Connections - A Java Implementation

Overview

Connections is a Java-based version of the popular New York Times game Connections. The game challenges players to group words into sets of four based on a common theme, this version contains three levels of difficulty. This project is designed with Java and JavaFX for the user interface.

Features

• Interactive graphical user interface (GUI) built with JavaFX
• Randomized word groups for a unique challenge every round
• Feedback for correct and incorrect groupings
• Allows users to add their own categories to the game

Installation

Steps

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone <repository-url>

2. Navigate to the project directory:

   cd connections

3. Compile and run the application:

   mvn clean package
   mvn javafx:run

Usage

• Start the game and choose between three levels (2-4 words)
• Observe the words displayed on the screen.
• Select words that you believe share a common theme.
• Click the "Submit" button to check your selection.
• If correct, the words will be grouped; if incorrect, you'll receive feedback.
• Continue until all groups are correctly identified.

Project Structure

connections-game/
│── src/
│   ├── main/
│   │   ├── java/
│   │   │   ├── connections/
│   │   │   │   ├── ConnectionsApp.java   # Main UI application file
│   │   │   │   ├── AppController.java   # Connects game logic to UI
│   │   │   │   ├── Delegator.java        # Manages logic
│   │   │   │   ├── FourWordWorker.java   # Manages logic
│   │   │   │   ├── ThreeWordWorker.java   # Manages logic
│   │   │   │   ├── TwoWordWorker.java     # Manages logic
│   │   │   │   ├── WorkerInterface.java       
│   │   │   │   ├── Save.java            # Saves user information
│   │   ├── resources/
│   │   │   ├── connections/
│   │   │   │   ├── App.fxml            
│── README.md
│── pom.xml

Acknowledgments

• Inspired by the Connections game by The New York Times.
• Built using Java and JavaFX.

Enjoy the game!