Tic-Tac-Toe ❌⭕

A Python-based Tic-Tac-Toe game for single-player and two-player modes, featuring a saving and loading system and variable difficulty levels.

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Project Description

This Tic-Tac-Toe game allows players to:

• Play against a computer (single-player) with two difficulty levels: Easy and Medium.
• Compete against another player in a two-player mode.
• Save game progress and resume at any time.

The game provides an intuitive interface, ensures valid moves, and includes a mechanism to block winning moves in the Medium difficulty level.

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Features Implemented

• Game Modes:

  • Single-player mode with Easy and Medium difficulties.
  • Two-player mode.

• Saving and Loading:

  • Save game state to a file.
  • Load and resume a saved game.

• Game Logic:

  • Win detection for rows, columns, and diagonals.
  • Computer AI to make random moves (Easy) or block opponent's winning moves (Medium).

• Error Handling:

  • Invalid input detection.
  • Prevention of overwriting filled positions.

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How to Run the Project

1. Clone or download the repository to your local machine.
2. Ensure Python 3.6 or higher is installed.
3. Run the main.py file to start the game:

   python main.py

4. Follow the on-screen instructions to choose a game mode and difficulty level.

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Installation Instructions

1. Prerequisites:

   • Python 3.6 or higher.

2. Steps:

   • Clone the repository:

     git clone https://github.com/neverneeth/tic-tac-toe.git

   • Navigate to the project directory:

     cd tic-tac-toe

   • Run the game:

     python main.py

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Instructions for Playing

1. Controls:

   • Enter a number between 1-9 to place your mark on the grid.
   • Save progress anytime by entering 'S'.

2. Game Rules:

   • A player wins by forming a row, column, or diagonal of their mark ('O' or 'X').
   • The game ends in a draw if the grid is full with no winner.

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Future Enhancements

• Add a "Hard" difficulty level with advanced AI strategies.
• Improve user interface with a graphical display using libraries like tkinter or pygame.
• Enable multiplayer mode over a network.

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Enjoy playing Tic-Tac-Toe!