Tic-Tac-Toe Game

Introduction

This project is a simple implementation of the classic Tic-Tac-Toe game using Java and Swing for the graphical user interface. It provides a fun and interactive way to play Tic-Tac-Toe against another player on the same computer.

Overview

The game features a 3x3 grid where players take turns marking a cell with either 'X' or 'O'. The game checks for a winner after each move and announces the winner when one player manages to align three of their marks horizontally, vertically, or diagonally. If all cells are filled without a winner, the game ends in a draw.

Tools and Components

Java Swing

Swing is used to create the graphical user interface. It provides a rich set of components for building the game's interface, such as frames, panels, buttons, and labels.

Components

• JFrame: The main window of the application.
• JPanel: Used for organizing other components. Two panels are used: one for the title and another for the game buttons.
• JLabel: Displays text, such as the game's title and whose turn it is.
• JButton: Represents each cell in the 3x3 grid.

Features

• Random Turn Selection: The game randomly selects which player goes first.
• Action Listener: Handles button clicks to mark the cells and check for a win condition.
• Win Checking: After each move, the game checks all possible win conditions to determine if a player has won.
• Disable Buttons on Win: Once a player wins, all buttons are disabled to prevent further moves.

How It Works

1. Initialization:

   • The main window (JFrame) is set up with a title panel and a button panel.
   • Nine buttons (JButton) are added to the button panel to represent the 3x3 grid.

2. First Turn:

   • The game randomly selects which player (X or O) will go first.

3. Gameplay:

   • Players take turns clicking on the buttons to mark their moves.
   • After each move, the game checks if there is a winner by evaluating all possible win conditions.

4. Win Condition:

   • If a player wins, the winning buttons are highlighted, and a message is displayed.
   • All buttons are disabled to prevent further moves.

Running the Game

To run the game, compile and execute the TicTacToe class. Ensure you have the necessary Java development environment set up.

javac TicTacToe.java
java TicTacToe