Connect-4 Game with AI

Welcome to Connect-4, a classic two-player strategy game implemented using ReactJS with an AI-twist. This web application allows two people to play the game against each other and features a basic AI that tries to block your winning moves. Have fun and see who can connect four of their discs in a row first!

Table of Contents

• Features
• Getting Started
• Usage
• AI Implementation
• Feature Addition
• Contributing
• License

Features

• Play Connect-4 against another person
• Challenge the basic AI that tries to block your winning moves
• Interactive and user-friendly interface built with ReactJS
• Responsive design for a seamless gaming experience on various devices

Getting Started

To get started with Connect-4 on your local machine, follow these steps:

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/mishrakushal/connect-4.git

2. Navigate to the project directory:

   cd connect-4

3. Install dependencies:

   npm install

4. Start the development server:

   npm start

5. Open your web browser and access the game at http://localhost:3000.

Usage

1. Launch the game by following the "Getting Started" instructions.
2. You can choose to play against another person or challenge the AI.
3. Take turns placing your discs on the game board by clicking on an available column.
4. The game will automatically detect if a player has connected four discs vertically, horizontally, or diagonally to determine the winner.
5. Enjoy the game and have fun competing with your friend or the AI!

AI Implementation

The basic AI in this Connect-4 game is implemented using a simple algorithm that aims to block the opponent from forming a winning combination. It analyzes the current state of the game board and strategically places its discs to hinder the opponent's progress.

Feature Addition

While the current version of Connect-4 is functional and fun to play, there are several exciting features and improvements that can be added to enhance the gaming experience. Here are some ideas for future development:

1. Game History: Implement a game history feature that stores the results of previous games, allowing players to review their past victories and defeats.

2. Coin Animation: Add a coin animation feature where the discs drop to the bottom of the grid with realistic physics, mimicking the real-world Connect-4 experience.

3. Timer: Introduce a timer that encourages players to make their moves within a certain time limit, adding an element of urgency and strategy to the game.

4. Board Expansion: Increase the size of the game board to allow for more challenging and complex gameplay. A larger grid can lead to longer and more engaging matches.

5. Smarter AI: Enhance the AI opponent by implementing more advanced algorithms and strategies. Create different difficulty levels to cater to players of varying skill levels.

Feel free to contribute to the project by working on any of these features or by suggesting your own ideas for improvement!

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! If you want to contribute to this project, please follow these steps:

1. Fork the repository.
2. Create a new branch for your feature or bug fix.
3. Make your changes and commit them.
4. Push your changes to your fork.
5. Create a pull request, explaining your changes and their benefits.

License

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