+- AI with strategic roles
+- Route obstacle preview
+- Audio
+- Main menu
+- Mobile optimization
+
+---
+
+## What We're Testing
+
+This prototype answers one question: **Is commanding units in CTF fun?**
+
+If yes → Add fog polish, AI strategy, classes
+If no → Revisit core mechanics before adding complexity
+
+---
+
+## References
+
+- Soul Doc: `soul.md`
+- Brainstorm: `docs/brainstorms/2026-02-01-teaser-prototype-brainstorm.md`
+- Input actions: `Assets/Settings/Input/GameInputActions.inputactions`

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+---
+title: "feat: Asymmetric Grid CTF Board"
+type: feat
+date: 2026-02-04
+brainstorm: docs/brainstorms/2026-02-04-asymmetric-grid-ctf-brainstorm.md
+---
+
+# feat: Asymmetric Grid CTF Board
+
+## Overview
+
+Replace the current real-time continuous movement CTF game with a turn-based grid system featuring asymmetric movement mechanics. Each team's 3 pieces move differently based on which zone they occupy: orthogonal (Manhattan) in offensive zones, diagonal (Chebyshev) in defensive zones.
+
+**Key changes from current implementation:**
+- Continuous free-form movement → Discrete grid-based movement
+- Real-time gameplay → Alternating turn-based
+- Uniform movement → Zone-dependent movement rules
+
+## Problem Statement
+
+The current implementation is a real-time CTF game where:
+- Units move continuously along drawn paths
+- All units have the same movement capabilities
+- The defense has no inherent advantage
+
+The game design analysis (see `docs/CAPTURE THE FLAG.pdf`) shows that asymmetric movement creates interesting strategic depth:
+- Defense moving diagonally covers more ground (Chebyshev distance)
+- Offense moving orthogonally is predictable (Manhattan distance)
+- With 75% defense speed nerf, this becomes a balanced mixed-strategy game
+
+## Proposed Solution
+
+Build a 20x50 grid-based board with three zones and alternating turn-based gameplay.
+
+### Board Layout
+
+```
+┌────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
+│                    TEAM B DEFENSE                       │  Y: 30-49
+│                  (Team A Offense)                       │  (20 rows)
+│                 [Diagonal Movement]                     │
+│                     🚩 Flag B                           │
+├────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
+│                    NEUTRAL ZONE                         │  Y: 20-29
+│               (Both teams on offense)                   │  (10 rows)
+│               [Orthogonal Movement]                     │
+├────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
+│                    TEAM A DEFENSE                       │  Y: 0-19
+│                  (Team B Offense)                       │  (20 rows)
+│                 [Diagonal Movement]                     │
+│                     🚩 Flag A                           │
+└────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
+        X: 0 ←────────── 20 cells ──────────→ 19
+```
+
+### Movement Rules
+
+| Zone (for piece) | Movement Type | Speed |
+|------------------|---------------|-------|
+| Own Defense | Diagonal (8 directions) | 75% (skip every 4th turn) |
+| Enemy Defense (Offense) | Orthogonal (4 directions: N/S/E/W) | 100% |
+| Neutral | Orthogonal (4 directions) | 100% |
+
+### Turn Flow (Alternating)
+
+```
+┌─────────────────┐
+│ PLAYER TURN     │ Click unit → click destination → unit moves
+└────────┬────────┘
+         ▼
+┌─────────────────┐
+│ RESOLVE         │ Check collision, flag pickup, scoring
+└────────┬────────┘
+         ▼
+┌─────────────────┐
+│ AI TURN         │ AI selects and executes move
+└────────┬────────┘
+         ▼
+┌─────────────────┐
+│ RESOLVE         │ Check collision, flag pickup, scoring
+└────────┬────────┘
+         ▼
+      Next turn
+```
+
+**Note:** Start with alternating turns for simplicity. Simultaneous turns can be added later if alternating feels too simple.
