UNO+ Project

Overview

UNO+ is an online multiplayer UNO card game developed as a MERN (MongoDB, Express.js, React, Node.js) stack application. This project aims to provide an interactive and real-time gaming experience for users.

Features

Online Multiplayer UNO Game:
- Play UNO with friends or random opponents in real-time.
- Enjoy a seamless and interactive gaming experience.
Backend Logic:
- Backend logic implemented in Node.js and Express.js.
- Game rules and player interactions managed on the server.
Database Management:
- MongoDB used for efficient storage of game data.
- Player progress, game state, and related information stored in a secure and scalable manner.
Real-time Communication:
- Utilizes Socket.io for real-time communication.
- Enables dynamic updates during gameplay and interactions across connected clients.
User Authentication:
- Implements user authentication for a secure gaming environment.
- JWT tokens used to authenticate users and authorize game actions.
RESTful API Endpoints:
- Provides a set of RESTful API endpoints for seamless communication between the frontend and backend.

Technologies Used

Frontend:
- React.js
Backend:
- Node.js
- Express.js
Database:
- MongoDB
Real-time Communication:
- Socket.io
Authentication:
- JWT (JSON Web Tokens)

Getting Started

Prerequisites

Node.js installed on your machine.
MongoDB database set up.

Installation

Clone the repository:

git clone https://github.com/AdityaNarayan05/UnoPlus.git
cd UnoPlus

Install dependencies:

cd frontend
npm install
cd ../backend
npm install

Configure environment variables: Create a .env file in the backend directory and set the required variables.
Run the application:
```
cd backend
npm start
```
Open your browser and navigate to http://localhost:3000 to access the application.