Tic-Tac-Toe Game

A simple console-based Tic-Tac-Toe game implemented in C++. This project showcases basic game development, logic implementation, and use of standard C++ libraries. Ideal for beginners to understand the fundamentals of game development in C++.

Table of Contents

• Introduction
• Features
• Getting Started
  • Prerequisites
  • Running the Game
• How to Play
• Code Explanation
• Future Enhancements
• Contributing
• Contact

Introduction

The Tic-Tac-Toe Game is a two-player game where each player takes turns marking a space on a 3x3 grid with either 'A' or 'B'. The first player to get three of their marks in a row (vertically, horizontally, or diagonally) wins the game.

Features

• Two-player mode
• Simple text-based user interface
• Input validation to prevent overwriting moves
• Win detection for both players

Getting Started

Prerequisites

To run this project, you need:

• A C++ compiler (e.g., GCC, Clang)
• Windows operating system (for windows.h library)

Running the Game

1. Clone this repository to your local machine:

   git clone https://github.com/Dhananjay-Kushwaha/tic-tac-toe.git

2. Navigate to the project directory:

   cd tic-tac-toe

3. Compile the game using your C++ compiler:

   g++ -o tic_tac_toe main.cpp

4. Run the compiled program:

   ./tic_tac_toe

How to Play

1. The game starts with a 3x3 grid numbered from 1 to 9.
2. Player A is prompted to enter a number corresponding to the grid position they want to mark.
3. Player B takes their turn in the same manner.
4. The game continues until one player has three of their marks in a row or all positions are filled.
5. If a player tries to mark an already occupied position, they are prompted to try again.

Code Explanation

The core logic of the game is implemented in a do-while loop which runs until a win condition is met or the grid is full. The grid is represented by a 2D array of strings. Each player's move is validated to ensure the chosen position is not already occupied.

Key functions include:

• Displaying the game board
• Validating player input
• Checking for win conditions

Future Enhancements

• Implementing a single-player mode with AI
• Adding a graphical user interface
• Enhancing input validation and error handling
• Refactoring the code for better readability and maintainability

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please fork the repository and submit a pull request for any improvements or additions.

Contact

If you have any questions or feedback, feel free to reach out:

• GitHub: Dhananjay-Kushwaha
• LinkedIn: Dhananjay-Kushwaha