+
+## Technical Approach
+
+### Architecture (3 Classes)
+
+```
+Assets/Scripts/
+├── Grid/
+│   ├── GridBoard.cs    # Board state, zones, rendering, input, turn logic
+│   ├── GridUnit.cs     # Unit data struct
+│   └── GridAI.cs       # AI decision-making (Phase 3)
+├── Game.cs             # Bootstrap, update for grid
+├── Flag.cs             # Adapt for grid coordinates
+└── CameraController.cs # Keep as-is
+```
+
+### Zone Boundaries (Constants)
+
+```csharp
+public static class ZoneBoundaries
+{
+    public const int TeamADefenseEnd = 20;  // Y < 20 is Team A defense
+    public const int NeutralEnd = 30;        // Y < 30 is neutral (if >= TeamADefenseEnd)
+    public const int BoardWidth = 20;
+    public const int BoardHeight = 50;
+}
+```
+
+### Data Structures
+
+```csharp
+public enum Team { Blue, Red }  // Canonical names used everywhere
+
+public enum ZoneOwner { Blue, Neutral, Red }
+
+// GridUnit.cs - minimal data struct
+public class GridUnit
+{
+    public int UnitId;                    // Stable identifier for determinism
+    public Team Team;
+    public Vector2Int GridPosition;
+    public int ConsecutiveDefenseMoves;   // Reset when leaving defense zone
+    public bool IsTaggedOut;
+    public int RespawnTurnsRemaining;     // 0 when active
+    // Note: HasFlag NOT stored here - query Flag.CarriedBy instead
+}
+
+// GridBoard.cs - all game logic in one place
+public class GridBoard : MonoBehaviour
+{
+    // Board is a 2D array of unit references (null = empty)
+    GridUnit[,] cellOccupants = new GridUnit[BoardWidth, BoardHeight];
+
+    // Canonical position storage - single source of truth
+    Dictionary<GridUnit, Vector2Int> unitPositions = new();
+
+    public ZoneOwner GetZoneOwner(int y) => y switch
+    {
+        < ZoneBoundaries.TeamADefenseEnd => ZoneOwner.Blue,
+        < ZoneBoundaries.NeutralEnd => ZoneOwner.Neutral,
+        _ => ZoneOwner.Red
+    };
+
+    public bool IsDefending(GridUnit unit) =>
+        (unit.Team == Team.Blue && GetZoneOwner(unit.GridPosition.y) == ZoneOwner.Blue) ||
+        (unit.Team == Team.Red && GetZoneOwner(unit.GridPosition.y) == ZoneOwner.Red);
+
+    // Atomic move that keeps both data structures in sync
+    public void MoveUnit(GridUnit unit, Vector2Int to)
+    {
+        var from = unitPositions[unit];
+        cellOccupants[from.x, from.y] = null;
+        cellOccupants[to.x, to.y] = unit;
+        unitPositions[unit] = to;
+        unit.GridPosition = to;
+    }
+}
+```
+
+### Collision Resolution (Deterministic)
+
+Collisions are resolved deterministically by unit ID (lower ID wins ties):
+
+```csharp
+void ResolveCollision(GridUnit unitA, GridUnit unitB, Vector2Int cell)
+{
+    // Same team = no collision (can share cell temporarily)
+    if (unitA.Team == unitB.Team) return;
+
+    var zoneOwner = GetZoneOwner(cell.y);
+
+    // Defender in their zone always wins
+    if (unitA.Team == Team.Blue && zoneOwner == ZoneOwner.Blue)
+        TagOut(unitB);
+    else if (unitB.Team == Team.Blue && zoneOwner == ZoneOwner.Blue)
+        TagOut(unitA);
+    else if (unitA.Team == Team.Red && zoneOwner == ZoneOwner.Red)
+        TagOut(unitB);
+    else if (unitB.Team == Team.Red && zoneOwner == ZoneOwner.Red)
+        TagOut(unitA);
+    else
+    {
+        // Neutral zone: lower UnitId wins (deterministic)
+        if (unitA.UnitId < unitB.UnitId)
+            TagOut(unitB);
+        else
+            TagOut(unitA);
+    }
+}
+```
+
+### Turn Execution Order
+
+Each turn resolves in this exact order:
+
+1. **Speed nerf check** - If unit is defending and `ConsecutiveDefenseMoves % 4 == 3`, skip move
+2. **Execute move** - Update position
+3. **Collision check** - Tag losing unit if two enemies on same cell
+4. **Flag pickup** - Unit on enemy flag cell picks it up
+5. **Flag drop** - Tagged unit drops flag at current position
+6. **Score check** - Flag carrier in own base scores
+7. **Respawn tick** - Decrement `RespawnTurnsRemaining`, respawn if 0
+8. **Update visibility** - Toggle enemy sprite visibility (Phase 2)
+
+## Implementation Phases
+
+### Phase 1: Playable Grid
+
+**Goal:** Two humans can play hot-seat CTF on a grid.
