Welcome to the Tic-Tac-Toe (Terminal) page.
This page contains a brief description and implementation instructions for the project.
Project Description
A two-player X/O game on a 3×3 grid. Players take turns choosing grid positions. The program displays the board and checks for a winner (three in a row horizontally, vertically, or diagonally) or a draw.
Project Requirements
Python 3.x (no extra libraries required; optionally numpy if using an array representation).
How to Run the Project
- Write a script (e.g.
tic_tac_toe.py) that represents the board (e.g. a list of lists or flat list of 9 spots). - Run it:
python tic_tac_toe.py. The program will prompt Player 1 and Player 2 in turns to enter a move (e.g. a cell number). - After each move, the board is displayed and the program checks for a winning condition or draw.
Key Concepts Learned
- 2D Lists/Arrays: Managing the game board state.
- Loops: Alternating turns between players.
- Winning Logic: Checking rows, columns, and diagonals for a win.
- User Input Validation: Ensuring players pick empty cells and handle invalid input.
- Game State: Declaring a winner or draw when appropriate.
Possible Extensions
- Implement a computer (AI) opponent (even a random-move AI).
- Add a GUI version (e.g. with Tkinter).
- Use Minimax algorithm for an unbeatable computer player.
- Score multiple rounds or best-of series.