TicTacTCP

Simple networked Tic-Tac-Toe. One server hosts the game, two clients can connect and play over TCP sockets. Default port: 27015.

What it does

• Server waits for two players, runs a 3x3 Tic-Tac-Toe game.
• Server sends board updates to both clients.
• Clients send moves (1-9) to the server when it's their turn.

Requirements

• gcc (MinGW/MSYS2 on Windows, standard gcc on Linux/macOS)
• On Windows, link with ws2_32 (build script does this).

Build

Windows (PowerShell):

• Run the provided script: .\build.ps1

Linux / macOS:

• Make script executable and run: chmod +x build.sh ./build.sh

Run

1. Start server:

   • Windows: .\server.exe
   • Unix: ./server

2. Start two clients (each in its own terminal):

   • Windows: .\client.exe <server-ip>
   • Unix: ./client <server-ip> Example (local): ./client 127.0.0.1

Controls

When it's a clients turn you will be prompted: enter a number 1-9.

1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9