A modern desktop version of the classic Dots and Boxes game built using JavaFX, with support for:

• Local Multiplayer
• Computer Opponent (3 difficulty levels)
• Facebook Login via Firebase
• Online play with Facebook Friends
• Polished UI and Sound Effects

🧠 Developed as part of a Software Group Project (B.Tech IT – Semester 4)

• 🎮 Game Modes

  • Play Locally: Two players on the same system
  • Play with Computer: Solo mode with Easy, Medium, Hard difficulties
  • Play Online: Connect with Facebook friends

• 🔐 Facebook Login

  • Implemented using Facebook Developer & Firebase Authentication

• 🔊 Sound Effects

  • Line drawn, box completed, button click, win/lose/tie

• 🧠 Computer Opponent

  • Logic-based bot (not AI) with three strategies:
    • Easy: Random moves
    • Medium: Prioritize completing boxes
    • Hard: Defensive and offensive move analysis

• 🖥️ Built With

  • Java 17+
  • JavaFX 22
  • Firebase Admin SDK
  • NanoHTTPD (for local redirect server)
  • Gson for JSON handling

👉 Download the latest packaged game setup from:

🔗 Pixel Download Hub – GitHub Repository

• Java JDK 17 or higher
• Maven
• JavaFX SDK 22 (Download here)

git clone https://github.com/Kavi7605/dotsandboxes
cd dotsandboxes
mvn clean package