If you are interested to contribute in this project how to start contribute
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Fork the repo.
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After forking, clone the repo to your local machine. To clone the repo to your local machine, run the following command in your terminal:
git clone https://github.com/<your-github-username>/Dot-Box
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Add a remote upstream to the original repo. To add a remote upstream, run the following command in your terminal:
git remote add upstream https://github.com/Durgesh4993/Dot-Box/
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Create a new branch. To create a new branch, run the following command in your terminal:
git checkout -b <your-branch-name>
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Make changes in source code.
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Add your changes To add your changes, run the following command in your terminal:
git add <File1 changed> <File2 changed> ...
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Commit your changes. To commit your changes, run the following command in your terminal:
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Push your changes. To push your changes, run the following command in your terminal:
git push origin <your-branch-name>
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Create a PR.
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Open GitHub Desktop and log in to your GitHub account.
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Make sure you are on the "Current Repository" view. If not, go to "File" and select "Add Local Repository" to add your repository.
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In the "Current Repository" view, ensure you are on the branch that you want to submit a pull request for. If you're not on the correct branch, use the "Branch" menu to switch to the correct branch.
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Once you're on the correct branch, make your changes and commit them to the branch. You can do this by clicking the "+" button in the upper-left corner of the GitHub Desktop window, making your changes, and then entering a commit message.
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After you've made your changes and committed them, click the "Push origin" button in the top-right corner of the GitHub Desktop window. This will push your changes to the remote repository on GitHub.
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Now, go to the GitHub website, navigate to your fork of the repository, and you should see a button to "Compare & pull request" between your fork and the original repository, click on it.
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On the pull request page, you can review your changes and add any additional information, such as a title and a description, that you want to include with your pull request.
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Once you're satisfied with your pull request, click the "Create pull request" button to submit it.
Note: In order to create a pull request, you must have a fork of the original repository in your GitHub account and you must have made the changes in that forked repository.
The game is very simple and easy to play, it's a multiplayer game where each player gets one chance to play alternatively. The goal is to maximize the number of boxes owned. The game continues until no box is left unoccupied.
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Setup: At the start of the game, choose the number of squares you want to have by specifying the number of rows and columns. The range is from 5 to 30 for both rows and columns. Also, specify the number of players, which can be from 2 to 6.
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Gameplay:
- Players take turns marking one side of a square on the board.
- If a side completes a square along with previous marks, the player gets the box and an extra chance to play.
- The game requires strategic thinking to maximize the number of boxes owned.
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Winning: The player with the most boxes owned at the end of the game wins.
- Early Game: Focus on securing territory to build a strong foundation.
- Mid to Late Game: Prioritize closing boxes to prevent opponents from claiming territory.
- Immediate Closure: Always close a box if possible, unless it would immediately grant your opponent an advantage.
- Forcing Closure: Try to force your opponent into closing a box that would benefit you more than them.
- Blocking Moves: Use blocking moves to prevent your opponent from closing boxes or claiming territory.
- Strategic Sacrifice: Sacrifice a box to prevent your opponent from getting a bigger advantage.
- Box Stealing: Aim to steal boxes from your opponent by closing boxes that they are about to complete.
- Forcing Mistakes: Force your opponent into making mistakes by creating complex board states.
- Strategic Importance: The center of the board is crucial for controlling the game. Try to maintain a strong presence there.
- Access Points: Keep control of the access points to the center to limit your opponent's options.
- Anticipating Moves: Try to anticipate your opponent's moves and plan your strategy accordingly.
- Stay Flexible: Be prepared to adapt your strategy based on your opponent's actions.
- Counting Boxes: Keep track of the number of boxes each player has closed to determine the best moves in the endgame.
- Protecting Lead: If you're ahead, focus on protecting your lead rather than taking risks.
- Bluffing: Occasionally make moves that seem advantageous to your opponent but actually benefit you in the long run.
- Psychological Warfare: Use your opponent's expectations against them to gain an advantage.
- Multiplayer game supporting 2 to 6 players.
- Strategic gameplay requiring tactical thinking.
- Customizable board size with rows and columns from 5 to 30.
- Dynamic gameplay where players earn extra chances for completing squares.