🎮 Tic Tac Toe Game

A fun and interactive Tic Tac Toe game built with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Node.js!

✨ Features

• Interactive 3x3 Game Board: Click to place X and O
• Score Tracking: Keeps track of wins and draws
• Responsive Design: Works on desktop and mobile devices
• Win Detection: Automatically detects winning patterns
• Animations: Smooth animations and confetti effects on wins
• Game Controls: Reset game and reset score buttons
• Beautiful UI: Modern gradient design with hover effects

🚀 Quick Start

Prerequisites

• Node.js (version 14 or higher)
• npm (comes with Node.js)

Installation & Running

1. Navigate to the game directory:

   cd tic-tac-toe

2. Install dependencies:

   npm install

3. Start the server:

   npm start

4. Open your browser and visit:

   http://localhost:3000
   

🎯 How to Play

1. The game starts with Player X
2. Click on any empty cell to place your mark
3. Players alternate turns (X and O)
4. First player to get 3 in a row (horizontally, vertically, or diagonally) wins!
5. If all cells are filled without a winner, it's a draw
6. Use "Reset Game" to start a new game
7. Use "Reset Score" to clear the scoreboard

🛠️ Development

For development with auto-reload:

npm run dev

📁 Project Structure

tic-tac-toe/
├── index.html      # Main HTML file
├── style.css       # CSS styling
├── script.js       # Game logic
├── server.js       # Express server
├── package.json    # Dependencies and scripts
└── README.md       # This file

🎨 Game Features

• Smart Win Detection: Checks all possible winning combinations
• Visual Feedback: Highlights winning cells with animations
• Score Persistence: Tracks wins and draws during the session
• Mobile Responsive: Optimized for all screen sizes
• Confetti Effect: Celebrates wins with animated confetti
• Smooth Animations: CSS transitions for better user experience

🌐 API Endpoints

• GET / - Main game page
• GET /api/stats - Game statistics and information
• GET /health - Health check endpoint

🎪 Fun Extras

• Console logs with game instructions
• Confetti animation on wins
• Smooth hover effects on cells
• Gradient backgrounds and modern styling
• Responsive design for mobile play

📝 License

MIT License - Feel free to modify and distribute!

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Enjoy playing Tic Tac Toe! 🎉