🎮 Tic-Tac-Toe Game in Rust 🦀

🌟 A classic Tic-Tac-Toe game implemented in Rust with an unbeatable AI opponent using the minimax algorithm!

📋 Table of Contents

• 🚀 Features
• 🛠️ Installation
• 🎮 How to Play
• 📜 Game Rules
• 🤖 About the AI
• 📄 License
• 🤝 Contributing

✨ Features

• 🤖 Unbeatable AI: Uses minimax algorithm for optimal moves
• 🖥️ Console Interface: Simple and intuitive command-line interface
• ✅ Input Validation: Ensures valid moves only
• 🏆 Win/Draw Detection: Automatically detects game outcomes
• 🔄 Replay Option: Play again without restarting

🚀 Installation

1. 📥 Install Rust: Ensure you have Rust installed
2. 📂 Clone Repository: git clone https://github.com/your-repo/tictactoe.git
3. 🛠️ Build Project: Run cargo build to compile
4. 🎮 Start Game: Run cargo run to begin
5. 🔧 Development Mode: Use cargo watch -x run for live reloading

🎯 How to Play

1. 🟦 Game Board: 3x3 grid with positions labeled 0-2
2. ❌ Player: You play as 'X'
3. ⭕ Computer: AI opponent plays as 'O'
4. ⌨️ Input: Enter row (0-2) then column (0-2) when prompted
5. 🏁 Goal: Get three of your marks in a row (horizontal, vertical, or diagonal)
6. 🤔 Strategy: Try to force a draw against the unbeatable AI

📝 Game Rules

1. 🔄 Turns: Players alternate placing 'X' or 'O'
2. 🏆 Win: First to get 3 in a row (any direction) wins
3. 🤝 Draw: Full board with no winner results in tie
4. ⛔ Rules:
   • Only empty spaces can be marked
   • Input must be valid coordinates (0-2)
   • No overwriting existing marks

🤖 About the AI

• 🧠 Algorithm: Minimax with alpha-beta pruning
• 🏆 Performance: Always makes optimal moves
• 🤝 Outcome: Unbeatable (but can be forced to draw)
• ⚡ Speed: Efficient decision making
• 🎲 Strategy: Considers all possible moves and outcomes

🙏 Contributing

🤝 Contributions Welcome!

1. 🐛 Issues: Report bugs or suggest features
2. 🛠️ PRs: Submit pull requests for improvements
3. 📝 Guidelines:
   • Follow Rust coding standards
   • Write clear commit messages
   • Include tests for new features
   • Update documentation accordingly

Enjoy the game! 🎉