TicTacToe Game with Real-Time Multiplayer and In-Game Chat

This project is a real-time multiplayer TicTacToe game created using React, Tailwind CSS, Node.js, and Socket.io. It allows two users to play the classic game of TicTacToe in real-time over the internet and includes an in-game chat for communication between players.

Features

Real-time gameplay with WebSocket communication using Socket.io.
Classic TicTacToe gameplay for two players.
In-game chat to communicate with your opponent while playing.
Responsive design built with Tailwind CSS for a great user experience on various devices.
Scalable and customizable for further enhancements and improvements.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure you have met the following requirements:

Node.js and npm installed on your local machine.

Getting Started

To get this project up and running, follow these steps:

Clone the repository:

git clone https://github.com/kevinjzea/tictactoe.git
cd tictactoe

Install dependencies for both the client and server:

# Install client dependencies
cd client
yarn install

# Install server dependencies
cd ..
npm install

Start the client and server in separate terminal windows:

To start the client (front-end), run:
```
cd client
yarn dev
```
The client will be accessible at http://localhost:5173.

To start the server (back-end), run:
```
cd ..
yarn start
```
The server will be accessible at http://localhost:3000.
Open a web browser and visit http://localhost:5173 to start playing TicTacToe with a friend in real-time while using the in-game chat for communication!

Usage

Player 1 and Player 2 can take turns to make their moves on the TicTacToe board.
Use the in-game chat to communicate with your opponent.
The game automatically detects a win, loss, or draw, and a notification will be displayed accordingly.
Enjoy real-time gameplay and chat with your friend simultaneously!

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please feel free to open an issue or create a pull request with any enhancements or bug fixes.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for details.

Acknowledgements

This project was inspired by the classic game of TicTacToe.
We used Socket.io for real-time communication.

Enjoy the game and happy chatting! 🎮💬

Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or feedback.

KevinJZea/tictactoe