+
+**Tasks:**
+- [x] Create `GridBoard.cs`:
+  - Render 20x50 grid using existing `CreateSprite()` helper
+  - Color zones (blue tint for Blue defense, gray for neutral, red tint for Red defense)
+  - Handle mouse input (click unit, click destination)
+  - Implement `GetValidMoves()` with zone-aware movement
+  - Implement `MoveUnit()` with atomic position update
+  - Implement collision resolution
+- [x] Create `GridUnit.cs` as minimal data struct
+- [x] Adapt `Flag.cs` for grid coordinates:
+  - Flag pickup on entering cell
+  - Flag drop on tag (stays at cell)
+  - Flag return when friendly touches it
+  - Score when carrier reaches own base
+- [x] Modify `Game.cs` to instantiate `GridBoard` instead of current map
+- [x] Alternating turns: `bool isPlayerTurn`, swap after each move
+- [x] Win at 3 points, use existing `gameOverText`
+
+**Files to create:**
+- `Assets/Scripts/Grid/GridBoard.cs`
+- `Assets/Scripts/Grid/GridUnit.cs`
+
+**Files to modify:**
+- `Assets/Scripts/Game.cs`
+- `Assets/Scripts/Flag.cs`
+
+**Verification:**
+```
+Run game → See colored grid with 6 pieces and 2 flags
+Click unit → Valid moves highlight (4 or 8 based on zone)
+Click valid cell → Unit moves, turn swaps
+Move to enemy flag → Pick up flag
+Return to base with flag → Score point
+Move onto enemy in your zone → Enemy respawns
+First to 3 → "You Win" / "You Lose"
+```
+
+### Phase 2: Asymmetric Mechanics
+
+**Goal:** Add the mechanics that create strategic depth.
+
+**Tasks:**
+- [x] Add fog of war:
+  - Each unit sees 3 cells (Chebyshev distance)
+  - Toggle enemy sprite `enabled` based on visibility
+  - Recalculate after each move
+- [x] Add defense speed nerf:
+  - Track `ConsecutiveDefenseMoves` on GridUnit
+  - Skip every 4th move when defending
+  - Reset counter when leaving defense zone
+  - Visual indicator (dim sprite) when next move will be skipped
+
+**Fog visibility (method in GridBoard):**
+```csharp
+HashSet<Vector2Int> visibleToBlue = new();
+
+void RecalculateVisibility()
+{
+    visibleToBlue.Clear();
+    foreach (var unit in blueUnits)
+    {
+        if (unit.IsTaggedOut) continue;
+        for (int dx = -3; dx <= 3; dx++)
+            for (int dy = -3; dy <= 3; dy++)
+            {
+                var cell = unit.GridPosition + new Vector2Int(dx, dy);
+                if (IsInBounds(cell)) visibleToBlue.Add(cell);
+            }
+    }
+
+    foreach (var enemy in redUnits)
+        enemy.Sprite.enabled = visibleToBlue.Contains(enemy.GridPosition);
+}
+```
+
+**Verification:**
+```
+Start game → Red units partially hidden
+Move Blue unit → Fog reveals new cells
+Defender moves 3 times → 4th move skipped (unit dims beforehand)
+Defender leaves zone → Counter resets
+```
+
+### Phase 3: AI Opponent
+
+**Goal:** Single-player mode.
