/tictactoe

Primary LanguageJava

Tic-Tac-Toe Game

This project is a simple console-based implementation of the classic Tic-Tac-Toe game. Two players take turns to mark spaces in a 3x3 grid. The player who succeeds in placing three of their marks in a horizontal, vertical, or diagonal row wins the game. If all nine squares are filled and neither player has three in a row, the game is a draw.

How to Play

  1. Starting the Game:

    • The game starts with an empty 3x3 grid.
    • Player X always goes first.

  2. Making a Move:

    • Players are prompted to enter their move in the format row column.
    • For example, entering 0 0 places a mark in the top-left corner of the grid.

  3. Invalid Moves:

    • If a player tries to mark a cell that is already occupied, they will be prompted to try again.

  4. Winning the Game:

    • The first player to get three of their marks in a horizontal, vertical, or diagonal row wins the game.
    • A winning message is displayed, and the option to play again is provided.

  5. Drawing the Game:

    • If all nine cells are filled and no player has three in a row, the game is declared a draw.
    • A draw message is displayed, and the option to play again is provided.

Running the Project (Just copy paste and run)

To run this project, you will need to have a Java environment set up. Simply follow the steps below:

  1. Copy the Code:

    • Copy the entire code block from the provided example game.

  2. Create a New Java File:

    • Open your preferred text editor or IDE.
    • Create a new file and name it tictactoe.java.

  3. Paste the Code:

    • Paste the copied code into the tictactoe.java file.

  4. Save the File:

    • Save the tictactoe.java file.

  5. Run the Script:

    • Open your terminal or command prompt.
    • Navigate to the directory where the tictactoe.java file is saved.
    • Run the script by typing java tictactoe.java and press Enter.

Enjoy the game!