+
+**Tasks:**
+- [x] Create `GridAI.cs`:
+  - AI respects fog (only sees what its units see)
+  - Simple strategy: chase visible flag carrier, else advance toward flag
+  - AI takes turn after player
+- [x] Delete `Assets/Scripts/SimpleAI.cs`
+
+**AI decision (single difficulty):**
+```csharp
+Vector2Int? DecideMove(GridUnit unit)
+{
+    var validMoves = board.GetValidMoves(unit);
+    if (validMoves.Count == 0) return null;
+
+    // Priority 1: Chase visible flag carrier
+    var carrier = GetVisibleEnemyFlagCarrier();
+    if (carrier != null)
+        return validMoves.OrderBy(m => Distance(m, carrier.GridPosition)).First();
+
+    // Priority 2: Advance toward enemy flag
+    var flagPos = enemyFlag.GridPosition;
+    return validMoves.OrderBy(m => Distance(m, flagPos)).First();
+}
+```
+
+**Files to create:**
+- `Assets/Scripts/Grid/GridAI.cs`
+
+**Files to delete:**
+- `Assets/Scripts/SimpleAI.cs`
+
+**Verification:**
+```
+Start game → AI takes turns after player
+AI chases if it sees flag carrier
+AI advances toward flag otherwise
+AI doesn't react to units outside fog
+Full game completes without errors
+```
+
+## Deferred (Not MVP)
+
+These features are explicitly deferred until the core loop is validated:
+
+- Simultaneous turns (adds: planned moves storage, submit button, ghost indicators, conflict resolution)
+- Turn timer
+- Sound effects
+- Camera auto-zoom
+- Zone labels
+- Win/lose screen (use `Debug.Log` or existing `gameOverText`)
+- Multiple AI difficulties
+- Respawn delay (use instant respawn)
+- Flag auto-return timer (flags stay where dropped)
+
+## Edge Cases to Handle
+
+| Edge Case | Resolution |
+|-----------|------------|
+| Three+ units on same cell | Process collisions pairwise by UnitId order |
+| Zone crossing during move | Speed nerf based on starting position |
+| Flag dropped in neutral | Can be "returned" by either team touching it |
+| Both carriers tagged same turn | Both flags drop (alternating turns makes this impossible) |
+| Tagged while about to score | Tag resolves before score check |
+| Skip turn with flag | Carrier stays in place, keeps flag |
+| Respawn location occupied | Respawn at nearest empty cell in base |
+
+## Acceptance Criteria
+
+### Functional (Phase 1 - MVP)
+- [x] 20x50 grid renders with three colored zones
+- [x] 6 pieces (3 per team) at starting positions
+- [x] Orthogonal movement in offense zones, diagonal in defense
+- [x] Alternating turns
+- [x] Collision: defender wins in their zone
+- [x] Flags: pickup, drop on tag, return on touch, score on base
+- [x] First to 3 wins
+
+### Functional (Phase 2)
+- [x] 3-cell vision radius per unit
+- [x] Enemy units hidden outside fog
+- [x] Defenders skip every 4th move
+
+### Functional (Phase 3)
+- [x] AI plays Red team
+- [x] AI respects fog
+- [x] Full game completes
+
+## Success Metrics
+
+1. **Playable:** Full game loop from start to victory works
+2. **Fun check:** Does asymmetric movement feel strategically interesting?
+
+Balance testing and engagement metrics deferred until core loop is validated.
+
+## References
+
+- Brainstorm: `docs/brainstorms/2026-02-04-asymmetric-grid-ctf-brainstorm.md`
+- Game design PDF: `docs/CAPTURE THE FLAG.pdf`
+- Current movement: `Assets/Scripts/Unit.cs:42`
+- Bootstrap pattern: `Assets/Scripts/Game.cs:15`